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By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Delightful, campy, epic K-drama has some violence, language.
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Crash Landing on You
What's the Story?
In CRASH LANDING ON YOU, a South Korean business woman named Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-Jin, The Pirates) is busy running her fashion empire and dating celebrities when she's called to her family home for a serious discussion. Her father's release from prison for having committed financial malfeasance is reason to celebrate. But because of infighting, Se-ri doesn't feel welcome in her upper-class family. A surprising announcement has Se-ri floating on cloud nine -- so much so that she decides to test one of her brand's lines of active wear by going paragliding. A twist of fate sends Se-ri into the orbit of people who consider her an enemy of the state. How will Se-ri survive an upended life?
Is It Any Good?
This show has more ups, downs, and twists than a roller coaster, but it satisfies at every turn. An epic journey that delves into serious issues while delivering laughs, Crash Landing on You is everything that K-drama fans love about the genre. Plus there's romance -- yes, the best kind of romance -- with tons of tension and heartfelt adoration.
Teens, parents, and adventure-loving grandparents can enjoy this one together. There's a reason it's in the top tier among the all-time greatest K-dramas -- the writing, the situations, and the performances, are fantastic. Not to miss.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about communication in Crash Landing on You. Accents differentiate the cultures and backgrounds of people in this show. What assumptions do you make when you hear a particular accent?
In this show, a character from a democratic capitalistic country spends time in a single-party dominated Communist country. How does media like this build compassion by illustrating life in other political systems?
In this show, people from different cultures show curiosity for the customs and culture of other countries. How does being curious add to life's enjoyment?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 14, 2019
- Cast : Son Ye-Jin , Hyun Bin , Tang Jun-sang
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Activism , Adventures
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Curiosity
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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