The Murky Stream
A gripping tale of twisted fates unfolds in lawless Joseon, where the once-pristine Gyeonggang River has turned into a murky stream. Jang Si Yul, a man who buries his past to survive as a gangster, Choi Eun, a sharp-minded and righteous soul, and Jung Cheon, an idealist striving to become an honest official, find their destinies entangled in a world where justice is scarce, and survival comes at a cost. (Source: Korean = NamuWiki || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Takryu" (탁류) by Chae Man Sik (채만식). ~~ Release dates: Sep 18, 2025 (Episode 1-2 premiere | Festival) || Sep 26, 2025 (Online)
Synopsis
A gripping tale of twisted fates unfolds in lawless Joseon, where the once-pristine Gyeonggang River has turned into a murky stream. Jang Si Yul, a man who buries his past to survive as a gangster, Choi Eun, a sharp-minded and righteous soul, and Jung Cheon, an idealist striving to become an honest official, find their destinies entangled in a world where justice is scarce, and survival comes at a cost. (Source: Korean = NamuWiki || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Takryu" (탁류) by Chae Man Sik (채만식). ~~ Release dates: Sep 18, 2025 (Episode 1-2 premiere | Festival) || Sep 26, 2025 (Online)
About "The Murky Stream"
"The Murky Stream", a captivating Korea drama that premiered in 2025 on Disney+ and masterfully combines elements of Action, Thriller, Historical and Drama and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
spans 9 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 60 minutes of engaging content.
The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 8.2, resonating with over 8,089 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #2530 in popularity and #1425 overall on the platform.
The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, Park Ji-hwan, Jeon Bae-soo, Choi Won-young, Choi Gwi-hwa, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.
Known in Korea as "탁류", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.
Details
- Release Date
- 2025-09-26
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- Korea
- Network
- Disney+
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Runtime
- 60m
- Cast
- Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, Park Ji-hwan, Jeon Bae-soo, Choi Won-young, Choi Gwi-hwa
MyDramaList Info
- Popularity
- #2530
- Ranked
- #1425
- Watchers
- 8,089
- Content Rating
- 15+ - Teens 15 or older
- Aired On
- Friday
- Native Title
- 탁류
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Episode 1: ONE. ROGUES
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Episode 2: TWO. THE WIND THAT STIRS IN MAPO
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Episode 3: THREE. A STRONG NEW MAN
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Episode 4: Episode 4
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Episode 5: Episode 5
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Episode 6: Episode 6
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Episode 7: Episode 7
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Episode 8: Episode 8
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Episode 9: Episode 9
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