# Goblin (2016–2017) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/goblin-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 95% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Kim Eun-sook |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Fantasy, Romance, Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Goblin (2016–2017) is a Fantasy, Romance, Drama series created by Kim Eun-sook, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (90%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (94%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 95%.

## Celluloid verdict

Kim Eun-sook's genre-defining K-drama masterpiece — Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun's chemistry, Lee Dong-wook's grim reaper, and production design so lavish it rewrote what Korean television could look like.

## Synopsis

An immortal goblin who can only end his centuries-long life with the help of his human bride searches for his destined partner — a luminous fantasy romance weaving reincarnation, grief, and the afterlife across modern Seoul and Joseon-era memory.

## Cast

Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Goblin worth watching?**
Yes — Goblin earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 90%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 94%. Audience snapshot is separate (95%). Kim Eun-sook's genre-defining K-drama masterpiece — Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun's chemistry, Lee Dong-wook's grim reaper, and production design so lavish it rewrote what Korean television could look like.

**Why is Goblin so highly rated?**
Goblin scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 90/100, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 94%. The separate audience snapshot is 95%. Kim Eun-sook's genre-defining K-drama masterpiece — Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun's chemistry, Lee Dong-wook's grim reaper, and production design so lavish it rewrote what Korean television could look like. See the full breakdown on the Goblin series page.

**Is Goblin on Prime Video?**
No — Goblin is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Goblin on Netflix?**
Yes — Goblin is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Goblin come out?**
Goblin first aired in 2016 and ran through 2017 (2016–2017). Created by Kim Eun-sook; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Goblin are there?**
Goblin has 1 season across 16 episodes (2016–2017). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Goblin?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Goblin’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Goblin?**
Goblin streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Goblin?**
Goblin stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na. Created by Kim Eun-sook.

**How many episodes are in Goblin?**
Goblin has 16 episodes across 1 season (2016–2017).

**What is Goblin about?**
An immortal goblin who can only end his centuries-long life with the help of his human bride searches for his destined partner — a luminous fantasy romance weaving reincarnation, grief, and the afterlife across modern Seoul and Joseon-era memory.

**Who created Goblin?**
Goblin was created by Kim Eun-sook. It is a fantasy, romance, drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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