tvN Goblin
Created by Kim Eun-sook · 2016–2017 ·
Goblin (2016–2017) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Kim Eun-sook; stream on Viki.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Where to watch Goblin
Goblin is available on Viki — regional notes: Viki in the United States; Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max in Indonesia; Netflix, Vi Movies & TV in India. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.
Where to watch Goblin by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United States | Viki |
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Is Goblin worth watching?
Yes — Goblin earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Kim Eun-sook and streaming on Viki.
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.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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.
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Critic Reviews
Goblin Review: The K-Drama That Rewrote Fantasy Television
★★★★★
Kim Eun-sook's Guardian: The Lonely and Great God became a global phenomenon — 90% critics, 95% audiences, and Gong Yoo plus Kim Go-eun chemistry that still defines K-drama fantasy.
Essential South Korea television on Best of Asia 2016–2026 — the fantasy romance every subsequent K-drama measured itself against.
Goblin soundtrack / OST
8 tracks · Nam Hye-seung & Park Sang-hee (music directors) / various artists — full OST page
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Most searched questions about Goblin
High-intent answers for seasons, streaming, cast, and whether Goblin is worth watching — built for search and AI overviews.
Yes — Goblin scores 89% on Celluloid. 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. Stream on Viki.
Goblin has 1 season and 16 episodes (2016–2017). It is currently marked ended on Celluloid.
Goblin is catalogued under Netflix and commonly streams on Viki. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Goblin stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na. Created by Kim Eun-sook.
Yes in many regions — Goblin is a Netflix-catalogued title on Celluloid. Confirm your country’s Netflix library before starting a binge.
Yes — Goblin has ended (2016–2017). You can watch the complete 1-season run without waiting on renewals.
Goblin is primarily in Korean (South Korea). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
About 12 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 16 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
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.
No — Goblin is not on Prime Video. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Goblin first aired in 2016 and ran through 2017 (2016–2017). Created by Kim Eun-sook; it streams on Viki today.
Goblin stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na. Created by Kim Eun-sook.