tvN Goblin
Created by Kim Eun-sook · 2016–2017 ·
Is Goblin worth watching?
Goblin (2016–2017) earns an 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Kim Eun-sook; stream on Viki, WeTV. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as 쓸쓸하고 찬란하神-도깨비 Goblin: El Solitario ser Inmortal Guardian: The Lonely and Great God トッケビ 도깨비 孤单又灿烂的神：鬼怪 孤單又燦爛的神：鬼怪 ก็อบลิน คำสาปรักผู้พิทักษ์วิญญาณ
Goblin season guide
Goblin has 1 season and 16 episodes , and it has ended (2017). Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 |
Where to watch Goblin
Goblin is available on Viki, WeTV — regional notes: Viki, WeTV in the United States; Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max, WeTV in Indonesia; Netflix, Vi Movies & TV, WeTV in India. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.
Where to watch Goblin by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix, Vi Movies & TV, WeTV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max, WeTV |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, WeTV |
| Malaysia | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max, WeTV |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max, WeTV |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, TVING, WeTV |
| Thailand | Netflix, iflix, Viu, HBO Max, WeTV |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix, WeTV |
| United States | Viki, WeTV |
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Is Goblin worth watching?
Yes — Goblin earns an 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Kim Eun-sook and streaming on Viki, WeTV.
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.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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 Goryeo-era memory.
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Critic Reviews
Goblin (2016) Review: Immortal Longing, Perfectly Pitched
★★★★★
Goblin is Kim Eun-sook's landmark Korean fantasy romance about a cursed immortal, his destined bride and a lonely grim reaper, funny, lavish and deeply moving.
Yes, absolutely. It is the defining K-drama fantasy romance, essential for anyone who loves sweeping, bittersweet love stories and a good cry between the laughs.
Goblin soundtrack / OST
8 tracks · Nam Hye-seung & Park Sang-hee (music directors) / various artists — full OST page
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Goblin: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Goblin is worth your time.
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 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.
Goblin is primarily in Korean (South Korea). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
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, WeTV, 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, WeTV today.
Goblin has 1 season across 16 episodes (2016–2017). Status: ended / complete.
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.
Goblin stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na. Created by Kim Eun-sook.
Goblin has 16 episodes across 1 season (2016–2017).