TMDB The Legend of the Blue Sea
Created by Park Ji-eun · 2016–2017 ·
Is The Legend of the Blue Sea worth watching?
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–2017) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Park Ji-eun; stream on WeTV. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as 푸른 바다의 전설 La Leyenda del Mar Azul La Légende de la Mer Bleue A Lenda do Mar Azul 青い海の伝説 蓝色大海的传说 藍色海洋的傳說 Mavi Deniz Efsanesi
The Legend of the Blue Sea season guide
The Legend of the Blue Sea has 1 season and 20 episodes , and it has ended (2017). Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 |
Where to watch The Legend of the Blue Sea
The Legend of the Blue Sea is available on WeTV — regional notes: WeTV in the United States; iflix, WeTV in Indonesia; WeTV in India. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.
Where to watch The Legend of the Blue Sea by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | WeTV |
| Indonesia | iflix, WeTV |
| Japan | Prime Video, Disney+, WeTV |
| Malaysia | iflix, Viu, WeTV |
| Philippines | iflix, Viu, WeTV |
| South Korea | Netflix, WeTV |
| Thailand | iflix, Viu, WeTV |
| United Arab Emirates | WeTV |
| United States | WeTV |
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Is The Legend of the Blue Sea worth watching?
Yes — The Legend of the Blue Sea earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Park Ji-eun and streaming on WeTV.
Celluloid Verdict
A gorgeous, expensive fantasy romance that trades on its leads' chemistry more than its plotting — the con-artist comedy sparkles, even when the reincarnation mythology ties itself in knots down the final stretch.
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What is The Legend of the Blue Sea about?
A mermaid who once loved a Joseon magistrate washes up in modern Seoul and attaches herself to the man wearing his face — now a charming and entirely unsentimental con artist. She can erase memories with a touch; he can talk anyone out of anything. As their two lifetimes braid together, the murderous ending of the first one quietly begins arranging itself for a second attempt.
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Critic Reviews
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) Review: A Mermaid Con
★★★★☆
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a lavish Korean fantasy romance: Jun Ji-hyun's mermaid falls for Lee Min-ho's con artist in Seoul, as their Joseon past life echoes.
Yes, with reservations. A gorgeous, funny fantasy romance for fans of its stars, though the reincarnation plot tangles itself up in the final stretch.
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The Legend of the Blue Sea: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether The Legend of the Blue Sea is worth your time.
Yes — The Legend of the Blue Sea earns a 73% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 70%, Metascore 61/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). A gorgeous, expensive fantasy romance that trades on its leads' chemistry more than its plotting — the con-artist comedy sparkles, even when the reincarnation mythology ties itself in knots down the final stretch.
No — The Legend of the Blue Sea is not on Prime Video. It streams on WeTV, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
The Legend of the Blue Sea first aired in 2016 and ran through 2017 (2016–2017). Created by Park Ji-eun; it streams on WeTV today.
Yes — The Legend of the Blue Sea 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.
The Legend of the Blue Sea has 1 season across 20 episodes (2016–2017). Status: ended / complete.
The Legend of the Blue Sea streams on WeTV in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Legend of the Blue Sea’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
The Legend of the Blue Sea stars Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Lee Hee-joon, Shin Hye-sun, Shin Won-ho, and others. Created by Park Ji-eun.
The Legend of the Blue Sea has 20 episodes across 1 season (2016–2017).
A mermaid who once loved a Joseon magistrate washes up in modern Seoul and attaches herself to the man wearing his face — now a charming and entirely unsentimental con artist. She can erase memories with a touch; he can talk anyone out of anything. As their two lifetimes braid together, the murderous ending of the first one quietly begins arranging itself for a second attempt.
The Legend of the Blue Sea was created by Park Ji-eun. It is a fantasy, romance, comedy series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.
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