# The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-uncanny-counter/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 79/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Yeo Ji-na |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 2 (28 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023) is a Action, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery series created by Yeo Ji-na, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (79%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (84%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 87%.

## Celluloid verdict

Webtoon action with a big heart: the demon-punching is fun, but it is the found-family bickering around the noodle counter that carries both seasons.

## Synopsis

A noodle shop in a quiet neighbourhood doubles as the base for a crew of spirit hunters — ordinary people partnered with souls from the afterlife who lend them strength, speed and the ability to see what is really wearing a human face. Their newest recruit is a high schooler with a limp and a grudge, and the demons he is sent to collect keep leading him back toward the crash that killed his parents.

## Cast

Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, Yoo In-soo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Uncanny Counter worth watching?**
Yes — The Uncanny Counter earns a 78% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 79%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 84%. Audience snapshot is separate (87%). Webtoon action with a big heart: the demon-punching is fun, but it is the found-family bickering around the noodle counter that carries both seasons.

**Is The Uncanny Counter on Prime Video?**
No — The Uncanny Counter 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.

**What year did The Uncanny Counter come out?**
The Uncanny Counter first aired in 2020 and ran through 2023 (2020–2023). Created by Yeo Ji-na; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is The Uncanny Counter on Netflix?**
Yes — The Uncanny Counter 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.

**How many seasons of The Uncanny Counter are there?**
The Uncanny Counter has 2 seasons across 28 episodes (2020–2023). Status: ended / complete.

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

**How long does it take to watch The Uncanny Counter?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Uncanny Counter’s 28 episodes take roughly 21 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter stars Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and others. Created by Yeo Ji-na.

**How many episodes are in The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter has 28 episodes across 2 seasons (2020–2023).

**What is The Uncanny Counter about?**
A noodle shop in a quiet neighbourhood doubles as the base for a crew of spirit hunters — ordinary people partnered with souls from the afterlife who lend them strength, speed and the ability to see what is really wearing a human face. Their newest recruit is a high schooler with a limp and a grudge, and the demons he is sent to collect keep leading him back toward the crash that killed his parents.

**Who created The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter was created by Yeo Ji-na. It is a action, fantasy, drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after The Uncanny Counter?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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