A long, easy holiday is on the horizon. We've gathered nine Netflix action series that blow away built-up stress in one go. From an occult period drama about a cursed palace to a dad on a mission to save his daughter, boxers who take down villains with their bare fists, and the show that started the K-zombie craze. A lineup you won't be able to stop once you press play.
First up is, where an ordinary dad who dotes on his daughter, Mr. Kim, unseals his special agent skills to track down her disappearance. So Ji-sub's action meets a lovable, clumsy charm in this revenge thriller. Second is , where Gucheon, who sees ghosts, and Saenggang, a palace maid who hears them, are summoned by the king to dig into a curse haunting the Crown Prince's palace. An occult period drama full of palace ghost stories and supernatural showdowns.
To restore teachers' authority in a broken school system, an inspector from the Teachers' Rights Protection Bureau heads into the classroom in, a satisfying action romp based on a webtoon. The list also includes the original zombie survival series , a boxing ring revenge tale in , and a youth action story confronting school violence in .
All nine share a compulsive quality that keeps you running to the end once you start. You can binge them all holiday long and blow off every bit of stress. Save this list and dive in over the break. Which series will you hit play on first?
First up is
To restore teachers' authority in a broken school system, an inspector from the Teachers' Rights Protection Bureau heads into the classroom in
All nine share a compulsive quality that keeps you running to the end once you start. You can binge them all holiday long and blow off every bit of stress. Save this list and dive in over the break. Which series will you hit play on first?
FAQ
What are some Netflix action series worth watching this holiday?
Nine titles are recommended, including Chief Kim, Donggung, True Education, and Kingdom. From a father's revenge quest to save his daughter, to palace occult period pieces, webtoon-based school action, and zombie survival, the genres are diverse and highly addictive once you start.
What is Chief Kim about?
Chief Kim is a revenge thriller about an ordinary doting father who unleashes his sealed special-agent skills while tracking his daughter's disappearance. Starring So Ji-sub, it blends action with endearing comedic charm.
What genre is Donggung?
Donggung is an occult period drama. Gu-cheon, who sees ghosts, and palace maid Ssang-gang, who hears them, are summoned by the king to uncover a curse haunting the East Palace, leading to supernatural palace mysteries and confrontations.
