Tomorrow (2022)
TV series · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Stream itif you are looking for a high-concept supernatural drama that prioritises emotional resonance over action.
An episodic and often heavy exploration of trauma and grief that aims for emotional catharsis in every installment. It is primarily a somber, well-crafted drama meant for those who want to feel deeply and perhaps have a good cry.
What it is about
Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.
Trailer
What Tomorrow is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series is a heavy, episodic experience that oscillates between stylish urban fantasy and grounded, painful human drama. The pace is deliberate, giving each case of the week enough room to breathe and settle, while the intensity stems from the raw portrayal of personal despair rather than the supernatural elements. It maintains a polished, slightly sombre aesthetic, using its underworld bureaucracy as a backdrop for exploring real-world suffering and the weight of past regrets.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is ideal for viewers who appreciate stories that tackle mental health, trauma, and the value of life with sincerity. It is a quintessential 'tearjerker' that demands emotional investment. However, those seeking a fast-paced action show about grim reapers should skip it, as the focus is firmly on dialogue and catharsis. A necessary caveat is that the subject matter is frequently distressing and may be triggering for those sensitive to themes of self-harm and suicide.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening when you are in the mood for a reflective, meaningful journey. Prepare for a series that asks for your full attention and a box of tissues.
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Another trailer
Trailer · [내일 1차 티저] 김희선 “너 살리러 온 저승사자” 저승 오피스 휴먼 판타지 ＜내일(Tomorrow)＞ 3월 첫 방송!, MBC 202203 방송
How Tomorrow leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel wrung out but strangely comforted. The series leaves a lingering sense of empathy for others' hidden battles and a thoughtful perspective on the permanence of loss.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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Questions people ask
- Is Tomorrow a tearjerker series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tearjerker. An episodic and often heavy exploration of trauma and grief that aims for emotional catharsis in every installment. It is primarily a somber, well-crafted drama meant for those who want to feel deeply and perhaps have a good cry.
- How many seasons of Tomorrow are there?
- 1 season and 16 episodes, at about 60 min an episode. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Tomorrow in the UK?
- In the UK, Tomorrow is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Is Tomorrow worth watching?
- Stream it: if you are looking for a high-concept supernatural drama that prioritises emotional resonance over action. IMDb users rate it 8.1 out of 10 from 16,686 votes and TMDB users 8.4.
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