Pachinko
Spoilers are ahead for Pachinko season 2, episode 1, “Chapter 9.”
Summary
Apple TV+’s critically acclaimedPachinkois back for a second season.
InPachinkoseason 1’s ending, Isak is arrested by Japanese officials for committing a political crime.
To do so, Sunja decides to sell kimchi at the market.
As they talk, American planes fly low over the market, dropping leaflets.
But that scene is far fromPachinko’s only reminder of its wartime setting.
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Sunja and her sons participate in government-mandated military drills, stabbing dummies with weapons for prepare for invaders.
Although he’s reprimanded by the teacher, Mozasu seems to shake off his bullies.
Even so, Jiyun, like Sunja, is determined to provide for her family no matter what.
Created by Soo Hugh, Pachinko is a Drama series created for Apple TV that was released in 2022. The series stars Soji Arai, Jun-woo Han, and Jin Ha. The series follows multiple characters as they attempt to navigate their lives in New York, Japan, and Korea.
While waiting for her sentence, Sunja listens to other arrested women receive their own punishments.
Although everyone else receives weeks or months in prison,Sunja is released without any sentence.
Outside, Sunja finds Mr. Kim waiting for her, insisting that she get into his car.
Sunja refuses Hansu’s generous offer, claiming that she loves her husband too much to leave.
More importantly, Hansu’s position as a tungsten-supplier made him aware of some crucial details of warfare.
Sunja refuses Hansu’s generous offer, claiming that she loves her husband too much to leave.
Several investors, including a friend, turn Solomon down, citing his emotional state as a dangerous variable.
Solomon is hesitant to accept his family’s money until Tetsuya calls to say he’s pulling his investment.
Word on the street is that Solomon is conning investors.
Furious,Solomon screams at the man despite his grandmother’s protests.
After they leave the bakery, Solomon rips up Mozasu’s check.
In one of the episode’s most heartbreaking moments, Solomon turns his anger on Sunja.
New episodes ofPachinkoseason 2 air on Apple TV+ on Fridays through October 11, 2024.
The series stars Soji Arai, Jun-woo Han, and Jin Ha.
