Awaken

Name: Awaken
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2020-11-30
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Namkoong Min, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Chung-ah, Yoon Sun-woo, Kim Chang-wan

2020·Series·15·65 min·★ 7.9(37)

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While unraveling an enigmatic murder mystery, a special force leader realizes this case is related to the incident that took 28 years ago in a small town.

Where to watch Awaken in United States

Can I watch Awaken in United States? Yes — you can stream Awaken in United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

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Where is Awaken streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	The Roku Channel, Tubi TV	—
United Kingdom	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	—
Canada	Tubi TV	—
Japan	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD	—

About Awaken

Awaken is a 2020 Korean-language crime, drama and mystery series created by So Jae-hyun. The cast is led by Namkoong Min, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Chung-ah. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.

Awaken was produced by Studio Dragon and KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION and made in South Korea. It was first aired on November 30, 2020, and carries a 15 certification.

Director: Kim Jung-hyun, Lee Soo-hyun
Created by: So Jae-hyun
Writers: Shin Yoo-dam
First aired: November 30, 2020
Last aired: January 18, 2021
Original language: Korean
Age rating: 15
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (16 episodes)
Network: tvN
Country: South Korea
Production: Studio Dragon, KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION

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Awaken cast & crew

Awaken was created by So Jae-hyun and written by Shin Yoo-dam.

The cast features Namkoong Min as Do Jung-woo, Kim Seol-hyun as Gong Hye-won, Lee Chung-ah as Jamie Layton, Yoon Sun-woo as Moon Jae-Woong, Kim Chang-wan as Gong Il-do, and Shin Jae-whi as Lee Tae-soo.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Son Ki-won and Kim Nam-pyo.

Is Awaken worth watching?

With 1 season and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Awaken is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Awaken

In United States, you can stream Awaken on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.

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