Signal (2016)
▸ Must watch
Signal is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
The verdict
Signal landed among the stronger Korean series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 201 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Korean crime with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 201 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Detectives from the present and a detective from the past communicate via walkie-talkie to solve a long-time unsolved case.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Eun-hee
Cast
Lee Je-hoon
Park Hae-young
Kim Hye-soo
Cha Soo-hyun
Cho Jin-woong
Lee Jae-han
Jang Hyun-sung
Kim Bum-joo
Jung Hae-kyun
Ahn Chi-soo
Kim Won-hae
Kim Gye-chul
Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixwavveTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Signal worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. This is 2 seasons deep — Korean crime with a mystery streak, not one for younger kids.
Where can I watch Signal?
You can stream Signal in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
Is Signal family friendly?
Signal is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Signal in?
Signal is a Korean series (Crime / Mystery).