The Good Bad Mother (2023)
Korean · Drama / Comedy · 68 min · 15
★ 8.9 Early — still settling 200 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 26 Apr 2023
Page updated 27 Sept 2026
The Good Bad Mother is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
The Good Bad Mother ranked near the top of that week's Korean series crop. It's sitting at 8.9/10 on TMDB across 200 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 68 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 8.9/10 on 200 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~68 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sim Na-yeon
Cast

Ra Mi-ran
Jin Young-soon

Lee Do-hyun
Choi Kang-ho

Ahn Eun-jin
Lee Mi-joo

Yoo In-soo
Bang Sam-sik

Choi Mu-sung
Song Woo-byeok

Jung Woong-in
Oh Tae-soo
Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is The Good Bad Mother worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.9/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch The Good Bad Mother?
You can stream The Good Bad Mother in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
Is The Good Bad Mother family friendly?
The Good Bad Mother is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Good Bad Mother in?
The Good Bad Mother is a Korean series (Drama / Comedy).
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