Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Descendants of the Sun is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
Descendants of the Sun ranked near the top of that week's Korean series crop. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 832 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama with action & adventure threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 832 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
After a chance meeting in a hospital, an ardent soldier falls for a gifted surgeon. Opposing philosophies tear them apart, but fate has other plans.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | SPG · Check rating |
| Genre | Drama / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Baek Sang-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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