The Scandal (2026)
The Scandal is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
The Scandal is brand new to the list — too early for the numbers on this Korean series to mean much yet. Episodes clock in around 55 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
FilmyChill data: reached streaming in the US 2 days after its theatrical release, on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~55 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jung Ji-woo
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · Everything that arrived in September 2026
Trailer
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