Thirty-Nine

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Thirty-Nine is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 64 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Son Ye-jin anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Thirty-Nine arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Thirty-Nine takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Leaning on each other through thick and thin, a trio of best friends stand together as they experience life, love and loss on the brink of turning 40. Son Ye-jin and Jeon Mi-do lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. It first aired in 2022. The performances in Thirty-Nine do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Thirty-Nine is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. The tonal similarities to The Summer I Turned Pretty are real, though Thirty-Nine carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Son Ye-jin carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Thirty-Nine wrapped up in 2022, created by Yu Young-ah and Kim Sang-ho — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.