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Early Reviews Praise Lead Duo and High-Octane Action in Prime Video’s 'Butterfly'

Scheduled to stream in full on August 13, the six-episode spy drama resets its graphic novel origins in South Korea with a bilingual narrative.

Overview

  • Early reviews commend Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty for grounding the series’ emotional stakes in a tense father-daughter reunion.
  • Critics highlight the show’s relentless action—from shootouts to hand-to-hand combat—while noting the brisk pacing sometimes compromises character depth.
  • Some reviewers fault the spy thriller’s predictable plotting and underdeveloped supporting arcs despite standout lead performances.
  • Produced under Kim’s 3AD deal with Amazon MGM Studios, the six-episode series was filmed on location in Seoul and Busan to enhance its immersive Korean setting.
  • Daniel Dae Kim says his experience on 'Lost,' along with his Korean-American background, inspired the series’ relocation to South Korea and its cross-cultural storytelling.