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Netflix's 'Karma' Debuts Globally, Delivering a Complex Tale of Fate and Retribution

The six-episode K-drama explores the deadly consequences of interconnected lives but faces criticism for its underdeveloped characters and disjointed narrative.

Overview

  • All six episodes of 'Karma' are now streaming on Netflix, following its April 4, 2025, global release.
  • The series follows six characters whose decisions ripple across an intricate narrative, leading to betrayal, retribution, and deadly outcomes.
  • Themes of revenge, greed, and moral consequences drive the story, culminating in a resolution for Ju-yeon, the sole survivor who finds closure from her past trauma.
  • Critics have praised the cast’s performances but noted the show’s condensed format limits character development and contributes to narrative confusion.
  • Drawing inspiration from works like 'Pulp Fiction' and Park Chan-wook’s vengeance trilogy, 'Karma' employs a dual-timeline structure and symbolic motifs like the red strings of fate.

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