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Prime Video’s ‘Butterfly’ Surges to No. 2 as Season 2 Decision Looms

The six-episode spy thriller climbed to No. 2 on Prime Video’s Top 10 list after its August 13 debut, driven by social media buzz.

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Overview

  • Butterfly, a six-episode spy thriller adapted from Arash Amel’s BOOM! Studios graphic novel, premiered on Prime Video on August 13, 2025.
  • Starring and executive-produced by Daniel Dae Kim, the bilingual series was filmed on location across more than 20 cities in South Korea with a predominantly Korean crew.
  • The show climbed to No. 2 on Prime Video’s Top 10 list and generated enthusiastic social media reaction within days of its release.
  • Critics offered mixed-to-positive reviews, reflected in a 70% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating based on a limited number of reviews.
  • Season 1 concluded on a major cliffhanger and Prime Video has yet to greenlight a second season, leaving renewal prospects tied to ongoing viewership metrics.