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The Great Flood’ Rises to No. 1 on Netflix as Its Enigmatic Finale Fuels Buzz

Released Dec. 19, the South Korean disaster thriller is drawing fresh attention for a late genre shift that has audiences seeking clarity.

Overview

  • The film quickly climbed Netflix’s Top 10 to the top spot after its streaming debut, according to Us Weekly.
  • It follows a mother’s fight to find her child during a catastrophic deluge in Seoul, delivering large‑scale survival spectacle.
  • New articles focus on the mysterious ending and a surprise science‑fiction turn without resolving key questions.
  • People and PinkVilla highlight that the final moments are intentionally ambiguous, driving a wave of explainer coverage.
  • Viewers and critics single out Kim Da‑mi’s lead performance for anchoring the story with palpable emotional stakes.