Connect (2022)
A Korean supernatural thriller where a man hunts a serial killer through the stolen eye they now share — directed by Takashi Miike.
Connect - Series Information
- Original Title: 커넥트
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Takashi Miike
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (46 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 6
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: December 7, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), December 7, 2022 (Brazil - 16), December 7, 2022 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Disney+
- Alternative Titles: 異感追擊：連瞳 (HK), 命运连结 (CN), Connect (US), 異感追擊：連瞳 (TW)
- Production Companies: Studio Dragon, Studio HIM, LEE'z Film
- Production Countries: South Korea
Connect - Plot
Dongsoo leads a solitary life, spending his time uploading music to the internet. His ordinary life is upended when he is kidnapped by an organ hunter, who takes out one of his eyes. Soon, Dongsoo is sharing the vision of someone who got his eye. Through the connected vision, he learns that the taker is a notorious serial killer, and pursues the murderer to get his eye back.
Connect - Trailer
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Connect - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Takashi Miike
Main Cast
- Jung Hae-in
- Go Kyung-pyo
- Kim Hye-jun
- Kim Roi-ha
- Yang Dong-geun
- Jo Bok-rae
- Jang Kwang
- Sung Hyuk
- Jang He-ryung
- Lee You-mi
Writers
- Masaru Nakamura
- Heo Dam
Executive Producers
- Lee Jae-hyung
- Kwon Mi-ji
- Misako Saka
- Kim Young-kyu
Connect - FAQs
Is Connect based on a webtoon or comic?
Connect is adapted from a Korean webtoon of the same name. The original webcomic blends supernatural horror with crime thriller elements, following a man with regenerative abilities who shares vision with the serial killer who stole his eye. The adaptation was directed by Japan's Takashi Miike.
Why did Takashi Miike direct a Korean series?
Takashi Miike, the prolific Japanese filmmaker known for visceral genre films like Audition and Ichi the Killer, was brought on to direct Connect as part of a cross-cultural collaboration. His signature blend of dark horror and stylized violence made him a natural fit for this supernatural crime thriller produced by Studio Dragon.
Where can you stream Connect?
Connect is available to stream on Hulu. The series originally premiered on Disney+ in December 2022. Availability may vary by region, so check your local streaming services for the most current options.
What makes Connect different from other Korean thrillers?
Connect stands out by fusing supernatural body horror with a serial killer manhunt. The central hook — a man who literally sees through his stolen eye now lodged in a murderer's skull — creates an intimate, voyeuristic dread rarely explored in Korean drama. Miike's direction adds a distinctly unsettling visual texture throughout.
Who plays the lead roles in Connect?
Jung Hae-in leads the series as Ha Dong-soo, the man hunting the killer who took his eye. Go Kyung-pyo plays Oh Jin-seop, the chilling serial killer. Kim Hye-jun, Kim Roi-ha, and Yang Dong-geun round out the principal cast in key supporting roles.
How was Connect received by critics and audiences?
Connect received a mixed-to-positive reception. Critics praised its bold premise, Miike's distinctive visual style, and strong lead performances from Jung Hae-in and Go Kyung-pyo. Some viewers felt the six-episode runtime left certain plot threads underdeveloped, but the series earned appreciation for its genre ambition and atmospheric tension.
Does Connect have a satisfying ending?
Connect wraps up its central cat-and-mouse conflict within its six-episode run, offering resolution to Dong-soo's pursuit of the killer who stole his eye. The ending leans into the series' dark, genre-driven tone. Viewers who embraced the supernatural premise generally found the conclusion fitting, though some wished for a longer arc.
What shows are similar to Connect?
If Connect's supernatural crime blend appeals to you, try Hellbound (2021) for Korean horror with a dark moral edge, or Mr. Mercedes (2017) for a gripping serial killer manhunt. Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) and Grimm (2011) also scratch the itch for genre-blending mystery with a sinister atmosphere.
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