Butterfly (2025)
A gripping Prime Video spy thriller in which a former US intelligence operative hiding in South Korea is forced to confront the deadly consequences of his past.
Butterfly - Series Information
- Original Title: Butterfly
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Steph Cha, Ken Woodruff
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 6
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Korean
- First Air Date: August 13, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), August 13, 2025 (Canada - 18+), August 13, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), August 13, 2025 (India - U/A 16+), August 13, 2025 (Brazil - 16), August 13, 2025 (Spain - 16), August 13, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Prime Video
- Production Companies: 3AD, BOOM! Studios, The Amel Company, Amazon MGM Studios, Big Indie Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: មេអំបៅ (KH), 蝴蝶风暴 (CN), ปีกสังหาร (TH)
Butterfly - Plot
David Jung, a mysterious former US intelligence operative living in hiding in South Korea, has his life blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself hunted by Rebecca, a deadly young assassin, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.
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Butterfly - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Steph Cha
- Ken Woodruff
Main Cast
- Daniel Dae Kim
- Reina Hardesty
- Kim Ji-hoon
- Piper Perabo
- Louis Landau
- Kim Tae-hee
- Sean Dulake
- Charles Parnell
- Seoyeon Jang
- Sung Dong-il
Writers
- Sung Rno
- Steph Cha
- Denise Thé
- Dave Kalstein
- Ken Woodruff
Executive Producers
- Diana Son
- Ross Richie
- Steph Cha
- John Cheng
- Daniel Dae Kim
Butterfly - FAQs
Where can you watch Butterfly on streaming?
Butterfly is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, both with and without ads, as part of a Prime Video subscription. It premiered on August 13, 2025. Check JustWatch for up-to-date availability in your region.
Is Butterfly based on a graphic novel?
Yes. Butterfly is adapted from a graphic novel published by BOOM! Studios. The series translates the source material's espionage-driven narrative into a live-action spy thriller, expanding on the original story's themes of identity, betrayal, and survival.
Who are the main actors in Butterfly?
Butterfly stars Daniel Dae Kim as former operative David Jung, Reina Hardesty as the assassin Rebecca, Kim Ji-hoon as Gun, Piper Perabo as Juno, Kim Tae-hee as Eunju Kim, Charles Parnell as Senator Dawson, and Park Hae-soo as Yong Shik Choi, among others.
Why was Butterfly cancelled after one season?
Amazon Prime Video cancelled Butterfly after its first season of six episodes. No official reason was publicly disclosed by the streamer. The cancellation was announced shortly after the series premiered in August 2025, leaving the story without a formal continuation.
What is Butterfly the series about?
Butterfly follows David Jung, a mysterious ex-US intelligence operative hiding in South Korea whose past catches up with him. He becomes the target of Rebecca, a lethal young assassin, and Caddis, the shadowy spy organization behind her, forcing him into a deadly game of survival.
Who created and wrote Butterfly on Prime Video?
Butterfly was created by Steph Cha and Ken Woodruff. The writing team also includes Sung Rno, Denise Thé, Dave Kalstein, Diana Son, and the creators themselves. Daniel Dae Kim served as both lead actor and executive producer on the series.
How many episodes does Butterfly have?
Butterfly consists of 6 episodes across its single season. All episodes were released on Amazon Prime Video on August 13, 2025. The series was subsequently cancelled, meaning the six-episode first season represents the complete run of the show.
What is the content rating for Butterfly?
Butterfly is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. International ratings include 18+ in Canada, 15 in the United Kingdom, U/A 16+ in India, 16 in Brazil and Spain, and 15 in South Korea.
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