‘Pachinko Season 2’: Utterly Captivating

The second season of this Korean series is heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure.

Kim Sunja (Minha Kim), in “Pachinko Season 2.” (Apple TV+).

TV-MA | 8 episodes | Period Drama, Drama | 2024

Historically, China and Japan have dominated the Western perception of Asian film: Think of the highly acclaimed “Shogun” remake. South Korea remains somewhat enigmatic, particularly when it comes to its turbulent history.