The Promise (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 3.5
Released in 2016, The Promise is a crime, drama, family and mystery series.
What it’s about. Na-Yeon is a bright woman. She supports her boyfriend Tae-Joon, who is from a poor background, and has even given up entering a university. But Tae-Joon dumps her for his success and goes with Se-Jin, who is a granddaughter of Baekdoo Company president. Do-Hee is Na-Yeon’s twin sister. She is arrogant and tough. Do-Hee works as a reporter at a weekly magazine. After Na-Yeon’s death, Do-Hee decides to take revenge. She takes on the identity of her sister Na-Yeon. Do-Hee then meets Hwi-Kyung, who is successor of Baekdoo Company.
Who’s in it. The Promise stars Lee Yu-ri as Lee Na-Yeon / Baek Do-Hee, Song Jong-ho as Park Hwi-Kyung, Park Ha-na as Jang Se-Jin and Seo Jun-young as Kang Tae-Joon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Promise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promise tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promise (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Promise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Promise worth watching?
- The Promise holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promise?
- The Promise stars Lee Yu-ri, Song Jong-ho, Park Ha-na, Seo Jun-young and Lee Jong-won.
- When was The Promise released?
- The Promise was released in 2016.