Butterfly is Prime Video latest drama suspense released on August 13, 2025.
The 6 episode series stars Daniel Dae Kim as David Jung a former US intelligence operative hiding in South Korea.
His life ends when daughter Rebecca now murderer for secret agency is sent to kill him.
The show mix with spy moves with family story set against backdrop of Busan and Seoul.
Prime Video Season 1 Butterfly mixes espionage famil drama Korean Culture.
Read our complete review cast details, audience reactions and FAQs.
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Cast & Crew
Piper Perabo Supporting role
Daniel Dae Kim David Jung
Reina Hardesty Rebecca
Park Hae Soo, Kim Tae Hee, Him Ji Hoon Korean stars in main roles.
Ratings
Tomatometer Critics gave rating 68%
Audience Score 88%
This gap show divide critics call it solid but formulaic while fans said it is sentimental.
Reactions of Viewers
Fans were much warmer
Some love father daughter figh and action.
A few felt show was confused attemptiong to copy k dramas but ending up more like American suspense.
Other Praised Production Value Korean stars like Kim Tae Hee and Park Hae Soo.
Critics applaud
- Tell Tale TV Strong stressed on sacrifice of family yet predictable.
- Los Angeles Time Perfectly fine carried by Hardesty and Kim
- Variety Lacking more character work
- Hollywood Reporter Entertaining but never explore its potential
Verdict
Butterfly does not reinvent spy genre. It offers sentimental family drama, action packed sequence and surprising Korean scenery.
Final Score.
Fans 88%, Critics 68%
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Story Breakdown
Episode 1 Rebecca is sent to kill her parent sparking a tense reunion.
Episode 2-3 The family flee across South Korea with secre open up
Episode 4-5 A dangerous plan open up in Seoul as enemies close in.
Episode 6 A high stake rescue ending on cliffhanger
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FAQs About Butterfly Season 1
Q1: Where can I watch Butterfly?
It’s streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
Q2: How many episodes are in Season 1?
There are six episodes, all released on August 13, 2025
Where can I watch Butterfly?
It streaming exclusively on Prime Video
How many episodes are in Season 1?
There are 6 episode all released on August 13, 2025.
Is Butterfly a Kdrama?
It mixes American spy style with Korean actors and settings.
What do fans like most about the show?
The father daughter relationship action moves and cultural korean setting.
Who stars in the series?
Daniel Dae Kim, Piper Perabo, Park Hae Soo, Kim Tae Hee, Kim Ji Hoon and Reina Hardesty.
Will there be a season 2?
Prime Video has not confirm but cliffhanger ending makes second season.