If you’re a fan of Korean dramas, you’ve probably heard about The Tyrant, the latest addition to the same universe as the The Witch series. With its release in August 2024, it’s creating quite a buzz, especially with the return of actor Kim Seon Ho after a three-year break. However, before diving into The Tyrant, you might want to catch up on The Witch movies to fully appreciate the universe they all share.
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018)
Start with The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, released in 2018. This film introduces us to Ja Yoon, a young girl found with no memory and raised by a loving couple. She lives as a normal teenager until her life takes a turn during a talent competition. Ja Yoon reveals extraordinary abilities, which attract the attention of a shadowy organization connected to her forgotten past. The movie, starring Kim Da Mi and Choi Woo Shik, sets the stage for the dark universe that The Tyrant belongs to.
The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (2022)
Fast forward to 2022, and we get the sequel, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One. Directed by Park Hoon Jong, this film shifts focus to a new character with a similar mysterious origin as Ja Yoon. A young girl awakens in a secret facility, with no memory but incredible powers. She fights to uncover the truth about herself while avoiding those who want to exploit her. The movie, starring Shin Shi Ah and Park Eun Bin, expands the universe with new characters and deeper intrigue.
The Tyrant (2024)
Finally, we arrive at The Tyrant, airing on Disney+ Hotstar from August 14, 2024. Unlike its predecessors, The Tyrant is a drama series set in a different part of The Witch universe. The story centers around the disappearance of a sample from the Tyrant Program—a lethal bioweapon. This sparks a fierce race among various factions, including intelligence agents and secretive groups, all vying to recover or exploit the missing sample. With just four episodes, this drama promises high-stakes action and suspense.
