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The Merciless

7.220172h MovieActionCrimeMystery

Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.

DirectorByun Sung-hyun
WritersByun Sung-hyun·Kim Min-su
ProducersKwon Michelle·Yi Jin-hee

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 15 other countries

The Merciless isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France and 11 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Byun Sung-hyun

SKSul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu
Han Jae-ho
YSYim Si-wan
Yim Si-wan
Jo Hyun-su
KHKim Hie-won
Kim Hie-won
Byung-gab
JHJeon Hye-jin
Jeon Hye-jin
In-sook
LKLee Kyung-young
Lee Kyung-young
Byung-chul
MJMoon Ji-yoon
Moon Ji-yoon
Young-geun
JIJang In-sub
Jang In-sub
Min-chul
KJKim Ji-hoon
Kim Ji-hoon
Jung-sik
KSKim Seung-oh
Kim Seung-oh
Seung-pil
JSJin Sun-kyu
Jin Sun-kyu
Prison Chief Security Officer
HJHuh Joon-ho
Huh Joon-ho
Kim Sung-han
SSShin So-yul
Shin So-yul
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The Merciless — streaming FAQ

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Is The Merciless on Netflix?

No, The Merciless is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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