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The Thorn Birds

6.020111 seasonTV SeriesDramaRomance

The Thorn Birds is a 2011 South Korean television series where one woman forsakes her love and family for her ambition while another woman embraces with love all that the former had left behind. Fates of a bit part actress Seo Jung-eun and…

DirectorKim Jong-chang
WriterLee Seon-hee

Where to watch

KocowaKocowa
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 2, 2011
E2
Episode 2
Mar 3, 2011
E3
Episode 3
Mar 9, 2011
E4
Episode 4
Mar 10, 2011
E5
Episode 5
Mar 16, 2011
E6
Episode 6
Mar 17, 2011
E7
Episode 7
Mar 23, 2011
E8
Episode 8
Mar 24, 2011
E9
Episode 9
Mar 30, 2011
E10
Episode 10
Mar 31, 2011
E11
Episode 11
Apr 6, 2011
E12
Episode 12
Apr 7, 2011
E13
Episode 13
Apr 13, 2011
E14
Episode 14
Apr 14, 2011
E15
Episode 15
Apr 20, 2011
E16
Episode 16
Apr 21, 2011
E17
Episode 17
Apr 27, 2011
E18
Episode 18
Apr 28, 2011
E19
Episode 19
May 4, 2011
E20
Episode 20
May 5, 2011

Cast · Directed by Kim Jong-chang

HHHan Hye-jin
Han Hye-jin
Seo Jung-eun
KMKim Min-joung
Kim Min-joung
Han Yoo Kyung
JSJoo Sang-wook
Joo Sang-wook
Lee YoungJo
KSKim So-hyun
Kim So-hyun
Seo Jung Eun (young)
CHCha Hwa-yeon
Cha Hwa-yeon
Yoon Myung-ja/Lee Ae-rin
SDSeo Do-young
Seo Do-young
Choi Kang-woo
KHKim Ha-eun
Kim Ha-eun
Yang Mi-ryun
KDKim Dong-young
Kim Dong-young
Park Han-Soo (young)
SOSong Ok-suk
Song Ok-suk
Kim Kye-soon
KS
Kim Soo-hyeon
Han-byul
LWLee Won-jae
Lee Won-jae
Yoon Hak-goo
LTLee Tae-ri
Lee Tae-ri
Yeong Jo [Young]

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The Thorn Birds — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thorn Birds?

The Thorn Birds is streaming on Kocowa in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thorn Birds on Netflix?

No, The Thorn Birds is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kocowa.

Is The Thorn Birds on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Thorn Birds isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kocowa instead.

Where can I watch The Thorn Birds for free?

The Thorn Birds is available on Kocowa in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Thorn Birds?

The Thorn Birds has 1 season in total (20 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of The Thorn Birds out yet?

Yes — all 20 episodes across 1 season of The Thorn Birds are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Thorn Birds?

No — The Thorn Birds ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.