W (2016)
A surgical resident enters a webtoon world, navigating a murder mystery and an intimate, suspenseful romance.
After being pulled into the webtoon world created by her father, a surgical resident gets entangled in a murder mystery involving the story's hero.
How intense is W?
W is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What W feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream W
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is W for you?
Is W scary?
Only a little. W has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is W gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is W sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is W?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream W?
W is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does W have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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