Familiar Wife (2018)

Kernel Score: 89% · 148 ratings

Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2018-08-01

Seasons: 1 · 16 episodes

Where to watch Familiar Wife

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After receiving a bizarre chance to go back in time, a man wakes up to find that his whole life — including the person he married — is different.

Familiar Wife parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that this TV-MA Korean drama deals with marriage, divorce, and family relationships via a time-travel premise.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — TV-MA rating suggests some mature romantic and marital content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Ji Sung as Cha Ju-hyeok
  • Han Ji-min as Seo U-jin
  • Kang Hanna as Lee Hye-won
  • Jang Seung-jo as Yun Jong-hu
  • Cha Hak-yeon as Kim Hwan
  • Son Jong-hak as Cha Bong-hee
  • Park Won-sang as Byun Seong-u
  • Kim So-ra as Ju Hyang-suk
  • Lee You-jin as Jung Hyeon-su
  • Park Hee-von as Cha Ju-eun

Familiar Wife FAQ

Is Familiar Wife good?

Familiar Wife has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 148 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Familiar Wife?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Rakuten Viki and Tubi.

Is Familiar Wife OK for kids?

Familiar Wife is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this TV-MA Korean drama deals with marriage, divorce, and family relationships via a time-travel premise.

What shows are like Familiar Wife?

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