Kim's Convenience (2016)

Synopsis

The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.

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Cast

• Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Appa
• Jean Yoon as Umma
• Andrea Bang as Janet Kim
• Simu Liu as Jung Kim
• Andrew Phung as Kimchee Han
• Nicole Power as Shannon
• Benjamin Beauchemin as Gerald Tremblay
• Michael Musi as Terence
• Ziad Ek as Omar
• Akosua Amo-Adem as Stacie

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• The Andy Griffith Show
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• The Drew Carey Show
• Will & Grace
• black-ish
• The Mindy Project
• One Day at a Time
• Superstore

BingeNext's take

If you’re looking for a comedy that’s both funny and heartfelt, Kim’s Convenience is a great pick. It follows a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto, focusing on the everyday struggles and warmth of family life. The show shines in how it captures the dynamic between Appa and his son Jung, who have been estranged since a serious fight when Jung was a teen. With five seasons and short 22-minute episodes, it’s easy to binge without feeling overwhelmed. The cast brings a lot of charm and humor, making the characters feel real and relatable. If you enjoy shows that mix humor with genuine family moments, and like series such as black-ish or The Drew Carey Show, this one will feel like a cozy, funny visit with a family you wish you knew.