Underplayed Gems

Notes from the Last Row (2026)

Notes from the Last Row poster
Original title
맨 끝줄 소년
Directed by
Kim Kyu-tae
Cast
Choi Min Shik, Koo Ja Kun, Choi Hyun Wook, Heo Joon Ho, Jang Yun Woo, Kim Yoon Jin, Song Chae Rin, Jin Kyung
Genre
suspense, psychological drama
Country
South Korea
Length
1 season, 6 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 35 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A disillusioned literature professor becomes obsessed with a quiet student who has natural literary talent. The professor's focus on the student blurs the line between teaching and manipulation.

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What happens

Notes from the Last Row (Korean: 맨 끝줄 소년) is a 2026 South Korean suspense psychological drama television series written by Jang Myung-woo, directed by Kim Gyu-tae, and starring Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Huh Joon-ho, Yunjin Kim, and Jin Kyung. Based on the Spanish play El chico de la última fila by Juan Mayorga, the series follows a disillusioned literature professor and failed novelist who becomes increasingly obsessed with the literary talent of a quiet student sitting in the back row of his classroom. It was released on Netflix on June 26, 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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