K-drama fans know her as the iconic leading lady in shows like Jewel in the Palace and Inspector Koo, while cinephiles may recognize her as Lady Vengeance herself, but wherever you know her from, there’s little doubt that Lee Young-ae always brings her a-game whatever project she’s in.
That’s the main pull of the upcoming K-drama Maestra: Strings of Truth: it’s starring Lee and in a powerful, Tár-esque role, no less. According to the released synopsis, Lee plays a world-renowned conductor who leads an equally distinguished orchestra in South Korea, but beneath the precision and glamour hides deep dark secrets that (at least the trailer teases) will involve some bloodshed. It’s loosely based on the 2018 French series Philharmonia, which covers the complexities of the fact that only 5% of conductors in the world are female.
Where to watch Maestra Season 1
Maestra Season 1 will premiere on the Korean television network tVN and be available to stream on Hulu the same day, December 9, around 4:00 PM PT.
For now, there are only two ways to watch Maestra: on Hulu or on cord-cutting services carrying Hulu.
Watch Maestra Season 1 on Hulu
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Hulu
Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.
Watch Maestra Season 1 on Hulu with Live TV
You can also catch Maestra Season 1 on Hulu’s live TV platform:
Hulu with Live TV
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