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“The First Responders” is a South Korean drama about the first responders who are in the front lines of saving civilians around the city of Taewon.
Join the fire and police departments on their life-saving adventures. Find out where you can watch “The First Responders” in Canada.
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What is The First Responders About?
“The First Responders” is a Korean drama (K-drama) that follows the story of the fire and police departments in the fictional city of Taewon. The show delves into the reality of being a firefighter who rescues civilians from emergencies and accidents, and the reality of being in the police force and facing danger at gun point just to save civilians from criminals. The show also explores how the two departments often work together to ensure the safety and wellness of the citizens. The main characters include team inspector Jin Ho-gae who was kicked out of the Regional Investigation Unit for his unconventional and risky ways of catching criminals, firefighter Bong Do-jin, and paramedic Song Seol.
“The First Responders” premiered in November 2022 and has a total of two completed seasons.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of The First Responders?
“The First Responders” boasts a talented set of Korean actors and actresses. The series stars:
- Kim Rae-won as Jin Ho-gae
- Son Ho-jun as Bong Do-jin
- Gong Seung-yeon as Song Seol
- Son Ji-yoon as Yun Hong
- Kang Ki-doong as Kong Myeong-pil
- Oh Eui-shik as Kang Do-ha
- Seo Hyun-chul as Baek Cham
- Ji Woo as Bong An-na
- Baek Eun-hae as Woo Sam-soon
- Woo Mi-hwa as Dokgo Soon
- Jung Jin-woo as Choi Ki-soo
- Lee Woo-je as Ha Dong-woo
- Bae Kang-min as Yang Min-hyuk
- Kang Seo-ha as Kang Seo-ha
- Cha Yun-ho as Lee Ji-hoon
- Kwon Do-ha as Kwon Do-ha
- Baek In-joo as Baek In-ju
- Jeon Seong-woo as Han Se-jin
- Jun Joon-woo as Jun Joon-woo
The show was directed by Shin Kyung-soo and Kwon Bong-geun and developed by Studio S.
What is the Rating for The First Responders?
“The First Responders” is rated TV-MA due to its depictions of explicit violence, gore, and death. It is most suitable for mature audiences.
How Many People Watch The First Responders?
“The First Responders” is quite successful, amassing at least 1 million viewers per episode. Its peak is almost 2 million viewers for Season 1, Episode 12. The first season has an average of 1.7 million viewers while the second has an average of 1.3 million viewers – a little less than the first, but still impressive.
How Are the Reviews for The First Responders?
Critics and audiences greatly favor “The First Responders,” made clear by its IMDb score of 7.9/10. It is highly praised for its solid storyline and the performance of its cast. See what critics have to say about “The First Responders”:
- hallyureviews [Season 1]: “For a run of hour-long 10 episodes, The First Responders manages to keep you entertained and provide you with both drama and comedy with some sprinkles of heartfelt moments and found-family type of feeling.”
- Leisurebyte [Season 2]: “The plot remains impeccable and contains multiple surprising elements that will manage to grab everyone’s attention. As usual, the actors have maintained to showcase their roles with similar zest and moulding themselves to the different events as the story develops.”
Where to Watch The First Responders in Canada?
“The First Responders” is available exclusively on Disney Plus in Canada.
Is The First Responders Available on Streaming?
Disney Plus
“The First Responders” is available on Disney Plus. Here are the following plans you can purchase:
| Plan | Price | Screens |
| Monthly | CAD $11.99 | 4 |
| Annually | CAD $119.99 | 4 |
Disney Plus is also home to many notable titles, from animated films such as “Turning Red” to binge-worthy shows such as “Scream Queens” and “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.“
Is The First Responders Available for Rent (VOD)?
“The First Responders” is currently not available on video-on-demand (VOD) platforms.
Is The First Responders on Cable or Free TV?
“The First Responders” is currently not available on cable or free TV channels.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch The First Responders?
A VPN is not needed to watch “The First Responders” in Canada. You can watch the series on Disney Plus without worrying about restrictions.
Noble Occupations
“The First Responders” gives viewers a peek into the lives of first responders, from firefighters to police officers. As we watch Jingo Dog and the other front liners fight fire, disaster, and crime back to back for the civilians of Taewon, we realize exactly what these urban heroes have to sacrifice for the good of the people – their own lives.
Don’t miss out on the heroic adventures of Taewon’s heroes and watch “The First Responders” on Disney Plus in Canada.
