“1981, a time to bare it all and sock it to the man.”
In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Aug 22, 202547 min
Disgusted by the steamy "Madame Aema" script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.
S1 E2Episode 2
Aug 22, 202553 min
Even before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.
S1 E3Episode 3
Aug 22, 202560 min
Ju-ae battles a demanding film set and doubts her acting, but proves her grit. Later, she steps into a mansion that gives her an ominous feeling.
S1 E4Episode 4
Aug 22, 202559 min
Shocked by a glimpse of the industry's dark side, Ju-ae faces a career-defining choice. Will she play it safe — or take Hee-ran's bold advice to fight?
S1 E5Episode 5
Aug 22, 202564 min
In the middle of the night, Hee-ran finds Ku Jung-ho's secret ledger. Later, the director finds all the film reels have vanished without a trace.
S1 E6Episode 6
Aug 22, 202568 min
"Madame Aema" sweeps Korea, bringing Ju-ae fame. At a live award ceremony, Hee-ran steps into the spotlight and gets unexpected help from Ju-ae.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Aema?
- Aema is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Aema are there?
- Aema has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Aema?
- Aema has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 22, 2025.
- Who stars in Aema?
- Aema stars Lee Hanee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Sun-kyu, Cho Hyun-chul, Woo Ji-hyun.
