Plot Summary: What Is Taxi Driver About?
Taxi Driver (Korean title: 모범택시) centres on Kim Do-ki, a man with a background in special forces who now spends his days behind the wheel of a cab. The taxi business he drives for is only a cover. Behind the scenes, it is run by a secret organization that takes on cases ordinary justice has failed to resolve.
The people who reach out are victims of injustice who feel nobody will stand up for them. The series’ tagline captures this: “For the wronged victims whom no one protects.” When a request comes in, Do-ki and his team step in to deliver revenge on their behalf. They often go undercover and use disguises to get close to their targets. Investigation, careful planning and physical confrontation all play a part in how each job unfolds.
The drama leans into the anti-hero and vigilante tradition. It asks how far someone should go when the law leaves victims without answers, and it frames each mission as a response to real-world injustice.
What Makes Taxi Driver Notable: A Review Overview
- Cast: Lee Je-hoon leads as Kim Do-ki. Kim Eui-sung plays Jang Sung-cheol, Pyo Ye-jin plays Ahn Go-eun, Jang Hyuk-jin plays Choi Kyung-goo and Bae Yu-ram plays Park Jin-eon. All five appear across all 48 episodes. Other cast members include Yoo Seung-mok (Jo Jin-woo), Jo In (Gang Maria), Esom (Kang Ha-na), Shin Jae-ha (On Ha-joon) and Lee Min-jae (Oh Hak-soo).
- Broadcaster: The series aired on South Korea’s SBS network.
- Creators: Lee Ok-gyu is credited as creator and Oh Sang-ho as writer. Direction comes from Kang Bo-seung, Park Joon-woo and Lee Dan.
- Format: Three seasons of 16 episodes each, for 48 episodes in total. Each episode runs roughly 64 minutes. The series has ended.
- Release dates: Season 1 premiered on 9 April 2021, Season 2 on 17 February 2023 and Season 3 on 21 November 2025.
- Source material: The drama is based on a webtoon.
- Genre: Action and adventure, crime and drama. It is rated TV-MA in the US.
Who Will Enjoy Taxi Driver?
- Fans of vigilante and revenge stories with an anti-hero at the centre
- Viewers who like crime dramas built around investigations and undercover missions
- Anyone drawn to team-based action with disguises and elaborate plans
- Followers of Lee Je-hoon’s work
- Mature audiences comfortable with TV-MA-rated content
Where to Watch Taxi Driver in the US
In the United States, Taxi Driver is listed on these official platforms:
- Rakuten Viki (subscription)
- OnDemandKorea (subscription)
- Kocowa (subscription)
- Kocowa Amazon Channel (subscription)
All listed options require a paid subscription. Availability of individual seasons can vary by platform, so check the service directly before subscribing.
Trailer
Cast
Lee Je-hoonas Kim Do-ki48 episodes
Kim Eui-sungas Jang Sung-cheol48 episodesSee credits →
Pyo Ye-jinas Ahn Go-eun48 episodes
Jang Hyuk-jinas Choi Kyung-goo48 episodes
Bae Yu-ramas Park Jin-eon48 episodes
Yoo Seung-mokas Jo Jin-woo19 episodesSee credits →
Jo Inas Gang Maria18 episodes
Esomas Kang Ha-na16 episodes
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Episode guide
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Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.
FAQ
- How many episodes does Taxi Driver have?
- Taxi Driver has 48 episodes across three seasons, with 16 episodes per season. Each episode runs about 64 minutes.
- Where can I watch Taxi Driver legally in the US?
- In the US, the official platforms listed are Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa and the Kocowa Amazon Channel. All of them are subscription services.
- Who is in the cast of Taxi Driver?
- Lee Je-hoon stars as Kim Do-ki. He is joined by Kim Eui-sung as Jang Sung-cheol, Pyo Ye-jin as Ahn Go-eun, Jang Hyuk-jin as Choi Kyung-goo and Bae Yu-ram as Park Jin-eon. Other cast members include Esom, Jo In, Shin Jae-ha, Lee Min-jae and Yoo Seung-mok.
- When was Taxi Driver released?
- Taxi Driver first aired on SBS on 9 April 2021. Season 2 premiered on 17 February 2023 and Season 3 on 21 November 2025.
- What genre is Taxi Driver?
- It is a Korean action, crime and drama series about vigilante revenge. It is based on a webtoon.
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