The most anticipated showdown in K-drama history is almost here! The Manipulated concludes with episodes 11 and 12 on December 3, 2025, bringing Ji Chang-wook and D.O.’s electrifying cat-and-mouse game to its explosive finale. After ten weeks of twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations, this finale promises to answer every burning question. Here’s your complete guide to the series conclusion.
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The Manipulated Finale Release Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 11-12 (Series Finale) |
| Release Date | December 3, 2025 |
| Release Time | 8:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM ET |
| Streaming Platforms | Disney+, Hulu (US) |
| Episode Runtime | ~50 minutes each |
| Subtitle Availability | Immediate (Disney team) |
| Total Episodes | 12 |
What to Expect in the Finale
After Episode 10’s cliffhanger with Yohan burning photos of Mr. Noh and Eunbi, the finale will likely deliver the ultimate confrontation between Taejoong and Yohan. All roads have been leading to this moment since Taejoong discovered that Yohan orchestrated his false imprisonment for rape and murder.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Yohan has systematically eliminated everyone who could expose him—his family died in the memorial massacre, Do-kyung was killed by a truck accident before Taejoong could reach him, and Congressman Baek’s assassins fell to Yohan’s sword. Now, with Mr. Noh and Eunbi marked as his next targets, Taejoong must act fast.
Key questions remain: Will Archive 6 finally be exposed? Can Taejoong prove his innocence after ten years? Will Yohan’s biological mother (the nanny) play a role in his downfall? And most importantly, will justice prevail, or will revenge consume everyone?
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Why The Manipulated Became a Global Hit
Written by Oh Sang-ho (Taxi Driver), this revenge thriller has dominated Disney+ charts in South Korea for two consecutive weeks while ranking in the worldwide top 10. The series holds an impressive 8.3/10 on MyDramaList with over 21,000 watchers.
What sets The Manipulated apart is its unique release schedule—dropping two episodes weekly instead of the traditional one-per-week format. This pacing keeps tension high without dragging storylines, making it one of 2025’s most binge-worthy K-dramas.
Ji Chang-wook’s return to action thrillers after K2 showcases his intensity and physical prowess, while D.O. (EXO’s Doh Kyung-soo) delivers a chilling performance as the eerily calm mastermind Yohan. Their chemistry creates edge-of-your-seat moments that leave viewers gasping.
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Where to Watch
Stream The Manipulated on Disney+ globally, with US viewers also having access through Hulu. All previous episodes (1-10) are available for binge-watching before the finale drops.
FAQs
Will Taejoong get his revenge on Yohan?
The series has built toward this climactic confrontation, but Oh Sang-ho’s writing style (seen in Taxi Driver) suggests the ending won’t be straightforward. Given the show’s themes about the cost of revenge and how it destroys everyone it touches, expect a morally complex conclusion rather than simple satisfaction. Taejoong’s allies have urged him to choose justice over vengeance—whether he listens remains the finale’s biggest question.
Is The Manipulated getting a Season 2?
Highly unlikely. The 12-episode structure was designed to tell a complete revenge story from beginning to end, similar to the film Fabricated City (which shares themes with this series). With all major plot threads converging in the finale and no cliffhangers teased, The Manipulated appears to be a standalone limited series. Korean thrillers of this nature typically conclude definitively rather than extending into multiple seasons.
