[s1e1] Start Up Apr 2026

The title Start-Up refers to two very different, popular television series. Depending on which one you're looking for, here are the detailed breakdowns of their first episodes.

: By the end of the pilot, these three individuals from completely different walks of life are forced into a dangerous alliance to keep the digital currency—and themselves—alive. Are you planning a binge-watch this weekend, or

: 15 years later, the sisters reunite at a networking event. Dal-mi, struggling in low-level jobs, lies and claims she is starting a business with "Nam Do-san" to save face against her now-wealthy sister. [S1E1] Start Up

: After being rejected by traditional investors, Izzy crosses paths with Nick Talman (Adam Brody), a banker who steals $2 million of his father's dirty money to fund her tech.

: The pilot is largely a flashback to the spring 15 years ago. It establishes the tragic but hopeful backstory of Seo Dal-mi (Bae Suzy) and her older sister Won In-jae (Kang Han-na), whose paths diverged after their parents' divorce. The title Start-Up refers to two very different,

: Izzy Morales (Otmara Marrero) has developed GenCoin , a revolutionary, "uncorruptible" cryptocurrency that she believes will change the world.

: Enter Phil Rask (Martin Freeman), a crooked FBI agent investigating Nick’s father for money laundering. Simultaneously, Ronald Dacey (Edi Gathegi), a gang leader from Little Haiti, discovers his crew's money is missing and tracks it back to GenCoin. Are you planning a binge-watch this weekend, or

This series is a heartwarming and beautifully shot drama following young entrepreneurs in South Korea's "Silicon Valley," Sandbox.