Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko 3

Synopsis

Nakajima Haruko is a super-wealthy plastic surgeon from Nagoya and a self-centered, stingy, sharp-tongued super-madam. In this third installment of the series, she continues to solve common people’s problems with her brutal honesty while dragging along Kikuchi Izumi, a gourmet magazine editor she met by chance.

After setting the first two seasons in Aichi (2021) and Gifu (2022), the third season expands into Asia, with filming locations in Thailand and Cambodia, plus simultaneous broadcast in Taiwan. Her powerful statements that guide others to happiness, known as “Haruko-isms,” have gained strong support among women:

“Worrying is a waste of time! In other words, it’s a waste of money you could be earning!”
“In the end, you’re the only one who can ruin your life.”
“A husband who doesn’t help with housework is no better than bulk trash!”
“There are four rules women must follow in affairs: 1. Don’t let her into his house. 2. Women don’t pay. 3. Don’t give her keys. 4. Don’t believe men’s words. Without these rules, you’re just a convenience.”

Based on Hayashi Mariko’s original work known for its raw depiction of women’s true feelings, this drama creates original stories focusing on modern women’s issues. Through Izumi’s perspective as she turns 40, it explores romance scams, work reform, education pressure, infidelity in weekend marriages, inheritance disputes, and stepfamily issues, all while pursuing the eternal question: “What is happiness?”

The series also introduces a handsome Thai business heir, adding romance to Haruko’s world of straight-talking problem-solving that has resonated with female viewers who declare, “I want Haruko-san to scold me!” and “It’s so satisfying!”

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