

TV series
Tamra, the Island
2009, Korean, on MBC. Created by Lee Jae-yun.
Set in the 17th Century, Jang Beo-jin is a young female diver on Tamra Island. She doesn't particularly enjoy her situation and dreams of one day leaving the island. One day, to her shock, she discovers a young blond haired man laying on the beach. The young man's name is William and he is a shipwrecked British citizen. Another young man named Park Kyu enters the island under the disguise of one of the many convicts sent to Tamra Island. In actuality, Park Kyu is a budding government official known as a Seonbi. These three young people then become involved in a hilarious love triangle.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Latest episode
S1 E16: Episode 16
Aired 27 September 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 August 2009
- Last aired
- 27 September 2009
- Network
- MBC
- Original title
- 탐나는도다
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Tamra, the Island is based on
Tamra, the Island is adapted from a comic.
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Tamra, the Island: quick answers
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How many seasons of Tamra, the Island are there?
Tamra, the Island has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Tamra, the Island finished?
Yes. Tamra, the Island ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tamra, the Island on?
Tamra, the Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Tamra, the Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Tamra, the Island?
If you liked Tamra, the Island, try Kangchi, the Beginning, Newtopia, Misfits of Science.
Who created Tamra, the Island?
Tamra, the Island was created by Lee Jae-yun and stars Seo Woo, Pierre Deporte, Lim Ju-hwan.
What is Tamra, the Island based on?
Tamra, the Island is adapted from a comic.
