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THE DOCTOR

1999·Show
11Episodes in1Season
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Set in a large hospital, this moving human drama depicts the conflicts and struggles of two young doctors as they face their patients with conviction and passion. Kazuma Asou, who helps out in his friend's clinic, is a doctor enjoying a peaceful life on rural Ishigaki Island. However, his father's death causes him to move to Tokyo and he starts working for a big hospital where he meets his old rival from his amateur boxing days, surgeon Kanzaki. Memories of their past return, and Asou finds himself once again competing with his popular counterpart. Their rivalry is further exacerbated by the two men's wildly different personalities, and it begins to involve the other doctors and nurses.
Medical DramaHuman Interest StoryProfessional EthicsEmotional & MovingYoung Doctor's JourneyPatient CareHospital LifeCharacter DevelopmentContemporary Realism

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Is THE DOCTOR worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does THE DOCTOR have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 54 minutes each.

When did THE DOCTOR air?

It ran from 1999 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is THE DOCTOR in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.