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Iryu: Team Medical Dragon

2006·Show
43Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.2
Episode ratings

Where to watch

Netflix

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ryutaro Asada was the chief surgeon of Team Medical Dragon, a globally active emergency medical care team that worked in refugee camps. After his return to Japan, this amazingly talented surgeon starts work at a university hospital, where he uncovers one case of corruption after another and takes on a lot of powerful contenders in this heroic drama. The struggles between the hospital and the patients, the infighting among the hospital staff, and the patients who get involved in those struggles are all depicted in a realistic manner in a drama that has an overwhelming feeling of speed. Here’s a human drama depicting a thrilling battle between life and death, a totally new, outstanding form of entertainment.
Intense Medical DramaHospital PoliticsCorruption & ReformHeroic Surgical TeamFast-Paced OperationsSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven ConflictLife-or-Death StakesGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Naruhide Mizuta, Satoshi Kubota
Written by:
Koji Hayashi, Tarô Nogizaka, Kayo Hikawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Iryu: Team Medical Dragon

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Where can I stream Iryu: Team Medical Dragon legally?

Netflix

Iryu: Team Medical Dragon is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Iryu: Team Medical Dragon worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iryu: Team Medical Dragon rated?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Iryu: Team Medical Dragon have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 43 episodes.

When did Iryu: Team Medical Dragon air?

It ran from 2006 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Iryu: Team Medical Dragon in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Iryu: Team Medical Dragon?

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