The Great Doctor

2012·Show
24Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.9
Episode ratings

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NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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The Great Doctor fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, politics, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A modern-day doctor is wrenched away from her life and sent back in time. But will she find love – 700 years in the past – with an abrasive general?
Historical FantasyTime Travel RomancePolitical IntrigueAction-PackedCharacter-DrivenStrong Female LeadEpic ScopeKorean DramaNostalgicWorld Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Jong-hak, Shin Yong Hwi
Produced by:
Lee Hyun-jik

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great Doctor

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Where can I stream The Great Doctor legally?

NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

The Great Doctor is included with a subscription to Netflix, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Doctor worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Doctor rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Great Doctor have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes.

When did The Great Doctor air?

It ran from 2012 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is The Great Doctor in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Doctor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Doctor in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great Doctor use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodUngrateful BastardRoyals Who Actually Do SomethingEstablishing Character MomentStop, or I Shoot Myself!Loophole AbuseThe Evil PrinceFortune TellerHistorical FantasyPoison Is EvilThe MedicArtistic License – Historyand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Great Doctor, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Ungrateful Bastard, Royals Who Actually Do Something.

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