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Doctor Prisoner

2019Show1 season32 episodesTV-MA

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 32 episodes · best: S1E20 "Episode #1.20" 8.8

Episodes

8.4

Story

An ace doctor in a university hospital is wrongfully accused of a medical malpractice incident and gets ousted from the hospital. He then applies to work at a prison, where he plans to make personal connections with all the big shots in prison with the ultimate goal of getting revenge against the hospital that kicked him out.

Feels like

  • Prison Medical Thriller
  • Revenge Drama
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Power Dynamics
  • K-Drama Suspense
  • Institutional Corruption
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • High-Stakes Intrigue
  • Charismatic Villainy

Cast

Crew

Written by
Park Kye-ok

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Facts

March 20, 2019 · May 15, 2019 · Ended

First aired
March 20, 2019
Last aired
May 15, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
128 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Doctor Prisoner?"

Questions about Doctor Prisoner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor Prisoner?

In the United States, Doctor Prisoner streams on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Doctor Prisoner worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch Doctor Prisoner?

19 h

About 19 hours: 32 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Is Doctor Prisoner in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.