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Doctor Prisoner

2019·Show
32Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
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IMDb7.6
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Doctor Prisoner fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Revenge ThrillerMedical Crime DramaPrison IntriguePsychological Chess MatchHigh StakesSocial CritiqueMorally Grey CharactersIntense PlottingCorruption

Crew

Directed by:
Hwang In-hyuk, Song Min-yeop
Written by:
Park Kye-ok

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Doctor Prisoner

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Where can I stream Doctor Prisoner legally?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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

Is Doctor Prisoner worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor Prisoner rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Doctor Prisoner have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 32 episodes of about 35 minutes each.

When did Doctor Prisoner air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Doctor Prisoner in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor Prisoner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doctor Prisoner in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.