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Doctor John

2019·Show
16Episodes in1Season
IMDb8.0
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Where to watch

NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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Doctor John fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Cha Yo-Han—an arrogant but genius doctor of anesthesiology—and Kang Shi-Young—a smart, warm resident of anesthesiology—work together to help people with mysterious cases of acute or chronic pain.
K-DramaMedical DramaPain ManagementEthical DilemmasBrilliant DoctorHuman ConditionCharacter-DrivenEmotional & InsightfulHospital Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jo Soo-won, Kim Young-hwan
Written by:
Kim Ji-woon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Doctor John

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Where can I stream Doctor John legally?

NetflixRakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

Doctor John 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 Doctor John worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor John rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Doctor John have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 16 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Doctor John air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Doctor John in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor John?

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