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Dr. Romantic 3
(2023 - Disney+ 16 1:10 eps)

3 yrs later, back at the hospital with a new trauma center opening. Following the interesting pattern of a hospital-wide political problem throughout the series & medical situations in each eps with great acting. Some sides get a bit more space - Nurse Park's relationship & Dr. Jang learning a few things.

Minor complaints: parents of adults meddling, "hiding" in the middle of an emergency while others risk their lives looking for the person - completely out of character, voice-overs at the end enlightening us to all the valuable lessons was a bit much.

Good character growth & we see some good communication. Overall, it is an excellent medical drama with a bit of romance, & a lot of friendships & family relationships maturing - all while throwing interesting medical & ethical issues at us.

https://mydramalist.com/711113-dr-romantic-3

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Dr. Romantic Season 2
(2020 - Viki, 16 avg 1:10 eps)

Han Seok Kyu, as Master Kim, delivers another wonderful season where he seems to be the only senior doctor in S.K. with morals. I enjoyed this season more than the 1st. Set in a rural hospital with many trauma cases, it makes an intense training ground for doctors.

We get some great returning characters & new doctors with problems for Master Kim to help with. Although I would have liked to see a bit more character dev in the new doctors, I hope maybe the 3rd season was planned so we can see more dev. then?

The medical cases are interesting & we see so much of the procedures - sometimes I have to look away. The romances were nice, but all felt like they were just starting & we'll have to see how they work out next season.

https://mydramalist.com/38301-romantic-doctor-teacher-kim-2
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Dr. Romantic
(2016 Viki, 20 60min eps
*** Viki currently has a 21st eps. that answers some of those outstanding questions)

The "romantic" in the title refers to the romantic ideals of the lead doctor. There is still some romance, bromance, comedy, verbal sparring, & a few punches too. In 20+1 episodes you have time to see great character development, & agonize with them over ethical questions, & watch their characters be tested, & see them discover what being a doctor means.

The acting is wonderful. The side stories are good. The patient stories bring up so many medical dilemmas, which intertwine with the hospital staff's stories in unexpected ways.

While this wasn't a binge for me, it is an excellent drama. It’s no wonder there is talk of season 4. I will continue with season 2.

https://mydramalist.com/19510-romantic-doctor-teacher-kim

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