E pode ficar tranquilo e ler sem preocupações porque fiz questão de escrever esse blog sem spoilers para não tornar sua experiência desagradável, afinal tem coisa pior do que começar a ver alguma coisa já sabendo como tudo aquilo vai terminar? Se a surpresa e a expectativa forem embora logo de cara qual seria a graça de ver algo novo?
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MOTIVOS PARA VER
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Ah como estou animada e feliz por ter dado uma chance para esse drama maravilhoso, todo o desenvolvimento da história desde o inicio até o ultimo episodio é excelente e muito empolgante, me rendi totalmente aos personagens, a OST e a fotografia, sem contar é claro com as atuações brilhantes desse ótimo elenco.
Sim, definitivamente já posso dizer que me tornei uma fã do ator: Ji Sug, já que este é o terceiro drama que assisto com ele e simplesmente amei sua atuação. E pra quem ficou curioso sobre quais foram os outros que assisti são esses aqui: Kill me Heal me e Familiar Wife.
Meus tópicos principais são, particularmente, os pontos que mais contribuem para que eu classifique um drama como excelente: A história é bem contada e trás uma boa abordagem do tema proposto? O enredo foi excelente ou perdeu o foco e ficou monótono? Como são os personagens chatos ou legais? Quando tem romance o casal me cativa? A OST me irrita ou anima?
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RITMO EMPOLGANTE
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Se você já leu alguma resenha ou blog meu com certeza já percebeu que dificilmente deixo de falar sobre o ritmo da história, e o motivo disso é sou fã de dramas que começam bem e não perdem a qualidade quando chegam na reta final.
Então, assim como eu gostaria de saber disso antes de embarcar em mais uma jornada doramática, depois que finalizo um drama procuro compartilhar com você o que achei sobre o desenvolvimento da história, já que considero esse um tópico importante.
Devo dizer que estava me sentindo muito desanimada com os últimos dramas que estava vendo, justamente pelo quesito: ritmo da história, já que muitas vezes o drama começava super bem, mas algo dava errado e desandava da metade para o final, se tornando tão monótono e maçante que era difícil de terminar.
No entanto, isso não é o que acontece aqui, eu simplesmente amei o ritmo desse drama e a forma como todos os desdobramentos da história me mantiverem animada e ansiosa pelo que viria a seguir, fizeram com que fosse fácil e prazeroso acompanhar cada novo episódio que estava sendo lançado com aquela empolgação.
Sendo assim, se estiver a procura de algo empolgante que consegue te manter empolgada e prender sua atenção do início ao fim este realmente é o drama certo para você.
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ENREDO EXCELENTE
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Uau mas que enredo excelente e muito bem amarrado! Realmente fui conquistada por essa história médica, sim, eu já havia assistido outros dramas médicos bons, mas este sem dúvidas foi o melhor, a surpresa que teve em determinado momento da história sobre o protagonista, me passou a mesma sensação de quando assisti aquele filme americano chamado: O livro de Eli, já que eu não esperava por aquela revelação na trama o que foi bem empolgante.
A forma magistral que a história foi contada, em alguns momentos me lembrou minha série medica preferida: Doctor House, por toda a questão envolvendo o fato de ele ser um médico brilhante que consegue diagnosticar os pacientes em 10 segundos e o temperamento antissocial dele.
As cenas médicas são muito boas e toda a questão que envolve a dificuldade de diagnosticar certos casos mais complicados de alguns pacientes.
Amei como cada episódio nos trás uma questão diferente que se resolve individualmente, isso sempre foi algo que me agrada muito.
Além de tudo isso, me surpreendi com a forma como trouxeram a tona um tema super polêmico que até hoje é considerado um tabu na sociedade: a eutanásia. É realmente interessante quando um drama resolve abordar estes temas dividem opiniões, porque dá uma sensação maior de Verossimilhança a história.
A troca de opiniões entre os personagens a respeito do tema foi bem positiva e certamente me fez refletir sobre algo que há muito tempo eu particularmente não ouvia discussões a respeito, é sempre bom quando assistimos algo que nos faz parar para pensar qual é o nosso verdadeiro posicionamento sobre uma questão que todo mundo já ouviu falar em algum momento da vida, mas que raramente se vê pessoas se posicionando ou pronunciando a respeito.
A luta constante do Doutor para conseguir cessar a dor dos pacientes que lhe procuravam, e para conseguir de alguma forma salvá-los, mesmo quando tudo parecia ser impossível, certamente contrastou com a decisão que ele resolveu tomar no passado e a própria superação dele, tanto em sua carreira quanto em sua vida foi certamente inspirador.
Tão inspirador que fiquei realmente feliz de ver o comportamento dele contagiando toda sua equipe médica, ao ponto de transformá-los em profissionais melhores.
Falando em equipe médica devo dizer eles foram um show a parte e certamente conseguiram me cativar.
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PERSONAGENS ENVOLVENTES
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Devo dizer que os personagens desse drama são muito envolventes e não me irritaram em momento algum, a equipe médica do doutor Cha é muito boa, e até mesmo as enfermeiras desempenharam um ótimo papel.
É importante saber que esse drama foca nas interações dos personagens dentro do hospital e raramente mostra como são suas vidas fora do ambiente de trabalho.
No entanto, isso não me incomodou em momento algum, já que os casos médicos são muito interessantes e as histórias de vida dos pacientes são emocionantes.
Já te alerto que se você for uma dorameira que se emociona com facilidade, prepare o lenço porque imagino que vá chorar em alguns momentos tocantes da trama.
Claro que temos os clássicos vilões da história toda como já é de praxe, mas eles não me deixaram com ódio e no fim das contas quando nos contam sobre o passado deles, acabei se não concordando, no mínimo entendendo o motivo de seus comportamentos em determinados momentos.
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A CEREJA DO BOLO
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Se todos os motivos que apresentei até aqui ainda não foram suficientes para te convencer a assistir esse drama, vem cá que que vou te apresentar um toque a mais para tornar isso ainda mais convincente chamado: romance.
Sim, esta foi a cereja do bolo pra mim, não é segredo para ninguém aqui da comunidade que meu gênero favorito no universo é o romance, mas isso não quer dizer que seja a única coisa que vejo, muito pelo contrário, sou dessas que gosta de se aventurar por ai e direto estou vendo algo totalmente fora da minha zona de conforto, principalmente quando me decepciono com o que estou assistindo no momento, e foi exatamente isso que me aconteceu quando resolvi assistir: Doctor John.
Eu amo a temática de medicina seja em filmes, programas, séries americanas ou doramas e fui assistir esse sem qualquer expectativa de romance e se não tivesse eu realmente não ia me incomodar com isso em momento algum, já que o tema médico por si só sempre foi suficiente para me interessar totalmente. Mas confesso que fui surpreendida com a formação desse belo casal, eles foram sempre tão maduros e compreensivos um com o outro e se completaram de uma forma tão legal que deu gosto de ver e acabei me apaixonando por eles.
Claro que este não é o foco do drama e se você estiver atrás de grandes romances com: todas aquelas cenas fofas ou quentes da interação do casal, grandes encontros e desencontros e ou o clichê triângulo amoroso, ressalto que esse não é o drama mais indicado pra você, mas se estiver a procura de uma história envolvente e muito bem contada, com uma leve pitada de romance mais realista vai com tudo que você vai gostar.
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OST EXCELENTE
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Claro que não posso deixar de falar sobre a música, então, se você é dessas pessoas que sempre reparam na OST dos dramas assim como eu, ou as vezes até decide assistir certos dramas depois ouvir a música tema, destaco que a desse drama é muito bonita e agradável de se escutar e vai te fazer querer adicioná-la a sua playlist.
Ei espere ai, o blog já está terminando e você não vai mesmo falar nada sobre o final desse drama? Ah você não faz ideia do esforço que fiz para segurar a minha língua e da vontade que estou de falar sobre o final, mas como prometi no início para vocês, não darei spoilers nesse blog, só vou dizer que estou satisfeita com a forma com que fecharam a história e não me decepcionei nenhum pouco com o final.
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FINALIZAÇÃO
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Espero ter convencido você a assistir esse Kdrama maravilhoso que já considero o melhor drama médico que assisti. Então se está a procura de algo para ver e gosta de dramas médicos corre lá e assiste Doctor John e depois volte aqui e me fale o que achou dele.
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O elenco era agradável e as atuações foram boas porem alguns personagens secundários eram desnecessário como os dois médicos bobalhões que tinha na equipe da Dor. Um ponto negativo nesse drama é a protagonista feminina, ela chorava a todo momento principalmente quando olhava para o protagonista masculino , o perfume dele deve ser de essência de cebola porque não é possível ela olhava para ele e chorava , foi cansativo de ver, fora a obsessão que ela tinha por ele, para ela ele tinha que amar ela e depender dela era algo realmente desconfortável dever chegava a dar arrepios, O romance nesse drama definitivamente não funcionou , eles não tinham química nenhuma , achei um amor meio unilateral da parte dela. Mas não tirou o brilho do drama foi bom de assistir.
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Como falar de Doctor John? Sabe quando iniciei estava com um pé atrás pois o último dorama com Jisung não me agradou, mas me surpreendi positivamente. Não digo que é um dorama fácil pois mexe totalmente com princípios morais, onde cada episódio me fez pensar muito sobre vários aspectos e sobre o que acho certo e errado. Como por exemplo se você fosse um médico salvaria um assassino de crianças? Sei que por juramento todos devem, mas a questão não é essa, ou exemplo, se alguém que ama não pode mais sair do estado vegetativo você o deixaria ligado a máquinas e prologaria sua vida?Sim, cada pergunta e questão toca em feridas profundas e trazem questionamentos, até onde a ciência pode controlar as vidas? Um médico deve escolher tratar mesmo quando seu paciente quer morrer? São inúmeros questionamentos, mas alguns de seus temas principais são dor, eutanásia. Então já deve perceber quão pesado ele pega e como traz muitas discussões, o legal é que nenhum momento toma partido, ele deixar o espectador escolher sobre os próprios princípios.
Há tanto que posso falar aqui que mesmo assim não conseguiria fazer jus ao dorama todo, então destacarei relações ao invés de descrever os personagens principais. Primeiro temos uma irmã que culpa a outra sobre algo haver com pai de ambas, vi muitos chamando sua Mi rae de chata, não estou dizendo que não é, mas tentei a entender, ela se sente culpada por não ter estado quando pai precisava ao mesmo tempo que acha de Si Young poderia ter feito mais, isso gera raiva, por isso a achei bem humana, eu sinceramente não sei o que sentiria se estivesse em situação semelhante.
O mesmo sentimento a raiva está presente em uma enfermeira ou melhor uma mãe que perdeu sua filha de forma cruel, por isso queria que o assassino sofresse uma vida dolorosa, com a morte rápida do mesmo ela decide jogar este sentimento ao um inocente como forma de continuar viva. Ao meu ver injusta e doentia essa forma.
Promotor aqui vemos como alguém pode passar a linha tênue entre ser um bom profissional a transformar seu trabalho em obsessão. Não tinha visto ainda alguém tão obstinado, se isso tivesse sido usado para outros casos com certeza ele seria o mais honesto de todos, mas de novo sua obsessão o cegava, mesmo assim sempre esteve ao lado da lei.
Sobre o romance, eu raramente shippo pois é difícil um casal me prender, mas aqui não teve jeito, eles tinham conversas só com olhares.
Uma coisa que tenho que destacar é como doutor John fazia com que todos que todos seus pacientes entrassem em suas zonas de conforto como se ele projetasse isso como uma barreira de conforto, por exemplo a sala de hospital virou ringue para o lutador, mas ao mesmo tempo o dele próprio é como um quadrado de vidro e ele é a borboleta que sempre tenta se libertar, mas é frágil ao toque. Em resumo, o dorama é sobre dor e emoções.
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I am not going to say that it's the best medical drama. But it's definitely one of them!
I solely started this drama because of Ji Sung. I can't say I dislike medical dramas but they aren't exactly my go-to genre. But like always, Ji Sung didn't let me down. I am so glad that I decided to watch this drama!It's no breaking news that Ji Sung has acting chops. Well, that seems a bit of an understatement. Every character that he plays on screen, you can't help but fall in love with. With that much charisma he is surely one of the most lovable ahjussi on TV right now.
Lee Se Young has grown so much as an actress. Maybe her character didn't sit well with everyone, but she did grew a lot throughout the series. Though that girl's hair is a mess, that I cannot deny.
The chemistry between the leads! Woah!! I loved them!
This has a slow burn romance, but it's so worth it! The drama doesn't shy away from their age gap, but it's never creepy or uncomfortable. Their relationship begins simply as a mentor mentee, but gradually develops into more, and it's so beautifully portrayed!
This series has seriously one the best second lead, hands down. That is, of course, if he does actually qualify as a second lead. I really enjoyed watching Dr. Lee on-screen! Of course, one of the things I loved about him was the fact that any chance he got to leave the two leads alone, he did it. He is such a far cry from.other clueless second leads. Also his minor love line with Mi Rae was cute.
Aside from focusing on one big idea on which the series was based upon- euthanasia, it also focused on day to day dealings of the doctors. How they suffered with their patients, how they learned from their mistakes, how they worked together as a team. There might be a few medical moral dilemmas involved, yet again, euthanasia aside. But try to remember that its a work of fiction. You can't expect them to provide accuracy on everything.
Euthanasia is quite a sensitive topic. It's hard to pick right or wrong with it. That debate has been going on for quite some time, an I believe it will go on for longer. Everyone has their opinion on the subject, and it's hard to say which one is right. If it is even possible to say so. For the most part, I think they did a wonderful job with it. In the start, you get to hear both their sides. You get to see why one is against that and why one is for that.
What I wasn't satisfied with though, was the fact that later on in the show, the writer decided to include personal reasons behind their stances on euthanasia. While it did not completely negate the whole debate about the topic, it still lessened the effect, at least for me.
Maybe I am unjustified in feeling so, but I feel like Lee Kyu Thing's talent were a bit...Well, wasted to be honest. He deserves a better character. I feel like his character wasn't really that fleshed out. It makes me sad, because even though he did a really good job here, his character was just so underwhelming.
One more things that I was unsatisfied with was that the "ending" felt a bit, anticlimactic, shall I say? After building the tension up gradually with each episode, it wasn't really satisfying to watch how it eventually unfolded. It's like the writer realised the moral dilemma with the situation, and decided to bring in a third party to put all the blame upon.
Every drama has something's it does great, and something it does not. Doctor John is no exception to that. But what it does manage to create, is something that is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It manages to create a charming, captivating and engaging storyline, series and characters, which I loved following straight from episode one, right to the finale.
So give this a go, chances are, this series would pull you right in!
Happy Watching!!
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I really liked this drama and of course I am a biggest fan of ji sung.After watching his so many dramas I was waiting for this one and gone through all episodes without fail.According to me this drama is about love between two doctors and sadly one of them suffering from a incurable disease
I don't want to reveal those information about it. And I learned something from this drama while watching
# love is"understanding someone" not trusting
#don 't hide your true feelings at any point because it will only hurt other one
# there is no need for a proposal in relationship
# heart can understand anything
#love is support,care and like
About this dramas leads are mature, lovable and strong too.All are good at acting. Their cast really really appreciate
And the osts too really nice.
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But there's always a "but". And here are mine.
When watching K-dramas, I have some basic rules (that are, of course, adaptable to the circumstances the series lay on me). Sometimes they are all broken right off the bat, sometimes I'm surprised with a writer's ability to not resort to cliches. It's always an adventure, and I love it.
Why I'm saying this? Cause, as I said, Doctor John started out strong. I was really pleased. I hadn't been that happy about a Korean drama story-line for I don't even know how long - which seemed to make sense, since it is based off a book, and these generally tend to be less conflict-for-ratings-driven and more thought out all the way through.
So there we were. Plot was making sense. Characters were being humanly imperfect, but still, coherent. There was our comic reliefs, which is always appreciated especially when dramas want to talk about serious (and controversial) topics, case in point, euthanasia - and those comedic moments didn't seem out of place. We were seeing our characters grow, bond, solve conflicts... and then the second to last episode happened, and I felt like something was about to go bad.
I ended up watching rules of mine being broken, and, as I said, it's an adventure, an emotional one, at that. Suddenly the series made an U-turn and I was like, ok, some experiences and life choices can do that to people. Then our lovely Si-young patched things up (and HOW GOOD it is to have a female lead character actually DO things, not just be thrown around). And then there was another U-turn and I realized how angry I had gotten.
It was like I was seeing in slow motion the impending downfall of a great plot. It seems like the writer got lazy and resorted to some ridiculousness, AND NOT ONLY THAT, but also forgot about some plot points here and there, so 32 half-hour long episodes weren't enough - and Doctor John didn't have the greatest ratings so we would never be gifted a couple more installments to actually close everything up. I don't know if the script writer is to blame, or if the book makes these same questionable choices; all I know is that some things I hoped wouldn't happen... kinda did. And I can't help but to feel bothered about it.
What I'm trying to say is: I'm writing this review 10 minutes after finishing the series. I'm pissed. This drama was climbing FAST towards the top of my favourites list, and I love Ji Sung, so I was VERY excited for his new drama, and we were doing so well... But Doctor John ended up being just "very good". Not "outstanding", not "amazing", but a very good drama. I still love it to pieces, hell, it is WHOLE LOT better than most K-dramas. I mean, "very good" isn't a bad thing at all (>>>very good<<< ya know) - but I'm thinking of what it could've been.
Now that I'm not gonna be surprised with a punch in my face, I would totally binge-watch it again (after my anger subsides). But if you're like me and some plot lines turn you off considerably, then just be warned it can happen to you, too.
All things considered, though, disappointment can hurt, but it can only totally ruin something if the starting point wasn't that good to begin with. Doctor John sets the bar high, and because of that, it is still a must-watch. Now I'm going to scream at my pillow again, and soon I'll be able to love this drama with all my might again.
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What I loved most about Ji Sung's performance is that Dr. Cha is often very poker-faced and hard to read, and when he was emotional it was usually very subtle where just a simple look from him, or tap of his finger, could break my heart, or get me excited. He is matched with Lee Se Young as Dr. Kang Shi Yeong, who is pretty young in comparison, so I wasn't sure if they would match well or have any chemistry. I was definitely wrong about that and she was often great at matching his subtle intensity and definitely held her own in all of their scenes together. This is less of a cute romantic pairing and more about watching two people inspire each other to be better. I really enjoyed how they worked together and complimented each other.
As for the rest of the cast, there are supporting characters that I loved and others that were a little annoying. I absolutely loved the team of doctors in the Pain unit, especially Hwang Hee as Dr. Lee Yoo Joon (aka the poor man's Gong Yoo). It felt as if I was actually watching a team bond and come together. On the flip side, I was much less interested in characters like Nurse Chae and prosecutor Son Suk Ki. I thought their story was interesting and resolved well, and I did empathize with them initially, but eventually, their actions became way too repetitive for me to continue to care. A large part of the "mystery" in this story revolves around them and they became my least favorite part of the story. I did like how the story took its time in revealing what was happening, but I wished some parts weren't dragged out for so long once things were revealed, especially in the later episodes. The last few episodes were definitely the weakest.
What I surprisingly did like a lot were the random stories of patients. They were extremely interesting, and their diagnosis was like solving mini-mysteries. Some moments are a little graphic, but never without reason. Many of them also stuck to the show's main themes about what the role of doctors can/should be and the more controversial topic of euthanasia. All of the stories are handled with respect and without heavy-handed judgment, which I think is what makes this show so thought-provoking. Maybe that's why I liked it more than I usually like other hospital dramas.
Would I watch this again? Yes, I can see myself watching this again, although I may be tempted to just skip past a few parts. Some of the mystery would definitely be gone, but it's still entertaining enough to hold my interest. I also think the soundtrack generally complimented this drama well.
Overall, I think this is a great drama to watch, even if you're not into medically-based stories because the mystery element makes it all more entertaining. The love story feels real, although it may not satisfy fans who like a strong focus on romance. It's at times heartbreaking, and frustrating, but also inspiring. The patient's stories are strong enough to override the weak hospital rivalry stories, but overall the hospital atmosphere also felt very real. I am curious about the book this is loosely based on, but I think this drama definitely stands on its own. I also don't understand why Cha translates to "John" but no matter what you call him Ji Sung nailed the role! This is yet another drama that won't be added to my favorites list, but I can't deny what this drama does well and that I am glad I watched it. By the end, I felt good, without there being an extra cheesy feel-good resolution. If you don't think you have a high threshold for dramas like this, give this one a chance, and you may be surprised like I was. I prescribe at least 4 episodes of Dr. John before making a decision. Just like this drama's themes show repeatedly, you can't always go by your first impression, and Dr, John definitely deserves a chance to really be seen, especially if you are a Ji Sung fan. If you're not, I suspect you'll become one after watching!
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Doctor John separates itself from every other medical drama due to its willingness to address an issue that is more social than it is medical and/or political. Euthanasia is an extremely risky question because there is no single correct answer. One color to describe this drama’s dealings with euthanasia: gray. Very gray. As a human being, you probably have a preconceived opinion about it before you begin watching. And, amazingly, no matter what opinion that may be, it's more than likely that there is a character in this show that shares it. This show consists of the interactions between all different sides of the debate and how each is a combination of "wrong" or "right," depending on the context. Through these characters' actions and thoughts, Doctor John does the job of telling you that it is extremely dangerous hold one opinion as true across all situations.
That was one of my favorite parts about watching Doctor John. It doesn’t constantly preach one single answer and try to brainwash you into agreeing. It always shows you the multiple facets of every conflict. Whether it be through witnessing the physical and mental pain of terminal patients or the emotional turmoil of those close to them and their doctors, the writers create a bond between you and the characters. Once you begin empathizing (and with characters of different opinions!), the issues of life and death become less and less easy to decipher.
For me, the one peeve I have with plot comes in towards the end. It's one part of the umbrella issue that I like to call K-drama Syndrome, in which something about the latter episodes of a show seems to have an inner need to stray from the original conflict. I get it: it’s hard to continuously talk about something as sensitive like euthanasia without feeling like a piece of propaganda. But there’s a difference between quietly shifting focus and doing a screeching turn onto some unpaved path in the middle of a forest. Fine, this metaphor is an exaggeration—it was more like a kind-of-loud turn onto some unpaved path in the middle of a forest. Euthanasia becomes less prominent of a topic as the plot moves away from patients' stories and more toward less emotional conflicts. It isn’t quite enough to damage my positive opinion of the story, but I did spend the last hours of the ride with a tiny inkling that we might’ve gone in a weird direction.
The cast was lovely to watch. Some of the characters could have done with far more development, but amidst all the chaos of a hospital setting and the constant ins-and-outs of patients, it’s impressive that each character possesses as much individuality as they do. I feel like it’s insulting to him that I even have to explicitly say so, but Ji Sung is fantastic. Cha Yo Han is the right balance of mysterious and endearing; and he’s intelligent, yet not annoyingly so. It’s hard to match Ji Sung’s level, but Lee Se Young did a great job at depicting a capable but scarred young doctor. These two actors have a fantastic dynamic and the ability to simultaneously counter and support one another’s characters without being overwhelmingly cheesy. The romance between them is okay—I didn't care for it, but I also didn't mind it. It just isn’t as interesting as what the rest of the show presents; but luckily, it isn't too much of a main focus, either.
I’m content with Doctor John. Despite some rocky roads at the end, the high volume of tears that I shed and how it got the gears in my head turning are testaments to how attached I was to its story. Should you be in the mood for something thoughtful, emotional, and down-to-earth, Doctor John is a good way to go.
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On to the bad and I mean really bad.
While the cast is amazing and the acting is good, the writing is terrible and doesn't give the actors much to work with. It felt as if the writer of this drama had no clue where they wanted the story to go and were writing it as filming took place.
The opening few episodes of this drama are really great and makes you excited to see what comes next. But, then everything that was being built up is just dropped and essentially forgotten by the way side. This happens throughout the drama. Every major conflict or major story element is just dropped at some point so that they can introduce a new one.
Then we have the music, one song is played over and over again in its entirety and every time the person on screen just silently kills time, usually by looking at the scenery, till the song is over. The song is good, but why? .....just why?
Then we come to the worst of the worst the ending of the show. Around when there are 4 episodes left. The story once again decides that even though we are at the climax, of what should be the shows most prominent arc, it gets dropped and we are off on another story thread. OH, but this one is like watching paint dry all the way till the end of the show. Nothing happens, nothing new is achieved, no new lessons were learnt, no new developments are made. These last few episodes feel like filler at its worst and filler is not something that should ever be used to close the story.
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THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS REGARDING THE SERIES AND ENDING SO IF THIS IS A CONCERN, DO NOT READ ON.I started this series mainly as I am a fan of Ji Sung and enjoy medical dramas. A new drama with two of my favourites, what could go wrong.
I believe that the acting from all concerned was great. I loved what they did, they played their parts very well and I really felt that they gave it the best effort that they possibly could.
I personally felt the drama had a very poorly developed storyline that left me cold. I started watching almost from the beginning and for the first half of the series, I was really loving it and could not wait to watch the next episode. Then something happened, and I am not sure why. Did the writers run out of ideas? Did they have to stretch out the series for some reason? We had Dr John’s serious illness about halfway through, not just his lack of feeling pain - what happened to that storyline? It seemed to go nowhere, or am I missing something. He went abroad and had another major illness. Very little was explained about that. This suggested more that the writers had run out of medical conditions for him to solve and instead sidelined his character. I wasn’t in the writing room so I don’t know. The story then picked back up after 3 years, although he had supposedly been watching over his romantic interest for 1 year. The excuse the writers gave for the time jump and Dr John’s involvement, or lack of, during that time was, I feel, incredibly poor. This seemed to be just another instance of the inability to know what to do next with the characters and story.
The romance between all parties seemed to be mostly developed at the half way mark, then nothing. The series ended with very little progression beyond that point. This was seriously disappointing.
I major thing I look forward to is the music. It can really deepen the emotional aspects of the show, although I believe it can be overused and repetitive if not done properly. However, a week after finishing the show, I could barely remember any of the music. It was obviously very memorable for me.
Perhaps I am expecting too much from a drama that I have devoted 16+ hours to but on my scorecard this could have, and should have, been so much better given the high caliber of acting talent involved.
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- Comedy is present
- The main male character at the beginning of the episodes is cool
- You'll learn some new medical terms
- For the first time, you'll see this drama's concept is unique, but it fades after a few episodes.
Cons:
- Too much crying scenes
- Too much romance scenes
- Too flat, no roller coaster-conflict
- Not thrilling, some episodes make you boring if you're a "high tension drama" lover.
- It'll better if you look for other medical dramas, if you really want to watch high tier medical drama
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I'll do my review based on the ratings.1. Story
— The story is basically about pain. What makes Doctor John different is that its not the usual setup on any medical dramas that I've watched so far. The illness that they mention throughout the drama is new to me. Never heard about it. The drama shows what pain really means. What I felt it lack is the euthanasia part and also about Siyoung's dad. I think they quite rushed it because there's not much episode left.
2. Acting/Cast
— The acting is superb. That's why I gave it 10 out of 10. Especially the two leads, Jisung and Lee Seyoung. They pulled it off. No doubt, Jisung is really a great actor. His eyes is really beautiful. The way he looks to Seyoung is making me crazy. Lol. For Seyoung, this is my first time watching her and she did great. The crying scenes are really good. Im thinking how she cried so fast on those scenes. The chemistry between the two leads are sooooo good. Didnt expect that it will be like this good. The Matong Team, they are hilarious. Especially the last two episodes. You'll know what I mean if you already watched this.
3. Music
— I think anyone will agree that the ost's of these drama is great. Although most of them are in english but every song is suited to those scenes. I recommend you to listen Star by Minseo ????.
4. Rewatch Value
— I'll probably rewatch this drama again after I finish rewatching one of my fave drama.
5. Overall
— To sum it up, this drama is worth watching for. They'll make you cry and even makes you realize some things. For those who are in doubt watching it, dont hesitate to watch this drama, you're not going to regret it.
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