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Dr. Romantic

Name: Dr. Romantic
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-11-07
Cast: Han Suk-kyu, Lee Sung-kyung, Ahn Hyo-seop, Jin Kyung, Im Won-hee

2016 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 52 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
AwardsStrong
25 wins and 17 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 247K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Dr. Romantic is the high point.

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Created by Kang Eun-kyung, Yoo In-sik