
Doctor Cha
Taste attributes: dramacomedylightrealisticlinearenclosedcomplex relationship
Boxlist takeAn intimate comedy-drama series, light rather than heavy. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
8.3 /10
TMDB · 30 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Season
Season 1
· 2023 · 16 episodesTwenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
Episodes (16)
1Episode 115 Apr 2023
Cha Jeong-suk witnesses a frightening incident and freezes amid the chaos. She later receives a scary diagnosis — sending Seo In-ho into a spiral.
2Episode 216 Apr 2023
Back from the brink of death, Jeong-suk decides to live life differently — claiming her independence by making an ambitious career move.
3Episode 322 Apr 2023
Jeong-suk's acceptance leaves In-ho and Choi Seung-hi reeling. Jeong-suk attempts to adjust to her new role — but finds opposition from all sides.
4Episode 423 Apr 2023
After an eventful night out, Jeong-suk gets closer with Roy Kim — irritating In-ho. At the hospital, she continues to struggle amid the chaos.
5Episode 529 Apr 2023
Rumors surrounding Jeong-suk and In-ho's relations arise. After Seung-hi puts her through the ringer, Jeong-suk wonders if she's cut out for the job.
6Episode 630 Apr 2023
Despite being singled out for praise, Jeong-suk faces belittlement from In-ho. Roy confronts In-ho about his behavior, later befriending Jeong-suk.
7Episode 76 May 2023
Jeong-suk clashes with In-ho about their daughter. She later finds evidence of her son's relationship. Seung-hi confronts Roy about his recent discovery.
8Episode 87 May 2023
In-ho panics after his secret is discovered. Confronted with conflicting requests, Roy faces a difficult decision. Jeong-suk begins connecting the dots.
9Episode 913 May 2023
Finally clued in on In-ho's secret, Jeong-suk begins acting erratically. After In-ho's mother pays her a visit, Seung-hi faces an emergency.
10Episode 1014 May 2023
A public revelation leaves Jeong-suk in a tough spot. Seung-hi confronts In-ho about their future. Jeon So-ra lends Jeong-suk much-needed support.
11Episode 1120 May 2023
Having reached her breaking point, Jeong-suk meets with Seung-hi and In-ho. Later, Roy and In-ho lock horns over their complicated emotions.
12Episode 1221 May 2023
Seung-hi clashes with In-ho after choosing to hold her ground. Seo Jung-min spirals after experiencing a tragedy. Jeong-suk makes a resolute decision.
13Episode 1327 May 2023
Jeong-suk attempts to move forward after making her decision — despite In-ho's persistence. Roy looks to find the truth about his family.
14Episode 1428 May 2023
After finding out the truth, Jeong-suk's mother deals with her health. Seung-hi works hard to find a treatment. In-ho rebels against Jeong-suk's wishes.
15Episode 153 Jun 2023
Jeong-suk learns shocking news that may bring her career to a halt. In-ho's mother panics about a looming situation — putting In-ho in a tough position.
16Episode 164 Jun 2023
As everyone around her worries, Jeong-suk ties up her loose ends leading up to her procedure — all the while preparing for her future.
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2023
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- Next Entertainment World
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