Doctor Prisoner 2019
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 20, 2019
- Last Aired
- May 15, 2019
- Format
- 1 season · 32 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~18.7 hours (35 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E10 "Episode 10" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Park Kye-ok
- Network
- KBS2
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel
What is Doctor Prisoner?
Doctor Prisoner is a 2019 South Korean television series classified under the drama and crime genres. The series stars Namkoong Min, Kwon Nara, Choi Won-young, and Kim Byung-chul.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 35 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 20, 2019
- Last aired
- May 15, 2019
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS2
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 57 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 32 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~35 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- KBS2
Where to watch in United States
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Netflix
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Netflix
Rakuten VikiNetflix Standard with AdsKocowaWith ads
Rakuten VikiStream
KocowaStream
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Kocowa
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Rakuten Viki
OnDemandKorea
Kocowa Amazon ChannelKocowaWith ads
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 32 episodes and an average 35-minute runtime.
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Overview
Doctor Prisoner is a 2019 South Korean television series classified under the drama and crime genres. The series stars Namkoong Min, Kwon Nara, Choi Won-young, and Kim Byung-chul. It aired on KBS2 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 according to Korean Standard Time, running from March 20 to May 15, 2019. The narrative follows an ace doctor at a university hospital who is wrongfully accused of a medical malpractice incident, resulting in him being ousted from the hospital. He subsequently applies to work at a prison, where he aims to forge personal connections with powerful inmates. His ultimate objective is to secure revenge against the hospital that expelled him. The production is described as a medical-revenge thriller featuring morally gray characters and a blend of hospital and prison politics.
Should you watch it?
“An ousted doctor plans revenge by securing a prison job to connect with powerful inmates.”
- Features sharp pacing that hooks viewers immediately in the first half.
- Blends hospital and prison politics in a fresh way.
- Stars Namkoong Min, Kwon Nara, Choi Won-young, and Kim Byung-chul.
- It carries a TV-MA rating, which may not suit all audiences.
Watch it if you enjoy fast, stylish medical-revenge thrillers featuring morally gray characters and intense political intrigue.
The series is a fast, stylish, and gripping drama and crime television series rated TV-MA.
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Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 20, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 20, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 21, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 21, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 27, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 27, 2019
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 28, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 28, 2019
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 3, 2019
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 3, 2019
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 4, 2019
- E12 Episode 12 Core Apr 4, 2019
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 10, 2019
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 10, 2019
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 11, 2019
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 11, 2019
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 17, 2019
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 17, 2019
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 18, 2019
- E20 Episode 20 Core Apr 18, 2019
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc Apr 24, 2019
- E22 Episode 22 Core Apr 24, 2019
- E23 Episode 23 Core Apr 25, 2019
- E24 Episode 24 Core Apr 25, 2019
- E25 Episode 25 Core May 1, 2019
- E26 Episode 26 Mytharc May 1, 2019
- E27 Episode 27 Core May 8, 2019
- E28 Episode 28 Core May 8, 2019
- E29 Episode 29 Core May 9, 2019
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 9, 2019
- E31 Episode 31 Mytharc May 15, 2019
- E32 Episode 32 Mytharc May 15, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Doctor Prisoner?
Streaming availability options can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is Doctor Prisoner worth watching?
Yes, it is a gripping, high-concept medical-revenge thriller with sharp pacing and morally gray characters.
What is the binge duration for Doctor Prisoner?
It aired as a television series on KBS2 from March 20 to May 15, 2019.
Which episodes are essential?
All broadcast episodes contributed to its original run on Wednesdays and Thursdays on KBS2.
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