Mad Doctor (2022)

Most Comical and Emotional Taiwanese styled Medical/Romcom drama!

I felt quite emotional after finishing this drama and I've got to say it's really too short for such a well made story! They indeed spent a lot of time understanding the medical and hospital industry and their culture which really reflected great when the actors are delivering their scenes.

This is what I really call an all-rounder medical drama! They did not over exaggerate how holy the hospitals are because end of day many businessmen only treat these hospitals as money making machines... If you look at the ending credits scene, you will see how many doctors and specialists they have engaged and consulted to ensure this medical drama is in its most accurate form. I'm also really glad that the FL and ML played their roles really well along with other casts that created the sometimes comical and other times serious ambiance.

For anyone hoping for some BL scenes, I'm sorry to say there isn't any of such scenes... Because it was Ah Liang's one-sided crush on Doc Ah Kui~ Still funny to see their scenes but nope they did not end up together.

What I felt really lovey dovey was how the ML kept wooing after the FL because he gave his virginity to her but ended up just to get a cold face back as they progressed to really understand each other's pain and slowly falling for each other~

Really recommend everyone to watch it! You won't have regrets watching and it's not dry like most medical dramas!

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WEIRD! CRAZY! RIDICULOUS! SURREAL! In the best way possible. (WATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK)

You will laugh, you will cry, you will puke and you will be utterly bewildered.
It’s a wild and very rare ride, but worth every second!

Few disclaimers before I start dissecting the drama (pun intended):
This is not for the faint of heart – this show is really graphic when it comes to injuries, so if you can’t stomach a look at gross wounds – RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
Also, this drama is not for those who seek comfort formulaic dramas – this one is mad Asian craziness at its best.

You will either absolutely hate it or absolutely love it. Be prepared for both.

Now for my review:

Story 10/10
At time it’s a surrealist comedy, at times it’s a really heartfelt drama, at times it’s just nonsense.
At its core this drama has a simple touching story to tell. But it does so with really heightened hyperboles. Nothing is middle of the road. Every metaphor has to hit you over the head at 110 percent.
My personal recommendation is to not go into this expecting just comedy – there is meaning hidden behind every silly/goofy joke. The writers did a fantastic job.

Whenever I felt like I finally got the story it did a sharp turn to catch me yet again off my guard. It will keep you engaged until the very end.

Acting/Cast 10/10
High profile Asian dramas always browse through the Vogue pages to choose their cast - and don’t get me wrong, I like to swoon over Asian actors all day long. But here the casting choices were perfect – very real, down to Earth, so right for their roles. The whole ensemble brought a sense of raw realism that made the drama hit even harder.

Music 10/10
Silly/funny/karaoke ready. You have to watch it to understand.

Rewatch Value 8/10
Will I be reaching for this often? Probably not. The ride was too wild. But I will definitely come back for more. This is a rare gem in the Asian repertoire.

Final verdict:
Rollercoaster full of perfectly timed madness with a surprisingly touching story that I would happily recommend to those who are not afraid to try something new and daring.

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Unraveling Charm of A Wacky Medical Drama

This drama instantly immerses me in the world of Japanese dramas vibes, evident right from the beginning with its catchy opening song and playful cartoonish clips, setting the stage for an exciting journey! The plot beautifully delves into the dilemmas faced by medical professionals, skillfully portraying the challenges of balancing work and personal life. The main female lead, flawed like any real person, keeps her secrets close, often misunderstood due to her reserved nature resembling social phobia.

Then, we have Dr. Fang, whose face remains a mystery throughout, reminiscent of the style seen in Japanese manga. As a past enthusiast of J-dramas and manga before the K-Pop wave, this brought back delightful memories of anticipation and surprise.

The romance between the male and female leads felt natural, with their substantial age gap not hindering the authenticity of their relationship. The editing was commendable, showcasing intimate moments only when necessary, maintaining a fine balance and avoiding unnecessary explicitness (revealing yet not nudity). Feeling especially comedic in one scene whereby FL she was French kissing with ML but suddenly she wanted to puke (she was drunk!) and he just accepts all that she gives out…voila, that was really OMG for me…I was like, how did they acted this part out! But it is an important scene to show how high the level of acceptance (or endurance) ML has for FL regardless whatever crazy things she does! Sidetrack a bit, at some point, the ML does reminds me of Taiwanese-Chen Bolin & Wang Da Lu’s aura mixed with HK’s Aarif Lee’s jawline…and FL has the Taiwanese-Megan Lai chuckle smile mixed with China’s Nini’s eye gazes…wondering if anyone who might feel the same?

The array of other supporting characters was well portrayed, each contributing to the comedic and vibrant atmosphere. Taiwanese productions often carry profound moral messages, and this drama is no exception. The depiction of the hospital's struggle to balance economic interests with their true mission was executed beautifully, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's profession and life purpose.

As a fan of Hollywood's classic ER and Hong Kong's diverse medical dramas, I highly recommend this series. It's concise, to the point, and thoroughly entertaining, making it a worthwhile watch.

I also find the efforts behind the scenes (BTS) commendable, especially this particular small scene..just a few seconds. Despite can go for CGI, the production crew used real props to create it with the supporting actors, as seen in this link (https://youtu.be/2AN9_ENTl7U?si=P2RzRINY2fzB6o06). Also, the musical parts which matches well with the scene to boost the feeling were really played out by many musicians with their instruments and isn’t electronically mashed up, as seen in this BTS link (https://youtu.be/uMfvFOrzYwo?si=elQuDl4eQPet_DT9). IMHO, this level of authenticity in production deserves our support, and it's one of the reasons I've chosen to share a positive review here : )

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why I like this drama

Personally I feel that when a drama has quite little episodes, there's only a small amount of dramas that actually managed to portray the story out smoothly, while the others either rush the story or it is just very confusing and boring.
But for this drama, initially I thought it was a rom-com, well it is, but I got so emotional at the back part. it's really worth to watch it. It not only show the story of the characters, but also show what doctors and nurses are struggling with and how they handle with it.
I really respect this drama, it's really good and I enjoy watching it.

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