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Season 1 – Daily Dose of Sunshine

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A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care despite the challenges coming her way.
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Chad de Guzman TIME Magazine 01/03/2024
In the context of South Korea’s mental health crisis, its entertainment value is matched by its social message. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) 11/20/2023
3.5/4
At the end of "Daily Dose of Sunshine," the protagonist says, "All of us are standing on the border between normal and abnormal." And that right there is the thesis for this K-drama, which centers on a nurse who tackles a new gig in a psychiatric ward. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 11/16/2023
4/5
The result is a series that manages to be entertaining while remaining kind when it comes to portraying people who are struggling with mental illnesses, and at times, their loved ones. Go to Full Review Pierce Conran South China Morning Post 11/07/2023
3.5/5
Mental health issues, which have long been stigmatised in the country, are seldom acknowledged to the same degree. Netflix’s Daily Dose of Sunshine seeks to address that with its tale of a psychiatric ward nurse who masks her own demons with a smile. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 11/07/2023
Daily Dose Of Sunshine is a well-meaning heartfelt procedural that takes place in a part of a hospital you don’t often see portrayed on many medical series. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? A Geek Community 11/03/2023
8/10
With its balanced tone – not too dark but not too frivolously light – and its honest approach to starting a conversation around mental illness... Daily Dose of Sunshine gives plenty to hope for and learn about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stevie C @RT29787889 03/11/2025 Compassionate portrayal of mental health challenges. A good reminder that everyone struggles, and that anyone could be impacted more deeply depending on their circumstances. Despite the serious nature of the topics covered, overall the show manages to be an easy watch. See more Heny U @RT64222919 12/21/2024 Really well made series, which in the most simple way introduces laymen with the most basic mental world sufferings. It is explained in the most subtle way how mental health is no different than physical health and anyone of us including patients or health ones can face these symptoms at any given point of our lives. Removing the tabboo of mental health relating to some crazy illness zone. See more Louise C @RT69763679 02/06/2024 A realistic and interesting story about Hospital Life in a Mental Ward. Sensitive topics are not avoided, and are dealt with in a respectful manner. Not all of this season is enjoyable, but well worth watching for the content and experiencing the charismatic actors. See more Duc khai V @RT46952998 11/27/2023 Refreshing and touching See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Park Bo-young

Jung Da-eun

Yeon Woo-jin

Dong Go-yoon

Jang Dong-yoon

Song Yu-chan

Lee Jeong-eun

Song Hyo-jin

Chang Ryul

Hwang Yeo-hwan

Lee E-dam

Min Deul-re

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 3, 2023 The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn Recently transferred to the Department of Mental Health, Jeong Da-eun's first patient is Oh Ri-na, a woman who appears to be perfectly fine. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Not in the Mood for Work Da-eun overhears the hard truth and is hurt by it; as tensions come to a head, doctors and nurses settle their disagreements the old-fashioned way. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Safety Net Trainee nurses visit the psychiatric ward, but one of them displays strange behavior; Da-eun accidentally learns a secret about her best friend, Song Yu-chan. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 3, 2023 In Search of a Ray of Hope A hostile patient accuses Da-eun of stealing money; Min Deul-re offers Hwang Yeo-hwan a glimpse into her life to show him her reality. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2023 When Life Tells You to Slow Down During an emergency, Da-eun sees another side of Dr. Dong Go-yun; senior nurse Park Soo-yeon relates to a patient juggling motherhood and work. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2023 A Day in the Life of a Mage Facing monetary issues, Deul-re distances herself from Yeo-hwan; Da-eun grows concerned about a discharged patient reintegrating into his daily life. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2023 The Left Behind Da-eun's friends and colleagues worry about her after a tragedy; the doctors, nurses and patients learn about treating PTSD. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Expiration Date on Grief Finding it hard to heal without slowing down, Da-eun tries to face her emotions; Yeo-hwan and Go-yun commiserate over their relationship issues. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 3, 2023 I'm a Nurse With Depression Deul-re deals with her mother's return; Da-eun finds herself in her patients' shoes as she grapples with her own diagnosis. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 3, 2023 The Hardest Part of a Journey Da-eun learns how to prioritize herself, but faces fears of returning to work, until she receives empathetic words of encouragement from the head nurse. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 3, 2023 And the Journey Continues Now the subject of office gossip, Da-eun returns to work; during a night out with friends, Deul-re rediscovers what makes her happy. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Daily Dose of Sunshine Da-eun manages to find a unique way to help her patient; Deul-re pursues her passion, and Yu-chan takes a bold stand. Details

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Daily Dose of Sunshine — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Lee Jae-gyu, Kim Nam-soo
Screenwriter
Lee Nam-gyu, O Bo-hyeon
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Nov 3, 2023
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