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Season 1 – Doctor Cha

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Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident and struggles to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
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Doctor Cha — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Chad de Guzman TIME Magazine 01/03/2024
Doctor Cha is an entertaining 16-episode series on finding newfound independence and meaning in life as one ages. Go to Full Review S. Poorvaja The Hindu 09/27/2023
Uhm Jung-hwa aces this journey towards empowerment and independence. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) 07/27/2023
3/4
"Doctor Cha" showcases a woman's liberation. Go to Full Review Pierce Conran South China Morning Post 06/07/2023
2.5/5
The problem is what happened after the reveal – almost nothing. The last four weeks of Doctor Cha have been painfully superficial and repetitive. Go to Full Review Charles Hartford But Why Tho? 06/05/2023
9/10
Doctor Cha is an amazing show that manages to marry medical drama, humor, and emotional turmoil all within a core narrative about a woman who decides it’s time to start doing what she wants to with her life. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 04/20/2023
4/5
Throughout it all, some of the ways Korean society continues to negotiate patriarchal norms are pointed out, making Cha's experience all the more interesting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daphne A @RT56454718 Aug 1 Nice series with many layers in it and also a lot of lol moments in it! but that they keep your waiting for the kissing magic moment of Cha and Roy that never came was for me bit of a mood killer in the end. See more Cecilia C @RT79557312 11/04/2024 Absolutely loved it! See more Read all reviews
Doctor Cha — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Uhm Jung-hwa

Cha Jeong-suk

Kim Byung-chul

Seo In-ho

Myung Se-bin

Choi Seung-hui

Min Woo-hyuk

Roy Kim

Song Ji-ho

Seo Jeong-min

Kim Ye-eun

Moon Chae-yoon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 15, 2023 Cha Jeong-Suk witnesses a frightening incident; Seo In-ho falls in a spiral. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 16, 2023 Jeong-suk claims her independence and makes a career move. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 22, 2023 Episode 3 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 23, 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 29, 2023 Episode 5 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 30, 2023 Episode 6 Despite being singled out for praise, Jeong-suk faces belittlement from In-ho; Roy confronts In-ho about his behavior, later befriending Jeong-suk. Details Episode 7 Aired May 6, 2023 Episode 7 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. Details Episode 8 Aired May 7, 2023 Episode 8 In-ho panics after his secret is discovered; confronted with conflicting requests, Roy faces a difficult decision; Jeong-suk begins connecting the dots. Details Episode 9 Aired May 13, 2023 Episode 9 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. Details Episode 10 Aired May 14, 2023 Episode 10 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. Details Episode 11 Aired May 20, 2023 Episode 11 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. Details Episode 12 Aired May 21, 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 decision. Details Episode 13 Aired May 27, 2023 Episode 13 Jeong-suk attempts to move forward after making her decision, despite In-ho's persistence; Roy looks to find the truth about his family. Details Episode 14 Aired May 28, 2023 Episode 14 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 3, 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 4, 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. Details

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Doctor Cha — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kim Dae-jin, Kim Jung Wook
Screenwriter
Jeong Yeo-rang
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Apr 15, 2023