Medicul Închisorii (2019)

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a great revenge drama, loveeee it. the prison setting and stay of execution was unique, breathe of fresh air, it makes me curious on how a doctor could take revenge to a high up person. the storyline is very interesting, especially with the characters keep changing side and the smart plan that was came up by the male lead. twist after twist I like a lot. I also like that they include psychological diagnosis too giving some in depth towards the medical part of the drama. As for the acting, it was great, Namkoong Min did a really great job in bringing his character to live. Anyways, love it.

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I was hesitant to start this drama when it first premiere so I waited a few weeks before starting and man it didn't disappoint. Now if you're looking for romance in this drama, this is not your drama to watch. Nothing romantic happens between the leads. They are literally just acquaintances helping each other out. It's suspenseful & dark with the storyline, almost in a revenge form of way. Let's talk about this.

Story: The writers knew what they were doing. The story was progressing at a good pace, not too slow but also didn't feel rushed either. One of things I don't usually see in a drama, that this drama showed, was the increasing strength of the leads, primarily the male lead. Na Yi Je script was written very well. He's seemed like a strong character in the beginning of the drama but becomes even stronger towards the end. This is a rarity in a drama because usually the leads have some kind of weakness. Na Yi Je may had some weaknesses but it didn't overtake him negatively like it does to other leads in other dramas. It's very suspenseful with lots of twists in the story and characters. A lot of characters, I'm like... "Really? He or she is liked this now?" It's very unpredictable which I enjoy. The only reason the story couldn't be a perfect 10 is because there was some comedy in this dark drama. Although I did like the few comedic scenes, it just didn't fit very well with the dark plot.

Character/Acting: This was perfect to me. From Nam Goong Min's revengeful voice to the villains acting that makes me just want to punch them, every actor & actress did it pretty well. It was convincing and I could just sense the hatred, the vengeance, & the fear each character showed. A lot of character development too which I like to see in a drama. I went from either not caring or disliking a character at the beginning of the drama to rooting for them at the end of the drama.

Music: Just the creepy hospital beep noise and 1 song played for the preview. Not much to say about the osts as it's barely played in this dark drama. This is why the overall rating is lower. Without this, the overall rating would be an 8 or 9.

Rewatch: I usually don't rewatch dramas that have a suspenseful and dark theme to it since I know what happens already but because the good guys have a good amount of power, I may consider it again.

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A Good Revenge Drama.

I just finished this drama and I have to say, the acting was top notch. But one thing I wanted was Dr.Nam to have a major drawback in his plan and for him to start from there , being more determined. I liked his character, but it was like he was a Shin ( God) , and he knew the future and planned according to this. I mean yes, he planned these for 3 years but still, as the future is always uncertain.

The actor who played Lee Jae Jun did a great job and also the actor who played Director Seon. I don't remember if i have watched any drama of Kwon Na Ra but she did her character life and the guy who played her brother, I've seen him in Adult Trainy and I wanted him to have more screen time.

The one who made this drama lively was Ms.Oh. She's just ... I like that character so much. Her and the prosecutor's chemistry was great and the moments in last couple episodes were amusing to watch. I wanted the only couple of this drama to have more screen time as well.

I liked how the arrogant Lee Jae Hwan changed after his time in jail. And one more thing I liked was how the right hand man of Lee Jae Jun was so loyal to him, he was with him through thick and thin. Even if he was an employee on his playroll, it's good to have some people like that. The chemistry between most characters were so intense. And I liked the thing that there was no romance between the main leads. It would've made the drama less intense for me. This drama showed how people can change in just a moment and can do anything for themselves.

I'm excited for the 2nd season of this drama. Hope it will be these same actors playi6 the same characters.

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Pour une bonne vengeance, il faut toujours un coup d'avance !

Ce drama est un des mieux écrit et construit que j’aie pu voir ! Le scénario est une vraie partie d’échec où Na Yi Je doit avoir toujours trois coups d’avance ! Son but, qui paraît évident, ne l’est pas du tout en fait, et une série de rideaux s’ouvrent les uns après les autres, dévoilant au fur et à mesure des épisodes les manœuvres du héros. Il n’a pas peur de se salir les mains, mais on découvre peu à peu ses vraies motivations, et qu’il n’a pas perdu son âme en dépit des méthodes peu orthodoxes qu’il emploie. Le drama est comme une poupée russe, les manipulations, pièges et coups de théâtres s’emboîtent magnifiquement les uns dans les autres ! Ce n’est que vers la fin que la vraie cible de Na Yi Je se découvre, et surtout pourquoi cette cible est en fait à l’origine de tout !

Les acteurs sont très bons, assumant parfaitement leur personnage, avec Namgung Min, c’est comme d’habitude, mais chapeau à Kim Byung Chul, le directeur du centre de santé, vraiment excellent, et à Jang Hyun Sung, qui pour une fois n’est pas l’ordure de service, mais joue un procureur (presque) tout à fait honnête et le couple improbable qu’il forme peu à peu avec la riche et très ambigüe Kim Jung Nan apporte une touche de gaîté dans un drama assez sombre au final.
En fait, il est sombre dans la première moitié, où vraiment on ne voit que corruption et complots, et où les personnages semblent tous plus noirs les uns que les autres. Cependant l’atmosphère s’allège au fur et à mesure que les fils entremêlés de l’histoire se dénouent, et si les personnages finissent par découvrir des côtés moins sombres, il n’en deviennent pas pour autant des anges repentants ! Le grand talent du scénariste est d’avoir écrit des personnages parfaitement crédibles, sans aucun manichéisme, et ce n’est pas si souvent dans les dramas pour qu’on manque l’occasion de s’en réjouir !
La musique est bien, mais tient la place qu’il faut : discrète, les chansons plutôt jolies, et heureusement très discrètes elles-aussi !
Donc à l’arrivée : très bon drama, très recommandable !

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I was wavering on giving this a slightly higher score purely because it was more memorable than some others in its genre but because there was some redundancy in the plot and the ending was just a bit far-fetched, I'll keep it here while looking forward to the potential of a second season. For those who care, it doesn't end in a hard cliffhanger so you won't let out a big sigh wondering if and when the next season comes around.

Always have a soft spot for plots where someone who was wronged returns to the scene as a formidable adversary. This one was more unique because while it falls under the vengeance theme, it's quite calming and doesn't have the usual overwhelming woes or anger that is sometimes thrown in your face excessively. The slight overacting actually works really well here because it creates that special layer of humor over the darker theme.

While some viewers might not enjoy how the plot can ping-pong a bit, it actually does make it more realistic. In the real world after all, you don't take down corruption down in one fell swoop and then life is all peachy. People who are corrupted will fight back and fight even harder in their desperation.

There isn't the most intricate weave of plot layering but as mentioned, it's pretty unique (at least from what I've come across) and overall enjoyable. There is almost no romance, didn't feel like skipping through any parts, Namkoong Min was very likeable as the main protagonist, and against all odds, I totally fell for the Kim Jung Nan character.

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The veracious Art of Revenge

"Doctor Prisoner", the intriguing title itself tells us a little about what we should expect, but this one administers shot by shot of Excitement till the end.

One of the best written revenge drama that I've seen. When I'd stumbled upon his title, I wondered how they would drive the series with the 16 long episodes without reducing the essence of revenge and excitement. But never once did I get bored, and actually binged the entire episodes within 2 days.

The plot about a wronged doctor and his fight against those that far outclassed himself, using their own strength and weaknesses, worked really well. The Cinematography, Editing and OSTs were top notch.

The leads, Namkoong Min [Na Ji Yae] and Choi Won Young [Lee Jae Joon] weren't acting, infact they lived as their characters. That's how well they've performed.
Because for a storyline like this, if both the opposing forces aren't balanced enough, it would get uninteresting. But they were like tit -for-tat, an eye for an eye, kind of people. They carried the show basically.
The ex-prison director character [Sun Min Shik] was also handled by a capable actor Kim Byung Chul. I especially liked the character growth of the Lee Jae Hwan [Taegang Group's second son].

Well for a great show like this, it deserves a second season. Guess what! It does have a planned second season, though we could've guessed it with the cliff-hanger they gave us.

Eagerly awaits the second season, like an addict.

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La vendetta è un piatto che va servito freddo.

TRAMA: questo drama mi ha ricordato molto una serie americana, Revenge, a sua volta ispirata al celebre romanzo di Dumas, Il Conte di Montecristo. Che si parli di corruzione, brama di potere o giustizia, il fulcro della storia è la vendetta: la "giusta" vendetta, pianificata a lungo e con cura fin nei minimi dettagli da parte del protagonista, capro espiatorio in un passato che l'ha visto pagare - ingiustamente - un caro prezzo. La serie si concentra sulla messa in atto di tale piano di vendetta, e per lo spettatore è davvero intrigante seguire gli sviluppi, molti dei quali apparentemente imprevisti, mentre in realtà si va via via a svelare un disegno intricato e machiavellico architettato da tempo.
Curiosità e suspance non mancano, e ciò mantiene alta l'attenzione dello spettatore di episodio in episodio.
A livello di sceneggiatura, l'impronta legale e la sfera medica, nonché il contesto del penitenziario sono tutti ingredienti ben equilibrati tra loro, dove nessuno soverchia l'altro in modo predominante (il troppo stroppia, si sa). Unica nota dolente, che mi impedisce di dare un 10 e lode, è la totale mancanza di romance: va bene che non è una commedia romantica, ma i requisiti anche solo per un leggero accenno, tra il protagonista e la dr.ssa Han, c'erano tutti. Sarebbe stato un tocco apprezzabile e non avrebbe alterato minimamente la struttura principale della serie. Peccato.
Il finale lascia aperto uno spiraglio a un possibile sequel. Sono passati quattro anni, ma personalmente continuo a sperarci.

CAST: la scelta di guardare questa serie è stata in primis influenzata dalla presenza dell'attore protagonista, che apprezzo particolarmente. E, anche stavolta, non ne sono rimasta delusa: Doctor Prisoner ci mostra un Nam Goong Min davvero superbo, dove la sua grande capacità espressiva e il suo timbro di voce davvero unico ci regalano una recitazione di altissimo livello, vestendo perfettamente i panni dell'abilissimo stratega Na Yi Je. Una menzione anche per Kim Byung Chul, attore che non conoscevo e che ricopre il ruolo antagonistico di Sun Min Shik, precedente direttore del penitenziario nonché uomo avido di successo e potere. Un po' fiacca invece l'attrice Nara - alias Dr.ssa Han - che ho già avuto modo di incontrare in altre serie e che, ancora una volta, sembra sfumare in una recitazione che manca di incisività. Al contrario, un prezioso tocco di vivacità va attribuito al personaggio di Oh Jung Hee, interpretato da una effervescente Kim Jung Nan.

MUSICA: Niente che meriti di essere segnalato. A livello sonoro ho apprezzato la nota ricorrente, quasi un sibilo stordente, nei momenti in cui la scena raggiungeva il vertice della tensione.

Unico vero neo della serie: la mancanza di sottotitoli in italiano (confido che prima o poi si provveda, perchè merita più di molti altri Kdrama tradotti in svariate lingue).

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Doctor Prisoner set the revenge drama standard for me

Doctor Prisoner is by far one of the best revenge dramas I've watched. Everything and everyone is so suspicious and you just want to continue watching after each episode. I think the actors play their respective roles really well. For example, Kim Byung Chul who plays Director Seon stays in character pretty well... a doctor who's not up to any good with his creepy and sinister smile. Or even, Park Eun Seok who plays Lee Jae-Hwan... a funny, idiotic yet somehow loveable character haha.

I don't like to rewatch dramas, but if I feel nostalgic I may. This drama is incredibly fast-paced so it may no be everyone's taste. Regardless, I would recommend it. You don't have to binge, but I'm glad I did.

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His Resentful Revenge.

Nam Goong Min (Na Yi Je) plays his role beautifully with the sole purpose of revenge. He creates plot twists that leave us confused while also rooting for him to avenge his family.

The difference I especially enjoy is that other dramas bring the bad ones to jail as an act of revenge. That's their revenge. While Prisoner Doctor focuses on the aftermath of getting them to prison. It humiliates them in public and private.

This drama is more than revenge.

The protagonist is inhumane in his process of revenge. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty, even as close to killing a prisoner to get his way. I mean, after all, he has nothing to lose.

He wants to take everyone down, even himself.

The drama also showcases how easily reputation and promises influence and persuade people to change sides. Na Yi Je does not have a solid group. His "group" is imperfect. They solely focus on themselves and how it benefits them. As Sun-Min Shik had said, "people need groups to succeed, who do you have in your group" (not the exact quote but somewhere along that line).

The actors and actresses all played their roles well. Especially their facial expressions, you can quickly feel their emotions and feelings. You can see it.

I give it to Lee Jae Joon; he played his role well. The way he slowly broke down and completely lost it was a frightening sight. You could clearly see his emotions and mental breakdown.

Everyone made you hate the character they displayed

I love this drama; now I'm off looking for other similar dramas while hoping it matches Prison Doctor's level.

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