Reply 1988 is one of my favorite Korean dramas. So when I found out the same PD-writer team was doing Hospital Playlist, I was interested to watch this. However, because I loved Reply 1988 so much, I actually did not expect to be equally satisfied with Hospital Playlist. I wanted to see the same feel good relationship from Reply to appear in Hospital Playlist. But at the same time, I didn't want it to be the same.

I shouldn't have worried though. Because this show gave the same feel good relationship I missed from the previous show, but in a different dynamic with the new group. Since the show focuses on adults, the problems they face are different from the Reply series; and I think this makes it great in a different way.

Each character is complex and interesting. And the actors playing them do a really good job. The way they interact is also very heartwarming. It's also good that we get a glimpse of the lives of the people around the 5 main doctors.

I like how the show is a slice-of-life type of drama yet the show isn't dragging. The show is quite fast paced and they don't drag out unnecessary parts. They explained the 'conclusion' of a situation through a simple conversation between characters.

I also enjoyed the band and the music. If gives such an interesting perspective to their relationship outside of work. And the songs were great too. I especially liked that the characters played the instruments for real.

The only problem I have is that there are so many characters so it takes time to familiarize them all. Aside from that, it's a great show.

It does have a hanging ending though. But we have season 2 to look forward to. :)