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Dr. Jin: Episode 16
The time slip mechanism is more or less explained, and while it’s not too surprising, the details reach a whole new level of weird and convoluted and… well, just plain weird. Turns out there’s more than one brain fetus, maybe even an infinite number of brain fetuses, and Hyuk’s in particular has a bone to... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 15
Hyuk battles cancer with his bloodiest surgery yet, and gets revisited by an old, tiny little friend we haven’t seen for a while in the process. There’s plenty of heartbreak to go with this cancer-curing operation, with some of our characters passing the point of no return while others are just getting warmed up, or... More »
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White Christmas: Episode 2
There’s just something about this drama that manages to hit all the right notes, since there’s nothing quite like watching puzzle pieces find their rightful places. Set all that inherently-nerdy satisfaction amidst haunting, atmospheric visuals and a tone that manages to be both creepy AND introspective, and you’ve got episode two of White Christmas, entitled... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 14
It’s time for Hyuk to face his most demanding disease yet: Cancer, with a healthy dose of Noble Idiocy. This is one of those episodes that just has to be seen in order to be believed, because it manages to fit farting kings, possibly malignant tumors, appendicitis, candlelit breast exams, and a really dangerous-looking blood... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 13
Some interesting revelations this episode, though our good doctor seems stuck in the spin cycle of his own doctorly principles and that pesky thing we call a moral compass. I can’t be the only one who wants to see the day when Hyuk will run into a sickness he can’t immediately diagnose on sight and... More »
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White Christmas: Episode 1
Visually stunning, deftly written, and completely engrossing, psychological thriller White Christmas premiered in 2011 as an eight-episode addition to KBS’ ongoing drama special series, receiving lukewarm ratings despite its critical acclaim and a cult following I’m happy to be a part of. Helmed by PD Kim Yong-soo (Equator Man, Hometown of Legends) and written by... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 12
Now Dr. Jin is entertaining for the right/intentional reasons, which is a late-game reversal but certainly not an unwelcome one. This episode really stepped up the ante of actions versus consequences, giving Hyuk a host of moral dilemmas with seemingly easy solutions that turn into bad news bears for everyone else. It’s almost as if... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 11
Stop the presses, this episode was actually good. It achieved what it was going for, giving us a poignant, introspective, thrilling, and adventurous ride into the repercussions of Hyuk’s historical meddling. Finally, the question of fate is laid out on the table, and Hyuk may finally be realizing that he can’t always depend on History... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 10
No royal birthday is ever a normal affair, and this one comes chock to the brim with assassination attempts, confrontations, poisoning, your normal share of political maneuvering, and the biggest clown car operating room we’ve seen yet. In short, there’s fun to be had. I liked this episode because of all the forward movement it... More »
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Dr. Jin: Episode 9
Our good doctor runs into some trouble as he’s more or less forced into Ha-eung’s political machinations, with his clinic and reputation as a doctor becoming collateral damage in the struggle between officials, obscenely terrible royal physicians, and secret spies. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Dr. Jin, it’s that conveniently-timed surgeries change minds... More »
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