Fans rave about new Netflix drama that's 'better' than The Good Doctor
Fans rave about new Netflix drama that's 'better' than The Good Doctor
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Netflix's latest medical drama, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, is the hot new binge-watch that viewers are raving about, claiming it surpasses The Good Doctor in entertainment value. Adapted from the web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Hansanleega and Hongbichira, the riveting eight-part series tells the story of Baek Kang-hyuk, a celebrated trauma surgeon who revamps a faltering university hospital with his unconventional methods and steely confidence, eventually forming a top-notch trauma team.
Under the direction of Lee Do-yoon, with Choi Tae-kang penning the script, the cast boasts Ju Ji-hoon as the leading man, supported by Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Jung Jae-kwang. The drama has been turning heads since its January 24th debut on Netflix, with fans quickly devouring all available episodes. Buzzing on online platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter ), fans have been vocal about their affection for the show. Comments such as "After finishing trauma code, we definitely need more seasons. So good!!!" have been flooding social media, reports Surrey Live.
Praises continue to pour in, with one viewer remarking, "#TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall such a chaotic ride. It was one of the best medical series," and another fan exclaimed, "#TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall is excellent! I stopped it a few minutes in just so I could pay attention, it's so good. Even put the laptop down! Highly recommend this - good job #Netflix on airing this. Cast is doing an amazing job - love this show.".
A fourth enthusiast highlighted the relevance of the series, noting: "On point digging of hospital politics especially on budget cuts and understaffed doctors/nurses + the heartwarming and comedic scenes brought the show an impactful story to viewers. Adding Trauma code in the best Korean medical series list.". Sky is giving away a free Netflix subscription with its new TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan.
Sky Stream lets members watch live and on-demand TV content without a satellite dish or aerial and includes hit shows like The Day of the Jackal and the second season of Squid Game. Echoing the praise, a fan added: "2025 definitely started with a gooood good K-drama! #TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall didn't just bring life to the medical aspect of being a doctor, but also stressed out how political and chaotic its management can be.".
Devotees of K-dramas will be thrilled to discover that The Trauma Code is part of the same universe as the hit show Hospital Playlist. There's a cheeky nod to fans in the first episode of the fresh drama where an announcement mentions Dr Ahn Jeong-won from paediatrics - a cherished personality from the 2020 smash-hit. While avid followers are buzzing for another season of The Trauma Code, Netflix remains tight-lipped about a renewal, yet the current buzz hints that things look promising.