Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Seasons 1 & 2 – Unspoiled Review
Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Seasons 1 & 2
♥ Aired: August 1 – September 6, 2022
January 11 – February 9, 2023
♥# of Episodes: 22
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Kim Min Jae and Kim Hyang Gi
The Story
A royal physician once known as the “Divine Acupuncturist” is exiled from the palace after the death of the King he was treating. The trauma has left him unable to hold a needle. But when he finds himself at a small country clinic, he learns that there are many ways to treat patients, and that there is often a link between a person’s physical health and their emotional well-being. Taking in a young widow as his apprentice, the pair work together to treat difficult medical cases, both physically and mentally.
Should I Watch
“Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist” is a historical romance with a medical theme. Each medical case takes its time, spanning multiple episodes. This extra time allows us to get to know the patients in a more personal way, which gives the episodes a unique flavor. The cases are interesting and hit on some interesting social issues from the time. Although the second season does lose this medical focus a bit and concentrates more on the romance and the politics of the county officials and the royal medical office. This is a light-hearted, uplifting drama with some well-developed characters and original storylines. I give “Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist” an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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