Buen doctor

First of all: No, I didn't watch the american version of this show so I might be totally wrong with my assumption.

But from what I've seen through trailers and coincidentally zapping to the show when it was on tv, the american version didn't catch my interest because in my opinion they focused too much on his special abilities as a doctor and his "geniusness" and less on the negative aspects and prejudices which an autistic person has to deal with on a daily basis.

And this version did a very good job depicting that. Because lets be real: society is not easy to deal with and unfortunately many people are bullied. And yes, doctors might be of high status but in the end they're still human so even though it was hard to watch, I don't think it's unrealistic that even between hospital employees and doctors specifically there's a lot of jealousy and mistreatment. And it was important to make that clear.

Also, I liked the many side stories about the little patients and getting a glimpse of their lives and problems and learning their stories and what brought them to the hospital.

What I didn't like was the whole (very typical) side plot about the hospital business itself and chairmen, businessmen and foundations fighting over the hospital. It was actually quite boring and unnecessary. They should've only focused on the main plot. That would've been enough if you ask me.

The ending of the show was quite satisfying, though a little too positive and happy go lucky in my opinion. Even the majority of the people who were like enemies throughout the show suddenly were on the pediatric team's side and the ones who weren't just weren't shown on screen anymore. I like happy endings but at least make it realistic.

All in all, I didn't regret watching it.

Conclusion: nice plot, very inspiring characters (specifically the patients), a few boring scenes in between.

I just came to know about this show from the remake. I must say original one is far far better than the remake. It will make you cry in every episodes and this is one of the best series i have watched so far. This show will definitely teach you very important life lessons and to be a better person, to make a difference surrounding you. 100% would recommend it and i wish there was a second season of this beautiful show. if you didn't watch it yet, please do. you are missing a lot.

GOOD DOCTOR (2013) was such a great show. This was the second K-drama I ever watched, back when it first came out and it got me hooked. I found the concept so touching and accepting, although there are some painful parts in it as well. I absolutely love the concept. There should be many more shows like this one. People with differences, limitations or supposed "disabilities" can achieve great things, help others and change the world. In truth, many are not lacking but gifted. This series tried to make a statement that everyone deserves respect and absolute equality, regardless of their differences and/or medical condition. This show was so well done and very intense. The characters were all so well casted as well. An amazing medical drama with a lot of heart. Loved it! I loved the character of Park Si-on.

This version the original version is far better than the US's version. I won't add anything that is a spoiler. The acting is brilliant. The script is amazing.

I RECOMMEND WATCHING AT LEAST THE FIRST EPISODE AND DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE WATCHING OR NOT.

Found this intriguing using the premise of a doctor who is autistic, whether this could happen in reality is debatable. The actor who played the autistic doctor played it quite well with the facial and body movements, as I've met an autistic child with those mannerisms. It's described in this series as a disbility, but in many cases it has been shown that autistic people have an excellent retentive memory. The miss for me was on the romance front, how can the autistic doctor have a love romance with the female doctor, as it clearly states in the storyline that hehas a mind of a 10year old child!! Yes, I could accept that it would be something along the lines of maternal relationship, which, unless I misunderstood, this was suggested by the autistic doctor when he was confused by his feelings. No, very disappointed with the ending, thought the female doctor was better suited to someone like her boss or someone similar.