Life

What a beautiful drama. I mean it's slow and yet something that pulls you right into itself. I usually really disliking dramas with such heavy cast, because most of the times dramas try to rely on those big actors rather than the story. But not in this one. The story, plot, characterisation and acting is very very strong. And the subtle love stories are just so beautiful.

There are a number of interesting story lines and characters in this series. Some get close to a soap opera-ish feel, but, all in all, well done. Good acting and cinematography and a pretty interesting soundtrack, too, When this series works, which is most of the time, it really works well, Also a good window into modern Korea. Recommended for people who like dramas.

This drama is so so so beautifully written. It indeed is about "Life". There isn't a single moment wasted. It'll keep you engaged from the beginning to the end. 'What next?' Is the question that'll always be on your mind. The drama starts off really slow and too much of hassle in the beginning, if you pick up the interest from there then you'll definitely end up watch the whole series if not then you'll probably drop after episode 1. Each and every character is so unique. They have all acted so well. The actors have put 'Life' to the characters. The end also isn't shown as the perfect victory by the doctors who fought which makes it even more realistic. However, the ending is perfectly perfect. Special mention to Mr. Gu's character, that is the whole best thing about the drama. He'll keep you engaged. He'll make you wonder what he is actually.. is he good ? Is he bad? Hats off to the writer. Indeed a great one. It deserves more appreciation than it got.

We have great actors in this series. Be ready with serious discussions, new discoveries, hidden agendas, dark secrets in running a hospital. If you are wondering how a hospital is being run, why there are so many red tapes, why a hospital is transforming into a money generating giant, why there are change of ownership, merging of hospitals etc., this series will be an overview of all that. It is a bit unfortunate though, as the ending ended with a feeling of the problems will repeat itself within the hospital all over again. Perhaps that is the reason why each hospital needs responsible, committed doctors and staff to safeguard the vision and purpose of the hospital.

As a professional in health care in the U.S., I am very familiar with the story line of profit over nonprofit health care. Health care should be a human right. Making health care a commodity is insane. But here we are even in Korea. In the U.S. the pharmaceutical companies, the hospital industry, the durable medical equipment companies, and the American Medical Association of doctors and medical insurance companies make up the medical industrial complex and have its claws on pricing. It's about time that capitalist countries redirect their attention towards investing in the health of their people.

Whatever the critique about the series doesn't matter. The topic itself is important enough to learn from it. The coronavirus has demonstrated that a universal health care system from cradle to grave is what we need and free tuition for hands-on patient care professionals. Kudos especially to the actor who plays Mr. Gu.