Hyper Knife

Korean thrillers that delve into moral ambiguity, obsession, and the consequences of human actions.

Both dramas foreground the aftermath of singular decisions: a revoked license driving Se-ok to illegal operations, and a botched murder-for-insurance scheme igniting a chain reaction of crimes.

Together, they illustrate the landscape of Korean thrillers that probe how far people will go when pushed by past sins or professional downfall.

Hyper Knife also has a serial killer female lead, Jung Se Ok. Unlike Ishin who makes killing her whole live, Se ok does is a disgraced doctor who runs an illegal surgery business and sometimes kills people on her off time

They're both Disney plus originals. They deal with serial killers and the medical field. The actors have similar cast of young female lead and older male lead and it appears like they'll have the same complicated relationship (non romantic of course).

the kind of thriller drama (with murder plot) that makes us support and cheer for a mentally-unstable, psychopathic protagonist lol

the kind of thriller drama (with murder plot) that makes us support and cheer for a mentally-unstable, psychopathic protagonist lol (+ both are female)

Similar "dark vibes" with unhinged characters. A drama that delves into dark psychology. Both involve killers and neurosurgery just puts emphasis on different things. Mouse is more focused on crime/detective work whereas Hyper Knife focuses on both neurosurgery and crime.

Similar "dark vibes" with unhinged characters. A drama that delves into dark psychology. FL leads have a bit of a similar vibe where both give off this look as if you're staring into the pits of darkness and they know your deeest secrets. Hyper Knife's FL is more unhinged though, whereas Doubt's is more meticulous and not as outwardly unhinged (though both show their rebelious sides and are arrogant in the way they do things their own way).

Lee Yeong Oh is a genius neurosurgeon who just came back to Korea after finishing his studies abroad. He now works with his father, Lee Gun Myung, who is the head of the cardio-cerebrovascular center at Hyunsung hospital. However, Yeong Oh lacks empathy towards his patients due to his antisocial personality disorder.

One day, traffic policewoman Gye Jin Sung sees a murder in front of her, which was disguised as a traffic accident. She rushes the victim to Hyunsung hospital, where her crush Surgeon Hyun Suk Joo, of the cardiothoracic section, and Surgeon Yeong Oh operate on him. Unfortunately, the patient dies and she starts suspecting Surgeon Yeong Oh of foul play. Meanwhile, a series of bizarre patient deaths start occurring at the hospital and Yeong Oh starts investigating it

Kawauchi Miyabi, a former neurosurgeon, suffers from memory loss, unable to recall the past two years or retain daily memories. Now working as an assistant nurse, her life changes when eccentric neurosurgeon Sanpei Tomoharu appears, guiding her in unexpected ways. As she grows as both a doctor and a patient, the mystery behind her missing memories slowly unfolds, revealing a hidden secret.

The foreign doctor Fan Wen Ning is living anonymously in Taiwan and working illegally. He has been forced to flee his homeland because of a medical dispute, and his sense of humanity has put him at odds with the law. Facing pressure from both criminals and the authorities, a female neurosurgeon reaches out to help him, and their lonely struggle brings their hearts close together.

Unlicensed Doctor doing surgery with a few differences being that one is a small girl being about the age of 8.

Without delving into spoilers, a similar mentor-mentee relationship, with a focus on revenge. Gritty and gory, with a substantial dose of amorality. Both shows deal with aspects of the underworld. Strong, but emotionally-unstable female protagonists who can fend for themselves.

Hyperknife and Dr. Brain are both about neurosurgery and have dark, thrilling vibes, they’re actually quite different in their approach. Hyperknife is more grounded and dramatic it focuses on a disgraced neurosurgeon doing illegal surgeries and getting caught up in revenge and hospital politics. On the other hand, Dr. Brain has a more sci-fi feel. It’s about a brain scientist who starts syncing with the memories of the dead to solve a mystery, which leads to emotional and psychological chaos. So, while both are intense, Hyperknife is more about revenge and crime in a medical setting, and Dr. Brain is more about exploring the mind and emotions through science.

Mary Kills People and Hyper Knife both follow morally complex female doctors who break the law in the name of medicine. Both leads are emotionally guarded, driven by obsession, and operate in high-stakes, ethically twisted environments where saving lives comes with a cost. The tone is dark, stylish, and psychological, full of tension, control, and blurred lines between right and wrong.