Isolated Island, Shaky Tropes, Struggles to Keep Its Footing
Set on a remote island where public health doctors fulfill their mandatory service, facing both medical emergencies without standard equipment and severe maritime distress, personal growth, community, and unexpected romance.
I preferred this series for Lee Jae Wook who did a phenomenal work in Alchemy of Souls (both 1 and 2) and yet in this drama his character was not written up to his potential and I felt disappointed, the romance felt forced and the chemistry between the leads was a bit shaky. The 2nd couple romance was much more engaging and fun, their story and chemistry was felt genuine(at least for me). The quirky islanders provide much-needed comedic relief.
The story was good but it also has it flaws as some story developments becomes predictable in some episodes, classic clichés like sudden ex- loves returns, miscommunications, gossiping/nosy villagers , love triangle (this was completely unnecessary) which hampered the drama quite a bit.
Overall, It's an okay one-time watch if you're looking for a light medical drama.
I preferred this series for Lee Jae Wook who did a phenomenal work in Alchemy of Souls (both 1 and 2) and yet in this drama his character was not written up to his potential and I felt disappointed, the romance felt forced and the chemistry between the leads was a bit shaky. The 2nd couple romance was much more engaging and fun, their story and chemistry was felt genuine(at least for me). The quirky islanders provide much-needed comedic relief.
The story was good but it also has it flaws as some story developments becomes predictable in some episodes, classic clichés like sudden ex- loves returns, miscommunications, gossiping/nosy villagers , love triangle (this was completely unnecessary) which hampered the drama quite a bit.
Overall, It's an okay one-time watch if you're looking for a light medical drama.
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