2
Too gory for my heart.
Trauma Code is action-packed but sadly lacks narrative depth. And even more sadly, is extremely gory.
If you dislike gore or hyper-realistic medical procedures in full detail, this drama will be almost impossible to watch. The focus on organs, blood, and surgical details is so intense that I thought how lucky I am to have someone watch it with me and skip such scenes as they were too much for me.
The production quality is undeniably high — helicopters, gunfire, flashy sequences, and hyper-realistic trauma scenes all showcase it's value. The performances are stunning! Ju Ji Hoon and Choo Young Woo carried their roles with charisma, and Ha Young also shone as a nurse. The acting overall is one of the strongest parts of the drama! <3
However, the narrative is where Trauma Code falls short. At only 8 episodes, it feels more like a Western Netflix-style action series: fast-paced, flashy, and full of dramatic stunts, but with little room for true character development or emotional depth. Which are what drove me to Korean dramas in the first place. While the characters are interesting, there isn’t enough time to truly connect with them. The themes and messages about trauma centers and their work are great though.
There are fun, memorable moments — such as the leads’ dynamic and their first helicopter ride — but overall, the story feels like action for action’s sake rather than action for the plot. I doubt that this is because of the webtoon. I'm not familiar with it but based on the drama it feels episodic and fun with an overarching plot perhaps? However I think the problem for me is not the webtoon but the adaptation script. The Idea, the story and the characters are great and have lots of potential. A lot may have been spent on production, and it has been super popular on global netflix, ranking 1st in many countries, but the writing lacks the same weight, leaving the show feeling hollow for me despite its shine and premise. Plus the gore draws me away.
Maybe that was it's goal in the first place, thus making it not a drama for me. Though I loved the characters a lot!! :D
If you dislike gore or hyper-realistic medical procedures in full detail, this drama will be almost impossible to watch. The focus on organs, blood, and surgical details is so intense that I thought how lucky I am to have someone watch it with me and skip such scenes as they were too much for me.
The production quality is undeniably high — helicopters, gunfire, flashy sequences, and hyper-realistic trauma scenes all showcase it's value. The performances are stunning! Ju Ji Hoon and Choo Young Woo carried their roles with charisma, and Ha Young also shone as a nurse. The acting overall is one of the strongest parts of the drama! <3
However, the narrative is where Trauma Code falls short. At only 8 episodes, it feels more like a Western Netflix-style action series: fast-paced, flashy, and full of dramatic stunts, but with little room for true character development or emotional depth. Which are what drove me to Korean dramas in the first place. While the characters are interesting, there isn’t enough time to truly connect with them. The themes and messages about trauma centers and their work are great though.
There are fun, memorable moments — such as the leads’ dynamic and their first helicopter ride — but overall, the story feels like action for action’s sake rather than action for the plot. I doubt that this is because of the webtoon. I'm not familiar with it but based on the drama it feels episodic and fun with an overarching plot perhaps? However I think the problem for me is not the webtoon but the adaptation script. The Idea, the story and the characters are great and have lots of potential. A lot may have been spent on production, and it has been super popular on global netflix, ranking 1st in many countries, but the writing lacks the same weight, leaving the show feeling hollow for me despite its shine and premise. Plus the gore draws me away.
Maybe that was it's goal in the first place, thus making it not a drama for me. Though I loved the characters a lot!! :D
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