Doctor Slump
I met my worst rival.
Created by Oh Hyun-jong, Paek Sun-woo
On JTBC
A warm, character-driven romantic comedy about two accomplished doctors finding healing and love through each other while navigating professional and personal crises.
Once rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance — each facing life’s worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Doctor Slump one of a kind? No. Less singular than 92% of series.
Is Doctor Slump violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Is Doctor Slump easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Doctor Slump leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Doctor Slump scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Doctor Slump sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Doctor Slump, and what each one shares →
Like Doctor Slump
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Doctor Slump
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Doctor Slump, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Doctor Slump, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Doctor Slump, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
