Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist

Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist

Created by Yoo Won-Sang

On tvN

2022–20232 seasons22 episodes76 min5.6 / 10

A warm, character-driven historical drama about healing and found family, where a disgraced palace doctor learns to treat the psychological wounds of ordinary people in a village setting.

The successful doctor Yoo Sepoong becomes entangled in a conspiracy and is kicked out of the palace. He meets Jihan in Gyesu village and learns to treat those who suffer psychological illness. Finding the cause of their heartbroken feelings and writing a prescription for happiness with Eunwoo, Sepoong grows up as a true psychiatrist.

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  • Does Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

  • Is Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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