Peaked at 21.5% nationwide (Nielsen Korea, Episode 13), averaged 18.3% across its run, and was extended by two episodes due to audience demand. Won Best Drama at the 2015 Hallyu Awards.
Renewal: Single-season run of 18 episodes concluded October 1, 2015 on SBS. Extended from original 16-episode order due to high ratings. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12015 · 18 eps | 5 August 2015 | 7.5 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
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The premiere establishes Tae-hyun's double life with compact efficiency - licensed surgeon by day, underground mercenary doctor by night. The moral arithmetic of his situation lands immediately: the same skills he uses to save wealthy criminals fund the dialysis keeping his sister alive.
Full episode review →The peak-rated episode of the run, reaching 21.5% nationwide. The episode lands the major turning point in Yeo-jin's revenge arc and marks the moment the show committed fully to its second-half identity.
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