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Lancet(柳叶刀)

2009China
Death Of A SisterDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMystery

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Recommendation: General Hospital Season 2 similar to Lancet
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General Hospital Season 2(종합병원 2)

2008South Korea
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedical

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 63% similarity match.

Jung Ha Yoon is a graduate student who has successfully completed the bar exam. Nevertheless, her journey is not over, as she aspires to specialize in medical malpractice litigation. To gain relevant experience, she is employed at a hospital, where she encounters various doctors practicing there.

Recommendation: Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei similar to Lancet
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Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei(ドクターエッグス~研修医・蟻原涼平~)

2021Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology similar to Lancet
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Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology(爱的妇产科)

2014China
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalComedy

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Inori no Karute: Kenshui no Nazotoki Shinsatsu Kiroku similar to Lancet
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Inori no Karute: Kenshui no Nazotoki Shinsatsu Kiroku(祈りのカルテ 研修医の謎解き診察記録)

2022Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseriesPerceptive Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 55% similarity match.

Suwano Ryota, a 25-year-old medical intern at a university teaching hospital, had a challenging childhood marked by his father's passing and his mother's remarriage. Despite his stepfather's affection, Ryota always felt the need to gauge his stepfather's feelings towards him. This upbringing has made him adept at understanding people's emotions and behavior, which now influences his approach towards patients as a medical intern. Under the guidance of his preceptor, Ryota diligently monitors his patients' conditions and offers support to those in need. Working alongside his fellow interns, he is gradually transforming into a competent doctor.

Recommendation: Healing Hands Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Healing Hands Season 2(妙手仁心II)

2000Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting CharacterMultiple Mains

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

The TV show focuses on a team of healthcare professionals and their dedication to their work, showcasing their perspectives and values through diverse medical cases. By sharing the personal stories of these professionals, the series portrays the range of emotions and experiences in life, from joy to sorrow, from birth to death, from compassion to empathy. It demonstrates the power of collaboration and breaking down barriers to appreciate and embrace life.

Recommendation: Healing Hands Season 3 similar to Lancet
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Healing Hands Season 3(妙手仁心III)

2005Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting CharacterMultiple Mains

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story kicks off with the conclusion of the Sars outbreak in Hong Kong and the accidental passing of Paul's former partner, Tracy. Paul goes through a tough time, but thankfully, Frances is there to offer him support. Henry makes an entrance in Healing Hands 3 with a new romantic partner after splitting from Annie between Healing Hands 2 and 3. However, their relationship doesn't last long, and despite his initial negative opinions of Sarah, the two eventually become friends. The series delves into the challenges faced by the characters, including the medical hurdles encountered by the doctors at Yan Oi hospital and the romantic struggles that the different couples navigate through.

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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 5( 救命病棟24時)

2013Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting CharacterMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kojima Kaede is in charge of a team at Minato University Hospital's emergency and critical care center. Despite being skilled, the staff members are all unique individuals, with emergency doctor Honjo Masaharu being particularly noteworthy. The team lacks cohesion and struggles to work together effectively. Although Kaede is the most competent emergency doctor, she is hesitant about leading the team. The hospital management is disappointed with the center's lack of organ donors since the organ transplant act was revised. In an effort to increase both the number of lives saved and organ donors, they bring in the unconventional emergency doctor Natsume Mamoru. Kaede is overwhelmed with daily tasks and has no time to focus on this new development. However, on Natsume's first day, Tokyo experiences its worst major incident in history.

Recommendation: Radiation House Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Radiation House Season 2(ラジエーションハウスII~放射線科の診断レポート~)

2021Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryAdapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRadiologist Female LeadRadiologist Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Radiation House," created by Yokomaku Tomohiro and illustrated by Mori Taishi.

Recommendation: Dr. Lifesaver similar to Lancet
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Dr. Lifesaver(生命捕手)

2023Taiwan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaMedical

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

Dr. Du displayed his exceptional medical skills, but faced a period of uncertainty following a tragedy two decades ago. After losing both his girlfriend and mentor in the same accident, Dr. Du decided to leave the disillusioning healthcare system and became an EMT at a small clinic. Despite his past guilt, he remained dedicated to saving lives through his work. Supported by his frenemy Dr. Lee and colleague Dr. Hsu during critical moments, Dr. Du navigated patient-provider relationships and differences in life values among his peers. He believed that true reform of the healthcare system could only occur from within. However, the unresolved mysteries surrounding the disaster from twenty years ago continued to impact his life.

Recommendation: Dr. Lifesaver Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Dr. Lifesaver Season 2(生命捕手 第二季)

2024Taiwan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaMedical

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

Dr. Du demonstrated his exceptional medical skills but faced the unpredictability of life during a catastrophe two decades ago. Following the tragic loss of his girlfriend and mentor in the same incident, Dr. Du left the dissatisfying healthcare system and transitioned to working as an EMT at a small clinic. Despite his lingering guilt, he remains dedicated to saving lives through his services. Surrounded by his complicated relationship with Dr. Lee and colleague Dr. Hsu, Dr. Du navigates patient-provider dynamics and differing perspectives on the value of life. He believes that the best way to improve the medical system is to actively participate in it once again. However, unresolved questions from the disaster twenty years ago continue to impact his life.

Recommendation: Black Pean similar to Lancet
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Black Pean(ブラックペアン)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseriesPoliticalRevenge

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tokai, a skilled surgeon at Tojo University Hospital, has a flawless record of successful surgeries. Despite his accomplishments, his overconfidence often leads to conflicts with his colleagues, who criticize him as "a doctor who saves patients but harms fellow doctors". Saeki, a renowned professor of general surgery and a world-class cardiac surgeon, is known for using a specific type of forceps called "Black Forceps." During a particularly challenging surgery performed by Saeki, doctors from competing hospitals visit to observe. Unfortunately, a patient under Saeki's care experiences an aortic dissection during the operation. While Saeki's surgical team, including his first assistant and a resident named Sera, tries to manage the situation, the patient's condition deteriorates. In the midst of this crisis, Tokai unexpectedly enters the operating room, with Takashina from Teika University Hospital observing the scene.

Recommendation: Radiation House similar to Lancet
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Radiation House(ラジエーションハウス〜放射線科の診断レポート〜)

2019Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryChildhood Friends RelationshipCold Female LeadFriendshipRadiologist Female LeadRadiologist Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Igarashi Iori, a skilled radiographer, holds the belief that CT and MRI images hold the key to uncovering the true nature of patients' conditions. Alongside radiologist Amakasu An, they collaborate in the radiology department of a hospital to diagnose the ailments and injuries affecting their patients. This information is based on the manga series "Radiation House" authored by Yokomaku Tomohiro and illustrated by Mori Taishi. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3 similar to Lancet
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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3(立花登青春手控え3)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaInvestigationMedicalMysteryHistoricalMiniseriesPrison Setting

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

Tachibana Noboru works as a physician at Kodenmacho Prison, where he has honed his skills and developed into an exceptional individual known for his keen sense of justice and impressive jujitsu abilities. He frequently finds himself involved in solving cases involving individuals connected to the prison. Now, a new incident arises that will impact Noboru's future.

Recommendation: Big White Duel Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Big White Duel Season 2(白色强人II)

2022Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalEmergency ServicePoliticalRomance

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 45% similarity match.

The narrative centers on the urgent aid provided by doctors, conversations about healthcare reform, internal hospital dynamics, conflicts, camaraderie, and romantic relationships within the medical team at Marshall Paxton Hospital.

Recommendation: Medical Team: Lady Da Vinci no Shindan similar to Lancet
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Medical Team: Lady Da Vinci no Shindan(メディカルチーム レディ・ダ・ヴィンチの診断)

2016Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryComedyMiniseriesNeurosurgeon Female Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

Shiho is employed as a neurosurgeon at Nishitokyo General Hospital. Following a hallucination during surgery, she makes the decision to leave her profession. Masayuki Kitabatake, her former teacher, serves as the director at Tokyo University Hospital. He convinces Shiho to join the hospital's diagnosis department, which is staffed entirely by female doctors. While Shiho's determination to save patients may lead to disagreements with her colleagues, she ultimately collaborates with them to uncover a puzzling illness.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 2(救命病棟24時 (第2期))

2001Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting Character

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 44% similarity match.

The television show "Emergency Room" delves into the daily experiences of medical professionals in the ER, while also exploring their personal lives and connections with loved ones.

Recommendation: Night Hospital similar to Lancet
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Night Hospital(ナイトホスピタル)

2002Japan
Doctor Female LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 44% similarity match.

The scene of this human narrative is a distinctive medical facility that exclusively operates during nighttime to cater to outpatients. During these late hours, the medical team encounters a variety of illnesses presented by a diverse group of patients. Maki, a new addition to the team, was trained as a pathologist but has been assigned to work as a clinical physician at the hospital. Despite her extensive medical knowledge, her lack of practical experience (and her discomfort with administering injections) creates a distance between her and the rest of the staff. The enthusiastic and positive Maki is particularly disliked by Keiko, a pragmatic and results-driven clinical physician.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 3 similar to Lancet
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 3(救命病棟24時 (第3期)

2005Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting Character

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 44% similarity match.

A devastating earthquake strikes just beneath Tokyo, setting the stage for a TV drama that follows the brave members of an emergency room team as they strive to save lives and provide hope. This series focuses on the daily challenges faced by the team as they work tirelessly to rescue those in critical condition. The latest episodes center on the crucial topic of emergency medical procedures during a large-scale disaster, resulting in intense human drama. Dr. Issei Shindo, a member of the International Association of Physicians for Humanitarian Assistance, returns to Japan for a brief visit. He encounters Dr. Kaede Kojima, a former research physician under his guidance who has become a skilled emergency room doctor. During their unexpected reunion, Kaede reveals her intention to leave her position in the emergency room. In response, Shindo promises to hear her out before he departs from Japan. While on his way to meet Kaede at the hospital, a powerful earthquake strikes directly beneath Tokyo.

Recommendation: Doctor Chousahan similar to Lancet
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Doctor Chousahan(ドクター調査班~医療事故の闇を暴け~)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMedicalMysteryMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Approximately 1,300 to 2,000 individuals lose their lives due to medical errors in Japan annually. The Medical Accident Investigation Committee (MAIC) was formed to investigate the root causes of these incidents and prevent their recurrence. Comprising medical professionals and legal experts, the committee conducts covert inquiries at suspicious healthcare facilities to uncover hidden truths and eradicate wrongdoing. Leading the Seventh Unit of MAIC is Hanaoka Akira, a gastroenterologist known for his relentless pursuit of the truth. When suspicions arise during their investigations, Akira and his team persistently gather evidence to uncover the facts. Following orders from MAIC's director Toyama Akiyo, Akira and his team are tasked with probing a medical mishap at Myoe Medical University Hospital. An anonymous tip suggests that three kidney cancer patients under the care of Dr. Mizukawa Ryoichi suffered kidney failure and perished following laparoscopic surgery. Infiltrating the hospital under the guise of a surgical nurse, Akira approaches Mizukawa, while his colleagues Kamoshida Mitsugu and Iwasaki Sawa pose as a patient and her daughter to conduct their own investigation. Despite Mizukawa's reputation as a skilled physician, Akira remains suspicious. Meanwhile, Toyama confronts Mizukawa's superior, Professor Onodera, with cryptic words hinting at a deeper conversation to come.

Recommendation: Mahiru no Akuma similar to Lancet
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Mahiru no Akuma(真昼の悪魔)

2017Japan
Doctor Female LeadInvestigationMedicalMysteryMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

One day, Nanba Masato, a young man with dreams of becoming a writer, experiences severe abdominal pain and is quickly taken to a hospital. A surgeon named Okochi Yoko diagnoses him with appendicitis and successfully performs surgery to alleviate his suffering. While hospitalized, Masato is grateful to have Yoko as his caring physician. However, this marks the beginning of a dark and troubling turn of events. Despite her friendly and compassionate demeanor towards patients, Yoko harbors a hidden side that she herself struggles to comprehend. Lacking empathy since childhood, she remains indifferent and morally ambiguous, showing no remorse when faced with others' pain. When faced with certain triggers, her sinister nature emerges without warning.

Recommendation: Emergency Department Doctors similar to Lancet
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Emergency Department Doctors(急诊科医生)

2017China
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor-Patient RelationshipEmergency ServiceNice Male LeadRomance

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the chief physician of the emergency department, He Jian Yi, and the recently returned Ph.D. mentor from the United States, Jiang Xiao Qi. Initially cautious of one another, they eventually develop a mutual understanding and work together to save patients and themselves.

Recommendation: Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte similar to Lancet
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Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte(天久鷹央の推理カルテ)

2025Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingInvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationDirector Of Administration Supporting CharacterGenius Female LeadMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

Former surgeon and internist Takanashi Yu has been transferred to the General Diagnostics Department at Teniikai General Hospital, under the leadership of Ameku Takao. Takao, the head of the department, is known for her unconventional personality and diagnostic skills. When truck driver Kagawa Shohei is rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following the consumption of donuts from a company embroiled in a pesticide contamination scandal, Takao and Takanashi work together to uncover the cause of his mysterious illness.

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Yu Ci Xiao Yi Xian(御赐小医仙)

2021China
Doctor Female LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryHidden IdentityRomance

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Pean Season 2 similar to Lancet
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Black Pean Season 2(ブラックペアン シーズン2)

2024Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 40% similarity match.

Taking place six years after Tokai Seishiro's departure from Tojo University, the story follows Amagi Yukihiko, a renowned surgeon known for his exceptional skills in influencing people and handling finances

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Shen Jing Feng Yun(神经风云)

2023China
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalComedyWeb Series

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 40% similarity match.

The interns start their internship at Yun Ding Kang Yuan, a private psychiatric facility. As they delve into their work, they become more familiar with the environment and gain insight into the minds of the patients. However, they soon discover a significant crisis within the hospital, which is surrounded by conflicting interests and hidden motives. Confronted with these obstacles, the interns must navigate through complex relationships and conflicts in order to make tough decisions and pave their own way forward.

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Blackjack ni Yoroshiku(ブラックジャックによろしく)

2003Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalAdapted From A MangaMelodrama

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 40% similarity match.

Saito Eijiro, a graduate of the renowned Eidai Medical School, begins his training as a doctor at Eidai Hospital. Working under the guidance of Dr. Shiratori in the surgery department, Eijiro, alongside Dekune and Munekata, puts in long hours completing menial tasks for very little pay. To make ends meet, they take on additional part-time work at Seido Hospital, overseen by Dr. Hattori. Despite the challenging environment, Eijiro is inspired by his mentor Dr. Ushida and nurse Kaori. However, one night, Eijiro flees from the surgery, leaving a critically injured patient behind. This story sheds light on the struggles and complexities faced by intern doctors in the medical field.

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Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan(女医・早乙女美砂 ガラスの階段)

2013Japan
Doctor Female LeadInvestigationMedicalMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dear Adam similar to Lancet
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Dear Adam(親愛的亞當)

2022Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMedicalMysteryGenetic EngineeringSci-Fi

Like Lancet, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

"Can gene editing be considered a blessing or a violation of ethics?" The CEO of a gene-editing company meets a doctor who aims to make the technology accessible to underprivileged patients, leading both individuals to reevaluate their convictions. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Emergency Room similar to Lancet
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Emergency Room(急诊室故事)

2015China
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalOlder Woman-Younger ManRomance

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 40% similarity match.

A team of emergency room physicians have their routines disrupted when Wang Xiao Han, a talented young doctor, joins their ranks. His innovative approaches clash with the established methods of attending physician Su Li, while she also feels a growing attraction towards him.

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Good Will Society(仁心俱乐部)

2025China
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalBreak Off EngagementBreak UpCo-workers' RelationshipDoctor Supporting CharacterRomance

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Liu Zi Yi, a confident and lively neurosurgeon who is getting ready to tie the knot with her partner until she learns that he has been hospitalized at her workplace under unique circumstances. Heartbroken, she chooses to gracefully end the relationship. Meanwhile, Qin Wen Bin, an upbeat cardiothoracic surgeon, may seem carefree on the surface, but he is actually well aware of his own predicament. While his professional life is going smoothly, his marriage is falling apart, leaving him uncertain about his next steps. Despite the turmoil in their personal lives, both find comfort and encouragement in each other as they collaborate in the operating room, developing and recovering together.

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The 3rd Ward(제3의 병원)

2012South Korea
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalComedyFamilyLifeSurgeon Female LeadSurgeon Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

"The Third Hospital" will uncover the story of neurosurgeons operating in a unique medical facility that integrates both Western and Eastern approaches to healthcare.

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Nakuna Kenshui(泣くな研修医)

2021Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalNovel AdaptationHardworking Male LeadMiniseriesNice Male LeadStrong Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Ameno Ryuji completed his medical education at a university located in a rural area. Currently, he is undergoing training as a doctor specializing in surgery at a hospital in Tokyo. Despite facing criticism from experienced doctors on a daily basis for his lack of skills and knowledge, Ameno Ryuji remains determined to fulfill his duties. He struggles with feelings of inadequacy when interacting with patients and their families, who have high expectations of him. Witnessing the loss of patients weighs heavily on him, but he remains resilient in his goal to succeed as a doctor. Through the camaraderie of his fellow trainee doctors, Ameno Ryuji gradually transforms into a competent medical professional.

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Chinese Traditional Magic(大戲法)

2012China
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like Lancet, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Midnight Rain similar to Lancet
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Midnight Rain(真夜中の雨)

2002Japan
InvestigationMedicalMystery

Like Lancet, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tokura Takashi (played by Oda Yuji) is a skilled and somewhat self-assured doctor who is invited to join a private hospital owned by the mysterious Izumida family. Unexpectedly, he crosses paths with Misuzawa Yukiko, a detective facing her own challenges. As the plot develops, Tokura becomes entangled in the affairs of the Izumida family and the police. What connections do he, the Izumidas, and Misuzawa share...? -Jdorama.com

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YAOH - King of the Night(夜王(やおう))

2006Japan
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like Lancet, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Matoba Ryosuke transitions from his past life as a gang member to become a prominent figure in the host world, striving to achieve the top position within the club. (http://wiki.d-addicts.com)

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Bull Doctor(ブルドクター)

2011Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaInvestigationMedicalMysteryForensic Scientist Male LeadIntern Female LeadInterrogator Female LeadLifeManipulative Co-WorkerSlight SuspenseStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive Significant Other

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the show, Esumi portrays Tamami, known as the "bull doctor," a nickname derived from the term "bulldozer." Despite facing resistance from those around her, she is relentless in uncovering the truth behind the deceased bodies she investigates. Her uncompromising nature often leads to conflicts with Ishihara and Inagaki's characters.

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Look Back in Anger(성난 얼굴로 돌아보라)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like Lancet, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the passing of his father, the oldest sibling, Dong Hoon, decides to become involved with a criminal organization. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Mi Na, frequently skips school. On the other hand, the youngest brother, Dong Jin, pursues a career as a detective. During a meal at a restaurant, Dong Hoon encounters a young woman named Jung Hee, and they quickly develop feelings for each other. Nevertheless, Dong Hoon eventually discovers that his significant other is the offspring of a competing underworld leader.

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Will Being Love(台九線上的愛)

2009Taiwan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedical

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Doctor Detective similar to Lancet
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Doctor Detective(닥터탐정)

2019South Korea
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaInvestigationMedicalMysteryBased On A True StoryCorruptionEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx-spouse RelationshipSuspenseTeamworkThriller

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Do Jung Eun serves as an occupational health physician. She collaborates with Dr. Heo Min Ki to investigate the realities behind industrial mishaps, illnesses, and various occurrences at manufacturing locations. Do Jung Eun is determined to reveal the truths that the TL Group attempts to conceal.

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Healing Souls(生命有明天)

2008China
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor-Patient RelationshipMultiple MainsSurgeon Male Lead

Like Lancet, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 36% similarity match.

A hospital can be compared to a stage where the drama of life unfolds, showcasing the cycles of birth, death, illness, recovery, despair, and hope. "Healing Souls" follows the lives of physicians, medical students, and other staff members at a traditional hospital serving an underprivileged community. Among them are Qin Huo, a skilled surgeon, and Wen You, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, who must learn to work together despite their contrasting personalities. The hospital's director, Guan Bo, is facing a terminal illness and wants to find someone to take over his medical practice. As they navigate through various challenges and crises, Huo and You develop a partnership based on respect, love, and compassion. (DramaWiki) Available in two versions: 22 episodes (TV) || 34 episodes (online)

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2021Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalLifeMale Chases Female FirstPediatrician Male Lead

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Two decades ago, a disagreement arose between two young doctors working in pediatrics during a surgical procedure. Since then, Fong Chung Yan has risen to the position of pediatric surgeon at the prestigious Princess Anne Hospital, while Hui Kam Fung, who values preserving life above all else, now works at a lesser-known hospital. Their paths cross again when they are brought together for a liver transplant. Chung Yan devises a plan to recruit Kam Fung to join him at Princess Anne Hospital, where they reunite with their former colleague, cardiothoracic surgeon Cheung Yi Sam. Meanwhile, Mak Hoi Kei, the head of the surgery department, is determined to assemble the perfect team to establish Hong Kong's first pediatric center. Through facing life-and-death situations with young patients, Chung Yan and Kam Fung are able to put aside their past differences. During this time, specialist Man Pak Wui and intern Lin Cheuk Ying stumble upon evidence of a major medical mistake made during the operation from twenty years ago. Determined to seek the truth, everyone bands together to uncover the secrets of the past.

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2009Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalAdapted From A MangaComedyMiniseries

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2013Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Supporting CharacterMiniseriesSurgeon Male Lead

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Dogami Tamaki, director of Dogami General Hospital, leaves her nephew and future successor, surgeon Moriyama Suguru, in charge as acting director while she embarks on a luxurious cruise around the world. Moriyama, inexperienced in his new role, struggles to manage the hospital but becomes increasingly reckless in his behavior. Meanwhile, patient Hirabayashi Fumie reports symptoms of fatigue and right shoulder pain. After a thorough examination, it is discovered that she has developed angiosarcoma of the liver, a malignant tumor with a life expectancy of six months if left untreated. Surgeon Sagara Kosuke determines that immediate surgery is necessary but requires authorization from Moriyama and the support of all surgeons due to the complexity of the procedure. Despite Sagara's plea, Moriyama refuses due to the high risks involved. Sagara offers Fumie reassurance and seeks assistance from Shibuya Shoko, a medical representative, to connect with Tanabe, a former government official, for an undisclosed plan.

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2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSurgeon Male Lead

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After being transferred to Teito Medical University's Shizuoka 11th Branch Hospital, Surgeon Kaji Hideki receives a surprising offer from hospital director Ito Shuichi. Ito suggests nominating Kaji as a professor in the upcoming election. Initially, Kaji declines the offer due to his lack of interest in status and power, despite his focus on financial gain. However, a life-threatening experience during surgery prompts Kaji to reconsider his priorities. He decides to enter the election, with no competition in sight. With the support of local financial figure Shimizu Gonzo, Kaji sets out to secure the necessary votes. Yet, he faces opposition from members of both Ito and deputy director Atami Masato's factions. In a bid to win over the last crucial vote from Professor Fujinomiya Sayuri, known for her integrity, Kaji finds himself in a challenging position. To make matters worse, Atami and another surgeon, Tsuruta Takumi, join the race for the professor position, intensifying the competition against Kaji.

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Doctor Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesNurse Supporting Character

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In a suburban area, a hospital is struggling financially. Doctor Kamiko Ryo serves as the interim director of the local hospital and is known for his practical approach to management. At the same time, Yuge Bunpei, a seasoned detective in the town, is also dealing with a series of violent crimes occurring in the area. These crimes are closely tied to the financial difficulties faced by the regional hospital. Despite their different backgrounds, Kamiko and Yuge collaborate to solve the crimes committed by marginalized individuals in society.

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2020Japan
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalNovel AdaptationMiniseriesNeurosurgeon Female Lead

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2012Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital SettingMedicalFriends To LoversFriendshipLove TriangleNeurosurgeon Male LeadRomanceWorkplace Setting

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