Doctor X: Mafia in White Is an Official Remake
So, first off, let me tell you something really cool. The K-drama we’re about to discuss is actually an official remake.
Yes, yes, yes—there’s already a Japanese series called Doctor X (which you can find on Netflix if you want to watch it), and this South Korean version is essentially its counterpart.
Well, I haven’t watched Doctor X, but before watching this, when it comes to medical dramas, there’s one series that stands above the rest. You know how every genre has that one GOAT, whether it’s crime thrillers, fantasy, or comedy? Well, the medical drama genre has its own GOAT, and it’s called The Pitt.
Upon hearing about the official remake of Doctor X for the first time, I just assumed its content—or the “masala” factor—would be on par with The Pitt, or at least give it some real competition.
And—trust me, you won’t believe it—but this K-drama actually took me by surprise.
Let me tell you one more thing: this K-drama isn’t for everyone. So, listen carefully to what I’m about to share. You should only watch this K-drama if you fall within its target audience or if it aligns with your taste.
Look, I know why you’re excited to watch this K-drama—it’s because of Kim Ji-won, right? The actress from Queen of Tears.
In case you don’t know who I’m talking about, there is a K-drama called Doctor X: Mafia in White on Netflix; the first two episodes of Season One have already been released, and the remaining episodes will drop on a weekly basis.
Also, right now, you can watch it with English dubbing; it won’t be available in Hindi dubbing.
So far, there is nothing dirty in the series. So the choice is yours, you can watch it with your family if you want. But yes, you do get to see quite a few bloody scenes. I mean, they rip apart all the nuts and bolts of bodies. So don’t watch it while eating food.
Now, what kind of K-drama is this? Before commenting on that, let me give you a little idea of its story.
Doctor X: Mafia in White Story and What to Expect
So, the premise is that you have to follow Kim Ji-won’s character’s story. You could say she’s a surgeon—and not just any ordinary surgeon, bro; she’s actually a genius, truly extraordinary.
Any doctor who crosses her path—if they mess up even slightly—she’ll tear them apart; she’ll humiliate them right on the spot.
Basically, you need to figure out what happened in her past, because there’s a major tragedy involved. You also need to discover her real motive for working at that specific hospital—what exactly is she trying to achieve? That’s the core of what you’ll be finding out.
So, you should watch the series to find that out. But if I were to talk about the first two episodes—how I felt about the initial start…
Doctor X Kdrama 2026 Review: A Strong Start, but Not for Everyone
Well, there’s no doubt the beginning is quite good. But this is not everyone’s cup of tea, it might not appeal to everyone.
The issue is that the show is packed with medical terminology, mentioning complex procedures and technical names during surgeries.
So, if you are in the medical field—say, pursuing MBBS or a nursing course—and you decide to watch this series, it will educate you while also entertaining you.
I am absolutely certain that people in the medical field will find this series fantastic.
However, for a general audience like me, a lot of things might just go over our heads. You’d be left thinking, “Bro, what are they talking about? Wait, what did they just say?”—that sort of reaction.
But you should still give this series a try because it has a really strong opening. And judging by how things are being presented, I feel like this series could turn out to be a real hit.
Doctor X vs The Pitt: Does It Deliver the Same Medical Drama Experience?
If you’ve seen The Pitt series, this gives off a very similar vibe. The surgery scenes, the overall environment, and the atmosphere of the series are classic, bro—it’s a real treat to watch.
The portrayal of the doctors, the medical facilities, and the production quality—everything is top-notch.
As for the thrills, I haven’t felt a huge amount of suspense just yet, but the makers did an excellent job setting up the characters’ worlds and their activities over the first two episodes. It really draws you in and helps you connect with the characters.
We might see more thrilling stuff going forward, as the show has definitely started to give off that vibe.
This isn’t going to be your typical K-drama; I know it’s going to get quite dark and dramatic, especially given how interesting the glimpses of the past are.
I really want to know what exactly happened to Kim Ji-won’s character.
Is Doctor X: Mafia in White Worth Watching?
Overall, the two episodes released so far are great. If you’re thinking about starting it, I’d definitely recommend it—give it a try.
And if you enjoy medical K-dramas, you’re going to love this, bro. Seriously, you’ll really enjoy it.
Once the series concludes, I’ll do a detailed review if you’re interested, but for now, it gets the green light from me—you can go ahead and start watching it.
Just keep in mind that these first two episodes don’t feature the heavy action or typical “mass masala” elements; it’s a solid start, though, and you might see more action as the story progresses.
And yeah, you do come across a couple of cringe-worthy scenes; in the pursuit of “aura farming,” some things ended up being pretty cringey.
So, if you can overlook a few minor issues, you’ll definitely enjoy it.
If you’ve watched the first two episodes of the K-drama Doctor X: Mafia in White—just like I did—do let me know how much of a banger you found them to be.
Also, let me know if you found this review helpful.