Doctor X: Mafia in White achieves rising viewership amid medical accuracy debates

The South Korean medical drama ‘Doctor X: Mafia in White’ has achieved significant viewership success, with ratings climbing steadily from an initial 11.4% to 18.5% by its fourth episode. The series, starring Kim Ji Won as a genius surgeon and Kim Woo Seok as an intern, is an adaptation of a Japanese series and is also performing well on Netflix.

Despite its popularity, the show has faced criticism regarding medical accuracy. Viewers and medical professionals have noted discrepancies in the depiction of emergency procedures, such as the handling of inguinal hernia patients and defibrillation techniques. Some reports suggest that production teams and medical advisors have occasionally clashed over these dramatized scenes.

The plot follows Gye Su Jeong as she navigates hospital corruption and political conflicts while maintaining her surgical integrity. Recent episodes have introduced new tensions involving characters played by Jang Seung Jo, adding to the show's medical noir atmosphere.