Netflix’s latest addition, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, is causing quite the sensation among viewers who can’t seem to get enough of the new medical drama, with many boldly declaring it “way better” than The Good Doctor.
Adapted from the web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Hansanleega and Hongbichira, this eight-part saga showcases the story of Baek Kang-hyuk, a celebrated trauma surgeon whose expertise brings him to a faltering university hospital.
His unconventional methods and staunch self-assurance immediately cause ripples among the staff.
Yet, as time progresses, he manages to win over his fellow team members, transforming them into an elite trauma unit.
Under Lee Do-yoon’s direction and Choi Tae-kang’s penmanship, the series is headlined by Ju Ji-hoon, with Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Jung Jae-kwang rounding off the cast.
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call premiered on Netflix on January 24 (Image: Han Se-jun/Netflix)
Since its release on January 24, audiences have been devouring the episodes, with many hardly pausing between one and the next, reports .
Scores of enthusiasts took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their adoration for the show. One fan exclaimed: “After finishing trauma code, we definitely need more seasons. So good!!!”
Another shared their exhilaration: “#TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall such a chaotic ride. It was one of the best medical series,” while yet another confessed: “#TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall is excellent! I stopped it a few minutes in just so I could pay attention, it’s so good. Even put the laptop down! Highly recommend this – good job # on airing this. Cast is doing an amazing job – love this show.”
A fourth enthusiast highlighted the show’s contemporary resonance, remarking: “On point digging of hospital politics especially on budget cuts and understaffed doctors/nurses + the heartwarming and comedic scenes brought the show an impactful story to viewers. Adding Trauma code in the best Korean medical series list.”
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Netflix fans have been loving The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Image: Han Se-jun/Netflix)
Another fan concurred, expressing: “2025 definitely started with a gooood good K-drama! #TraumaCodeHeroesOnCall didn’t just bring life to the medical aspect of being a doctor, but also stressed out how political and chaotic its management can be.”
Devotees of K-dramas will be thrilled to learn that The Trauma Code shares its world with the much-loved Hospital Playlist.
In a delightful nod to fans, the inaugural episode of the new drama includes a discreet crossover with a page for Dr Ahn Jeong-won from paediatrics, a cherished character from the 2020 hit.
While a second season of The Trauma Code is eagerly anticipated by fans, has remained tight-lipped about a renewal, although the show’s burgeoning popularity bodes well.
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is available to stream on