Bull Doctor
Bull Doctor (Japanese: ブルドクター, Hepburn: Buru Dokutaa) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV from July 6 to September 14, 2011. The series follows the professional and personal life of Tamami Odate, a forensic pathologist known for her relentless pursuit of the truth behind suspicious deaths.
Premise
The story centers on Tamami Odate, played by Makiko Esumi, a forensic doctor who balances her demanding career with her responsibilities as a mother. Her uncompromising approach to uncovering the facts often leads to friction with her colleagues, including a passionate detective played by Satomi Ishihara and a fellow forensic expert portrayed by Goro Inagaki.
Cast
- Makiko Esumi as Tamami Odate
- Satomi Ishihara as Chika Kamatsuda
- Goro Inagaki as Joonnosuke Nakura
- Mirai Shida as Mia Dakeda
- Brother Tom as Kohei Narumi
Production and Broadcast
The series was directed by Mitsuru Kubota and Makoto Naganuma, with the screenplay written by Atsuko Hashibe. It consisted of 11 episodes, broadcast on Wednesday nights at 22:00. According to data from Video Research, Ltd., the series achieved an average viewership rating of 13.1% in the Kanto region.
Episode Ratings
| Episode | Date | Ratings (Kanto) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 07/06/2011 | 13.9% |
| 02 | 07/13/2011 | 10.8% |
| 03 | 07/20/2011 | 13.9% |
| 04 | 07/27/2011 | 13.8% |
| 05 | 08/03/2011 | 13.7% |
| 06 | 08/10/2011 | 12.6% |
| 07 | 08/17/2011 | 11.8% |
| 08 | 08/24/2011 | 12.9% |
| 09 | 08/31/2011 | 12.6% |
| 10 | 09/07/2011 | 11.9% |
| 11 | 09/14/2011 | 16.4% |