Series

Red Beard

201743m4 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 2017-11-03
Runtime: 43m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 31
Network: NHK BS Premium
Status: Ended

About Red Beard

Red Beard is a 2017 web series in the Drama genre, starring Eiichiro Funakoshi, Aoi Nakamura and Kosuke Suzuki. It spans 4 seasons and 31 episodes, and originally aired on NHK BS Premium. Below you can see where to watch Red Beard in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Niidekyo Jo is in charge of Koishikawa Yojosho, a hospital located in Koishikawa, Edo. He treats patients there and cares about their personal problems. He is also referred to as "Red Beard." Yasumoto Noboru is a young doctor who often clashes with Niidekyo. While Yasumoto deals with various patients, he learns the way to become a true doctor.

Seasons (4)

Season 18 eps · 2017

Season 28 eps · 2019

Season 37 eps · 2020

Season 48 eps · 2022

Cast

Eiichiro Funakoshi

Niidekyo Jo

Aoi Nakamura

Noboru Yasumoto

Kosuke Suzuki

Tayama Shinichiro

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Red Beard in New Zealand?+

Red Beard is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Red Beard on Netflix?+

Red Beard is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of Red Beard are there?+

Red Beard has 4 seasons and 31 episodes in total.

Who stars in Red Beard?+

Red Beard stars Eiichiro Funakoshi, Aoi Nakamura and Kosuke Suzuki.

When did Red Beard come out?+

Red Beard is a 2017 web series.

What genre is Red Beard?+

Red Beard is Drama series.