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9 Questions with 9Entertainment: Charles Wu reveals the TV show that had him in awe and disgust at the same time

Rachael Gavin
Rachael Gavin

While his Doctor Doctor character is a pole dancing, book club attending administration manager with a heart of gold, Charles Wu is a TV-loving binge watcher just like the rest of us.

The NIDA graduate has starred in all five seasons of Doctor Doctor, transforming his character Ken from a foil for Hugh's jokes, to a devoted friend and the heartbeat of Whyhope hospital.

Stream every episode ever of Doctor Doctor for free on 9Now.

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Here Wu reveals what he's been watching by answering 9 Questions with 9Entertainment:

The show I am binge-watching now: Succession. It's such a brilliantly written show that pulls no punches and doesn't like to hold its audience's hand. Watching it, I'm in awe, disgust and fits of laughter all at once.

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Charles Wu plays Whyhope hospital administration manager Ken in Doctor Doctor. Nine

My go-to show for a feel-good vibe is: Fargo. I love the snow, the vastness, the accents and the small town-vibe. Probably not too unlike our show minus the snow!

My favourite childhood show was: I'm a '90s The Simpsons kid. There really is a Simpsons quote for any situation in life. 

The show I would love to star in a reboot of is: I'd love to play a villain in a reboot of Batman, but the camp and colourful '60s version. Bright colours, dumb fights and spandex. 

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In Season 5 of Doctor Doctor, Ken and Melody must meet patient targets to keep their clinic open. Nine

My set up for a binge-watching session is: Nothing beats a lights off, blinds drawn, drink and snacks handy, rugged up on the couch binge.

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The show I was excited to watch but felt let down by was: Post-Season 3 Arrested Development lost some of its charm for me, I think we were given too much of a good thing and didn't need any more sugar. 

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My preferred reality show is: Cooking. I can't make a meal without watching someone else do the same.

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The show I'm in that I most enjoy re-watching is: I have to say Doctor Doctor of course, it's such a pleasure to watch your adopted family all on screen together every week!

The TV character I most relate to is: I'm not sure there is one at the moment! Hint hint: Ken goes wild in Sydney Doctor Doctor spin-off?

Doctor Doctor Season 5 airs Wednesdays at 8.30pm on Nine and 9Now. Stream every episode ever of Doctor Doctor for free on 9Now.

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