While the complete cult medical series with Hugh Laurie is finally back on Netflix, the opportunity is ideal to catch up on 4 other productions of the genre, between tired interns and improbable diagnoses.
In 2004, a completely offbeat doctor entered the very benevolent world of medical series with a bang: Grégory House. Played by the brilliant British actor Hugh Laurie, this hospital version of Sherlock Holmes showed all the colors to his patients and colleagues alike. Narcissistic and unlikeable, he was one of television’s first anti-heroes, who introduced us to the effects of Vicodin and taught us that the diagnosis was never lupus.
While the 8 seasons of Dr. Housefinished in 2012, have just returned to the Netflix catalog, here are 4 other medical series to watch on the SVOD platform.
The Good Doctor
Five years after giving birth to the cynic Dr. Houseshowrunner David Shore took on an already existing medical series with Korean production The Good Doctor. Result: an adaptation in American version, with the amazing Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the chocolate factory) in the title role, and a new success over 6 seasons.
The main character, Dr. Shaun Murphy, seems as unpleasant as good old Gregory House, and does not hesitate to reveal his four truths to the patients he meets. A young doctor on the autism spectrum, this intern dreams of becoming a surgeon, while resolving the most complex cases, episode after episode. Very popular series in the United States and in France, The Good Doctor is a must-have of the genre.
Dr Romantic
To combine both your love of eccentric characters and your passion for Korean dramas, Dr Romantic is an excellent candidate. While he was a surgeon at the height of his career in Seoul, Boo Yong-joo left everything to join a small field hospital.
Now known as Professor Kim, the doctor, traumatized by an incident, will have to teach the profession to two ambitious young interns. Power struggles, ethics, teamwork… Dr Romantic has the advantage of addressing many little-known aspects of the medical world, while presenting immediately endearing characters. A sure value.
New Amsterdam
To move away from pessimism to all odds of Dr. House, there is still time to join New Amsterdam, in New York, recently led by Max Goodwin, an idealist with a big heart. Its objective: to improve patient care, even if it means disrupting the administration and even dismissing an entire department if their fees are too high.
Positive and caring, New Amsterdam Don’t forget to make us cry over its 5 seasons, thanks to its deeply touching characters. Ryan Eggold (Blacklist) and Freema Agyeman (Sense8) include this series which places great emphasis on the importance of the collective, sometimes to the point of overdose. But to fill up on love, there’s clearly nothing better than New Amsterdam.
Hospital Playlist
Do you like music, impossible medical cases and lifelong friendships? SO Hospital Playlist should warm your soft little heart. The opposite of narcissism and outspoken Dr. Housethis Korean drama follows 5 doctors, linked since their entry into university in 1999.
Now in their forties, these surgeons with opposing characters meet regularly to play music together, while juggling their personal lives and the difficult patients they encounter every day. As comforting as a good hot chocolate enjoyed by the fire, Hospital Playlist offers a little parenthesis of sweetness, with truly refreshing musical interludes.
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