Ben je fan van 'This Is Going to Hurt' (2022) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanraders die dezelfde rauwe, emotionele en vaak humoristische kijk op de medische wereld bieden. Perfect voor wie meer wil van dit genre!

ER (1994)
Beschreibung: A pioneering medical drama that offers a gritty, fast-paced look at the lives of emergency room staff, balancing intense medical cases with personal drama.
Fakt: ER was one of the first TV shows to use handheld cameras to create a more realistic, documentary-style feel.


Scrubs (2001)
Beschreibung: A unique blend of comedy and drama that portrays the daily lives of hospital staff, using humor to tackle serious medical and personal issues.
Fakt: Scrubs was known for its imaginative fantasy sequences, often depicting the protagonist's inner thoughts and fears.


House (2004)
Beschreibung: Centers around a brilliant but abrasive doctor, delving into the complexities of medical cases while exploring the personal demons of the protagonist.
Fakt: The character of Dr. House was loosely based on Sherlock Holmes, with medical mysteries replacing detective cases.


Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Beschreibung: A long-running series that blends medical cases with the personal lives of doctors, highlighting the emotional and ethical challenges they face.
Fakt: The show's title is a play on the medical textbook 'Gray's Anatomy,' and it has spawned several spin-offs.


Call the Midwife (2012)
Beschreibung: A period drama focusing on the lives of midwives in a poor London neighborhood, combining medical cases with social issues and personal stories.
Fakt: The show is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, a real-life midwife who worked in the East End of London in the 1950s.


The Knick (2014)
Beschreibung: A medical drama set in a hospital, focusing on the personal and professional struggles of the staff, with a raw and unflinching look at the healthcare system.
Fakt: The show was praised for its historical accuracy in depicting early 20th-century medicine, including the use of real surgical techniques from the era.


The Good Doctor (2017)
Beschreibung: Focuses on a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, highlighting his struggles and triumphs in a high-pressure medical environment.
Fakt: The show is based on a South Korean series of the same name, adapting the story for an American audience.


New Amsterdam (2018)
Beschreibung: A medical drama centered around a progressive medical director who challenges the status quo to provide better care for patients, often at personal cost.
Fakt: New Amsterdam is inspired by the oldest public hospital in the U.S., Bellevue Hospital in New York City.


Nurse Jackie (2009)
Beschreibung: A dark comedy-drama about a skilled but flawed nurse, exploring themes of addiction, morality, and the pressures of healthcare work.
Fakt: Nurse Jackie was one of the first shows to depict a female anti-hero as its central character, breaking traditional TV norms.


Chicago Med (2015)
Beschreibung: Part of the Chicago franchise, this show follows the staff of a busy hospital, intertwining medical emergencies with personal and ethical dilemmas.
Fakt: Chicago Med frequently crosses over with other shows in the Chicago universe, like Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
