We all have a guilty pleasure genre that we can’t help but get stuck into. For some, this is the marvellous world of medicine – the heart-pounding life-and-death situations and nail-biting drama.
If medical drama is your cup tea, here’s a healthy dose of some of the most impressive medical shows to celebrate World Doctors’ Day today (30 March) and to keep you entertained during the first week of April!
New Amsterdam
New to the medical drama genre is New Amsterdam follows Dr. Max Goodwin as he becomes the medical director of one of the United States’ oldest public hospitals, aiming to reform the neglected facility by tearing up its bureaucracy in order to provide exceptional care to patients. Don’t miss these riveting series weekdays on M-Net City channel 115 at 1 pm.
The Good Doctor
Already in its second season, The Good Doctor features a young surgeon with his own set of illnesses. Despite living with autism and savant syndrome, he faces his fears and relocates to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Isolated and alone, Shaun Murphy uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives, despite the scepticism of his colleagues. Catch the latest episode Monday, 30 March on M-Net City, DStv Channel 115 at 10:40 am WAT.
Grey’s Anatomy
Can you believe it’s in its 16th season already? Well, for a fictional series that continues to pull on the heartstrings of the young and old, there’s no stopping the surgical interns, residents, and attending doctors at the Seattle Grace Hospital. Keep up to date by watching the latest episode Monday, 30 March on M-Net, DStv Channel 101 at 7:00 pm WAT and see how your favourite characters develop into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain their personal lives and relationships.
The Resident
If one new episode of Grey’s Anatomy per week isn’t enough to satisfy your sitcom urges, hop on over to The Resident on Tuesday, 31 March on FOX, DStv Channel 125 at 7:45pm WAT. Similarly, it focuses on the lives and duties of staff members at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital, while delving into the bureaucratic practices of the hospital industry.
Dr Christian Will See You Now
Doctor Christian Jessen, a well-respected British physician, television presenter and writer takes on the cases of real patients who need medical assistance. The new, honest and emotional series starts Wednesday, 1 April on Real Time, DStv Channel 155 at 2:50 pm WAT. Tune in as the doctor races against the clock in an attempt to make as many house calls and appointments as he can within a 12-hour shift.
Outpatients
Based in the colourful city of Johannesburg, Cathy Davies uses innovative techniques and methods to save lives in South Africa. Treat your inner medical fanatic to back-to-back episodes of the first season of Outpatients, Saturday, 4 April on FOX Life, DStv Channel 126 from 11:50 am WAT to 8:00 pm WAT.
Medical dramas will never go out of style. But if you can’t wait for another dose of your favourite show, we’ve got your prescription right here on DStv.