A group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.A group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.A group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Resident' is lauded for its unique medical drama approach, highlighting financial and political healthcare aspects. The ensemble cast and character development receive praise, along with the show's exploration of corruption. However, some find it overly political, detracting from entertainment. Predictable storylines and clichéd writing, especially in later seasons, draw criticism. Dissatisfaction with certain character arcs and perceived medical inaccuracies is noted. Despite these issues, many find the show engaging for its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.
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Love this show!!! A suitable replacement for House M.D. that I mourned for ages. Yes, it isn't 100% medically accurate. But if a TV show was 100% medically and ethically accurate, it would be boring as hell. 90% of the show would be watching them do paperwork and clean up poo.
The storyline is entertaining. The protagonist characters are very likable and relatable. The antagonists are the hospital equivalent of Marvel villians.
I adore that there is FINALLY a TV series I enjoy and can watch with my Mother without having to hear her complain about inappropriate content.
Well done, Fox. Now if only you'd bring back "Surviving Jack".....
The storyline is entertaining. The protagonist characters are very likable and relatable. The antagonists are the hospital equivalent of Marvel villians.
I adore that there is FINALLY a TV series I enjoy and can watch with my Mother without having to hear her complain about inappropriate content.
Well done, Fox. Now if only you'd bring back "Surviving Jack".....
Show seems OK so far. Really excellent cast, likeable and good actors. Definitely on the melodrama side. Moralizing definitely on the heavy handed side.
Do note that a large number (16%) of the 1 votes are clearly politically motivated, from conservatives, because of the liberal slant of the undocumented immigrant plot line.
This show is far from perfect on the medical details, but the 1s are undeserved in my opinion and the lack of scores in the 2-6 range are really telling, with most scores 8-10.
Do note that a large number (16%) of the 1 votes are clearly politically motivated, from conservatives, because of the liberal slant of the undocumented immigrant plot line.
This show is far from perfect on the medical details, but the 1s are undeserved in my opinion and the lack of scores in the 2-6 range are really telling, with most scores 8-10.
I don't even like medical dramas, and I like this one. Many of the reviews here are from those who only watched the pilot, which I admit showed a rather surface-level power clash of the two main characters. But as the show has gone on (I just finished S1 E6), it has gotten increasingly interesting and much smoother to watch. I mainly started watching because of Matt Cuzchry, and he holds down the cast with a strong performance every episode. I am fascinated with their exploration of corruption in hospitals (although I think it is exaggerated at times, but what drama isn't?!), and they do weave that theme into every episode.
Good overall mix of medical drama, a romance, and individual character stories that have gotten more complex and real. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out!
Good overall mix of medical drama, a romance, and individual character stories that have gotten more complex and real. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out!
I actually like and hate the show at the same time. While I like the doctors and nurses I stay angry with the administrative side of things and those who are representing them. While some reviews here say how unrealistic the show is the most unrealistic part is the doctors who stand up to the bureaucrats. If you are a patient who has been turn down because you didn't have the money or insurance to pay for the needed medical attention you know it is closer to reality then those here want to admit.
I say watch it and judge for yourself. If you can get past wanting to punch the head of surgery then you might just find that you like it.
I am not a nurse, doctor or anything of that nature so im not surehow accurate the medical side is but this is an enjoyable show! It shows a side of hospitals you don't really see, the potentially corrupt kind. This show gets you fired up and it's also quite heartfelt (with the doctors/nurses who care). I'd give it a few episodes and judge for yourself!
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- TriviaThe term HODAD, Hands of Death and Destruction, is actually derived from a memoir by Dr. Marty Makary, "Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care", on which the show is based. According to said book, there is a HODAD in every hospital which is a major source of patient harm.
- ConnectionsFeatured in This Is Us: I've Got This (2021)
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