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Movies about doctors and hospitals will always be popular because this part of our life with which we will come into contact, whether we like it or not. In our long lives, each of us has been in the hospital at least once. Someone admires the work of doctors who save lives every day, someone scolds them and accuses them of negligence, forgetting that these are the same people who can make mistakes. But only in case of a miss, not money is lost, but human lives. Our list of the top 10 best films and series about doctors and medicine will help you look at the life of the hospital from the outside, observe the everyday life of its medical staff, as well as their personal lives.
10 Investigation on the body (TV series 2011 – 2013)
The American TV series Body Investigation has only 3 seasons. Dana Delane played the main role in it. In the story, she is Dr. Megan Hunt. She was a brilliant neurosurgeon, but an accident forced her to leave her job and become a forensic pathologist. Megan can no longer perform operations, because of her, the patient died. Not everything is going smoothly with her in her personal life either: her husband divorced her and took their daughter Lacey for himself.
The viewers call “Investigation on the body” an excellent series, very exciting and exciting. Each episode is a separate story about how a smart woman with a complex character easily solves riddles.
9. Interns (TV series 2010–2016)
Comedy Russian television series broadcast on TNT. It only has 14 seasons. Vyacheslav Dusmukhametov, who graduated from the Chelyabinsk Medical Academy, suggested making a series about the life of interns. And 18 people worked on the script, some of which are also graduates of the academy, and some are participants in KVN. The series “Interns” turned out to be interesting, which was also recognized by experts, recognizing it as the best situational comedy (Golden Rhino award) and other awards. Viewers write that this is the first domestic series that deserves high praise. Phrases from him went to the people, parodies began to appear in various shows, which means that he became recognizable and loved.
8. Trigger (TV series 2018)
Russian drama series about the Moscow psychologist Artem. He uses an unusual method of psychotherapy – “shock”. If his colleagues listen to patients’ complaints for months, he comes up with various provocations so that patients can deal with their problem as soon as possible. All goes well until one of the patients commits suicide. The doctor was sentenced to 3 years in prison. Having been released, he not only continues his work, but also tries to investigate the case, because of which he ended up in prison.
Someone didn’t like the Trigger series, they call the main character an arrogant egoist who hates everyone. Others are sure that it deserves attention, evokes vivid emotions, but due to the fact that the plot of this story is stretched out, it does not intrigue from the first episodes, you need to watch at least 3 episodes to get involved.
7. Floating hospital (2017)
The series appeared in South Korea, was filmed for only 1 season. It tells about young doctors who sail on a specialized ship to provide medical care to the inhabitants of remote islands. Viewers write that the series “Hospital Floating” cannot be called a masterpiece, but it is interesting, with bright characters, a brilliant cast and its own romantic line.
6. Ambulance (TV series 1994-2009)
One of the longest American television series, which tells about the admissions department of a Chicago hospital, its staff and patients. With just 15 seasons, ER was the longest-running medical drama until recently, until Grey’s Anatomy broke that record. The series has won 23 Emmy awards, was nominated for 124. Some of the operations shown in the series are taken from real life.
The writers of the script went to hospitals in Los Angeles and looked for interesting cases, made them more emotional and included them in the script. Viewers write that they grew up on this series, lived with its hero, and also admit that they have not seen the series better than ER.
5. Sklifosovsky (2012)
Medical drama, which premiered on the channel “Russia -1”. There are already 7 seasons that came out from 2012 to 2019. In November 2019, work began on Season 8. The main role in it was played by Maxim Averin. His hero, the surgeon Bragin, is an excellent specialist. He saves hundreds of lives, like other employees of the main ambulance institute – Sklifa. In addition, the charming surgeon became famous as a ladies’ man who breaks women’s hearts. Every day, faced with death, he had long since lost his sentimentality. “Sklifosovsky” is a film about the difficult everyday life of doctors, dramatic, interesting and exciting.
The filming was attended by consultants from the Research Institute. Sklifosovsky, real surgeons who made sure that the artists played as realistically as possible. Viewers write that the series does not just hold, but makes you think and reevaluate some moments of life. There are no positive or negative characters in it, each is unpredictable, with its own strengths, as well as weaknesses and shortcomings.
4. Clinic (TV series 2001–2010)
Comedy-drama television series about the life of young doctors. It has only 9 seasons, 182 episodes. The protagonist of the series “Clinic” is John Dorian, who graduated and came to work in the clinic. Here he met many new friends and also grew as a professional. The series tells not only about the work, but also about the relationship of doctors. Many liked it, viewers call it a fun series suitable for people of all ages. It turned out to be a kind, warm, somewhat instructive, humane movie.
3. Dead Mom (2017)
“Dead Mommy” is not a feature film, but a documentary, so it amazes the viewer even more. It is being investigated. A woman, Dee Dee Blanchard, is murdered, and her daughter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, is blamed for it. This is probably the only picture where the audience does not pity the victim, but the killer. The woman was able to convince everyone that her daughter was seriously ill: she drove her in a wheelchair, insisted on performing numerous operations, introducing a tube for parenteral nutrition, etc. And while her child was absolutely healthy. Humanitarian aid, numerous donations, as well as a lot of attention – for the sake of this, the so-called mother mocked her child until her cup of patience overflowed.
2. Arrhythmia (2017)
Drama film directed by Boris Khlebnikov. He talks about a young emergency doctor who devotes all his time to his favorite job. He has a wife Katya, she is also a doctor, but the relationship is not going well, there is talk of a divorce. There are also problems at work. Viewers write that everything shown on the screen is realistic, the actors did their job well. The film “Arrhythmia” will appeal to everyone who loves a calm and vital movie.
1. Dr. House (TV series 2004–2012)
One of the most famous and loved by many series about a team of doctors who need to quickly diagnose, because. the patient’s life depends on it. They are led by Dr. House, a brilliant doctor. After a muscular heart attack, he is forced to walk with a cane and suffer from pain. Due to illness or other reasons, his character cannot be called easy, and his behavior is humane, but his professional qualities made all colleagues treat him with respect. Many viewers are delighted with the House Doctor series, they call it high-quality, one of the best, brilliant. Rarely did anyone remain indifferent to him.