They save lives: 7 most realistic series about doctors

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“Pregnancy Test” (2014–…)

The most difficult patients get to the gynecological observation department – they have not yet had time to fully examine them, and urgent help is already required. Natalya Bakhmetyeva (Svetlana Ivanova) works there, not telling her friends about her personal life. There are reasons for this: for some time she met a married man and even became pregnant from him.

“Knickerbocker Hospital” (2014–2015, dir. Steven Soderbergh)

The beginning of the 20th century, New York, the insane level of dysentery, the lack of antiseptics and the low education of the population prevent doctors from saving people’s lives. John Thackery (Clive Owen) is tired of constant deaths, but he continues to work for one goal – the man wants to improve the method of caesarean section.

“Good Doctor” (2017–…)

From the creators of the legendary House M.D. (2004–2012). Sean Murphy (Freddie Highmore) is an unusual surgeon with innate perceptual features. As a child, he was diagnosed with autistic disorder and savant syndrome, which made Sean a genius in medicine and an absolute layman in everyday life. Unfortunately, because of this, colleagues shun the man, he is supported only by the mentor and director of the clinic, Dr. Glassman (Richard Schiff)

“Valle Norte Hospital” (2019)

A classic drama about the life of doctors, but in a Spanish style. Paula Diaz (Alexandra Jimenez) is the new head of the surgical department, who decides to upgrade her staff. This decision turns out to be especially unpopular, because the hospital employs some of the best specialists in the country.

Prison Doctor (2019, dir. Hwang In-hyuk and Song Min-yup)

The irony of fate is a cruel thing. Na I-jae (Namgoong Min) is an excellent professional in his field, but he is fired from the hospital, accusing him of ethical violations. The man wants revenge and decides to find the right connections by joining the prison service.

“Temple” (2019)

The world of crime is huge and dark, everyone knows about its existence, but few people want to plunge into its depths. Surgeon Daniel Milton (Mark Strong) lives a double life: he simultaneously works in a conventional hospital and an underground clinic. Daniel does not do illegal business for money – he is looking for a cure for his sick wife.

“Master Kim, Dr. Romantic” (2016–…, dir. Yoo In-shik and Lee Gil-bok, Park Soo-jin)

Kang Dong-ju (Yoo Yeon-seok) is one of the best doctors in Seoul. He came into the profession after the death of his father, who many years ago could not stand the surgical intervention. Unfortunately, Dong-ju also failed: his client died during the operation. Therefore, the man changes his name, moves to a small town to transfer his knowledge to young doctors there.