The Resident
"They don't care for rules. They care for patients."
Overview
A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.
The Resident centers on the friction between seasoned authority and fresh idealism within the high-pressure environment of a modern hospital. By focusing on the unspoken mechanics of healthcare, the series prioritizes the gritty, unfiltered reality of medical practice over polished medical melodrama. The internal politics of the institution serve as a primary antagonist for the staff as they navigate the ethical dilemmas inherent in contemporary medicine.
Matt Czuchry anchors the show as a senior resident whose skeptical approach to hospital culture challenges the conventional expectations of the mentor role. The narrative remains fixed on the professional and moral hurdles faced by these practitioners during their daily rounds. It is a methodical examination of the clinical and administrative systems that define the medical profession.
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- First Aired
- January 21, 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Episode Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 1,307