Medical dramas have been popular for as long as the medium has existed, but they only occasionally reach a threshold of realism, with shows like The Pitt reflecting that. While there are some shows that may nail the science behind specific cases or faithfully depict an element of the medical process, it is rare for a show about doctors or nurses to authentically explore the all-consuming nature of the profession. It’s not that hard to see why. Healthcare workers frequently deal with physical danger and mental health risks, and it is hard to relate to characters who are consistently put in situations in which they have authority over people’s lives. This Is Going To Hurt is by no means an easy series to watch, but it does depict its protagonists as three-dimensional characters, rather than just larger-than-life heroes that lack any flaws. Even if the show takes place 20 years in the past, it is at the forefront of discussions about the medical profession that are even more relevant today.
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