10 Movies & Shows Similar to Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012)

Description: ER pioneered the fast-paced, realistic medical drama format that influenced shows like Doctor-X. Both feature talented doctors handling emergency cases, though ER has more ensemble storytelling while Doctor-X focuses more on its titular character. The shows share a commitment to medical accuracy in their procedures.

Fact: ER launched the careers of George Clooney and Julianna Margulies. The show was created by bestselling author Michael Crichton. At its peak, ER was the most watched television show in the United States.

Description: While Scrubs is a comedy and Doctor-X a drama, both provide insight into hospital life through a distinctive protagonist's perspective. Both shows balance medical cases with personal stories, though Scrubs uses humor where Doctor-X employs drama. The shows share an emphasis on the emotional toll of medical work.

Fact: Scrubs was praised by medical professionals for its accurate portrayal of hospital dynamics. The show's fantasy sequences were inspired by Doogie Howser, M.D. Many medical cases were based on real experiences of the show's medical consultant.

Description: Grey's Anatomy shares with Doctor-X a hospital setting and strong female leads navigating professional and personal challenges. Both series blend medical drama with character-driven storytelling, though Grey's Anatomy has more ensemble focus and romantic subplots compared to Doctor-X's more procedural approach.

Fact: Grey's Anatomy is one of the longest-running medical dramas in television history. The show's title references Gray's Anatomy, the famous medical textbook. Many of the show's original cast members have become major Hollywood stars.

Description: Royal Pains shares with Doctor-X the theme of an exceptionally skilled doctor working outside traditional hospital settings. Both protagonists have unorthodox approaches to medicine, though Royal Pains has a lighter, more comedic tone focused on concierge medicine for the wealthy.

Fact: Royal Pains was inspired by the growing trend of concierge medicine. The show was filmed primarily in the Hamptons. The lead character's name, Hank Lawson, was a nod to the show's medical consultant, Dr. Hank.

Description: Code Black mirrors Doctor-X's intense emergency room drama and focus on medical professionals under pressure. Both shows highlight the challenges of resource-limited healthcare environments. The fast-paced medical cases and life-or-death stakes are central to both series.

Fact: Code Black was based on the documentary of the same name about America's busiest ER. The show's creator was an emergency room physician. Many cases were inspired by real medical emergencies.

Description: Like Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, The Good Doctor focuses on a highly skilled surgeon with unique personal challenges. Both shows highlight medical brilliance and the protagonist's ability to overcome skepticism from peers. The procedural drama format and high-stakes medical cases are central to both series.

Fact: The Good Doctor is based on a South Korean series of the same name. Freddie Highmore, known for his role in Bates Motel, stars as the lead. The show has been praised for its portrayal of autism spectrum disorder.

Description: New Amsterdam and Doctor-X both feature unconventional medical directors challenging hospital bureaucracy. While Doctor-X's Daimon is a maverick surgeon, New Amsterdam's Dr. Goodwin is an idealistic administrator - both disrupt the status quo to improve patient care. The shows share themes of medical ethics and systemic reform.

Fact: New Amsterdam is loosely based on Bellevue Hospital, America's oldest public hospital. The show's title references New Amsterdam, the original name for New York City. Lead actor Ryan Eggold previously starred in The Blacklist.

Description: As a Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice shares Doctor-X's focus on skilled surgeons in a private practice setting. Both shows explore the business side of medicine alongside patient care. The shows feature strong female leads navigating professional challenges and personal relationships.

Fact: Private Practice was created as a vehicle for Grey's Anatomy character Addison Montgomery. The show addressed controversial medical topics like abortion and physician-assisted suicide. It was filmed on the same lot as Grey's Anatomy.

Description: Nurse Jackie and Doctor-X both feature flawed but brilliant medical professionals. While Daimon is a perfectionist surgeon, Jackie is a drug-addicted nurse - both shows explore the personal demons of healthcare workers. The series share a darkly comedic tone at times, though Nurse Jackie leans more into drama.

Fact: Edie Falco prepared for her role as Jackie by shadowing real emergency room nurses. The show's creators consulted with medical professionals to ensure accuracy. Nurse Jackie was one of the first original series produced by Showtime.

Description: Chicago Med shares Doctor-X's focus on hospital operations and medical cases, though it's more ensemble-driven. Both shows feature strong-willed doctors making difficult decisions, with Chicago Med emphasizing the interconnectedness of the Chicago emergency services (fire, police, and medical).

Fact: Chicago Med is part of Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise. The show frequently crosses over with Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. The emergency room set was built to be fully functional for filming purposes.