10 Shows Like Critical (2015) You’ll Love

Description: A pioneering medical drama that set the standard for the genre, featuring fast-paced emergency room cases and the personal lives of the staff.

Fact: George Clooney's breakout role was as Dr. Doug Ross. The show was based on a screenplay by Michael Crichton.

Description: A unique blend of comedy and drama that follows the lives of medical interns, residents, and their mentors, often using surreal humor to depict the stresses of hospital life.

Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of medical training. Many of the medical cases were based on real-life experiences of the show's medical advisor.

Description: A darker take on the medical drama genre, focusing on two plastic surgeons whose personal and professional lives are filled with drama, ethical dilemmas, and scandals.

Fact: The show was known for its graphic surgical scenes. Each episode title is a question that reflects the episode's theme.

Description: Centers around a brilliant but unconventional diagnostician who solves complex medical cases, often highlighting the ethical dilemmas and personal struggles of the medical staff.

Fact: The character of Dr. House was inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Each episode title is a reference to a song, book, or movie.

Description: A medical drama that delves deep into the personal and professional lives of surgeons, blending intense medical cases with emotional and relational drama.

Fact: The show was initially titled 'Complications' before being renamed. It has one of the longest runs for a primetime medical drama.

Description: Set in the busiest emergency room in the nation, this show highlights the chaotic and high-stakes environment of a hospital operating under constant pressure.

Fact: The term 'Code Black' refers to a hospital's emergency status when it is over capacity. The show was based on a documentary of the same name.

Description: Follows a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome as he navigates the challenges of working in a high-pressure hospital environment.

Fact: The series is based on a South Korean show of the same name. It has been praised for its portrayal of neurodiversity.

Description: Focuses on a medical director who aims to reform the country's oldest public hospital, tackling systemic issues while dealing with personal health challenges.

Fact: Inspired by the real-life Bellevue Hospital in New York. The show's title refers to the original name of New York City.

Description: A spin-off that follows a surgeon as she moves to a private practice, exploring the differences between hospital and private clinic settings.

Fact: The show was initially conceived as a backdoor pilot within another medical drama. It addresses controversial medical and ethical issues.

Description: Part of the Chicago franchise, this show focuses on the daily lives of doctors and nurses in a busy hospital, intertwining medical emergencies with personal stories.

Fact: It is a spin-off from 'Chicago Fire' and crosses over with other shows in the franchise. The hospital set is reused from another medical drama.