10 Shows & Movies Like Open Heart (2015)

Description: A pioneering medical drama that set the standard for fast-paced, realistic emergency room storytelling, focusing on both patients and staff.

Fact: George Clooney's breakout role was as Dr. Doug Ross. The show was created by best-selling author Michael Crichton.

Description: A mix of comedy and drama that portrays the lives of medical interns and staff, using humor to explore serious medical and personal issues.

Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of hospital life by medical professionals. Many scenes were filmed in a real, functioning hospital.

Description: Centers around a brilliant but unconventional diagnostician who solves complex medical cases, often delving into ethical dilemmas and personal struggles.

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 focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings, blending emotional storytelling with medical cases.

Fact: The show was initially titled 'Complications' before being renamed. It has one of the longest-running casts in television history.

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 was initially rejected by several networks before being picked up.

Description: A gritty medical drama that exposes the challenges and corruption within the healthcare system, seen through the eyes of a young doctor.

Fact: The show was inspired by real-life medical malpractice stories. It features a unique narrative style that often breaks the fourth wall.

Description: Focuses on a medical director who aims to reform the country's oldest public hospital by prioritizing patient care over bureaucracy.

Fact: The series is based on the memoir 'Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital' by Dr. Eric Manheimer. It was originally titled 'Bellevue.'

Description: A spin-off that follows a group of doctors in a private practice, exploring their professional challenges and personal relationships.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a way to continue the story of a popular character from its parent series. It tackled controversial medical topics like abortion and euthanasia.

Description: A dark comedy-drama that follows a skilled but flawed emergency room nurse dealing with addiction and personal demons.

Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of nursing. Each episode is exactly 28 minutes long, a rarity for a non-sitcom series.

Description: Part of the Chicago franchise, this series highlights the daily chaos and emotional highs and lows of a busy hospital emergency department.

Fact: It frequently crosses over with other shows in the Chicago universe like 'Chicago Fire' and 'Chicago P.D.' The hospital set is one of the most detailed on television.