8 Shows Like Saving Hope (2012)

Description: ER, like Saving Hope, is a pioneering medical drama that set the standard for the genre. Both shows feature a mix of personal and professional stories, though ER is more realistic and fast-paced. The ensemble casts and high-pressure hospital environment are key similarities, with ER focusing more on the chaos of emergency medicine.

Fact: ER was created by Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park. The show launched the careers of George Clooney and Julianna Margulies. It was one of the first medical dramas to use handheld cameras to create a sense of urgency and realism.

Description: Scrubs and Saving Hope both blend medicine with personal stories, though Scrubs leans heavily into comedy. Both shows use unique narrative devices—Scrubs with its fantasy sequences and Saving Hope with its supernatural elements. The focus on young doctors navigating their careers and personal lives is a strong parallel.

Fact: Scrubs was praised for its accurate portrayal of medical procedures, thanks to consultant Dr. Jon Doris. The show's theme song,

Description: House shares with Saving Hope a hospital setting and medical mysteries, though House focuses more on diagnostic puzzles. Both shows delve into the personal struggles of their lead doctors—House's cynicism and addiction versus Dr. Charlie Harris's supernatural experiences in Saving Hope. The shows balance medical cases with deep character studies.

Fact: House was inspired by Sherlock Holmes, with Dr. House representing a modern, medical version of the detective. Hugh Laurie, an English actor, perfected an American accent for the role. The show's diagnostic team was originally intended to be temporary but became a staple due to audience popularity.

Description: Like Saving Hope, Grey's Anatomy is a medical drama that blends personal and professional lives of hospital staff. Both shows explore emotional and ethical dilemmas in medicine, with a strong focus on character development and relationships. The supernatural element in Saving Hope is replaced by Grey's Anatomy's intense, often melodramatic storytelling.

Fact: Grey's Anatomy is one of the longest-running medical dramas in TV history. The show's title is a play on Gray's Anatomy, a classic human anatomy textbook. It has spawned several spin-offs, including Private Practice and Station

Description: The Good Doctor, like Saving Hope, centers on a unique protagonist navigating the medical world—Dr. Shaun Murphy's autism parallels Dr. Charlie Harris's supernatural abilities in how it affects their practice. Both shows emphasize empathy, overcoming challenges, and the human side of medicine, blending emotional storytelling with medical drama.

Fact: The Good Doctor is based on a South Korean series of the same name. Freddie Highmore, who plays Shaun Murphy, also voices characters in several animated shows. The series has been praised for its portrayal of autism, though it has also faced some criticism from advocacy groups.

Description: New Amsterdam and Saving Hope both feature idealistic doctors striving to reform their hospitals while dealing with personal challenges. Dr. Max Goodwin's mission to fix the system mirrors Dr. Charlie Harris's journey in Saving Hope. Both series highlight the emotional and systemic challenges in healthcare, blending personal and professional storylines.

Fact: New Amsterdam is based on the book 'Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital' by Eric Manheimer. The real Bellevue Hospital is the oldest public hospital in the United States. The show's lead, Ryan Eggold, was previously known for his role in The Blacklist.

Description: As a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice shares Saving Hope's focus on the personal lives of doctors outside the main hospital setting. Both shows explore ethical dilemmas and romantic entanglements among medical professionals, though Private Practice lacks the supernatural elements of Saving Hope.

Fact: Private Practice was created by Shonda Rhimes, the same producer behind Grey's Anatomy. The show was originally conceived as a vehicle for Kate Walsh's character, Addison Montgomery. It was filmed in Los Angeles, unlike Grey's Anatomy's Seattle setting.

Description: Chicago Med shares Saving Hope's hospital setting and ensemble cast, focusing on the interconnected lives of doctors and staff. Both shows mix medical emergencies with personal dramas, though Chicago Med is more grounded in reality compared to Saving Hope's supernatural elements. The fast-paced, high-stakes environment is a key similarity.

Fact: Chicago Med is part of Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise, which includes Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. The show often features crossover episodes with its sister series. The emergency room set is one of the most detailed and accurate on television.