People are hooked on an ‘addictive’ TV series that some say left them crying their eyes out.

We’re here to offer a compelling solution if you’re stuck looking for something to watch.

A captivating medical drama with six seasons and more than 100 episodes has found new life on Netflix, where it’s quickly gained popularity.

 
The series has gained new fans after dropping on Netflix. Credit: 20th Television

What are people saying about the series?

On social media, people are sharing that they’ve binge-watched each season and that ‘cried more times than they’d like to admit.’

One fan wrote: “Just almost finished. I loved, then hated, then loved it – couldn’t stop watching!”

“Finally started on Netflix a few months ago and blew through every season,” added another.

Similarly, a third said: “It’s so entertaining and exciting, there’s always something intense going on and the characters are great.”

While a fourth admitted: “I cried more times than I’d like to admit.”

“It’s a good mix of drama, comedy, real life issues regarding hospital life and deeper look into cost, patient care, cover ups, and not too far fetched from reality,” somebody else penned.

The drama in question also has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 75% and a score of 7.8/10 on IMDb based on 41,000 reviews.
Viewers have admitted to binge-watching the series in a day. Credit: 20th Television

What is the series about?

It follows a group of young doctors as they start their careers at Chastain Memorial Hospital, a fictional medical facility in Atlanta, Georgia.

While learning the ropes in a high-pressure environment, these aspiring physicians face the challenges of modern medicine, including ethical dilemmas and systemic flaws.

A seasoned senior resident, whose expertise and mentorship are pivotal to their growth, guides them through these experiences.

The cast, including Emily VanCamp, Matt Czuchry, Manish Dayal, Shaunette Renée Wilson, and Bruce Greenwood, delivers standout performances that bring the medical drama to life.

Trending on Netflix

The series ran for a total of six seasons before being canceled in 2023. Credit: 20th Television
The series premiered in 2018 and dropped on Netflix in 2024, securing a spot in the streaming platform’s Top 10 TV Shows in the US.

It ran for six seasons – a total of 107 episodes – until its cancellation in 2023, which left fans outraged.

When asked why the series was canceled, executive producer Andrew Chapman told TV Insider: “The politics of it were very complicated because we were owned by a studio that was run by ABC but we were on the air on Fox, so that split made for very difficult contract negotiations every year.”

When Netflix picked up the show, it found a renewed interest and a whole ton of new fans.

One eager fan said: “Even though Google says there won’t be a season seven, we need one – please, writers, pick up your pens and create!”

Could the show be revived?

Fans are desperate for a seventh season of the medical drama. Credit: 20th Television
Two years after its cancellation, the show’s co-creator, Amy Holden Jones, shared enthusiasm for the show being revised.

She told TV Insider: “I think we would love — and everybody involved would love — to just go back into the show. Unlike some of these spin-offs, a lot of the cast would come and so we could return to the same world if we wanted to.”

Following its recent success on the streaming platform, Manish Dayal, who starred as Dr. Devon Pravesh in the show, also spoke with TV Insider about a possible revival of the drama.

“You better believe [I could see it return]. I would love it. It would be great for all of us to reunite and come together in a spin-off or something like that,” he said.

While the future of the medical drama remains uncertain, its dedicated fan base is proof of its enduring appeal.

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The Resident is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Channel5.