DeadwoodstarMolly Parkerhas achieved another streaming success withDoc, a medical drama series now airing on Hulu. Based on the Italian television seriesDoc — Nelle tue mani, the show premiered its first episode, “If at First You Don’t Succeed…” on January 7, and got off to a solid start, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in.
Blending mystery and medical procedural elements,Docfollows Dr. Amy Larsen (Parker), a devoted surgeon at Minneapolis' Westside Hospital, whosuffered a brain injury following a car accident, causing her to lose her memory for the past eight years. As she attempts to rebuild her life, Larsen must piece together significant events from her forgotten years that could prove vital to her recovery.
Docis the latest addition to the ever-growing roster of medical TV dramas that, despite being a well-worn genre,have kept audiences captivated for years. Having said that, the first episode has already proven to be hugely effective, skillfullynavigating the familiar tropesthat make these shows successful.
In particular,fans were blown away by Parker’s performance as Dr. Larsen, and the showrunners couldn’t have been happier with the reception. The series' executive producer Hank Steinberg, who spoke toVarietyrecently, said:
“She’s just a thoroughbred, and it’s just so fun. When you’re doing a show, and you’ve got so many episodes to do and so many different things you want to explore, it’s important to know that anything you can throw at the actor — that they can not only handle it but elevate it. She really, really does that. Her ability to play all parts of the role, her ability to carry the complexity of the character through a very difficult situation.She has so much gravitas. I can’t say enough about her.”
Even though only one episode has been released so far,Dochas garnered favorable reviews. That is an impressive feat for an adaptation, considering that remakes rarely turn out as expected. We will have to wait and see howthe second episode, which will premiere on Hulu on Jan. 14, fares compared to the pilot episode.
‘Doc’ is Made Up of Promising Supporting Characters
While Parker is outstanding in her role as Dr. Larsen,Docis blessed with a promising group of actors who play their roles exceptionally well. And most notably isScott Wolf(Party of Five), who plays Dr. Richard Miller, Amy’s rival. She is clearly upset at the fact that hetook over her job following the accident, even if it is a position he has had his eye on for a long time.
Best TV Medical Drama Series, Ranked
One of the most popular genres in television, the medical drama has offered many top-notch series throughout its history. Here’s a list of the best!
On the other hand, characters like Dr. Michael Hamda (Omar Metwally) and Dr. Jake Heller (Jon Ecker), have well-defined relationships with Amy, with the former being her ex-husband, who also happens to be her boss. Meanwhile, Dr. Heller shows unwavering loyalty and support in his romantic relationship with Dr. Larsen.
Barbie Klingman, well-known for her work onThe Vampire Diaries,Secrets and Lies, andCSI: NY, is the show’s creator and writer. Additionally,Docis directed by Rebecca Thomas, who has previously worked on notableTV shows such asStranger Things,Archive 81, andLimetown. The series is produced by Nick Iannelli, with Hank Steinberg, Erwin Stoff, and Klingman as executive producers.
