5 Lesser-Known Medical Dramas To Watch After The Good Doctor

The finale of ABC's The Good Doctor, which aired on May 21 this year, was a truly bittersweet moment for thousands of fans. On the one hand, the story of Freddie Highmore's autistic surgeon ended on a high note (with the exception of some devastating losses). On the other hand, it's always sad to say goodbye to something that's been a part of your life for years.

To fill this void, many fans have gone online in search of other medical dramas with a similar vibe to The Good Doctor. If you're one of them, you've probably already heard of (or even watched) shows like House, Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Med, or New Amsterdam.

So here is a list of five lesser-known medical dramas that are sure to satisfy your craving. Let's see how many of them are familiar to you.

Good Doctor (2013)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

No, we're not suggesting you watch The Good Doctor again. This is a South Korean show that inspired David Shore to develop his series. The premise is very similar: an autistic savant comes to work as a surgeon in a hospital, but struggles to fit in. But that's where the similarities between the two shows end, which means you have the chance to dive into a kind of alternate universe set in a Korean hospital.

Doctor Doctor (2016-2021)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, UKTV Play, Sky

Also known as The Heart Guy, this Australian drama is about an arrogant, high-flying heart surgeon who makes a mistake and has to take the worst possible punishment: returning to his hometown to work as a general practitioner for a year. The show leans more toward melodrama and comedy, but fans say it is well worth your time.

Transplant (2020-2024)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Peacock, NOW, Fandango at Home

If you want a show that is more heart-wrenching and medicine-driven, Transplant is the perfect choice. The story of a Syrian ER doctor who comes to Canada as a war refugee and must rebuild his career anew overcoming numerous obstacles mirrors Shaun Murphy's on some level. Plus, the drama of an emergency room is extremely believable.

Saving Hope (2012-2017)

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Where to stream: Hulu, Prime Video, Fandango at Home

If you don't mind a touch of the supernatural in your medical drama, Saving Hope is right up your alley. The Canadian series centers on a fictional hospital where the chief of surgery falls into a coma and is transported to 'the other side,' where he can see the spirits of comatose and dead patients. All while his team fights for his life.

Code Black (2015-2018)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Prime Video, Fandango at Home

Based on the eponymous documentary, this show is as realistic as it gets. The plot revolves around four first-year residents who enter the world of emergency medicine at a hospital that has too many patients but not enough staff or resources. Tension and drama are guaranteed.