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Paramedics

1998·Show
37Episodes in3Seasons·TV-PG

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Paramedics was a medical-based television reality show that ran on TLC from 1999 to 2001 and now runs infrequently on Discovery Health Channel. A spin-off of Trauma: Life in the E.R., Paramedics followed the activities of teams of EMTs and paramedics in a number of large urban centers in the United States. The show had no regular cast; every week featured a different city and a different group of paramedics. Actor Michael McGlone narrated the series. Composer Chuck Hammer scored the series. The excitement as well as the occasional tedium of being a member of a paramedic team is evident, as cases ranging from life-and-death to broken wrists to false calls are all featured. The show differed from Trauma: Life in the E.R. in that it did not show surgeries and hospital discharges. Instead, it focused on the importance of a paramedic's immediate care and social skills in dealing with a variety of people.
Medical RealityEmergency ServicesDocumentary SeriesReal-Life DramaUrban LifeHigh StakesEducationalCharacter-FocusedGrittyPublic Service

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Is Paramedics worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paramedics rated?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Paramedics have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 37 episodes.

When did Paramedics air?

It ran from 1998 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Paramedics in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.