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Doctors

2000 – 2024Show24 seasons4000 episodesNR

DramaSoap
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A nostalgic, moving soap series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

24 seasons · 4000 episodes · best: S14E131 "Host Family" 9.5

Episodes

7.9
7.1
8.0
7.3
8.5
7.8
8.3
6.3
8.2
8.6
8.0
9.5
9.4
7.7
9.0
6.5

Story

Set in the fictional Midlands town of Letherbridge, defined as being close to the city of Birmingham, this soap opera follows the staff and families of a doctor's surgery.

Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • Rural British Setting
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Professional Ethics
  • Long-Running Serial
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Gritty Realism
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • High-Stakes Healthcare
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

24 of 294 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Emma Sullivan, Farren Blackburn, James Strong
Written by
William Armstrong, Philip Ralph, Stephen McAteer
Produced by
Peter Eryl Lloyd, Mike Hobson, Christiana Ebohon-Green

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 27, 2000 · November 14, 2024 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 2000
Last aired
November 14, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
24 seasons · 4000 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Faking the Dead, Adam Westing, Twofer Token Minority +9

  • Faking the Dead
  • Adam Westing
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Limited Social Circle
  • Insult to Rocks
  • Reformed, but Rejected
  • Vanity License Plate
  • Karma Houdini
  • Power of Trust
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Worthless Foreign Degree
  • Casting Gag

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Doctors?"

Questions about Doctors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctors?

Britbox

In the United States, Doctors streams on Britbox. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Doctors worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.5). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.3 against 9.5 for the best season.

Which season of Doctors is best?

Season 14, with an IMDb average of 9.5. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Host Family (season 14, episode 131) at 9.5, and the lowest is Closure (season 24, episode 257) at 4.4.

How long does it take to watch Doctors?

2000 h

About 2000 hours: 4000 episodes in 24 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2024.

Is Doctors plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Doctors good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.