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Code Black
2015·Show
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A , drama series: , but never scary, .
Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly
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Inspired by the award-winning documentary, this medical drama is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation where the extraordinary staff confront a challenged system in order to protect their ideals and the patients who need them the most.
High-Stakes Medical DramaPublic Hospital RealismEmotional Exhaustion & ResilienceSystemic Healthcare CritiqueFast-Paced ProceduralEnsemble Character StudyTrauma-Informed StorytellingGritty Urban AtmosphereMoral Dilemmas in MedicineBittersweet Human Connection
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Questions about Code Black
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Is Code Black worth watching?
65
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (53).
Is Code Black okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imageryDrug use
Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
How long does it take to watch Code Black?
35 h
About 35 hours: 47 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2018.
Is Code Black plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Code Black good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
What tropes does Code Black use?
Big Brother InstinctCode EmergencyPapa WolfGrey-and-Grey MoralityTender TearsTeacher's PetCPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableEarly-Installment WeirdnessUnresolved Sexual TensionGrave-Marking SceneDeadpan SnarkerAnachronic Orderand 87 more
TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Big Brother Instinct, Code Emergency, and Papa Wolf.