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Ambulance

2016 – nowShow16 seasons107 episodesNR

DocumentaryReality
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A tense, moving documentary series about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Episodes

16 seasons · 107 episodes · best: S3E6 "Episode #3.6" 9.5

Episodes

8.3
8.2
8.4
8.2
8.4
8.6
8.4
8.3
8.6
8.0
8.1
9.0
8.1
6.8
8.2

Story

Insight into the London, West Midlands and North West of England ambulance services, from the highly-pressurised control room to the crews on the streets. Ambulance provides an honest 360-degree snapshot of the daily dilemmas and pressures.

Feels like

  • Observational Documentary
  • Real-Life Drama
  • Public Service
  • British Television
  • Human Interest
  • Medical Emergencies
  • High Pressure Situations
  • Social Insight
  • Gritty Realism
  • Ethical Dilemmas

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Itamar Klasmer, Aodh Breathnach, Stuart Froude
Produced by
Peter Wallis-Tayler, Becky Houlihan, Tasha McLintock
Music by
Matthew Cracknell

Everyone

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

Facts

September 27, 2016 · April 15, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 27, 2016
Latest episode
April 15, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
16 seasons · 107 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

A Birthday, Not a Break, Brutal Honesty, Bookends +9

  • A Birthday, Not a Break
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Bookends
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Share Phrase
  • Military Alphabet
  • Where Are They Now
  • Repeating So the Audience Can Hear
  • Delivery Stork
  • Tomato Surprise
  • Tempting Fate
  • Harassing Phone Call

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Ambulance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ambulance worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6). Season 14 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.8 against 9.0 for the best season.

Which season of Ambulance is best?

Season 12, with an IMDb average of 9.0. Season 14 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.6 (season 3, episode 6) at 9.5, and the lowest is Crisis on the Streets (season 14, episode 1) at 5.8.

How long does it take to watch Ambulance?

107 h

About 107 hours: 107 episodes in 16 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2016, and it's still in production.

Is Ambulance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Ambulance use?

A Birthday, Not a BreakBrutal HonestyBookendsCool Old GuyShare PhraseMilitary AlphabetWhere Are They NowRepeating So the Audience Can HearDelivery StorkTomato SurpriseTempting FateHarassing Phone Calland 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including A Birthday, Not a Break, Brutal Honesty, and Bookends.