Not Only 'The Pitt': 5 Other New Medical Dramas, Ranked by IMDb
Not only American, but also German and Korean series about the most important profession in the world.
Medical dramas are on the rise, with new shows offering a fresh take on the familiar format.
While it's unlikely that any recent medical drama will rival The Pitt, we've rounded up some new releases that are still definitely worth checking out.
5. 'Doctor Odyssey', 2024-2025
IMDb Score: 6.1/10
Tired of endless travel, the new chief physician, Max Bankman, finally decides to focus on himself as he arrives on the luxury liner The Odyssey.
He is greeted by the ship's captain and nurses Tristan and Avery. A spark immediately forms between the doctor and Avery, making Tristan jealous. However, official duties leave no time to sort things out.
Some passengers suffer from food poisoning while others attempt suicide. Personal dramas intertwine with professional challenges, turning the cruise into a series of tests.
4. 'Pulse', 2025
IMDb Score: 6.5/10
The story unfolds in a Miami emergency room, where resident Danny accuses senior colleague Xander Phillips of harassment. While management is conducting an investigation and has temporarily suspended Phillips, a hurricane hits the city.
The number of casualties grows, and there is a shortage of medical personnel. Circumstances force Danny to take Phillips' place Due to the critical situation, Xander also remains at the hospital.
Danny must manage the department in extreme conditions and work alongside the man she recently spoke out against.
3. 'Brilliant Minds', 2024-...
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
The plot centers on neurologist Oliver Wolf. Known for his unconventional methods, he does bold things for his patients. For example, he takes a patient with dementia to a wedding to give them a glimmer of clarity.
Because of this, the doctor repeatedly loses his job. The only place Oliver is accepted is at the hospital run by his mother, with whom he has a difficult relationship.
There, he will have to save the lives of patients who have already been abandoned by other specialists.
2. 'Krank: Berlin', 2025-...
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
The action takes place in the intensive care unit of one of Berlin's worst hospitals. Dr. Suzanna Parker recently took over the emergency department.
After experiencing a series of personal setbacks, she moved from Munich to Berlin, hoping to start over. In her new position, she is confronted with a lack of funding, incompetent doctors, and past traumas.
1. 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call', 2025
IMDb Score: 8.4/10
The charming and self-confident Baek Kang-hyuk is the new head of the trauma department at the university hospital.
He is a brilliant surgeon who can handle the most complex operations with ease. Kang-hyuk gradually wins the trust of his colleagues and assembles a strong team. However, not all employees are guided by professional ethics.
Meanwhile, the hospital administration sees his work as unnecessary expenses. This means doctors must fight not only for their patients' lives but also bureaucratic obstacles.
