The Resident

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 21, 2018
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 18, 2018
    58
    The Resident already seems to be straining credulity with the demonic Dr. Bell. How long can he rule with an iron fist as the hospital’s most-requested celebrity surgeon? That hand isn’t getting any steadier while his ego shows no sign of downsizing. This isn’t supposed to be a soap opera in the mode of Dallas, so Bell seemingly can’t get away with being a broadly drawn J.R. Ewing. Something’s got to give. And I’m interested just enough in The Resident to see if something soon does.
  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 22, 2018
    50
    The conflict between doctors, which reminded me of the great 2004 BBC drama Bodies, could make for potent medical drama. But first, Conrad and his allies are going to have to come down off their soapbox. [22 Jan - 4 Feb 2018, p.13]
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 18, 2018
    50
    It's a drama. ... The Resident turns out to be hilarious in so many ways, but first you must get through the horror.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jan 16, 2018
    50
    Although the series milks melodrama at every opportunity, it explores interesting ethical issues arising from its fundamental premise that a medical institution’s concern for the bottom line sometimes takes priority over saving lives.
  6. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jan 19, 2018
    45
    Ridiculous and filled with hospital show cliches.
  7. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Jan 22, 2018
    40
    It's tough to give the medical genre a new spin and, through two episodes, The Resident doesn't. It's also tough to put together a pleasing cast for an ensemble procedural and The Resident at least accomplishes that, should that be enough for you.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Jan 22, 2018
    40
    The confusion around Conrad feels like some of the broader confusion of the show; it aims to be cynical, but it still needs an idealistic core for the audience to root for. It’s smart that The Resident seeks to disrupt TV’s pleasant fantasies of healthcare in America--and in the show we see one of the most frank discussions of how profit-seeking degrades patient care. But it needs a stronger, broader ensemble. When everyone is terrible, it’s hard to care.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 43
  3. Negative: 11 out of 43
  1. ILIKETOWATCH
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    I loved this show. Of course medical professionals will be unhappy with some of the over-the-top escapades. To me the realism is shown in theI loved this show. Of course medical professionals will be unhappy with some of the over-the-top escapades. To me the realism is shown in the over size egos and the no-win dilemmas that caregivers face every day. There were dishonest actions which were compassionate, and perfectly legal actions which were despicable. The acting is first rate, the actors are attractive, their roles seem well-rounded. I say give it time. If you didn't like it, go back to watching The Bachelor, and give this show time to get even better. The network needs to give the show plenty of promotion and let the writers learn to use their scalpels with care.… Full Review »
  2. vega19
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    Very promising show in a genre of television that lends itself to mediocrity. A jarring portrayal of the medical field that doesn't leaveVery promising show in a genre of television that lends itself to mediocrity. A jarring portrayal of the medical field that doesn't leave viewers with the feel-good, overly saccharine nature of other medical dramas. More than anything, this show reminds me how House of Cards broke out of the pack of political feel-good series to give a more realistic, and frankly more enthralling, show than what we're used to. Yes, the pilot tends to milk the drama more than it needs to, and I honestly don't know why Devon's character is in the show at all, but I think this show is one that is needed in our current political climate, and one that will continue to be popular for years to come.… Full Review »
  3. weirdgrimtales
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    I admit I am a bit tired of medical dramas but I was very curious over The Resident since it was boasting covering topics you don't normallyI admit I am a bit tired of medical dramas but I was very curious over The Resident since it was boasting covering topics you don't normally see, such as the politics in a hospital along with insurance things. As someone that has had to deal with hospitals and health care a lot (especially recently) I was excited to see this. Like most medical shows, it definitely has it's issues with medical accuracy at times. There isn't a medical show on the planet that hasn't shown something inaccurate at some point though. But it also has some really great details for other things, especially small things, which some doctors have expressed as impressive. The first few episodes are over the top at times but I think this is mostly because it is a TV show and they need to keep it interesting. Watching a bunch of people standing around entering charts on computers or doing all the lab work/waiting for labs would not really be much of a show. So I feel they can be forgiven for that. The storyline with Nic the nurse as a whistle blower is fantastic and I can not wait to see how this turns out. Fingers crossed for a season 2. And a longer season at that.… Full Review »
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