The new seriesSt. Denis Medicaldebuts with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score. The new mockumentary medical series follows the story of a struggling hospital grappling with being underfunded and understaffed. Eric Ledgin created the show, which includes the cast ofAllisonTolman, Kaliko Kauahi, David Alan Grier, Josh Lawson, Mekki Leeper, and Kayhun Kim.It kicked off on NBC on November 12 andwill continue to air episodes weekly on Tuesdays.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore forSt. Denis Medicalhas been revealed. At the time of writing,the show holds a positive 86% Tomatometer with 14 reviews so far.This score is subject to change, as only two episodes have aired.St. Denis Medicaldoes not yet have an audience score, but that could also develop as the show gains traction.
What This Means For St. Denis Medical
This Could GiveSt. Denis MedicalThe Viewership Push It Needs
So far,critics are praisingSt. Denis Medicalfor its balance of sitcom humor and deeper themes about the medical industry.TV Insider’s Matt Roush wrote, “Considering the life-and-death stakes of these jobs, St. Denis manages skillfully to thread poignant moments amid the gallows-humor farce.” Bruce R. Miller of theSioux City Journaldeemed it an"Office-lite look at the healthcare industry that’s more than a little funny.“Still, some reviews claimedSt. DenisMedicallacked a sense of character depth. In particular, Screen Rant’s Sarah Little gave the show a six out of 10, believing the comedy will improve with time.
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Despite some criticisms of the series, the scores are overall positive forSt. Denis Medical. In a landscape inundated with medically-based shows,a high Rotten Tomatoes score is crucial for any freshman series to stand out from the crowd.Hopefully, the buzz generated by the strong reviews forSt. Denis Medicalcan give the series enough traction to really take off in its upcoming episodes.
Our Take On St. Denis' Medical’s Success
It Could Replace Another Great Workplace Comedy NBC Series
It would be heartening to seeSt. Denis Medicalsucceed for a couple of reasons. For one, it stars Kauahi in a major role since she previously played thehilarious and endearing Sandra onSuperstore, so it is great to see her getting a more central role in this sitcom. LikeSuperstore,St. Denis Medicalattempts to stay comedic while taking on prescient real-world themes.Superstorenavigated this incredibly successfully across its six seasons, so it would be great to have another mainstay NBC show that grapples with these topics with similar profundity.
St. Denis Medical
Cast
St. Denis Medical follows a diverse team of doctors and nurses at an underfunded Oregon hospital as they manage patient care and maintain camaraderie amid challenging circumstances.
