Saving Hope – Season 5 (2017)

“Saving Hope” is a Canadian supernatural medical drama that aired from 2012. The series is set in the fictional Hope Zion Hospital and follows the life of Dr. Alex Reid, a surgeon whose fiancé, Chief of Surgery Dr. Charlie Harris, ends up in a coma after a car crash on their wedding day. While in the coma, Charlie discovers he can interact with the spirits of other comatose or recently deceased patients. As Alex grapples with her fiancé’s condition and her duties as a surgeon, she also navigates through the challenges and moral questions of her professional and personal life. The show combines elements of the supernatural with medical drama, focusing on themes such as life, death, and the mysteries that lie in between.

Length: 5 Seasons
Genre: Medical Drama, Supernatural
This Title is: Dramatic, Thought-Provoking, Emotional

“Saving Hope” IS STREAMING TODAY ON Netflix IN CANADA

Trailer

Cast

• Erica Durance as Dr. Alex Reid
• Michael Shanks as Dr. Charlie Harris
• Daniel Gillies as Dr. Joel Goran

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: TV-14

Content warnings include medical procedures, adult themes, and supernatural elements.

Trivia

• The show was filmed in Toronto, Canada.
• “Saving Hope” initially aired on NBC in the United States but was later dropped and continued in Canada.
• The series features a mix of real medical cases and fictional supernatural experiences.

Our Review

“Saving Hope” offers a unique twist to the medical drama genre by blending in supernatural elements. The performances, especially by Erica Durance and Michael Shanks, are compelling. The series skillfully balances the emotional weight of life-and-death medical situations with the intriguing aspect of Charlie’s ability to communicate with spirits. It’s a show that not only provides medical drama enthusiasts with their dose of hospital-based storytelling but also appeals to fans of the supernatural. The exploration of existential themes adds depth, making it a show that provokes thought and emotion.

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