Hospital series in the early 2000s, medical ethics theme? : Tip of My TV Series

Hospital series in the early 2000s, medical ethics theme?

Alright drama lovers, throwback to an early 2000s medical show that’s got me vexed. Not as popular as ER or Grey’s Anatomy but it had its own cult following. It was hardcore into medical ethics issues and each episode made you really think. The lead was this brooding surgeon with a God complex and his foil was the hospital lawyer, always clashing over patient rights and whatnot. It had a gritty feel, not just your typical soap-opera hospital scenes. Help me out, I GOTTA find it again!

Submitted 10 months, 4 weeks ago by dramaholic_freek

Are we just gonna ignore 'Chicago Hope'? Came out mid 90s, ran into the early 2000s, tackled some heavy ethical stuff too if I remember right. Maybe not as dark around the edges but still had some meaty plots.

10 months, 4 weeks ago by SkepticalViewer

Man, 'Gideon's Crossing' was the bomb. Lost it to history cause not enough people gave it the time of day. Think it was too real for folks still into 'Chicago Hope' and 'ER'. Should def bring back those deep convo topics in the TV scene.

10 months, 4 weeks ago by RetroTVHipster

Medical ethics?? Why bother with old shows? Just binge watch 'House MD' and call it a day. Your mystery show probably got canceled for a reason lol.

10 months, 4 weeks ago by NaysayerNick

Was it that show where the doctor was always having these moody monologues? I think my mom watched it, something with crossing in the title... had a more serious feel than 'Grey's' tho for sure.

10 months, 4 weeks ago by PixieDustAddict

Pretty sure you're talking about 'Gideon's Crossing'. It was that show with the deep storylines and the broody doctor. Can't remember if it's on Netflix or something, though...

10 months, 4 weeks ago by TVCasual

You're definitely thinking of 'Gideon's Crossing'. Came out in 2000, starred Andre Braugher as the intense lead surgeon and was known for not shying away from heavy ethical dilemmas. It was created by Paul Attanasio who also worked on 'Homicide: Life on the Street', so it had that authentic gritty vibe to it. Lawrence O'Donnell was involved too which explains the serious exploration of legal issues in medicine. It's often overlooked because it aired alongside giants like 'ER', but it was a gem for sure. Might be a bit tough to find streaming, but it's worth the search!

10 months, 4 weeks ago by 00sTVGuru

Is it 'Gideon's Crossing'? That show was from the early 2000s, featured a more serious take on the medical profession. Andre Braugher played Dr. Ben Gideon who def had a God complex. The show is totally underrated imho, didn't last long though, just one season.