Medical dramas to binge watch on Doctor's Day (PICS)

Being a doctor is one of the most challenging professions that one can possibly take up. To understand more about their intriguing life, watch these binge-worthy medical dramas. 

The Good Doctor

This is one of the new entrants in the genre. Launched in 2017, the American medical drama television series sees actor Freddie Highmore as Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, who relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. It has already been renewed for season four. Watch all the seasons on Amazon Prime Video.

Chicago Med

Set in the windy city of Chicago, this series is a part of the Chicago franchise, often crossing over with shows Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. It revolves around the accident and emergency department of a hospital, detailing the pressure doctors and nurses experience when dealing with the horrific cases of trauma they witness in the grueling department.

Grey's Anatomy

One of the most popular American medical dramas, it revolves around the title character, Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), who was first seen as an intern back in 2005. It told the stories of the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.

Biohackers

If you want to go for a thriller show related to doctors, Biohackers can be your pick. Steaming on Netflix, the show revolves around a medical student, who enters a top German university on a secret mission. Her aim is to uncover a conspiracy linking a family tragedy to a biology professor. From biohacking technology to illegal genetic experimentation to genome sequencing and gene modification, the show has a lot to talk and discuss about. 

House MD

This is considered to be actor Hugh Laurie's most popular show that premiered in 2004 and ran for eight seasons. He played the title role of the ingenious and unsociable Dr. Gregory House, who flouts hospital rules, clashes with fellow doctors and his assistants as he comes up with controversial hypotheses about his patients' illnesses. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

The Resident

Is it even a medical show if not chock full of drama? Exposing the harsh realities of the medical world, this series delves into politics, bad bosses and more as these novice doctors deal with the day-to-day challenges of the tough profession. From romance with coworkers to complex cases, this show has it all.