The Resident

About The Resident

"The Resident" is a dynamic and heart-stopping medical drama that premiered in 2018. The show gives a tantalizingly raw and realistic view into the life and work of doctors, nurses and staff members in the busy and challenging environment of Chastain Memorial Hospital, highlighting both the life-saving and life-altering moments they deal with on a daily basis. The drama revolves around an idealistic young doctor, Devon Pravesh, who is paired with Conrad Hawkins, a hardened and unconventional resident who pulls the curtain back on all of the good and evil in modern-day medicine.

Making / Production

"The Resident" is produced by 20th Television, with business distribution by Fox Broadcasting Company. The show was created by Amy Holden Jones, Roshan Sethi, and Hayley Schore, with Phil Abraham and Paris Barclay serving as key directors.

Actors

• Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins - A brilliant and ambitious doctor, Czuchry portrays the character's complex personality with depth.
• Emily VanCamp as Nurse Nicolette 'Nic' Nevin - VanCamp gives a compassionate yet strong portrayal of the dedicated nurse.
• Manish Dayal as Dr. Devon Pravesh - Dayal effectively embodies the character's idealism and strength.
• Shaunette Renée Wilson as Dr. Mina Okafor - Wilson brings to life the character's intelligence and wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series addresses real issues related to healthcare like politics, medicine, profits, and ethics.
• The show takes inspiration from a book named "Unaccountable" by Dr. Marty Makary.
• The show deals with controversial topics in medicine, tackling issues from medical errors to insurance policies.

Quotes

• "Medicine isn't practice. It's a battle. It's toil. There's carnage. it's hours and hours of self-doubt." - Dr. Conrad Hawkins
• "It is my obligation to ask the difficult questions." - Dr. Devon Pravesh

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features mesmerizing compositions from artists like Baron Sisters, Andrea Litkei, and Ervin Litkei.