About Saving Hope

Saving Hope is a captivating Canadian supernatural medical drama that was released in 2012. The series centers around the lives of the staff of Hope Zion Hospital and follows Dr. Alex Reid, a surgeon whose fiancé, Dr. Charles Harris, ends up in a coma following a car accident. This leaves him wandering the hospital in spirit form. As Alex and her fellow surgeons attempt to save lives, they're not only dealing with the physical and emotional trials of their work, but also contending with the appealing yet enigmatic manifestations of the afterlife.

Making / Production

The Masterminds behind Saving Hope are creators Malcolm MacRury and Morwyn Brebner. The series originally aired on CTV in Canada and on NBC in the United States. Due to its unique storytelling style and medical plots, the show quickly gained popularity and ran for an impressive five seasons, ending in 2017.

Actors

• Erica Durance - Played the role of Dr. Alex Reid. Her character challenges the audience to believe in the unbelievable and her brilliant portrayal had viewers hooked from the first episode.
• Michael Shanks - Took the role of Dr. Charles Harris. His friendly spirit that wanders the hospital left viewers contemplating mortality and what comes next.
• Daniel Gillies - Portrayed Dr. Joel Goran. His character brought a fresh perspective and a dramatic storyline to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is a unique blend of medical drama and supernatural storytelling.
• Kristopher Turner who played Dr. Gavin Murphy originally auditioned for the role of Dr. Joel Goran.
• Many of the medical procedures shown in the series are real and were supervised by medical consultants.

Awards

Saving Hope has been honored with multiple nominations throughout its run, including a Golden Screen Award for TV Drama or Comedy from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

Quotes

• "Every surgeon knows, the sooner surgery happens, the better the outcome." - Dr. Alex Reid
• "Seems like reality's optional for you folks." - Dr. Joel Goran
• "You see a light, don't walk towards it!" - Dr. Alex Reid

Music, Soundtrack

• The music score and soundtrack of this series are composed by Gary Koftinoff.
• Featured songs throughout the series included tracks from artists such as Matthew Mayfield, Stray Birds, and Kerri Watt.