What to Watch Next? Netflix Viewers Can’t Get Enough of The Resident
You’ve just finished an incredible series and now you’re stuck wondering: What should I watch next? In the era of endless streaming options, that question isn’t always easy to answer.
But if you’re looking for a gripping, emotional, and addictively binge-worthy show, Netflix has just the thing — The Resident.
Originally aired on Fox before being canceled, The Resident has found new life (and a massive fanbase) on Netflix, quickly climbing into the platform’s Top 10 list.
This isn’t just another hospital drama. Set in Chastain Memorial Hospital, the series follows a group of doctors as they navigate both the triumphs and the harsh realities of modern medicine. In the very first episode, Devon, an idealistic new intern, is confronted with a heartbreaking case: after performing CPR on a patient for over 30 minutes, he brings her heartbeat back — only to find she has suffered irreversible brain damage. It’s a powerful moment that sets the tone for a series filled with moral dilemmas, emotional depth, and personal challenges.
The show balances intense medical cases with the doctors’ personal lives, romantic relationships, and professional struggles. Starring Matt Czuchry (of Gilmore Girls fame), Manish Dayal, Bruce Greenwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tasso Feldman, and Emily VanCamp, The Resident aired from 2018 until its finale in 2023.
Since hitting Netflix, the show has gained a fresh wave of fans. Viewers praise it for breaking away from the typical feel-good formula of many medical dramas.
“I haven’t put this show down since I picked it up on Netflix,” one fan posted on Netflix Bangers. “I’m finally almost done with Season 3. Whewwwww.”
“Soooo good! I’m on season 5 now and can’t stop watching!” another viewer added.
With its renewed popularity, some fans are even hoping that The Resident might get a spin-off or revival.
So if you’re looking for your next binge — something that’s emotional, smart, and deeply human — The Resident might be exactly what you need.