Medics (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 6

Released in 1990, Medics is a drama series.
What it’s about. Medics was a British medical drama series first broadcast on ITV on 14 November 1990. The show ran for five series with a total of 40 episodes. The show came to end on 24 November 1995. It follows the everyday lives and loves, trials and tribulations of the doctors, nurses, patients and administrative staff of a large teaching hospital in the north-west of England near the city of Manchester.
Who’s in it. Medics stars Sue Johnston, Tom Baker as Prof. Geoffrey Hoyt, general surgeon, James Gaddas and Edward Atterton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Medics has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medics page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medics tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medics (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Medics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Medics worth watching?
- Medics holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medics?
- Medics stars Sue Johnston, Tom Baker, James Gaddas, Edward Atterton and Hugh Quarshie.
- When was Medics released?
- Medics was released in 1990.
