Combat Hospital -- New ABC Drama -- Premieres 6/21/11
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Combat Hospital -- New ABC Drama -- Premieres 6/21/11
By djariya at 2011-06-01
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"Combat Hospital" is a fictional drama set in 2006 at the only military hospital providing advanced surgical care in all of Southern Afghanistan. The series charts the frantic lives of the hospital's resident doctors and nurses from Canada, America, the U.K. and other allied countries, following them as they navigate the relentless life-and-death battles on the operating table and the never-ending conflicts that arise from working in a war zone military hospital.
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13 episodes ordered
The show is a U.S./Canada and UK production.
Starring:
Michelle Borth
Elias Koteas
Deborah Kara Unger
Trailer:
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Michelle Borth as the lead gets this an automatc watch and I like that it's a war medical drama. Might put a little different spin on the genre.
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Re: Combat Hospital -- New ABC Drama -- Premieres 6/21/11
I happened to catch this one when it aired. My expectations were not high, as the reviews were mediocre, but it was ok.
I can only take so many doctor shows at any one time. So, with Royal Pains starting up next week, we'll see. But, this opening ep was good enough to cause me to check out ep 2 next week. (I thought Michelle Borth was good in it, btw, and easy on the eyes.)
I can only take so many doctor shows at any one time. So, with Royal Pains starting up next week, we'll see. But, this opening ep was good enough to cause me to check out ep 2 next week. (I thought Michelle Borth was good in it, btw, and easy on the eyes.)
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It was much better than I expected, although I really had low expectations. I didn't realize it was a Canadian production until nearly the end when I saw the Canadian flag on the main doctor's sleeve. They mentioned Michelle Borth was Canadian at the beginning, but since it was a multinational hospital, I assumed everyone else would be American with a few Brits or Australians thrown in for good measure. It has the potential to get really "soapy," but if they can avoid that, I'll keep watching.
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Much better than Off the Map. I like that they kept the "newbies in over their head" stuff to a minimum.
I'll enjoy this for the summer, since it won't last any longer than that.
I'll enjoy this for the summer, since it won't last any longer than that.
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I'm not as knowledgable about the chances at renewal as some here seem to be, but I was thinking that since this is really a Canadian produced show (being shown on Canadian tv and only purchased by ABC to be shown in the U.S.) that it might have a better chance at renewal than another similar type drama produced by a U.S. Production company? I did read where the ratings were fairly low in the U.S. with the networks' reality and game shows winning the night. Maybe they'll improve?
In any case, if it only goes for the Summer, I hope it gets wrapped up properly.
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I skipped Off The Map, as I get my fill of medical dramas during the regular season with Grey's.
I'm not as knowledgable about the chances at renewal as some here seem to be, but I was thinking that since this is really a Canadian produced show (being shown on Canadian tv and only purchased by ABC to be shown in the U.S.) that it might have a better chance at renewal than another similar type drama produced by a U.S. Production company?
In any case, if it only goes for the Summer, I hope it gets wrapped up properly.
I'm not as knowledgable about the chances at renewal as some here seem to be, but I was thinking that since this is really a Canadian produced show (being shown on Canadian tv and only purchased by ABC to be shown in the U.S.) that it might have a better chance at renewal than another similar type drama produced by a U.S. Production company?
In any case, if it only goes for the Summer, I hope it gets wrapped up properly.
There is a very similar arrangment with CBS and the CTV (Canada) show Flashpoint.
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Correct. The show is produced and paid for by Canadian and UK production companies. ABC just pays a license fee to air it in the United States. They could cancel it, but whoever airs it in Canada could still order a 2nd season.
There is a very similar arrangment with CBS and the CTV (Canada) show Flashpoint.
There is a very similar arrangment with CBS and the CTV (Canada) show Flashpoint.
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So I watched this tonight and it actually wasn't bad at all. It's a 100% medical procedural, but it looks like it will be really character-driven. I know the show is shot entirely in Toronto, Ontario and I was really impressed with the set design. The base really looked like it was in the Middle East and some of the exterior shots with the military choppers were pretty impressive.
I know Deborah Kara Unger is Canadian, but I wasn't sure if her character was. I thought she was speaking with an British accent.
I'm a fan of Michelle Borth and I'm glad she finally got a chance to be a lead of a series, even though this is a low budget Canadian drama.
I know Deborah Kara Unger is Canadian, but I wasn't sure if her character was. I thought she was speaking with an British accent.
I'm a fan of Michelle Borth and I'm glad she finally got a chance to be a lead of a series, even though this is a low budget Canadian drama.
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http://twitter.com/#!/michelleborth
Michelle Borth tweeted tonight that over 2M watched on Global TV in Canada, making it the #1 new drama in Canada. I believe 2M viewers is actually considered damn good for Canada. 5.2M watched on ABC.
Michelle Borth tweeted tonight that over 2M watched on Global TV in Canada, making it the #1 new drama in Canada. I believe 2M viewers is actually considered damn good for Canada. 5.2M watched on ABC.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Hospital