Pilot (Saving Hope)

Pilot is the first episode of the Canadian supernatural medical drama television series Saving Hope. The episode originally aired on June 7, 2012, on CTV in Canada and on NBC in the United States.

Plot

The episode introduces Dr. Alex Reid, a surgeon at Hope Zion Hospital in Toronto, and her fiancé, Dr. Charlie Harris, the Chief of Surgery. As they are on their way to their wedding, they are involved in a car accident. Charlie ends up in a coma, leaving Alex and the rest of the hospital staff to deal with the aftermath.

While in a coma, Charlie finds himself in a liminal state between life and death, where he can see and communicate with other spirits. Meanwhile, Alex struggles to cope with her fiancé's condition while continuing to perform her duties as a surgeon. She is supported by her colleagues, including Dr. Joel Goran, a new orthopedic surgeon, and Dr. Shahir Hamza, a neurosurgeon.

Characters

• Dr. Alex Reid - A general surgeon at Hope Zion Hospital and Charlie's fiancée.
• Dr. Charlie Harris - The Chief of Surgery at Hope Zion Hospital who falls into a coma.
• Dr. Joel Goran - An orthopedic surgeon who joins the hospital staff.
• Dr. Shahir Hamza - A neurosurgeon at Hope Zion Hospital.

Production

The pilot episode was directed by David Wellington and written by Malcolm MacRury and Morwyn Brebner. The series was created by MacRury and Brebner and produced by Ilana C Frank Films in association with Entertainment One and CTV.

Reception

The pilot episode received mixed to positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its unique blend of medical drama and supernatural elements, as well as the performances of the lead actors. However, some critics felt that the show struggled to balance its various plotlines and character arcs.

See also

• List of Saving Hope episodes
• CTV Television Network
• NBC