This Is Going to Hurt
This Is Going to Hurt is a British medical comedy-drama television series based on the memoir of the same name by Adam Kay. The series was created by Adam Kay and premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom and AMC+ in the United States.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The series follows the life of Adam Kay, a junior doctor working in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of a busy National Health Service (NHS) hospital. The show provides a candid and often humorous look at the challenges and pressures faced by healthcare professionals, as well as the impact of the job on their personal lives.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Ben Whishaw as Adam Kay
- Ambika Mod as Shruti Acharya
- Rory Fleck Byrne as Harry Muir
- Harriet Walter as Veronique
- Alex Jennings as Mr. Lockhart
Production[edit | edit source]
The series was announced in 2018, with Adam Kay adapting his own memoir for television. Ben Whishaw was cast in the lead role in 2020. Filming took place in various locations across the United Kingdom.
Episodes[edit | edit source]
The first season consists of eight episodes, each detailing different aspects of life in the NHS, from the high-stakes environment of the hospital to the personal struggles of the staff.
Reception[edit | edit source]
This Is Going to Hurt received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of the medical profession, its dark humor, and the performances of the cast, particularly Ben Whishaw.
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