This new series on Netflix is not for the faint-hearted but it’s a must-watch and it’s being called one of the most powerful shows of the year. The six-part docu-series is leaving its viewers in awe.
Critical: Between Life and Death landed on the platform on July 23. The documentary follows NHS trauma teams across London, with 40 cameras rolling non-stop, it captures 21 days inside major hospitals and trauma centres.
The series gives viewers a rare look at how emergency staff respond to critical injuries. From major car crashes to severe stabbings, the show doesn’t shy away from graphic, real-life scenarios, reports Hello! Magazine.
In the series, trauma surgeons, paramedics and emergency responders share their stories from being on the front line.
Netflix’s synopsis reads: “In London, a major trauma happens every 60 minutes, and for the NHS, each call is a race against time.
“Critical: Between Life and Death gets inside the minds of the dedicated trauma teams that hold our lives in their hands when the worst happens.”
It continues: “With exclusive access, 40 cameras are embedded for 21 days across the entire London Major Trauma System.
“The documentary series goes over the shoulder and under the scalpel to reveal not only the life-saving interventions but also the personal, emotional, and sometimes traumatic reasons that inspire those on the NHS frontline to do a job where every second counts.”
One person who watched the film on IMDB said: “Raw, honest and a reminder how lucky we are in the UK having some of the best trauma units in the world.
“If you don’t like seeing scenes of trauma and surgeries, watch this with caution. This is a great insight on our great NHS and just shows how professional, dedicated and human every member of staff are.”
Another said: “Critical: Between Life and Death is a powerful and honest look at what happens when lives hang in the balance in the hospital.
“It captures the complexity of the current medical system and the difficulty of decisions that doctors have to make everyday.
“It’s very personal, real, and sometimes heartbreaking. The series shows just how fragile we are as humans.”
The show is not an easy watch but it offers a unique insight into the NHS which you won’t be able to find elsewhere.