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As a nurse this episode really hit home from the point of view of the nursing staff. When the charge nurse gave her speech about being done I felt validated. We get verbally abused, spit on, things thrown at us, hit, kicked and go back again and again. The struggles of why health care workers are leaving or not as many are going into nursing. Those who feel it's too "soapy" have obviously never been on the inside. Yes it is a drama and yes they are adding more drama to each episode. Everyday may not be like this, but there are lots of days like this. To think that as nurses, doctors and other health care related services that we do not have our own lives, issues and drama going on is ridiculous. They are showcasing all aspects of the intensity and drama that our daily personal/work lives can entail. We work 12-16 hour shifts. We sometimes spend more time at work than at home.

As a nurse who has been in a few situations like this I applaud the show for being very real. The real conversations that have to be had with patients and their families everyday are more real on this show than many other medical show portrayals. It also creates camera views and work that parallels with the adrenaline and speed in the situations. There are some situations that are increased for dramatic effect such as when they shock pts. I have yet to see the bodies jump on the stretchers/beds like that; however, that does not mean it does not occur from time to time.

Obviously it centres around physicians and they preform some of the tasks in the show that nurses would complete in real life., so as to not have too many characters. The acting is great. The emotions and personalities portrayed by the different characters encompass the medical field greatly. I am only 4 episodes in and can't get enough! Great job, hope the network doesn't get rid of it like all of the other great shows they keep cancelling. It's also funny that the best reviews seem to come from health care professionals? Finally a show for us that we don't have to roll our eyes at.

I knew nothing of the graphic series before watching this,, so I have no preconceived ideas of what this should or should not be.

It feels dark and gritty like a good graphic novel come to life. As one who enjoys a visual feast, I thoroughly enjoy the sets and details within each scene. I have watched the entire season at least 3 times and notice little things in every episode each time I watch.

I think that Tom Sturridge plays the part in an otherworldly spectacular way. I love the evolution of his character from distant, and godly, to one with a care for humanity. The premise of the "nightmares" is highly intriguing. Boyd Holbrook plays his character flawlessly. I despise him, but, at the same time can't stop watching when he is on the screen.

There are possibilities for growth and change within the series. I can't wait for season 2.