Critical (TV series)

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Critical
Genre Medical drama
Created by Jed Mercurio
Written by Jed Mercurio
Matthew Broughton
Laurence Davey
Mark Greig
Michael A. Walker
Tom Needham
Katherine McGinn
Directed by Jon East
Michael Keillor
Philippa Langdale
Starring Lennie James
Catherine Walker
Claire Skinner
Kimberley Nixon
Neve McIntosh
Prasanna Puwanarajah
John MacMillan
Ellen Thomas
Mali Harries
Paul Bazely
Danny Kirrane
Peter Sullivan
Emma Fryer
Jack Fortune
Orion Lee
Juliet Oldfield
Composer(s) Ruth Barrett
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s) Jed Mercurio
Mark Redhead
Cameron Roach
Producer(s) Christopher Hall
Running time 60 minutes (inc. adverts)
Production company(s) Hat Trick Productions
Release
Original network Sky 1
Picture format 16:9 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release 24 February (2015-02-24) –
19 May 2015 (2015-05-19)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Critical, styled with a time-clock format as CR:IT:IC:AL, is a British medical drama series that debuted on Sky 1 on 24 February 2015.[1] The series is set in a fictional major trauma centre (MTC), City General Hospital, which treats critically ill patients. Each episode is based on one patient and efforts to save his or her life within one hour.[2] Created by Jed Mercurio (Line of Duty and Bodies),[3] the drama follows the team of medical professionals whilst they make life-changing decisions.[4] The title refers to critical condition, the most serious medical state, as well as the decisions and actions of the staff; everything done within the first hour is absolutely vital and could determine whether a patient lives or dies.[5] Even though the show received positive reviews, it didn't quite get the viewing figures it wanted and on 14 July 2015, it was officially axed.[6]

History

The series was created by Jed Mercurio.[7] The first 13 episodes were ordered by Sky 1 from Hat Trick Productions[8] in September 2013.

Characters

Cast

Actor Character Role Duration
Lennie James Glen Boyle Trauma Consultant, Trauma Team Leader[12] 13 episodes
Catherine Walker Fiona Lomas Vascular Surgical Registrar, Trauma Fellow[13] 13 episodes
Claire Skinner Lorraine Rappaport Consultant Trauma Surgeon, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Trauma Team Leader 6 episodes
Kimberley Nixon Dr Angharad ('Harry') Bennett-Edwards Senior House Officer 13 episodes
Neve McIntosh Nicola Hicklin Consultant Nurse, Acting Clinical Lead, Deputy Clinical Lead 13 episodes
Prasanna Puwanarajah Ramakrishna Chandramohan Anaesthetics Registrar 12 episodes
John MacMillan Justin Costello Staff Nurse 13 episodes
Ellen Thomas Constance Campbell Sister unknown episodes
Mali Harries Nerys Merrick Sister 9 episodes
Paul Bazely Giles Dhillon Trauma Manager 9 episodes
Danny Kirrane Billy Finlay Operating Department Practitioner 13 episodes
Peter Sullivan Clive Archerfield Clinical Lead Consultant, Major Incident Officer unknown episodes
Emma Fryer Rebecca Osgood Orthopaedic Registrar 9 episodes
Jack Fortune Robert Street Consultant General Surgeon 6 episodes
Orion Lee Brian Zhao CT Radiographer unknown episodes
Juliet Oldfield Shelley Imms Radiographer unknown episodes
Maya Barcot Tessa Yarwood 4 episodes
Daphne Cheung Debbie Wong 4 episodes
Anna Koval Ania 4 episodes
Kirsten Foster Dalisay Guinto 3 episodes
Garry Marriott Paramedic 2 episodes
Mingus Johnston PC Simpson 1 episode
Paul Blackwell Police officer 1 episode
Elliot Cowan Tom Farrow O/G Consultant 2 episodes
Benjamin Dilloway Angus Hamilton 1 episode
Peter Guinness Mr. Devlin 1 episode
Oliver Lansley Wes Howe Microbiologist 1 episode
Lisa Miller Emily Norcutt 1 episode
Anouska Mond Lauren 1 episode
Cyril Nri Joseph Whitnell 1 episode
Simon Poland Ed Warburton 1 episode
Lee Asquith-Coe Fireman 1 episode
Jay Boakes Tommy 1 episode
Chloe Driver Nuala Barrington 1 episode
Uriel Emil Fareed 1 episode
Tim Faraday Bob Webster 1 episode
Ana Lucia Robleda Ana Garcia 1 episode
Cosima Shaw Jenny Kirk 1 episode
Joe Tucker Kevin Curtis 1 episode
Glenn Webster Paramedic 1 episode

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers
(millions)[14]
1 "Episode 1" Jon East Jed Mercurio 24 February 2015 (2015-02-24) 0.79
Sixty minutes to save a life. The clock is ticking in this real-time medical drama set inside a state-of-the-art major trauma centre
2 "Episode 2" Jon East Jed Mercurio 3 March 2015 (2015-03-03) 0.50
Time is running out as the team treats a woman who has suffered an horrific fall. Amid all the action, Fiona tries to adapt to working with her ex, Glen.
3 "Episode 3" Jon East Jed Mercurio 10 March 2015 (2015-03-10) 0.47
Emotions run high when the team fights to revive a cyclist involved in a serious collision. Glen makes a bold decision, but will it be enough?
4 "Episode 4" Michael Keillor Matthew Broughton 17 March 2015 (2015-03-17) 0.37
Stress levels rocket when, while treating a badly beaten man, the team faces a nightmare scenario that sends the major trauma centre into lockdown.
5 "Episode 5" Michael Keillor Laurence Davey 24 March 2015 (2015-03-24) Under 0.36
Confusion fills the operating theatre when Lorraine returns to work, taking the reins from Glen as trauma team leader to treat a woman with a gunshot wound.
6 "Episode 6" Michael Keillor Mark Greig 31 March 2015 (2015-03-31) Under 0.37
Tensions continue to bubble between Glen and Lorraine, when they race to the aid of a troubled patient who has jumped from the hospital's atrium walkway.
7 "Episode 7" Philippa Langdale Michael A. Walker 7 April 2015 (2015-04-07) Under 0.35
A shock is in store for the team when they treat an agitated patient who has been involved in a car crash. Glen delivers an overdue apology to Fiona.
8 "Episode 8" Philippa Langdale Jed Mercurio 14 April 2015 (2015-04-14) 0.29
The team feels the pressure more than ever when they treat an unexpected, horrifically burned patient. Glen grows closer to Fiona, when he sheds light on his army days.
9 "Episode 9" Philippa Langdale Jed Mercurio 21 April 2015 (2015-04-21) 0.36
The prognosis is bleak when the team battles to save a teenage drowning victim, leading to a standoff between Glen and Clive. Fiona, meanwhile, makes a bold move.
10 "Episode 10" Jon East Tom Needham 28 April 2015 (2015-04-28) 0.39
Hospitals are normally animal-free zones, but the team makes an exception when the victim of a dog attack is brought in - with the canine still attached.
11 "Episode 11" Jon East Laurence Dave 5 May 2015 (2015-05-05) 0.44
Obstacles arise when the team tackles one of their trickiest cases, a man who has been perforated by crane spikes. Glen receives an interesting offer.
12 "Episode 12" Jon East Katherine McGinn 12 May 2015 (2015-05-12) 0.38
Stretched to the limit, the team hits the road to treat multiple victims involved in a traffic accident. Fiona, meanwhile, tries to keep her engagement a secret.
13 "Episode 13" Jon East Jed Mercurio 19 May 2015 (2015-05-19) 0.40
Devastated by news of Fiona's engagement, Glen races off, only to be involved in a life-or-death emergency.

Reception

Reviews were predominantly positive,[15][16][17][18] noting the ground-breaking style and structure of the series; however some critics expressed a preference for a more traditional approach to medical drama.[19][20]

International broadcasters

In Australia, the series premiered on BBC First on July 28, 2015.[21]

References

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  7. ↑ "Bodies creator pens real-time medical drama for Sky 1 ". The Guardian.
  8. ↑ "Lennie James to lead cast of Sky1's Critical". Televisual.
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  12. ↑ "Line of Duty's Lennie James to star in Sky1 Jed Mercurio drama ". The Guardian.
  13. ↑ "Critical coming to Sky 1! Is this the lovechild of ER and 24? Lennie James stars in “real-time” drama!". Unreality Primetime.
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