Five Days at Memorial

While more of a medical drama with personal story arcs, Grey's Anatomy explores the complexity of medical ethics and relationships amidst life-and-death scenarios, resonating with themes from Five Days at Memorial.

Chernobyl dramatizes the 1986 nuclear disaster and the subsequent cleanup efforts. It presents a gripping narrative with an emphasis on human error and institutional flaws, mirroring the man-made catastrophe theme in Five Days at Memorial.

Set in an emergency room in Chicago, ER provides a deep dive into the lives of the doctors and nurses facing daily medical challenges, much like the staff at Memorial Medical Center in Five Days at Memorial.

The Resident provides insight into both the personal and professional lives of a group of medical staff at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and challenges that can arise in the healthcare industry.

New Amsterdam follows a medical director's revolutionary approach to revamping a public hospital. Fans of Five Days at Memorial may appreciate the show's focus on the healthcare system's struggles and triumphs.

Though not a medical drama, When They See Us depicts the true and gripping story of the Central Park Five. It shares with Five Days at Memorial a raw and emotional take on justice and institutional failure.

The Hot Zone is based on the true story of the origins of the Ebola virus and its appearance on US soil. It echoes the real-life medical emergency and investigative spirit found in Five Days at Memorial.