Transplant NBC TV Show
Show Important Facts
- Premise: A Canadian medical drama about an ER doctor named Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian refugee trying to rebuild his life as a doctor in Toronto.
- Genre: Medical drama
- Original Run: Aired for 2 seasons on CTV in Canada from 2020-2021 before NBC picked it up.
- Setting: Fictional York Memorial Hospital in Toronto. Uses real Toronto locations.
- Early Reviews: Praised for nuanced portrayals and timely themes about the healthcare system and immigrant experiences.
- Awards: Won multiple Canadian Screen Awards including Best Drama. Haq won for Best Lead Actor.
- Fun Fact: Based on real-life experiences of the show’s medical advisor, Dr. Joseph Kenyon.
- Social Media: @NBCTransplant on Twitter, @transplantnbc on Instagram