Emergency NYC

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Emergency NYC
GenreDocumentary
Developed by
  • Ruthie Shatz
  • Adi Barash
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Ruthie Shatz
  • Adi Barash
Cinematography
  • Adi Barash
  • Reuben Kleiner
  • Gregory Purpura
  • Bryant Fisher
Editors
  • Ruthie Shatz
  • Helen Yum
  • Eric Agiro
Running time40–45 minutes
Production companyYulari Films
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)

Emergency NYC is a Netflix documentary series [1] about New York City's healthcare [2] professionals [3] [4] as they strive to achieve a balance between their professional and personal lives. The series was developed by Ruthie Shatz and Adi Barash, creators of Lenox Hill, [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] and premiered on Netflix on March 29, 2023. [11] [12]

Contents

Summary

With its eight episodes, [13] the documentary series immerses viewers [14] in the dynamic world of physicians working at Northwell Health hospitals in New York City. [15] [16] It chronicles the demanding and unforgiving daily routines of emergency medicine physicians, [17] [18] transplant surgeons, [19] paramedics, [20] pediatric trauma surgeons, and neurosurgeons who dedicate their lives to assisting those in dire need. [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] The show takes place in a rotating format through Cohen Children's Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital Lenox Hill Hospital and Lenox Hill Greenwich Village all located In New York City. The docuseries also shows through the perspective of Ambulance and Emergency Medical Helicopter crews.

The show follows real life Pre-Hospital, Trauma, and acute cases and surgeries.

Release

Emergency NYC was released on March 29, 2023, on Netflix. [27] [28] [29] [30]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date 
1“You’re Not Alone”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
2“Ready or Not”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
3“Under Pressure”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
4“Walking to America”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
5“No Guts No Glory”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
6“Home Sweet Home”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
7“Reset”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023
8“Change of Heart”Adi Barash

Ruthie Shatz

March 29, 2023

Reception

The show, as reviewed by Indie Wire, “presents the realities of these jobs in a matter-of-fact way that shows respect for the people being profiled. [31] The crew of “Emergency NYC” is seen working tirelessly in ambulances and helicopters to ensure that patients arrive at their intended destination as quickly as possible while keeping them alive.” [32] [33]

The Wall Street Journal notes that, “the show provides a comprehensive view [34] of the medical system, including the perspective of medical technicians, [35] [36] helicopter nurses, [37] [38] trauma doctors, [39] [40] pediatric surgeons, [41] transport coordinators, [42] and patients who have been brought back from the brink of death.” [43]

See also

Lenox Hill

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