Emergency NYC
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Emergency NYC is a Netflix documentary series{{cite web |last=Das |first=Hrishita |title=Emergency NYC Highlights Gun Violence Being Most Dangerous Threat to Children {{!}} Leisurebyte |url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/emergency-nyc-highlights-gun-violence/ |website=leisurebyte.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}} about New York City's healthcare{{cite web |last1=Perez |first1=Karla |title='Emergency NYC' combats the 'Grey's Anatomy' depiction of how a hospital operates |url=https://dailycampus.com/2023/03/30/emergency-nyc-combats-the-greys-anatomy-depiction-of-how-a-hospital-operates/ |website=The Daily Campus |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}} professionals{{cite web |title='Emergency: NYC' review: Hospital docuseries celebrates the human spirit |url=https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/emergency-nyc-review-kvlzia7b |website=Newsday |date=29 March 2023 |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC - Netflix Reality Series - Where To Watch |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/show/emergency-nyc/ |website=TV Insider |date=29 March 2023 |accessdate=14 April 2023}} 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,{{cite web |last1=Greene |first1=Steve |title=Netflix's 'Emergency: NYC' Is Another Riveting Look at American Health Care from the 'Lenox Hill' Team |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/emergency-nyc-review-netflix-hospital-show-lenox-hill-1234824176/ |website=IndieWire |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en |date=29 March 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Bosselman |first1=Haley |title=Netflix Orders 'Lenox Hill'-spinoff Docuseries 'Emergency NYC' (TV News Roundup) |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/lisa-kudrow-jack-lou-usc-podcast-tv-news-roundup-1235005443/ |website=Variety |accessdate=14 April 2023 |date=25 June 2021}}{{cite web |title='Emergency: NYC' by 'Lenox Hill' Team - A Riveting Take on American Health Care on Netflix |url=https://www.globalvillagespace.com/GVS-Entertainment/emergency-nyc-by-lenox-hill-team-a-riveting-take-on-american-health-care-on-netflix/ |website=GVS-Entertainment |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}}{{cite web |last=Lambe |first=Stacy |date=29 March 2023 |title='Emergency NYC': Who Are the New and Returning Doctors in the 'Lenox Hill' Spinoff Docuseries? {{!}} Entertainment Tonight |url=https://www.etonline.com/emergency-nyc-who-are-the-new-and-returning-doctors-in-the-lenox-hill-spinoff-201706 |website=www.etonline.com |accessdate=21 April 2023}}{{cite web |last=Lambe |first=Stacy |title='Emergency NYC': Who Are the New and Returning Doctors in the 'Lenox Hill' Spinoff? |url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/emergency-nyc-who-are-the-new-and-returning-doctors-in-the-lenox-hill-spinoff/603-765e9267-4cb7-4b08-928f-3ae2109b17b9 |website=cbs8.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=29 March 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Bosselman |first1=Haley |title=Netflix Orders 'Lenox Hill'-spinoff Docuseries 'Emergency NYC' (TV News Roundup) |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/lisa-kudrow-jack-lou-usc-podcast-tv-news-roundup-1235005443/ |website=Variety |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=25 June 2021}} and premiered on Netflix on March 29, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Riya |title='Emergency: NYC' Netflix Series Review - A Lens in the Medical Field |url=https://moviesr.net/p-emergency-nyc-netflix-series-review-a-lens-in-the-medical-field |website=moviesr.net |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Hilary |title=Netflix's New Releases Coming in March 2023 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-march-2023-new-releases-movies-tv-1235340480/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=19 March 2023}}
Summary
With its eight episodes,{{cite web |last1=Berman |first1=Marc |title=Netflix Launches Docuseries 'Emergency NYC' |url=https://programminginsider.com/netflix-launches-docuseries-emergency-nyc/ |website=Programming Insider |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=29 March 2023}} the documentary series immerses viewers{{cite web |last1=Meek |first1=Andy |title=The Netflix docuseries Emergency: NYC will give you a new appreciation for first responders |url=https://bgr.com/entertainment/the-netflix-docuseries-emergency-nyc-will-give-you-a-new-appreciation-for-first-responders/ |website=BGR |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=22 March 2023}} in the dynamic world of physicians working at Northwell Health hospitals in New York City and Long Island.{{cite web |title=Reviews: Emergency NYC - IMDb |url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt26940348/reviews?ref_=tt_urv |website=m.imdb.com |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=Vine |first1=Emma |title=Emergency: NYC Season 1 Review - A deep dive into the honorable lives of NYC healthcare workers |url=https://readysteadycut.com/2023/03/30/emergency-nyc-season-1-review/ |website=Ready Steady Cut |accessdate=14 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}} It chronicles the demanding and unforgiving daily routines of emergency medicine physicians,{{cite web |last=Shah |first=Furvah |date=5 April 2023 |title=Here's what happened to Josh from Emergency: NYC |url=https://news.yahoo.com/heres-happened-josh-emergency-nyc-062200130.html |website=Yahoo News |accessdate=21 April 2023}}{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Joel |date=29 March 2023 |title='Emergency: NYC' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It? |url=https://decider.com/2023/03/29/emergency-nyc-netflix-review/ |website=decider.com |accessdate=14 April 2023}} transplant surgeons,{{cite web |last=Merrill |first=Leila |date=30 March 2023 |title=Documentary series on NYC EMS providers, trauma doctors debuts on Netflix |url=https://www.ems1.com/nyc-ems/articles/documentary-series-on-nyc-ems-providers-trauma-doctors-debuts-on-netflix-lZszzkar83Nznxy7/ |website=EMS1 |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}} paramedics,{{cite web |last=Shah |first=Furvah |title=Here's what happened to Josh from Emergency: NYC |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a43515970/what-happened-josh-netflix-emergency-nyc/ |website=Cosmopolitan |accessdate=14 April 2023 |date=5 April 2023}} pediatric trauma surgeons, and neurosurgeons who dedicate their lives to assisting those in dire need.{{cite web |last1=Wheeler |first1=Greg |title=Emergency NYC Season 1 Review - An insightful look at the lives of US first responders |url=https://www.thereviewgeek.com/emergencynyc-s1review/ |website=The Review Geek |accessdate=14 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}}{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC TV Series (2023) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Netflix |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/emergency-nyc-web-series-116132 |website=Gadgets 360 |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Emergency NYC: A new Netflix series featuring Northwell {{!}} Northwell Health |url=https://www.northwell.edu/news/insights/emergency-nyc-netflix-series-featuring-northwell-podcast |website=www.northwell.edu |date=29 March 2023 |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |last=George |first=Crystal |title=Emergency NYC season 2: Will there be another season of the docuseries? |url=https://netflixlife.com/2023/04/03/emergency-nyc-season-2-will-another-season-docuseries/ |website=Netflix Life |accessdate=14 April 2023 |date=3 April 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Lock |first1=Adam |title=Will there be a Season 2 of Emergency: NYC on Netflix? |url=https://readysteadycut.com/2023/04/03/emergency-nyc-season-2/ |website=Ready Steady Cut |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=3 April 2023}}{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Manjeet |title=Emergency NYC: All to Know About Netflix's Gripping Docuseries {{!}} Leisurebyte |url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/emergency-nyc-all-to-know/ |website=leisurebyte.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=28 March 2023}}
The show takes place in a rotating format through Cohen Children's Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital and Lenox Health Greenwich Village all located in the New York Metro Area. Lenox Hill and Lenox Health are both in Manhattan while Cohen Children's Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital are near the Nassau County/Queens border in New Hyde Park and Manhasset respectively. The docuseries also shows through the perspective of ambulance and SkyHealth 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.{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=John |date=28 March 2023 |title='Emergency NYC' Review: Netflix's Medical-System Checkup |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/emergency-nyc-review-netflixs-medical-system-checkup-da1e1dda |website=WSJ |accessdate=14 April 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Times |first1=The Hollywood |title=Emergency NYC – Series Premiere: March 29, 2023 on NETFLIX {{!}} The Hollywood Times |url=https://thehollywoodtimes.today/emergency-nyc-series-premiere-march-29-2023-on-netflix/ |website=thehollywoodtimes.today |date=27 March 2023 |accessdate=21 April 2023}}{{cite web |title=Everything You Need to Know About 'Emergency NYC' |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/emergency-nyc-release-date-news |website=Netflix Tudum |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC - Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/emergency_nyc/s01 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |accessdate=14 April 2023 |language=en}}
Episodes
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!No. !Title !Directed by !Original 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 |
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|“No Guts No Glory” |Adi Barash Ruthie Shatz |March 29, 2023 |
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|“Home Sweet Home” |Adi Barash Ruthie Shatz |March 29, 2023 |
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|“Reset” |Adi Barash Ruthie Shatz |March 29, 2023 |
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|“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.{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/english/emergency-nyc-official-trailer/videoshow/98392925.cms |website=The Times of India |accessdate=21 April 2023}} 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.”{{cite web |first1=Philip |last1=Sledge |title=Emergency: NYC: 5 Things To Know Before You Watch The Netflix Docuseries |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/emergency-nyc-things-to-know-before-you-watch-the-netflix-docuseries |website=CINEMABLEND |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en |date=29 March 2023}}{{cite web |last=Frew |first=Cameron |date=5 April 2023 |title=Emergency NYC Season 2: Everything we know so far |url=https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/emergency-nyc-season-2-release-date-netflix-2105463/ |website=Dexerto |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en}}
The Wall Street Journal notes that, “the show provides a comprehensive view{{cite web |last=Trainor |first=Daniel |title=The Moving Trailer for Netflix's Emergency NYC Shows the Intense World of the City's Medical Pros |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1366565/the-moving-trailer-for-netflixs-emergency-nyc-shows-the-intense-world-of-the-citys-medical-pros |website=E! Online |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=2 March 2023}} of the medical system, including the perspective of medical technicians,{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/netflix/comments/126v0vf/emergency_nyc |website=r/netflix |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}}{{cite web |title=Emergency NYC: Plot, Cast, Trailer, Release Date, And More |url=https://openmediahub.com/emergency-nyc-plot-cast-trailer-release-date/ |website=openmediahub.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=22 March 2023}} helicopter nurses,{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC |url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/emergency-nyc/episodes/1001117027/ |website=TVGuide.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |last=Krishnamurthy |first=Chaitra |title=Netflix series Neurosurgeon was left motionless after life-altering ski accident |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/03/30/inside-dr-david-langers-ski-accident-as-he-returns-for-emergency-nyc/ |website=HITC |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=30 March 2023}} trauma doctors,{{cite web |last=Witter |first=Brad |date=29 March 2023 |title=Netflix's New Medical Docuseries Followed COVID Heroes For Nearly 2 Years |url=https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/when-was-emergency-nyc-filmed-netflix |website=Bustle |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Emergency: NYC TV Show - Season 1 Episodes List - Next Episode |url=https://next-episode.net/emergency-nyc/season-1 |website=next-episode.net |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en}} pediatric surgeons,{{cite web |last1=Loop |first1=Veronica |title="Emergency NYC": A Realistic Docuseries about the Emergency Services in NY - Martin Cid Magazine |url=https://martincid.com/en/2023/03/emergency-nyc-docuseries-netflix/ |website=martincid.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=29 March 2023}} transport coordinators,{{cite web |last=Shinde |first=Rahul |title=Emergency: NYC review: Comprehensive documentary is not for everyone |url=https://theenvoyweb.com/reviews/emergency-nyc-review-comprehensive/ |website=theenvoyweb.com |accessdate=21 April 2023 |date=29 March 2023}} and patients who have been brought back from the brink of death.”{{cite web |last1=Tucker |first1=William |title=Emergency NYC Review |url=https://butwhytho.net/2023/03/emergency-nyc-review-netflix/ |website=But Why Tho? |accessdate=21 April 2023 |language=en-us |date=31 March 2023}}