Are there more cop shows or medical shows?

In sheer numbers, the cop genre far outpaces its closest competition—medical and legal dramas. Only 8\% of CBS’s drama lineup in the last year were legal dramas, while it had no medical dramas.

Why are medical dramas popular?

Without doubt, medical science is a rich source of stories and intrigue. The popularity of all forms of medical-based drama suggests that we love to watch and read about people dealing with pain and discomfort, facing problems we fear we might face too at some point in our lives.

What is the most popular medical drama?

Top 10 Medical TV Shows of All Time

• Nurse Jackie.
• Nip/Tuck.
• Scrubs.
• St. Elsewhere.
• Grey’s Anatomy. There was no stopping Grey’s Anatomy when it first aired in 2005.
• MASH. A classic, in every sense of the word.
• House. You may fight us on this one.
• E.R. Remember E.R.?

What is the longest running medical drama TV series?

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Are medical TV drama shows useful and popular for educational purposes?

Hoffman et al.’s systematic review indicates that medical television shows are especially popular amongst healthcare students(2017). One study explores the usefulness and popularity of utilising medical TV drama shows for educational purposes.

Do legal dramas make you feel like you’re a lawyer?

With so many in-depth legal dramas on TV these days, someone might feel like they’re a lawyer after simply consuming these shows. However, some legal dramas spend less time than others on the law aspect whereas others have clearly spent months researching and working with real-life defense attorneys.

Is damages the best legal drama of all time?

Though it was fairly short lived compared to other legal dramas, as many of them tend to have hundreds of episodes, Damages is one of the most engaging courtroom shows there has ever been.

What are the disadvantages of medical TV shows?

Entertainment v Reality Concerns However, Williams et al. (2015) raise the following concerns about medical TV shows: They often stray from the norm They may not reflect reality Behaviours are exaggerated There are many distractions from the intended learning topic (e.g. social background themes) (Williams et al. 2015)