The best drama series for fans of Grey’s Anatomy

Thanks to Grey’s Anatomy, you’ll never be able to hear Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars or The Fray’s How to Save A Life without breaking down into an ugly cry. You’ll never be able to see Patrick Dempsey as anything other than McDreamy, nor will you ever forget the ultimate BFF advice that Cristina Yang gave to Meredith Grey: “He’s very dreamy, but he’s not the sun. You are.”

With 338 episodes, Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running medical drama in TV history – yes, it even beat ER’s record – and has left a lasting impression on all of us who watched and rewatched every episode.

It’s irreplaceable, you might say – but luckily there are other shows out there that will satisfy your craving for medical drama and romance. Here’s our pick of the shows to cure your Grey’s Anatomy craving on Showmax.

Medical dramas

New Amsterdam S1-4 (S4 lands on 23 December 2022)

Dr Max Goodwin takes over as medical director at the oldest public hospital in America. He bends the rules and challenges the status quo to provide the best medical care possible. Watch now »

The Knick S1-2

It’s early in the 20th Century and the Knickerbocker Hospital is fighting to keep its lights on by offering groundbreaking medical procedures performed by Dr John Thackery, the head surgeon with a cocaine and opium addiction. Watch now »

House S1-8

Get your fix of witty wisecracks and baffling cases with all eight seasons of this smash-hit show starring Hugh Laurie as Dr Gregory House from the very beginning. House may be a bully, but he’s also a medical genius.

Tearjerkers

Enlightened S1-2

Amy is successful but self-destructive. When she finally goes off the deep end, she books herself into a retreat where she finds enlightenment. Alas, her friends and family back home aren’t a fan of this new, improved Amy. Watch now »

Boxsets of fan-favourite long-running series

Sex & The City S1-6

Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City follows sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw and her three close friends as they navigate the pitfalls of dating in the Big Apple as thirtysomethings, while looking fabulous, having fun and making names for themselves in their careers. Watch now »

Girls S1-6

Hannah and her equally flawed but relatable friends Jessa, Marnie and Shoshanna live in Brooklyn, New York and are trying to live their best lives, but reality keeps getting in their way. Expect nudity – and not necessarily the sexy kind. Watch now »

Bonus pick

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair

For the simple fact that it stars McDreamy. In this gripping crime series, an aspiring young writer goes to visit his mentor, award-winning author Harry Quebert. When he arrives at Harry’s home, he discovers the literary icon’s been accused of murdering a teenage girl. Watch now »