Yahoo News ‘Hilarious and heartbreaking’: This Is Going to Hurt fans are applauding ‘phenonemal’ NHS drama
This Is Going to Hurt viewers have praised the “hilarious and heartbreaking” drama, as it prompted NHS workers to reflect on their experiences at work.
The series – which premiered on BBC One on Tuesday (8 February) night – is created by comedian and former doctor Adam Kay and based on his bestselling 2017 memoir of the same name.
Set in an NHS hospital, This Is Going to Hurt takes a look at the toll that the job takes on a young healthcare worker in the obstetrics and gynaecology department, played by Ben Whishaw.
The first episode has been highly praised by viewers, with one person tweeting: “Watching the hilarious and heartbreaking #ThisIsGoingToHurt a reminder of the human emotions behind every tired, scared and fallible healthcare professional.
“A reminder to all take care of and look out for each other.”
Another added: “Both hilarious and heartbreaking, This Is Going to Hurt confirms Ben Whishaw’s status as one of our very finest actors.”
Beyond proud of the show and the team. My OBGYN sister is an inspiration and the country needs to see just a little of what they go through 😍😍😍 #ThisisGoingtoHurt
— LizzyTalbot (@lizzyhtalbot) February 8, 2022
We should be treating all NHS staff like the heroes they are. Training should be free, they should get paid properly and should be respected for giving up their lives to look after us. #ThisIsGoingToHurt
— Jennifer Kennett (@Jen_Kennett) February 8, 2022
#ThisIsGoingToHurt is note perfect and Ben Whishaw is playing a blinder! Well done all y’all, brings back some graveyard shift memories! On the money!!!
— Helen Behan (@helenbehan) February 8, 2022
You can understand why medical staff would be pissed off to hear about the Downing Street parties.#thisisgoingtohurt
— Mace Windu (@Mayce_Windu) February 8, 2022
The drama also prompted many to reflect on their times working in the NHS.
“#ThisIsGoingToHurt I have been that Dr who has had racist comments from a patient and everyone kept quiet because they weren’t sure what to say,” one viewer posted.
“Hopefully the importance of being an anti-racist and what that means is becoming clearer. Thanks @amateuradam for highlighting that!”
We had a lady give birth to her 22 week old twins in our A&E entrance, was one of the most traumatic things I’ve seen. Both too early to survive, they were smaller than a lone baby would have been. It was 10 years ago & I can still remember the mothers cries #ThisIsGoingToHurt
— 👩🏻🦼🦕🐱Pickle🐱🦕👩🏻🦼 (@FlopsyPickle) February 8, 2022
#ThisIsGoingToHurt and this is what we do to our junior doctors. And all of NHS staff, at some point. Yes, much of it is funny, but those of us who know, know it's actually really not.
— MartyJ #JohnsonMUSTGO #ALLToriesOUT (@martmaddden) February 8, 2022
That was phenomenally good. Extremely funny but with so many uncomfortably recognisable themes, on lots of levels, to anybody who works in a hospital. Televisually a wonderful mix of Bodies, Getting On, Fleabag and House of God. Well done @amateuradam and team. #ThisIsGoingToHurt
— Dave Jones 🏴🏳️🌈 (@WelshGasDoc) February 8, 2022
Read The Independent’s five-star review of This Is Going to Hurt here.
The series is available in its entirety on BBC iPlayer.
