Scrubs
Laughter is the best medicine... Especially when it's your first day as a doctor.
Created by Bill Lawrence
A warm, character-driven workplace comedy that balances irreverent humor with genuine emotional investment in its core cast's friendships and growth.
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Is Scrubs easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Scrubs violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Scrubs scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Scrubs leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of series.
Is Scrubs sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Scrubs, and what each one shares →
Like Scrubs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Scrubs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Scrubs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Scrubs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Scrubs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
