The Good Karma Hospital
Created by Dan Sefton
On ITV1
A warm, character-driven medical drama centered on a scrappy community hospital in India, balancing workplace challenges with genuine human connection and modest hope.
The story of British-Asian junior doctor Ruby Walker who arrives at the run-down Good Karma Hospital to join a dedicated team of over-worked medics. Run by a gloriously eccentric Englishwoman, Lydia Fonseca, this under-funded but creatively resourceful cottage hospital is the beating heart of the local community. It’s much more than just a medical outpost - it’s a home.
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Is The Good Karma Hospital easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 80% of series.
Is The Good Karma Hospital scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Good Karma Hospital violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does The Good Karma Hospital leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Good Karma Hospital sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
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Like The Good Karma Hospital
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Good Karma Hospital
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Good Karma Hospital, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Good Karma Hospital, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Good Karma Hospital, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
