St. Denis Medical: People Just Say Stuff Online (NBC, Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

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The doctors and nurses of St. Denis Medical are facing a very 21st-century dilemma in this week’s episode, “People Just Say Stuff Online.” The underfunded, understaffed, and perpetually overwhelmed Oregon hospital is once again the backdrop for a comedy of errors, this time with a distinct digital flavor.

Ron finds himself in the hot seat after a patient files a formal complaint about his, shall we say, unique bedside manner. Meanwhile, Alex contends with a scathing online review that she insists is not about her (though the evidence may suggest otherwise). And just when things couldn’t get any more awkward, Bruce runs into his high school bully, a confrontation that unfolds with predictable cringe-worthiness.

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Tuesday’s episode turns its lens on the perils of online reviews and their impact on real-world reputations. For medical professionals, patient feedback can be a double-edged scalpel. While constructive criticism can be valuable, the anonymity of the internet often emboldens keyboard warriors to unleash their most uninhibited (and often unfair) opinions.

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The mockumentary format of St. Denis Medical allows for a wryly observed commentary on this contemporary phenomenon. The show excels at finding humor in the mundane realities of hospital life, and this episode looks to be no different. The clash between the sterile environment of a medical facility and the chaotic free-for-all of the internet provides fertile ground for comedic exploration. Tune in to NBC this Tuesday at 9:30/8:30c to witness the fallout.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.