NBC is bringing back the medical drama Transplant for its fourth season with a two-hour premiere event set for May. The series follows Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed as he works towards cementing his medical career in Canada.
Here’s the Lowdown: The fourth season of Transplant will begin airing on Thursday, May 22, from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. The new episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Peacock. The season finds Bash Hamed nearing the end of his residency and close to becoming a fully qualified doctor in his adopted country. He and his sister, Amira, are now Canadian citizens, focused on building their new lives. The cast includes Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, Ayisha Issa, Jim Watson, Rekha Sharma, Sirena Gulamgaus, Torri Higginson, Kenny Wong, Sugith Varughese, and Gord Rand.
What This Means Now: Viewers can catch up on the latest developments in Bash’s professional and personal life. The two-hour premiere suggests a significant start to the season, picking up with Bash and Amira adjusting to citizenship while still facing challenges.
The Bigger Picture: Transplant has a strong track record in Canada, regularly ranking among the most-watched dramas and earning numerous Canadian Screen Awards, including two for Best Dramatic Series and three Best Lead Performer wins for star Hamza Haq. The show’s consistent performance points to its appeal. Joseph Kay is the showrunner and executive producer. The first three seasons are available on Peacock for anyone wanting to catch up before the May 22 premiere.
