The Resident (2018)
A tough senior resident reveals the gritty, intimate realities of modern medicine to an idealistic young doctor.
A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.
How intense is The Resident?
The Resident has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Resident feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Resident
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Resident for you?
Is The Resident scary?
No. The Resident is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Resident gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Resident sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Resident OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Resident?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream The Resident?
The Resident is streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
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