Royal Pains -

Premise:
“Royal Pains” centers around Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein), a talented ER doctor who, after being wrongfully dismissed from his job, becomes a concierge physician in the upscale Hamptons. Along with his brother Evan Lawson (Paulo Costanzo), his physician assistant Divya Katdare (Reshma Shetty), and a host of other quirky characters, Hank navigates the complicated ethical and medical challenges that come with treating a high-society clientele while also assisting the less fortunate residents of the community.

Main Central Characters:

Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein): A skilled doctor who becomes a concierge physician in the Hamptons.
Evan Lawson (Paulo Costanzo): Hank’s younger brother and CFO of HankMed.
Divya Katdare (Reshma Shetty): Hank’s resourceful and competent physician assistant.
Jill Casey (Jill Flint): The local hospital administrator and Hank’s love interest.

Themes:
The series tackles themes like the ethics of medical care, social inequalities, and the intricacies of family dynamics. It also explores the challenges and privileges of catering to wealthy patients while attempting to offer meaningful medical services to those who can’t afford them.

Critical Consensus and Rating: 3/5
“Royal Pains” received a moderate critical reception, earning a rating of 3 out of 5. Critics praised the show’s light tone, character chemistry, and engaging medical cases but were less impressed by its tendency to indulge in formulaic storylines. Some critics also felt the show didn’t fully explore the ethical complexities it introduced.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The series has a TV-PG rating, mainly due to its medical content and some adult themes.

Broadcast Information:
“Royal Pains” originally aired on the USA Network from 2009 to 2016.

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