Doctor Doctor season 5
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Season 5 | |
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No. of episodes | 8 |
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Original network | Nine Network |
Original release | 28 April 23 June 2021 | –
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The fifth and final[1] season of Doctor Doctor (known internationally as The Heart Guy), an Australian drama television series, premiered on Nine Network on 28 April 2021.[2] The season consists of 8 episodes.[3]
Season five will feature several new cast additions; including Zoe Ventoura, Lincoln Younes, Darren McMullen, John Waters, Chantelle Jamieson, Rishikesh Shukre and Contessa Treffone.[4][5][2]
Premise
The town of Whyhope is in crisis; with the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, things are set to escalate. Hugh has decided the time has come to return to Sydney and resume his career as a heart surgeon, that is until a number of complications begin to surface, bringing his plans to a halt.
Cast
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Recurring
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Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | Aus. viewers |
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41 | 1 | "To Me, To You" | Lisa Matthews | Keith Thompson | 28 April 2021 | 278221-41 | 407,000[6] |
42 | 2 | "It Had to Be You" | Erin White | Timothy Lee | 5 May 2021 | 278221-42 | 371,000[7] |
43 | 3 | "The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Whyhope" | Lisa Matthews | Tamara Asmar | 12 May 2021 | 278221-43 | 353,000[8] |
44 | 4 | "The Things We Do For Love" | Erin White | Liz Doran | 19 May 2021 | 278221-44 | 368,000[9] |
45 | 5 | "Scream The Impossible Scream" | Daniel Nettheim | Mithila Gupta | 26 May 2021 | 278221-45 | 390,000[10] |
46 | 6 | "Feelings, Corruption and Taking a Stand" | Hattie Dalton | Angela McDonald | 2 June 2021 | 278221-46 | 399,000[11] |
47 | 7 | "Promises, Promises" | Catherine Millar | Timothy Lee | 16 June 2021 | 278221-47 | 437,000[12] |
48 | 8 | "Save The Best Till Last" | Catherine Millar | Keith Thompson | 23 June 2021 | 278221-48 | 516,000[13] |
Production
Doctor Doctor was commissioned for a fifth season on 31 March 2020[14] and was the first Australian drama series to be renewed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Filming commenced on 28 September 2020,[16][17] where social distancing requirements had been put in place.
Reception
Ratings
No. | Title | Air date | Overnight ratings | Consolidated ratings | Total viewers |
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Viewers | Rank | Viewers | Rank | |||||
1 | "To Me, To You" | 28 April 2021 | 407,000 | 17 | 86,000 | 15 | 493,000 | [6][18] |
2 | "It Had to Be You" | 5 May 2021 | 371,000 | 17 | 89,000 | 15 | 460,000 | [7][19] |
3 | "The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Whyhope" | 12 May 2021 | 353,000 | 19 | 74,000 | 17 | 427,000 | [8][20] |
4 | "The Things We Do For Love" | 19 May 2021 | 368,000 | 18 | 71,000 | 17 | 439,000 | [9][21] |
5 | "Scream The Impossible Scream" | 26 May 2021 | 390,000 | 17 | 88,000 | 16 | 478,000 | [10][22] |
6 | "Feelings, Corruption and Taking a Stand" | 2 June 2021 | 399,000 | 17 | 71,000 | 17 | 470,000 | [11][23] |
7 | "Promises, Promises" | 16 June 2021 | 437,000 | 17 | 67,000 | 15 | 504,000 | [12] |
8 | "Save The Best Till Last" | 23 June 2021 | 516,000 | 13 | 65,000 | 12 | 581,000 | [13] |
Awards and nominations
- Logie Awards (2022)
- Nominated: Logie Award for Most Popular Actor – Roger Corser[24]
- Nominated: Logie Award for Most Popular Drama Program[24]
- Screen Producers Australia Awards (2022)
- Nominated: SPA Award for Drama Series Production of the Year[25]
Home media
Title | Country | Availability | Release | Ref(s) | ||
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4 August 2021 | [26][27] | |
The Heart Guy: Series 5 | ![]() |
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26 October 2021 | [28] | |
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Distributor
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International release
Episode | United States (Acorn TV)[29] |
United Kingdom (Drama)[30] |
Sweden (STV) |
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5-01 | 26 July 2021 | 12 March 2022 | TBA |
5-02 | 26 July 2021 | 12 March 2022 | TBA |
5-03 | 26 July 2021 | 19 March 2022 | TBA |
5-04 | 26 July 2021 | 19 March 2022 | TBA |
5-05 | 26 July 2021 | 26 March 2022 | TBA |
5-06 | 26 July 2021 | 26 March 2022 | TBA |
5-07 | 26 July 2021 | 2 April 2022 | TBA |
5-08 | 26 July 2021 | 2 April 2022 | TBA |
References
- ^ Perry, Kevin (10 June 2021). "Nine confirms romantic drama to end with current season". TV Black Box. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (19 April 2021). "Returning: Doctor Doctor". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "DOCTOR DOCTOR SERIES 5". screenaustralia.gov.au. 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Doctor Doctor to return in 2021 with 5 new cast members". Mediaweek. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Singh, Prerna (2 December 2020). "The Heart Guy Season 5: Everything We Know". thecinemaholic.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (29 April 2021). "Wednesday 28 April 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (6 May 2021). "Wednesday 5 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (13 May 2021). "Wednesday 12 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (20 May 2021). "Wednesday 19 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (27 May 2021). "Wednesday 26 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (3 June 2021). "Wednesday 2 June 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (17 June 2021). "Wednesday 16 June 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (24 June 2021). "Wednesday 23 June 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Singh, Prerna (2 December 2020). "The Heart Guy Season 5: Everything We Know". thecinemaholic.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Gavin, Rachael. "Doctor Doctor renewed for Season 5". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Rodger corser on Instagram: "Lights, Camera....Elbow Rolling on #season5 of @9doctordoctor aka #theheartguy It's great to be back in #Whyhope with the family @tinabursill @thenicoledasilva @ryanjohnsonofoz @thebelindabromilow @hayleymcelhinney @chloebayliss5 @matt_castley @charles.z.wu"".
- ^ "Tina Bursill-Actress on Instagram: "A little fresh air from our masks, COVID test negative as we step into character,walk on set and start back filming on 'Doctor Doctor' series 5 today. A big and welcome return to work as we know it, telling Australian stories.This Production is our contribution to the Australian narrative. So happy to work along side this terrific 'screen family breathing life back into our work place. Thank you for this time again @easytigertv @rodgercorser @hayleymcelhinney @thebelindabromilow @ryanjohnsonofoz @matt_castley @charles.z.wu @chloebayliss5 @thenicoledasilva @johndstokes @9doctordoctor @clprptyltd @kirstymcgregor @lisamanncreativemanagement @9doctordoctor #meryl #makeitaustralian #australianstories ❤️"".
- ^ Knox, David (7 May 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 28 April 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (14 May 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 5 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (21 May 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 12 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (28 May 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 19 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (4 June 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 26 May 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ Knox, David (11 June 2021). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 2 June 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ a b Knox, David (15 May 2022). "Logie Awards 2022: nominees". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (31 March 2022). "Screen Producers Australia Awards 2022: winners". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Doctor Doctor – Series 5". sanity.com.au. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ Doctor Doctor Series 5. Retrieved 24 June 2021 – via booktopia.com.au.
- ^ "The Heart Guy: Series 5 (DVD)(2021)". target.com. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Jew, Linda (23 June 2021). "The Heart Guy: Season 5 of Hit Australian Medical Dramedy Set for Acorn TV". thedownundertvplace.com. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Munn, Patrick (22 February 2022). "Drama Sets UK Premiere Date For 'The Heart Guy' Season 5". tvwise.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2022.