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Maternal on ITV x

(18 Posts)
JaneJudge Mon 23-Jan-23 22:18:06

I'm just watching one a week smile but it is very emotional isn't it? and quite observational descriptive of the pressures working women are under, especially when they have young children

GrannySomerset Mon 23-Jan-23 22:14:56

Agreed, Seadragon. Good to be reminded of how hard a high flying career still is for women and I suspect the portrayal of the current state of our hospitals is not exaggerated. Am rationing myself to weekly episodes but it’s hard.

seadragon Mon 23-Jan-23 22:05:44

Having just watched the second episode, I think the current PM and the current Health Minister should be locked in a room and forced to watch all 6 episodes of 'Maternal' back to back.

Aveline Sat 21-Jan-23 21:04:04

Those not this! (That annoying little video keeps popping up where I'm writing a post!)

Aveline Sat 21-Jan-23 21:03:13

Just watched the last episode. What an emotional roller coaster! Excellent series examining the various dilemmas. This poor girls! ⚕️

Sorchame Sat 21-Jan-23 19:16:33

Thanks Sparklefizz, I've just watched episode one, I'm hooked already.

travelsafar Thu 19-Jan-23 23:18:32

Have binge watched this series good storyline and defo gets you hooked. Having said I wouldn't want to be admitted to that hospital for fear of being treated by one of the drs who have so many personal issues!!!

Harris27 Thu 19-Jan-23 21:00:42

Just watched the first episode wasn’t sure before I watched but I’m hooked!downloading as I speak.

Notagranny44 Thu 19-Jan-23 20:49:40

I've watched it all too, and also loved it. I don't usually watch ITV etc because of the adverts, but found there were not so many as to be irritating, so will probably watch more ITVX in future.

grannyrebel7 Thu 19-Jan-23 20:44:44

I watched it and loved it. Best drama I've seen for ages.

Aveline Thu 19-Jan-23 20:40:20

I must say I'm finding it a bit stressful to watch. The various dilemmas of balancing such full on careers with family life rings true. I always preferred female doctors but now I'm not so sure - they must be so tired and stressed!

Nanatoone Thu 19-Jan-23 16:54:11

I didn't realise I could binge watch, runs off to catch up on episode 2.

Gingster Thu 19-Jan-23 07:56:59

I did start a thread on this but I think I got the title wrong.
I did enjoy it and will continue watching.
Funny, sad and a realisation how ‘run off their feet’ the medical team are.

Grandmadinosaur Thu 19-Jan-23 07:51:26

I enjoyed this too. I never binge watch but could be tempted with this!

Aveline Thu 19-Jan-23 07:45:29

I've watched two episodes so far. Interesting. I'm hooked!

Ohmother Thu 19-Jan-23 06:54:01

I thought, after watching the first episode, it looked promising. I shall continue watching. 😁

Pittcity Wed 18-Jan-23 20:47:00

I watched the first episode and think I may be warming to it.
I prefer to record programmes on commercial channels so that I can skip the ads which detract from my enjoyment.

Sparklefizz Wed 18-Jan-23 20:15:03

I have just binge-watched all 6 episodes of Maternal about 3 NHS doctors and surgeons who are working mums, and it's terrific - great storylines, script and acting, and very moving in parts. (It's fiction, not a documentary)

I really do hope they make another series! Can highly recommend it.