The Resident (2018)
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The Resident is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
What the audience says
The Resident is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 1,345 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English drama. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 1,345 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~42 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roshan Sethi
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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