The Resident (2018)
The Resident is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Resident landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 1,342 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 42 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus.
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 1,342 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 New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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