Saving Hope

When trauma surgeon Charlie Harris collapses and slips into a coma, the ordered life of Hope-Zion Hospital suddenly becomes unstable. His fiancée and fellow surgeon, Dr. Alex Reid, is left juggling emergency cases, strained relationships, and the personal shock of watching the man she loves disappear behind a veil. From Charlie's perspective he moves through the hospital in a 'spirit' state, observing colleagues and patients while he tries to make sense of whether what he experiences is supernatural or psychological. The series pairs intense medical scenes with quieter moments about grief, belief, and responsibility. Without revealing outcomes, it shows how one unexplained medical event reshapes careers, friendships, and the emotional lives of everyone at Hope-Zion.

Saving Hope debuted in 2012, created by Morwyn Brebner and Malcolm MacRury, and features Erica Durance, Michael Shanks, Julia Chan, Wendy Crewson, and Benjamin Ayres in principal roles.

While it didn't win major international awards, Saving Hope found an appreciative audience and drew positive notice for its performances, particularly for actors who balanced medical realism with the show's spiritual elements.

The show's blend of hospital procedural and supernatural mystery gave it a distinct presence on television. It encouraged conversations about death, dying, and afterlife beliefs among viewers, and Erica Durance's portrayal of Dr. Alex Reid became a touchstone for fans who wanted a lead character who was both skilled and emotionally complex.

Critical reception tended toward mixed to positive, with viewers averaging about 7.0 out of 10 from online polls. Reviewers pointed to strong acting and the unusual premise as highlights, while some noted uneven plotting across seasons. Major themes include mortality, faith, professional ethics, and how personal loss affects decision making under pressure.