The Good Karma Hospital 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- February 5, 2017
- Last Aired
- February 27, 2022
- Format
- 4 seasons · 24 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~24 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Episode 6" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Dan Sefton
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Acorn TV
What is The Good Karma Hospital?
Topic: Television series "The Good Karma Hospital" (2017). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 5, 2017
- Last aired
- Feb 27, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 26 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 24 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- ITV1
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Title: The Good Karma Hospital.
Year: 2017.
Genre: Drama.
Episode Count: 14 (from TMDB source).
Plot: British-Asian junior doctor Ruby Walker arrives at the run-down Good Karma Hospital to join a dedicated team of overworked medics. The hospital is run by an eccentric Englishwoman, Lydia Fonseca. It is an under-funded but creatively resourceful cottage hospital and serves as the beating heart of the local community and a home.
Cast: Amanda Redman, Amrita Acharia, James Krishna Floyd, Nimmi Harasgama, and Neil Morrissey.
Filming Locations: Unawatuna in southern Sri Lanka, Thiranagama Golden Beach Restaurant, and other places in Galle District.
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The Good Karma Hospital is a drama series that premiered in 2017. The story follows British-Asian junior doctor Ruby Walker as she arrives at the run-down Good Karma Hospital to join a dedicated team
Should you watch it?
“A disillusioned British-Asian junior doctor finds new purpose at a resource-strapped hospital in rural India.”
- Features a dedicated medical team working in a resourceful, community-focused environment.
- Showcases authentic locations filmed across the Galle District of Sri Lanka.
- Centers on the dynamic leadership of an eccentric, compelling hospital director.
- The setting of an under-funded, run-down facility may be distressing for viewers seeking high-tech medical procedural polish.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven medical dramas that emphasize community connection over clinical spectacle.
The series maintains a warm, character-focused tone with a steady, episodic pacing suitable for those who appreciate human-interest storytelling.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 5, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 12, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 19, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 26, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Mar 5, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Mar 12, 2017
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 18, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Mar 25, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 1, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 8, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Apr 15, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Apr 22, 2018
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 11, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 11, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 11, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 11, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 11, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 11, 2019
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 23, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 30, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 6, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 13, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Feb 20, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Feb 27, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Good Karma Hospital?
Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local digital platforms via the official TMDB listing.
Is this show worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate character-led dramas that emphasize community dynamics and resourceful problem-solving.
How long does it take to binge?
The series consists of multiple seasons, and the total duration depends on the specific number of episodes available in your region.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The series follows a continuous narrative arc, so starting from the first episode is recommended to understand the character dynamics.
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