Heartbeat
Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn and fearless, Alex always operates on her own terms. Watch as she revels in a racy personal life, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights.
Overview
Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn and fearless, Alex always operates on her own terms. Watch as she revels in a racy personal life, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights.
Episodes
1. Pilot
A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses.
2. Twins
An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer.
3. Backwards
Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology.
Cast & Crew
Melissa George
Dr. Alex Panttiere
Don Hany
Dr. Jessie Shane
Shelley Conn
Dr. Millicent Patel
Dave Annable
Dr. Pierce Harrison
Maya Erskine
Nurse Ji-Sung
Rudy Martinez
Marty
