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Here are my thoughts on the new NBC comedy St. Denis Medical. 

If you are a fan of Superstore or The Office, you'll enjoy the new NBC comedy St. Denis Medical. After watching the premiere of NBC's latest comedy, St. Denis Medical, I'm going to come out and say that I've enjoyed the hour-long premiere. It had me laughing and even, at times, had me choking up a bit, as it had some good emotional moments. 

The cast is as solid as a rock. From Wendi McLendon-Covey as the hospital director Joyce to Allison Tolman's overworked, very empathic supervising nurse, Alex, and even Mekki Leeper as the new registered nurse Matt, who reminds me a bit of Jonah from Superstore (more on that thought later), this feels like a cast that will have you laughing your stitches out (no pun intended) and crying the next. 

It may have the same formula structure as The Office and Superstore, which is alright, as sometimes something familiar works well. Just look at the multicamera sitcoms, which have been around longer than me, but it's a formula that we enjoy watching time in and time out. Leeper's character is similar to Jonah from Superstore, from being new to falling in love with a co-worker. It feels like something other than an Amy and Jonah thing, but who knows where it will go? 

I hope the network gives this show time to breathe and enough time to promote it. Given the track record of other shows like American Auto and Mr. Mayor, this is another strong comedy that deserves to stay on the air a bit longer. But enough of my little rant. I highly recommend tuning in to St. Denis Medical. It's got a solid cast and the potential to be memorable. 

Overall, I give the premiere a 9/10.

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You can catch St. Denis Medical Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.