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I’d love to share my thoughts on the new NBC comedy St. Denis Medical! 

If one is an admirer of “Superstore” or “The Office,” it is likely that one will appreciate the new NBC comedy “St. Denis Medical.” Upon viewing the premiere of NBC’s latest comedy, “St. Denis Medical,” I feel compelled to articulate that I thoroughly enjoyed the hour-long premiere. It elicited amusement and, in certain instances, even stirred emotional responses, including many poignant moments. 

The cast is wonderfully solid! Wendi McLendon-Covey shines as the caring hospital director, Joyce, while Allison Tolman brings her role to life as the overworked, truly empathetic supervising nurse, Alex. And how about Mekki Leeper as the new registered nurse, Matt? He reminds me of Jonah from Superstore (I’ll share more on that later!). This fantastic cast promises to have you laughing so hard you might just cry—what a delightful rollercoaster of emotions! 

The program may exhibit a formulaic structure similar to “The Office” and “Superstore,” which is acceptable, as familiar concepts can often resonate well with audiences. Consider the multicamera sitcoms that have persisted for longer than my lifetime; these formulae remain enjoyable to viewers. Leeper’s character bears similarities to Jonah from “Superstore,” transitioning from a newcomer’s perspective to developing romantic feelings for a colleague. While this dynamic could be perceived as distinct from that of Amy and Jonah, the future trajectory is uncertain.

I want to emphasize my hope that the network dedicates enough time to the show’s development and undertakes appropriate promotional efforts. Given the performance metrics of other shows like “American Auto” and “Mr. Mayor,” this comedy shows significant promise and deserves an extension of its airtime. That said, I will hold back on further comments. I highly encourage watching “St. Denis Medical,” which boasts a commendable cast and has the potential to be quite remarkable. 

Overall, I give the premiere a 9/10.

What did you think of the series premiere of St. Denis Medical? Leave a comment.

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