Medical drama set in “frazzled” New York ER branded “phenomenal” is streaming right now in UK

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Enjoy all episodes of the sharp and unconventional medical drama Nurse Jackie now available to stream for free in the UK. It features a complex and often flawed main character.

The show follows Jackie Peyton, a New York nurse who works in a busy emergency room. She’s known for being stressed, blunt, and has a complicated relationship with prescription drugs.

Nurse Jackie, portrayed by Edie Falco, works at All Saints Hospital in Manhattan and cares for patients in ways that are sometimes outside the rules – and even against the law. At the same time, she’s keeping major secrets from her family and coworkers.

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The TV show Nurse Jackie first aired in 2009 and ran for seven seasons, with a total of 80 episodes. You can now watch the complete series on Channel 4’s streaming service.

The show depicts Jackie’s difficult struggle with addiction and how her increasingly complicated lies start to fall apart.

Viewers on Reddit called the drama “phenomenal,” and it currently has an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 134 reviews.

Reviewers highly commended Falco’s performance, describing it as flawless. The Atlantic praised the work as a unique and valuable piece that both entertains and challenges common ideas about the nursing profession.

I recently read a review in The Guardian that perfectly sums up why I love this show. They said the episodes are super short – only half an hour – and it’s strangely dark for a comedy, but also really goofy when it tries to be serious. Plus, the main character is… well, let’s just say she’s not always likeable! But honestly? That’s what makes it so good and totally addictive to watch.

According to The Independent, simply mentioning the name ‘Falco’ speaks to its quality. However, the publication was still impressed by how skillfully written, acted, and directed the show is.

You know, I was really hooked by Nurse Jackie. I think a big part of it was Edie Falco – she absolutely nailed the role. But honestly, the writers – Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky, and Linda Wallem – created such a complex and well-developed female character. It wasn’t just the acting, it was the whole package. It really felt like a deep dive into what makes this character tick, and it was super interesting to watch.

Nurse Jackie is now streaming on Channel 4.

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2026-01-04 21:49