‘Nip/Tuck’: The Perfect Horny ‘The Pitt’ Follow-up

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Season two of The Pitt is arriving, continuing the show’s 15-episode format and concluding on April 16th. From the creators of ER, John Wells and Noah Wyle, the series was a big success in its first season, earning five Emmy Awards. Both healthcare professionals and viewers have applauded the show for its authentic depiction of the medical world and its consistently gripping storylines.

This medical drama uses a fast-paced format similar to the show 24, compressing all the action into a single day. We follow the doctors and nurses at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center through a busy 15-hour shift. Because of the show’s structure, it would have been ideal to watch all episodes back-to-back, but HBO Max is releasing them one episode per week.

If you’re like me and already hooked on medical dramas while waiting for the next episode of The Pitt, you absolutely need to check out Nip/Tuck. Seriously, people used to call it way more scandalous than Grey’s Anatomy! It’s got six fantastic seasons and is so much more than just a hospital show. It mixes dark humor, crime, romance, and suspense really well – it’s a total rollercoaster. Plus, it was nominated for a ton of awards and even won an Emmy and a Golden Globe, so you know it’s good stuff. Trust me, you won’t be bored!

The Surgeons of ‘Nip/Tuck’ Pride Themselves in “Updating” and “Rectifying” God’s Work


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Many medical shows lose viewers with complicated plots and too many medical details. Luckily, Nip/Tuck offers a refreshing alternative. Cleverly written by Ryan Murphy (the creator of American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Glee, and 9-1-1), the show focuses on two talented plastic surgeons and their high-tech practice, first in Miami and then Los Angeles. Dissatisfied with your appearance? These doctors can help.

Dr. Christian Troy, played by Julian McMahon, is a surgeon who prioritizes pleasure and personal gratification. He’s a confirmed bachelor known for having many casual relationships and often seems more interested in enjoying life than performing surgeries. Unlike many other TV doctors who are driven by a strong sense of morality, Dr. Troy is motivated by financial gain and personal satisfaction, and isn’t bound by the same ethical constraints.

Besides Dr. Stafford, we’ve also got Dr. Sean McNamara, played by Dylan Walsh. He’s the more skilled surgeon, and honestly, you really feel for the guy – he’s trying so hard to balance his career with family life, but things just keep going wrong. His wife, Julia, played by Joely Richardson, always seems to think he’s falling short, and their son, John, is constantly getting into trouble. The show also gives us Dr. Liz Cruz, the anesthesiologist – Roma Maffia nails the role of this really strong, no-nonsense lesbian who often ends up being the voice of reason amongst all the drama.

This show presents a series of new patient cases each week, with each episode focusing on someone undergoing plastic surgery. Unlike typical medical dramas, Nip/Tuck tells a continuing story that unfolds over several seasons. It’s powerfully dramatic – some scenes are intensely difficult to watch, while others are genuinely touching. The show’s visuals aren’t flashy, but they clearly and effectively illustrate the medical procedures and ideas the creator wants to convey. Stick with the first few episodes, and you’ll likely become hooked.

‘Nip/Tuck’ Pushes the Limits of Raunchiness


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Think Spartacus was steamy? You haven’t seen anything yet. Even Shameless doesn’t compare. In fact, Nip/Tuck could have been called Shameless – everyone is having sex with everyone else, and sometimes with things they shouldn’t! But it’s not just about the sex. The show actually offers a pretty sharp critique of how our society talks a big game about relationships and sexuality, but falls apart when it comes to actually dealing with the messy realities.

I was completely floored by one storyline! Christian genuinely thought he had cancer and was facing his mortality, so he started looking for someone to take his place – and he hired Dr. Logan Taper. It was… unexpected to discover Dr. Taper had some very unusual attractions. Seriously, Christian and Sean walked in on him… well, let’s just say he was getting a little too friendly with a couch! And the whole thing was made even weirder by Bradley Cooper being there as this TV doctor who, get this, actually broke his neck attempting… a rather flexible act on himself. It was just so bizarre and memorable!

Christian, the show’s main romantic figure, is involved in almost all of Nip/Tuck‘s intimate scenes. He’s a mysterious and ruthless womanizer, much like James Bond. He’s difficult to understand and keep up with, but his captivating personality makes it hard not to try. He’s shown to be incredibly callous, exemplified by a past encounter where he demanded a woman hide her face with a bag before he would be intimate with her, and then followed through with this disturbing request.

This show is steamy, similar to a quick, passionate read, but without the happy endings. While it features relationships – often between women and successful surgeons – it’s rarely about lasting love. However, there are some genuinely sweet romances, largely thanks to the character Sean, who consistently searches for real connection but keeps facing disappointment due to misfortune and his trusting nature. The drama is intense, even featuring a shocking affair with the family’s nanny, and it takes a dark turn when Sean unknowingly marries a woman with a dangerous secret.

‘Nip/Tuck’ Is More Over the Top Than Accurate… but Every Minute Is Memorable


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Whether plastic surgery is a good or bad thing is a topic people strongly disagree on, but the show Nip/Tuck explores it in a lighthearted and unreserved way. Its popularity – averaging 3 million viewers per season – is impressive considering its often sensational content. What made it so popular? A big part of the appeal was the show’s bizarre and unusual medical cases. While medical professionals didn’t necessarily praise the show for being realistic, they didn’t criticize it as completely unbelievable either. That’s because the show deliberately exaggerated everything for dramatic effect.

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The surgeons on Nip/Tuck famously start by asking patients what they dislike about themselves, and things quickly get complicated. Unlike most medical dramas that center on emergency surgeries and saving lives, Nip/Tuck focuses on people’s desires for cosmetic changes, exploring their personal flaws and motivations. The show also shows the dangers of becoming obsessed with appearance. This unique focus sets it apart, and it remains a one-of-a-kind series – it’s hard to imagine another medical show quite like it.

Early in the show, we meet a patient obsessed with becoming Michael Jackson, constantly requesting adjustments from the doctors until he can convincingly say, “Hee Hee.” The show also features guest appearances by JK Simmons as a man wanting chest implants to match his wife’s, and Joan Rivers as herself, hoping for a massive surgery to undo all her previous procedures. Alec Baldwin plays an experienced surgeon renowned for creating what many consider the most successful transgender woman ever.

I’ve noticed something about this Ryan Murphy show that really bothers me – it doesn’t seem to care much about right and wrong. In fact, it almost celebrates when characters do bad things, and they rarely try to make up for their mistakes. The doctors, for example, are constantly taking advantage of their patients. One doctor especially, Christian, sleeps with a lot of them. And the surgeons? They’re clearly motivated by money. They’ll do a free surgery now and then, but only for the publicity. If a patient is willing to pay more, they’ll even take on risky or unnecessary procedures – ethics clearly aren’t a priority.

This show isn’t a traditional medical drama like Grey’s Anatomy or ER, and it’s also not one of those modern shows that focuses solely on characters with little action. While you can probably guess the major plot twists, Nip/Tuck is worth watching simply for its shocking moments – and it’s a lot of fun!

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2026-01-11 23:05