Malpractice viewers were left flocking to question whether it was just them facing issues as they tuned in to watch ITV's latest series The new medical drama, which started on Sunday night (April 23), follows the aftermath of a 'nightmare' A&E shift.
In the opening episode, viewers saw doctor Lucinda Edwards face the death of opioid overdose patient, Edith Owusu. Unable to be in two places at one time, she had to leave the tragic patient in the hands of her trainee. But when Edith died, an investigation was subsequently launched.
As the series plays out, suspicion arises as medical investigators examine Dr Edwards' behaviour that fateful night. Meanwhile, as the pressure mounts, her personal life starts to unravel and her relationship with her husband begins to crack.