If you love a balance of medicine, social commentary, and personal drama but are looking for something a little more feel-good, "Call the Midwife" is a great option. Set in 1950s and 1960s London, the series follows a group of dedicated midwives and nurses who work to provide care in a struggling neighborhood while dealing with their complicated personal lives. While it's definitely a less soapy kind of show than "Grey's Anatomy," it has a similar approach to using the characters to address significant social and medical issues, from infertility and miscarriage to abortion, sexuality, abuse, disparities in healthcare, bigotry, and much more.
