Medics () is a Polish medical drama that aired on TVN from September 3, 2012, to November 30, 2014.
The series follows Alicja Szymaà Âska (Magdalena RÃ³à ¼czka), a young and ambitious surgeon, working at the fictional Copernicus Hospital in Toruà Â. She becomes part of a team of charismatic doctors dedicated to saving lives and safeguarding their patientsâ healthâÂÂoften at the cost of neglecting their own personal struggles and everyday challenges.
On October 10, 2011, it was announced that TVN was developing an upcoming medical drama set in Toruà Â. The first season, consisting of 13 episodes, began filming in October 2011 under the working title Szpital Alicji (AlicjaâÂÂs Hospital), and concluded on April 3, 2012. The series title was officially changed to Medics on March 12, 2012.
Following positive reviews, Medics was renewed for a second season on June 19, 2012. Filming for the second season began on July 17, 2012, in Toruà Â, and concluded on November 20, 2012, in Warsaw. On November 9, 2012, the series was further renewed for a third season, with a fourth season entering production on May 23, 2013, premiering in the spring of 2014.
Alicja Szymaà Âska (Magdalena RÃ³à ¼czka), a young and ambitious surgeon, leaves Warsaw and relocates to Toruà Â. There, she begins working at Copernicus Hospital, managed by Elà ¼bieta Bosak (Danuta Stenka). The new position provides her with an opportunity to advance her medical career.
Filming for the second season began on July 17, 2012 in Toruà  and concluded on November 20, 2012 in Warsaw. Season 2 premiered on February 25, 2013.
Season 3 premiered in September 2013. The season finale featured the first appearance of Wojciech Mecwaldowski as Michaà  Karkoszka.
The fourth season aired in March 2014. Paweà  Maà Âaszyà Âski departed the series in the season premiere. Wojciech Mecwaldowski was added to the main cast, while Anna PolonyâÂÂs role was expanded to a recurring character.
Borys Szyc joined the cast as Przemysà Âaw Karski. In Episode 7, Olga Boà Âàdà º was introduced as Anna Bogna Zaniewska, a new neurosurgeon. The final episode featured the debut of Bartosz Porczyk as AnnaâÂÂs mysterious ex-boyfriend.
On November 8, 2014, it was announced that the series would not be renewed for a sixth season due to declining viewership and low ratings.
Medics premiered on TVN on Monday, September 3, 2012, at 9:30 p.m. and attracted an audience of 2.94 million. It received an audience share of 24.2% among 16-49 year-olds, and 23.6% among all viewers, making it the most-watched program in its time slot.