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Scalpel

The Lancet is a realistic female-driven medical workplace drama set in Chicago, following brilliant hepatobiliary surgeon Vera Sterling as she secretly endures years of domestic…

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English
Total episodes
35
Free episodes
5
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The Lancet is a realistic female-driven medical workplace drama set in Chicago, following brilliant hepatobiliary surgeon Vera Sterling as she secretly endures years of domestic abuse behind her flawless professional image. While saving lives in the operating room, Vera carefully collects evidence of the violence inflicted by her husband, successful lawyer Martin Sterling. After finally choosing to fight back through the legal system, she transforms from a silent victim into a powerful advocate for abused women. As her courtroom battle unfolds, Vera launches a groundbreaking hospital training program that teaches medical staff how to identify and preserve domestic violence evidence, ultimately turning her personal trauma into a movement that changes lives across the medical community. Blending intense surgical realism, emotional recovery, workplace struggle, and female empowerment, The Lancet is a powerful story about survival, dignity, justice, and rebirth.

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