Heartbeat (2016)

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn and fearless, Alex always operates on her own terms. Watch as she revels in a racy personal life, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (3,194 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 ↑ +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.92 avg 10 episodes 7.5 → 7.9 42 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot	7.5	184
2	Twins	7.7	161
3	Backwards	7.4	124
4	100,000 Heartbeats	8.5	112
5	The Land of Normal	8.3	91
6	The Inverse	8.3	96
7	Permanent Glitter	8.0	110
8	Match Game	7.5	88
9	Sanctuary	8.1	78
10	What Happens in Vegas... Happens	7.9	83