The Night Shift

I get a kick out of the professionals that complain that the show is unrealistic. I do the same for law enforcement shows. This is TV. Tell me which show is factually correct in every respect. Take NCIS one of the most popular and successful series ever. I was in federal law enforcement for almost 30 years and the stuff they do is so ridiculous. But it is entertaining which is what these TV shows are intended to be.

I find it quite funny how the general public of today can't give credit where it's due. This show, any show at that is geared for entertainment purposes and that's that.

I find "The Night Shift" entertaining, well acted, thought provoking and greatly paced. Just because what unfolds during "The Night Shift" may not follow protocol of an actual E.R. that doesn't mean it should take away from the show,IT'S A SHOW FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. If you don't find this entertaining go stare at a rock.

You also have to realize, this show brought plenty of people work for an extended amount of time. I happen to be personal friends with one of the main, lead actors. I spent quite a bit of time on set and the effort put forth for this show to become a success was immense! Everyone worked their tails off, everyone took pride and the local economy/workers prospered greatly. If a show, as this one can boost a local economy (like ABQ, where filmed) then fantastic. Also, for all the under qualified naysayers of this show, tune in next season for season 2 of "The Night Shift." Enjoy tonight's episode!

This show is terrible, but on a level where its almost playing on all the cliches that make network tv so bad. Which is why i love this show. It feels intentional by the producers, eerily similar to 90210, Party of 5, and Dawson's Creek of 20 years ago. Random slow motion scenes, ridiculous explanations for what caused the patients trauma, way over dramatized ER power struggles out of no where, wierd sexual tension, the stereotypes are perfect and extremely unrealistic, problems are solved out of no where throught an episode, and relationship paralyzing issues over the most random things. The acting is so on point, just like one of Christopher Guest's infamous mockumentaries.

If you despise network programming between the hours of 7-10 pm Monday-Friday, there is a good chance you will love this show.

I look forward to viewing the summer shows but Night Shift is the BEST new show I have seen in years. I hope the NBC has the good sense to bring it back for a full season!!! The characters are rich and well developed. The plot lines are excellent and the writing is superb. Having worked the night shift in a hospital years ago I can appreciate the various trials the staff has to endure such as shortage of staff, equipment, etc, but even to the layman this show has everything to offer with the story lines, suspense, a little romance, the hesitation of new doctors trying to care for their patient's with as much expertise as their limited experience allows and glimpses into the past of some of the doctors that contribute to the people they are currently.

I hope this runs longer than one season. I found it charming and uplifting that there could ever be a place where people meant more than the bottom line.The characters seemed to fit.The heart was in the place with each doctor nurse and staff. Maybe it is too much for some just coming back from duty,but I liked it. I will be tuning in each week to see what happens. I would class it in line with N.C.I.S and hope it stays around. I wish more shows were of the drama involved here.Inspired. Tragic brings hope without terror.Keep up the good work.The facts are that they don't take entertainment serious anymore. Casting works in this case the seem to fit just right.