Series synopsis
Heartbeat is an American drama television series that premiered on NBC on March 22, 2016. It ended on May 25, 2016. It was created by Jill Gordon. It stars Melissa George, Don Hany, Shelley Conn and Dave Annable.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Melissa George as Dr. Alex Panttiere
- Don Hany as Dr. Jessie Shane
- Shelley Conn as Dr. Millicent Patel
- Dave Annable as Dr. Pierce Harrison
- Maya Erskine as Nurse Ji-Sung
- Rudy Martinez as Marty
- Jamie Kennedy as Dr. Callahan
- JLouis Mills as Forester
Supporting cast
- Joshua Leonard as Max
- D.L. Hughley as Dr. Hackett
- Caitlyn Larimore as Lynn
- Bryan Espino as Intern
- Issac Wolf as Intern
- Hayley Sales as Deana Monroe
- Steele Stebbins as Carson
- Luke Roessler as Little Boy
- Andy Walken as Colin Tollefson
- JoBeth Williams as Isobel Dixon
- Brenda Bakke as Marie Panttiere
- Michael Nouri as Gérard Panttiere
Guest cast
- Hayley Sales as Deana Monroe
- Steele Stebbins as Carson
- Luke Roessler as Little Boy
- Andy Walken as Colin Tollefson
- JoBeth Williams as Isobel Dixon
- Brenda Bakke as Marie Panttiere
- Michael Nouri as Gérard Panttiere
- Greyson Foster as Gabriel Elliot
- Gracie Grenier as Young Alex
- Sahlima as Bridget
- Thomas Silcott as Gentleman
- Erica Ikeda as Intern / Duckling (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 22, 2016 | May 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses. |
March 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Twins An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer. |
March 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Backwards Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology. |
March 30, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2016 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |