ER

I had the opportunity to watch the final episode of ER over the weekend. I have been a devoted ER fan for years and I never thought the day would come when I would have to say good-bye. ER was a great television series that was different than any other show on TV.

The main thing that set ER apart from all the other medical shows on TV throughout its 15-year life span was reality. ER reflected what life was truly like in the emergency room. It made viewers feel like they were watching a real world emergency room.

The fast paced, action packed episodes also separated ER from other TV series. There was never a dull moment while watching the show. There was always something interesting going on. The show always managed to educated viewers on medical and social issues throughout the course of the intense 60-minute episode.

ER is nothing compared to popular medical shows such as Grey’s Anatomy or Scrubs. These two shows lack the reality and intensity ER had. It will be hard to replace ER, but the things I have learned while watching the show will stick with me for the rest of my life.