Code Black - Season 1 Apr 2026

Episodes feature intense trauma scenarios, including multi-vehicle collisions in thick fog, viral outbreaks requiring CDC intervention, and high-pressure emergency surgeries.

(Luis Guzmán): The veteran senior nurse who manages the residents and serves as Leanne’s close confidant. Code Black - Season 1

The show is based on an award-winning documentary and centers on the nation’s busiest emergency room, which frequently enters a state of ""—a condition where patient influx outweighs hospital resources. Cast and Key Characters The season features a diverse ensemble cast: Cast and Key Characters The season features a

The show received a more positive response from viewers, holding an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb . Many medical professionals praised its "raw" and "real" atmosphere compared to other medical shows. Rating Summary Rotten Tomatoes ~98% Audience Score (Highly Positive) Metacritic 53/100 (Mixed) IMDb Episodes feature intense trauma scenarios

(Marcia Gay Harden): The tough, high-risk residency director whose tragic past—losing her family to a drunk driver—informs her "cowboy" medical style.