Following 3 to 4 patients per episode, and intercutting their narratives, we experience powerful human stories, heart-warming, tragic and at times uplifting and inspirational. Beginning with the arrival of a new patient in the ED, we are immediately drawn into the drama as their condition is revealed and the resultant, lifesaving action begins. We look to the patient, their friends and family to help this story unfold, grounding the tale in reality, making for compelling viewing. The conclusion of each episode see some of these patients interviewed, several weeks after their time in the ED. It’s not only the physical injuries that leave scars. Having faced their own mortality, almost all are changed.