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Coma
This comedy narrates the many adventures of a millionaire's handsome, sassy son named Amir - born into a world of privilege, he is used to getting everything he desires. This time his eyes turn to a peerless lady but her untamable will, combined with a sudden rush of plucky hoodlums, makes his task harder than first thought. Will he prevail or will he be in for a rude awakening?
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Plot Summary
This TV miniseries follows Susan Wheeler, a medical student at Boston's prestigious St. Joseph's Hospital, who begins to suspect a sinister connection between her colleagues and patients who fall into comas. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a disturbing conspiracy involving a "black bag" surgical procedure designed to keep patients alive while their organs are harvested and sold on the black market. Susan must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Coma (2004) was a television miniseries that garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. While some critics found its pacing occasionally slow for a thriller, the overall consensus highlighted its effective tension-building and compelling medical mystery elements, making it a notable entry in the genre for television.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and intricate medical mystery plot.
Noted for strong performances from the ensemble cast, especially Tom Selleck.
Some found the miniseries length a bit drawn out for a thriller.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film.
Fun Fact
The 2004 miniseries 'Coma' is a remake of a 1978 film of the same name, which was based on Robin Cook's best-selling novel.
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