The BEST episodes of Critical: Between Life and Death

Every episode of Critical: Between Life and Death ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Critical: Between Life and Death!

From critical emergencies to the operating room, this documentary series follows London's trauma centres as they treat the most severely injured.

Last Updated: 8/6/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.58

19 votes

#1 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2025

A life-threatening head injury from an assault and an open leg fracture from a motorcycle accident both require urgent surgery to prevent the worst.

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7.50

18 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/23/2025

As the surgical teams discuss options, the air ambulance rushes to help a patient who has been diagnosed with a polytrauma - the worst level of injury.

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7.48

25 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2025

London's Major Trauma System springs into action when a fairground ride malfunction in Brockwell Park results in multiple critically injured patients.

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7.39

18 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/23/2025

The operations unit dispatches an ambulance for a construction worker who sustained a laceration to his wrist after falling through a pane of glass.

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7.38

16 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2025

The family of an assault victim wrestles with how much trauma has altered his personality after the critical care team wakes him from his coma.

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7.27

15 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/23/2025

A team of orthopedic surgeons prepares for a high-risk pelvic surgery, where any margin of error could cause permanent nerve damage.

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