Television series

Medical Police

Name: Medical Police
Genre: Comedy, Action
Released: 2020
Cast: Erinn Hayes, Rob Huebel

Spy action
Thriller
Relentless

Medical Police is a gonzo action-comedy about two American doctors drafted into espionage while stationed in Brazil. It's fast, silly, and deeply committed to the bit—think a spy thriller written by people who watched it while laughing. For fans of absurdist humor who want their thrills scrambled with complete nonsense.

TVMaze rating

2.6

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