Synopsis
Berlin, 1888. After penniless Ida’s life is saved at the Charité Hospital she must work off the treatment costs. While she becomes acquainted with the most brilliant physicians of this era at the world-famous hospital, the self-determined young woman discovers her passion for medicine.
Episodes
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CompassionPathologist Virchow tries to uphold his liberal values in a time of upcoming nationalism. Doctor Koch continues his work on battling the rampant tuberculosis. Von Behring tries, in vain at first, to join his lab while Jewish Doctor Ehrlich is welcomed for his work on colorizing cells. Ms. Lenze recovers after an appendicitis but has to work off the fees for her treatment by working as a nurse.50m2
Sunny WeatherSpinola repays Behring for saving a life. Ida is urged to pursue an ambitious dream. Koch receives two visitors: a Tokyo doctor and the new emperor.51m3
The Light of the WorldKoch reveals big news at the congress while Ehrlich struggles to find a doctor to deliver his wife's breech baby. Tischendorf and Ida's romance blooms.50m4
Miracle CureNurse Therese falls ill. Koch tests tuberculin on humans, starting with himself. Behring reaches a breakthrough in his work on a diphtheria cure.51m5
Twilight of the GodsDespite worrying results, demand for tuberculin overwhelms the Charité. Behring's diphtheria cure is put to the test. Ida meets Tischendorf's father.50m6
Turning PointKoch fails in one aspect of his life, but succeeds in another. Ehrlich faces a betrayal and increasing anti-Semitism. Ida rethinks her future plans.51m
CompassionPathologist Virchow tries to uphold his liberal values in a time of upcoming nationalism. Doctor Koch continues his work on battling the rampant tuberculosis. Von Behring tries, in vain at first, to join his lab while Jewish Doctor Ehrlich is welcomed for his work on colorizing cells. Ms. Lenze recovers after an appendicitis but has to work off the fees for her treatment by working as a nurse.50m2Sunny WeatherSpinola repays Behring for saving a life. Ida is urged to pursue an ambitious dream. Koch receives two visitors: a Tokyo doctor and the new emperor.51m3The Light of the WorldKoch reveals big news at the congress while Ehrlich struggles to find a doctor to deliver his wife's breech baby. Tischendorf and Ida's romance blooms.50m4Miracle CureNurse Therese falls ill. Koch tests tuberculin on humans, starting with himself. Behring reaches a breakthrough in his work on a diphtheria cure.51m5Twilight of the GodsDespite worrying results, demand for tuberculin overwhelms the Charité. Behring's diphtheria cure is put to the test. Ida meets Tischendorf's father.50m6Turning PointKoch fails in one aspect of his life, but succeeds in another. Ehrlich faces a betrayal and increasing anti-Semitism. Ida rethinks her future plans.51mCast
