Doctor Doctor season 5
The fifth and final season of Doctor Doctor, an Australian drama television series, premiered on Nine Network on 28 April 2021. The season consists of 8 episodes.
Season five will feature several new cast additions; including Zoe Ventoura, Lincoln Younes, Darren McMullen, John Waters, Chantelle Jamieson, Rishikesh Shukre and Contessa Treffone.
Premise
The town of Whyhope is in crisis; with the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, things are set to escalate. Hugh has decided the time has come to return to Sydney and resume his career as a heart surgeon, that is until a number of complications begin to surface, bringing his plans to a halt.Cast
Main
- Rodger Corser as Hugh Knight
- Nicole da Silva as Charlie Knight
- Ryan Johnson as Matt Knight
- Tina Bursill as Meryl Knight
- Hayley McElhinney as Penny Cartwright
- Chloe Bayliss as Hayley Mills Knight
- Matt Castley as Ajax Cross Knight
- Belinda Bromilow as Betty Bell
- Charles Wu as Ken Liu
- Chantelle Jamieson as Sharna Bahit
Recurring
- Patrick Wilson as Rod Eagle
- Zoe Ventoura as Kassie
- Darren McMullen as Wes
- Coco Jack Gilles as Larry
- Jackie Hamilton as Sam
- Lincoln Younes as Tom
- John Waters as Michael
- Contessa Teffone as Melody
- Winta McGrath as Floyd Cartwright
Guest
- Marshall Napier as Bill
- Jay Laga'aia as Graeme
- Ioane Saula as Brody
- Warren Lee as Howin Liu
- Gabrielle Chan as Jing Liu
- Steve Rodgers as Warren Bostock
Episodes
Production
Doctor Doctor was commissioned for a fifth season on 31 March 2020 and was the first Australian drama series to be renewed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming commenced on 28 September 2020, where social distancing requirements had been put in place.Reception
Awards and nominations
;Logie Awards- Nominated: Logie Award for Most Popular Actor – Roger Corser
- Nominated: Logie Award for Most Popular Drama Program
- Nominated: SPA Award for Drama Series Production of the Year