Holby City has built a devoted following among viewers who want their romance taken seriously. 23 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 48 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Bob Barrett carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Holby City keeps coming up in conversation. Holby City earns its romantic beats rather than assuming them — a rarer quality than it sounds. Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients. Bob Barrett and David Ames lead a cast that makes the relationship feel genuine, not scripted. 23 seasons (1999–2022) gave the story room most shows never get. The relationship at the centre of Holby City develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Holby City. If you have already watched Casualty, Holby City is a natural next step. 23 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. The chemistry Bob Barrett brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

Holby City wrapped up in 2022, created by Tony McHale and Mal Young — and 23 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.