Best medical drama: 'Grey's Anatomy' or 'Chicago Med'? | The Tylt

Below is the synopsis of "Grey's Anatomy," per IMDb.

A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.

"Grey's Anatomy" holds both a fresh rating and audience score of 81 percent on Rotten Tomatoes (at the time of publication). The medical drama has been on the air since 2005 and is currently in its 16th season.

We repeat—this show has been around since 2005 and remains a strong contender in the ratings! "Grey's Anatomy" manages to still be a witty comedy, a steamy romance, a thriller with twists and turns, and a cry-out-loud tearjerker. What more can we ask for?

Below is a synopsis of "Chicago Med," per IMDb.

An emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room.

While "Chicago Med" doesn't have any critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score is 71 percent. The medical drama is going strong in season five. "Grey's Anatomy" may need to watch out because while the show may have outlasted previous medical dramas, "Chicago Med" also has millions of fans to keep it going.