Here’s a review of (the penultimate episode of the BBC/AMC series). A Brutal, Breathless Countdown to Catastrophe By Episode 7 of This Is Going to Hurt , the show has already established its rhythm: dark comedy, systemic cruelty, and emotional gut-punches. But this episode—set almost entirely on the night of Adam’s ill-fated, unauthorized trip to a conference—feels different. It’s claustrophobic, frantic, and devastating in a way that redefines the entire season.
Adam’s parallel story at the conference feels like filler. We check in on him being awkward and out of place, but it adds little except to highlight his absence. Given the episode’s strength lies in Shruti’s crucible, cutting away to Adam feels like a distraction. This Is Going to Hurt - Season 1Eps7
Adam (Ben Whishaw) is away, leaving the already understaffed NHS maternity ward in the hands of junior doctor Shruti (Ambika Mod). What should be a routine night spirals into a cascade of impossible choices, mounting exhaustion, and one catastrophic decision that will echo through the finale. Here’s a review of (the penultimate episode of