Name: MDA
Genre: Drama
Released: 2002-07-23
Rating: 7
Cast: Petra Yared, Shane Bourne, Angus Grant, Angie Milliken

Australian lawyers defending bad doctors? The drama writes itself, mate.

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Office politics with scalpelsSunburnt legal thrillerMediocre men in crisis

Latest Episode

55 min

Season 3 • Episode 12

Latest

A Human Cost: Part 4

Sep 22, 2005

In the final episode of MDA, Happy is hospitalised after his heart attack and Dr Liz Gibson again has to front the Health Review Board.

Overview

Drama

MDA is an Australian television series that aired between 2002 and 2005 on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It concerned the day-to-day operation of legal firm MDA, which specialised in medical defence.

Content warning

Professional accountabilityMoral compromiseInstitutional rotWork-life destruction

Standout Aspects

Acting

Shane Bourne's 'Happy' Henderson — ironic name, beautifully worn performance.

Writing

Medical malpractice cases that actually teach you something horrific.

Best for:Streaming·Solo

Creators

Greg Haddrick, Des Monaghan

First AiredJul 23, 2002

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons3·Episodes56

Top Cast

Petra Yared

Layla Young

Shane Bourne

Bill 'Happy' Henderson

Angus Grant

Dr. Jamie Lawless

Angie Milliken

Amanda McKay

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shane Bourne was primarily known as a comedian before this; MDA completely rebranded him as a dramatic lead.

Cultural

MDA aired during Australia's golden age of prestige drama alongside SeaChange and The Secret Life of Us, but never broke through internationally despite solid writing.