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Richard Madden’s Paramount+ Series Trauma Drops Die Hard Into an ER — and It Might Work

The new Paramount+ series "Trauma" stars Richard Madden as an ex-Royal Marine turned emergency medicine doctor who must defend a London hospital from terrorists. The show blends the high-stakes premise of "Die Hard" with the intense medical setting of "ER" and "The Pitt," aiming for a stressful, real-time viewing experience. The article suggests this unique combination, coupled with a writer from "Slow Horses," could make "Trauma" a compelling and effective action thriller.