Doctor Doctor (season 5)
The fifth and final season of "Doctor Doctor" (known internationally as "The Heart Guy"), an Australian drama television series, premiered on Nine Network on 28 April 2021. The season consists of 8 episodes. Season five will feature several new cast additions; including Zoe Ventoura, Lincoln Younes, Darren McMullen, John Waters, Chantelle Jamieson, Rishikesh Shukre and Contessa Treffone. Premise. The town of Whyhope is in crisis; with the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, things are set to escalate. Hugh has decided the time has come to return to Sydney and resume his career as a heart  surgeon, that is until a number of complications begin to surface, bringing his plans to a halt. Episodes. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Production. "Doctor Doctor" was commissioned for a fifth season on 31 March 2020 and was the first Australian drama series to be renewed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming commenced on 28 September 2020, where social distancing requirements had been put in place.