Actress Alice Amter reacts to ER reaching a new global audience following its Netflix release.
One of the most important medical dramas on TV is about to reach more people worldwide. On February 10, 2026, ER was released on Netflix in some countries outside the United States, all 15 seasons, totaling 331 episodes.
The full series has never been shown on Netflix outside the United States before this major release, thus marking a chance for both long-time fans and new viewers to watch or discover one of the most creative and successful network dramas of recent times.
Netflix Release Details
Netflix and Warner Bros. have made a new deal for international streaming rights. Starting February 10, 2026, all episodes of ER will be available simultaneously for viewers outside the United States. This deal does not cover the United States, so Netflix subscribers there will not be able to watch the show.
People in the U.S. can still watch ER on Hulu and Max, however. Viewers in other countries will be able to watch all 15 seasons at once, unlike how the show first aired on NBC, with one episode per week.
Where ER Will Be Available?
Netflix has confirmed the series will launch in the following regions:
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
France
Italy
Latin America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico
Belgium
Additional unnamed European territories
All these markets will receive the full series simultaneously, allowing viewers to binge-watch the show uninterrupted.
The move underscores Netflix’s continued push to strengthen its catalog with established global hits that resonate across generations.
About the Show
Michael Crichton, a bestselling author and screenwriter, created ER. The show aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, running for 15 seasons and 331 episodes.
Set mainly in the emergency room of the made-up County General Hospital in Chicago, ER followed doctors, nurses, and staff as they handled medical emergencies and their own personal problems.
Its large cast and interconnected stories helped shape modern TV dramas by blending weekly medical cases with ongoing character arcs.
The show was both a critical and commercial hit, winning many awards and nominations, and is still seen as one of television’s most important and longest-running medical dramas.
Style, Realism, and Lasting Influence
ER’s unique style, the way the show was filmed, is a big part of why it is still remembered today.
The show’s rapid-fire conversations, often with expansive tongue-twisting medical jargon, people frequently talking over each other, and lots of Steadicam camera work that moved in step with the characters through busy hospital hallways in long, unbroken scenes, all helped demonstrate realism and urgency in the emergency room in an urban setting.
Medical experts ensured the details were accurate, and real health care workers appreciated how true-to-life the show felt. ER changed TV dramas by being realistic, showing characters’ lives over time, and including stories about important social issues.
The show was a turning point for many actors, like George Clooney and Noah Wyle, whose careers were effectively launched during its best years.
Alice Amter Reflects on ER’s Global Revival
Actress Alice Amter, who made her U.S. Television debut opposite George Clooney in his final two episodes of ER, recently shared her excitement about the Netflix international launch.
“Wow, to have one hit show reaching a global audience with The Big Bang Theory is one thing but to have two is mind-blowing,” she said, referencing her role on The Big Bang Theory. “ER was THE show back in the day with a massive viewership and tons of awards. As soon as my episode aired, the phone started ringing non-stop from people who saw it.”
Amter added that the potential for ER to reach a whole new generation of viewers worldwide is “wonderful and very exciting,” calling the experience of working on the series unforgettable.
She praised executive producer and showrunner John Wells for setting a high standard and spoke warmly about the cast and crew.
Looking ahead, Amter even joked about potential reunions — whether through an appearance on “The Pitt,” starring fellow ER alum Noah Wyle and produced by John Wells, or a potential appearance in “Ocean’s 14” alongside Clooney. “That would be fantastic!” She said.
ER coming to Netflix in multiple countries around the world is more than just adding another show in its ever-increasing catalog.
Bringing back this important drama from the 1990s and 2000s in the age of streamers means more people can watch it easily.
The show demonstrates its readiness to capture the attention of new viewers who have only heard of it, as well as longtime fans who want to experience County General’s busy halls again.
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