The Kidney (2022)
An employee of the fire department - a manipulator and a bribe-taker - is trying to get herself a kidney for a transplant. But this is not easy to do, since she lived her life in such a way that no one wants to help her.
Details
First Air Date
1/1/2022
Last Air Date
3/14/2025
Network
KION
Rating
8/10 (23 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
KION, LookFilm
About The Kidney
The 2022 series "The Kidney" blends elements of drama and comedy to tell the story of an employee in the fire department facing a medical crisis. The protagonist, known for her manipulative and corrupt behavior, finds herself in need of a kidney transplant. The series explores the challenges she encounters in securing a donor, largely due to her past actions and reputation.
The narrative centers on the consequences of her life choices as she navigates the healthcare system while confronting a lack of support from others. With three seasons and 26 episodes, the show has an average vote of 8 based on 23 votes. Its status as a "Returning Series" indicates ongoing development. The series combines a serious medical premise with comedic undertones, suggesting a dark humor approach to its central conflict.
Why you might be searching for The Kidney
People are searching for "The Kidney" likely due to its unusual premise of a morally ambiguous character in urgent need of an organ transplant, and the comedic-drama approach to this situation. Search queries indicate interest in stories about a female protagonist needing a kidney, often with a focus on who will ultimately be the donor.
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Currently, "The Kidney" is available to stream in the US via subscription, rental, or purchase options. Specific streaming platforms are not detailed in the provided information.
The provided information does not indicate that "The Kidney" is based on a true story. It describes the plot as being about a manipulative fire department employee trying to get a kidney transplant.
There are three seasons of "The Kidney" as of March 2025. The first season premiered on January 1, 2022, the second on March 8, 2023, and the third on February 28, 2025.
User ratings for "The Kidney" are generally positive, with a 69/100 on TMDb based on 27 verified users, and a 7.0 on Kinorium from over 2000 users. Critics' ratings are also favorable, with 71% approval from 21 critics.