Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA
Two episodes of “Royal Pains” have now aired on the cable network USA on Thursdays at 10 p.m., and I really like it. It’s a fun summer TV show, and I appreciate the fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The hour-long dramedy follows Dr. Hank Lawson, who loses his job in New York City (by saving the life of a young man instead of a hospital trustee) and eventually becomes a “concierge doctor” in the Hamptons.
Of course, I initially watched the show because all the promotions included information about the character Divya Katdare, a physician assistant—allegedly. However, she’s been on the show so little I can’t decide what I think about her character.
In the pilot, Divya introduced herself as a PA, and had an SUV full of medical equipment. In the second episode, she showed up for a minute when Hank removed some sutures from a patient. The doctor also later referred to her as his “associate,” and mentioned to a potential patient that he’d like Divya to do a full work-up.
I’m still holding judgment on what I think of this PA character until I see at least a few more episodes. What are your thoughts?
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