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St. Denis Medical: Matt & Serena's Romance Heats Up
31 Mar
Summary
- Matt and Serena's relationship progressed on March 30th.
- The actors felt viewer interest added pressure to their roles.
- The show is set in an underfunded Oregon hospital.
The characters Matt and Serena took a significant step in their relationship during the March 30th episode of the NBC sitcom 'St. Denis Medical.' Actors Mekki Leeper and Kahyun Kim revealed to Us Weekly that the growing interest from viewers created pressure as they aimed to portray a "believable and satisfying arc."
Leeper and Kim, who have developed a friendship off-screen, found comfort in each other while filming intimate scenes. They emphasized the trust required to build a compelling storyline together, especially for a romance that creator Eric Ledgin described as a "slow burn."
Premiering in 2024, 'St. Denis Medical' follows the dedicated staff of an underfunded Oregon hospital. The mockumentary series also features Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, and Kaliko Kauahi. The show airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
