The show's props team, led by Crystal Portillo, creates hyper-realistic injuries and prosthetics for patients, as shown in exclusive images from upcoming episodes.
01Summary
- 01The props in last week's 'Third Rails' episode included realistic leeches.
- 02Upcoming Episode 4 will feature a bruised prosthetic pregnant belly.
- 03Episode 12 will show a mangled, torn-apart arm.
- 04Showrunner Allen MacDonald praised Crystal Portillo's team as the best he has seen, including from his time on CSI.
- 05The props department has been key to the show's 12-season run of graphic medical scenes.
02Why it matters
For fans of medical dramas, this reveals the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the show's shocking moments, enhancing appreciation for the realistic effects that bring patient stories to life.
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