BBC’s long-running medical drama Casualty is back with a brand-new boxset from 10 January, promising intense drama, fresh faces and emotional arcs that are set to grip fans.

As Casualty resumes on screens, familiar faces are returning alongside exciting new characters. Established favourites such as Charlie, Duffy and Megan are set to feature heavily in the episodes ahead, lining up for some of the most dramatic moments the ED has seen in recent seasons.

New Doctors, New Nurses and Fresh Challenges

A major focus of the new boxset is on the arrival of two new doctors, Matty and Kim, who bring fresh energy — and tension — to Holby City Hospital’s emergency department. Their dynamic with the existing team is expected to shake up routines and introduce fresh conflict as they find their feet under pressure.

In addition to the new doctors, Cyril returns as a staff nurse, and several student nurses are introduced, setting the stage for mentorship stories and the inevitable pressures of frontline medicine.

Emotional Highs and Harrowing Moments

The upcoming episodes aren’t just about new arrivals — they are packed with intense storylines right from the start. A dramatic emergency unfolds as a major incident brings the team under extreme pressure, testing their limits and forcing them to confront life-or-death decisions under fire.

Fans of the show can also expect emotional arcs that do more than entertain. With real-world issues woven into plotlines alongside medical challenges, the new content aims to deliver both gripping drama and meaningful character development.

Behind the Scenes: What It Means for Casualty

With its blend of returning favourites, compelling newcomers and storylines that push characters to their emotional and professional limits, this new boxset marks a bold chapter in Casualty’s long history. Viewers tuning in from 10 January will see a mix of high-stakes medicine, personal drama and the ever-present intensity of life in the ED.

Whether you’re invested in the old guard or eager to see how the new doctors and nurses handle Holby’s toughest cases, the new episodes promise to deliver some of the most talked-about moments of the year for the BBC drama