Why Transplant season 5 will not happen: Final season explained by creator Joseph Kay
There will not be a Transplant season 5, as confirmed by Joseph Kay. In a 2023 statement with CTV, per NBC, he revealed that he had always planned the series as a four-season arc. Describing it as "a labour of love'', Kay added that he did not want the show to have a forced storyline.
I had always intended to tell Bashir's story in a four-season series. Transplant narrates how he must adapt to a new life in Canada while rebuilding his medical career from scratch.

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Key takeaways
- Transplant season 1 premiered on CTV on 26 February 2020, and its fourth season on 6 October 2023.
- The medical drama series boasts 49 episodes, each running for about 40 minutes.
- Transplant was primarily filmed in Montreal, with some limited location shooting in Toronto.
- The show won awards in various categories during the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Canadian Screen Awards.
Season 4 marked the end of Transplant: Dr. Bashir decides to open his own clinic
Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed and his sister, Amira, moved to Canada during the Syrian Civil War as refugees. Although he is a certified medical doctor in his native country, Bash struggles to find a job in his new country due to issues involving the recognition of foreign credentials.
While working as a cook, he saves lives after an accident at the restaurant. After witnessing Hamed's impressive skills, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at York Memorial Hospital, Dr. Jed Bishop, offers him a position in the emergency department.
Ultimately, Bash completes his 4-year residency and plans to open a clinic dedicated to community medicine and public health.

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Joseph Kay wanted to end Transplant on his own terms
While speaking with Parade in May 2025, Joseph Kay revealed that he did not wish to drag Transplant's storyline, but instead wanted its ending to be natural. He said:
In this business, writing to an ending instead of having one imposed on you is a blessing. I wanted an elegant and gripping goodbye with a shocking twist of events.
In a July 2025 interview with TV Insider, Kay expressed his hopes that the series' ending impressed its viewers, stating:
I wanted the ending to showcase that Bash has fully healed from his past experiences. Although the finale was super emotional, I wanted fans to know that he will be okay, even though he carries much weight.

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He is open to having Transplant's cast return to the screens if it ''makes sense"
When asked if he would write a movie about the character's current endeavours in a 2025 interview with TV Insider's Meredith Jacobs, Joseph answered:
I would consider this if it came organically. I enjoyed working with the talented actors in Transplant, so if I had an opportunity to work with them again, I would take it as long as it did not just repeat the storyline.
Who are the actors in Transplant? Exploring the series' ensemble
Produced by Sphere Media, Transplant is widely recognised for its unique perspective on the medical drama genre. Below are some actors who brought the series' compelling storyline to life:
Hamza Haq as Dr.Bashir Hamed

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Hamza (34 as of August 2025) was born on 27 October 1990 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His Pakistani parents immigrated to Canada when he was nine. Haq's other acting credits include With Love and a Major Organ, Girl House and Viking.
Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie Leblanc, aka Mags

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Leboeuf is the daughter of Canadian actors Marcel Leboeuf and Diane Lavallée. She made her acting debut in the 1996 TV show Virginie. Later, the 39-year-old actress portrayed Skye Ingram in Dragon 3D and Hannah Crane in Foreverland.
John Hannah as Dr. Jedediah

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Scottish actor John gained notoriety in 1994 for starring in Four Weddings and a Funeral. A BAFTA Award nominee, he has appeared in other films and TV shows, including The Hurricane, Sliding Doors, The Mummy Trilogy and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Ayisha Issa as Dr. June Curtis

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Issa (14 as of 2025) was born on March 18, 1984, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has starred in several English—and French-language films, such as Brick Mansions, Dark Matter, and Unité 9. Ayisha is a martial arts practitioner with a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
The series' supporting cast includes:
- Jim Watson as Dr. Theo Hunter
- Tori Higginson as Claire Malone
- Sugith Varughese as Dr. Aajay Singh
- Grace Lynn Kung as Vivian Barnes
- Gord Rand as Dr. Mark Novak
- Marianne Farley as Dr. Elizabeth Bergeron
- Rekha Sharma as Dr. Neeta Devi
FAQs
Transplant boasts a 7.9/10 IMDb rating. Here are some frequently asked questions about the medical drama TV series:
Is Transplant season 3 on Prime?
The series is available on various platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Showmax, and NBC.
What happened in episode 7 of Transplant season 4?
In the ''Torn'' episode, Dr. Bashir rejects a job offer at another hospital. Mags also returns to work after a transplant surgery.
What happens to Mags on Transplant?
Dr. Magalie passes away in the series' fourth season due to complications from her heart transplant. She was in a romantic relationship with Bash at the time of her demise.
Wrapping up
In September 2023, Transplant's showrunner Joseph Kay confirmed that the award-winning series would wrap up after its fourth season. He revealed his initial plan for the show to only run during the four years Bash was in the residency program.
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