The second half ofDoctor Odyssey’s pilot season is approaching, but the first eight episodes laid the groundwork for important upcoming storylines. Joshua Jackson leads theDoctor Odysseycast of charactersas Max Bankman, the new doctor aboardThe Odysseywho works alongside Nurse Practitioner Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo) and Nurse Tristan Silva (Sean Teale). With Captain Robert Massey (Don Johnson) at the helm, the medical team weathersDoctor Odyssey’s ridiculous theme weeks.
SinceDoctor Odysseyseason 2has yet to be confirmed, the rest of the episodes in the pilot season will have to create a satisfying resolution in case the medical drama doesn’t earn a sophomore season. Luckily,Doctor Odysseyhas multiple ongoing storylines to resolvein the second half, which can make for a fitting conclusion. Before the procedural returns, there are a few key details to remember.
5Max Joined The Odyssey After A Near-Death Experience (But There’s A Dark Theory About Him)
The Luxury Cruise Ship Is Theorized To Be Part Of The Afterlife
Max’s arrival onThe Odysseysent shockwaves throughout the cruise ship’s intimate medical team, but a prevailing theory posits that Max isn’t really there at all.Doctor Odyssey’s pilot revealed Max nearly died of COVID-19, and he made a dramatic career change with his new lease on life.Doctor Odyssey’s coma theorysuggests that Max never really recovered from his illness; he’s simply still dreaming.
I’ve Changed My Mind, I No Longer Want Doctor Odyssey’s Max Purgatory Theory To Come True
Some Doctor Odyssey viewers believe that Max is actually in purgatory instead of on the ship, but it would be a shame if that were true.
The theory runs deeper for some, withDoctor Odyssey’s luxury cruise shipeither becoming purgatory or Heaven depending on individual interpretations of the series. The overwhelming consensus is that this theory will officially be debunked soon, but Max sticks out like a sore thumb onThe Odysseynonetheless. From being grossly overqualified for the position to not adhering to the ship’s philosophy,Max, ironically, is a fish out of water inDoctor Odyssey.
4Tristan, Avery, And Max Are In A Love Triangle
The Trio Acted On Their Feelings In Doctor Odyssey Episode 6
Working in such close quarters quickly grew complicated thanks toMax and Tristan’s shared attraction to Avery.Romance inDoctor Odysseyhas proven itself to be an important plot device, like the hostile undertone to Max and Tristan’s relationship due to them not-so-subtly competing for Avery’s attention. The medical trio even acknowledged the tension head-on by having a threesome inDoctor Odysseyepisode 6.
Yet, no combination of characters in the love triangle is thebest couple inDoctor Odyssey. Avery and Max have the most potential for something serious, but they have fundamentally different values in life. Tristan’s had a crush on Avery for years, but I don’t buy for a second that he’s actually“in love”with her. Inevitably,the convoluted love triangle will get worse before it gets better inDoctor Odyssey.
3Avery Got A Scholarship To Med School
She’s Always Wanted To Be A Doctor
Before their flirtationship began, Avery held a grudge against Max due to her longstanding dream of beingThe Odyssey’s doctor. Though she’s qualified as a Nurse Practitioner, Avery suddenly discovers a direct path to achieving her dreams inDoctor Odysseyepisode 4. Aside from being awarded a scholarship to earn her MD, Avery would go through her residency and eventually beThe Odyssey’s main doctor.
Doctor Odyssey Is Wasting Avery By Not Doing A Ryan Murphy-Homage Episode
Ryan Murphy has all the makings of an iconic musical episode, but it can do more for Avery’s character than just show off Phillipa Soo’s voice.
Yet, even with a straightforward way of becoming a doctor,Avery’s professional future remains uncertain inDoctor Odyssey. Shockingly, one of the biggestunanswered questions inDoctor Odysseyis whether Avery will actually go to med school. The choice may seem obvious given howDoctor Odysseyestablished it as a lifelong goal, but there’s always another wrinkle to add that makes every decision into a dilemma in theRyan Murphy series.
2Avery Is Pregnant (And Doesn’t Know Who The Father Is)
Whether She’ll Keep The Baby Is Another Question Entirely
A critical reason behind Avery’s hesitation to attend med school is her unexpected pregnancy, which results fromDoctor Odysseyepisode 6’s threesome. Since she was intimate with both Max and Tristan, there’s no way for Avery to immediately tell who the biological father is. Thefather of Avery’s baby inDoctor Odysseyis the medical drama’s biggest ongoing mystery, but it’s still possible that the paternity will never be revealed.
As Tristan astutely notes inDoctor Odysseyepisode 8, it’s solely up to Avery whether she wants to have an abortion or carry her pregnancy to term. Even if she gives birth, she may not opt to keep the child. There are endless avenues for Avery to take regarding her sudden pregnancy, butDoctor Odysseywill likely lean into the dramaby revealing the father sooner or later.
1Dr. Odyssey Is Confirmed To Have A Crossover With 9-1-1
March 20 Will See The Crew Meet A 9-1-1 Mainstay
Since its premiere,Doctor Odysseyhas shared the primetime Thursday night schedule on ABC with the long-running drama,9-1-1. The two Ryan Murphy procedurals have run back-to-back since the medical drama’s pilot, which makes theDoctor Odysseyand9-1-1crossoverfeel like a natural progression. On March 20,Doctor Odysseywill air an episode featuring Angela Bassett’s Athena GrantasThe Odysseyhosts a“Casino Week.”
I’ve Suddenly Lost Interest In 9-1-1 & Doctor Odyssey’s Crossover After Learning About This 1 Detail
ABC’s new medical drama is crossing paths with its long-running procedural, but the 9-1-1 and Doctor Odyssey crossover already has a hurdle to cross.
While theDoctor Odysseycast may have had hilarious interactions with9-1-1’s LAFD members, the March 20 crossover will establish a shared universe to hopefully leave the door open for future overlap. Since Athena’s presence demands a crime-focused plot,Doctor Odyssey’s signature medical emergencies will have to take a backseat. Nevertheless, the two-part midseason return ofDoctor Odysseywill be chock-full of exciting peril and entertaining passengers.
