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13-06-2025
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Doctor Odyssey: 5 Ways to Save This Sinking Ship in a Potential Season 2
The odds aren't looking good for a Doctor Odyssey renewal, but we're here to throw Ryan Murphy's seafaring soap a life preserver. The ABC sudser wrapped its freshman run back in May, and has yet to be renewed by the network for a Season 2 — and we worry it won't be given the luxury of a second chance. To start, Season 1 averaged only 4.8 million weekly viewers (with delayed playback). And, out of the six dramas that ABC aired this TV season, Doctor Odyssey outdrew only Grey's Anatomy in total viewers. Secondly, Season 1 ended with an episode that felt a whole lot like a series finale. (Read our recap.) It would make perfect sense for the series to be cancelled, or simply be lost at sea forever without any official word on its status. More from TVLine Rob Lowe Wants to Bring Lone Star's Owen Strand to 9-1-1: Nashville: 'I'm Just Waiting for My Phone to Ring' Soaps Shocker: Erika Slezak Joins General Hospital! Here's What We Know So Far Roseanne Barr Claims The Conners Wanted Her Back - Here's What the EPs Told Us About a Possible Cameo Despite all signs indicating that this ship is sinking, I'm not giving up hope on this glitzy guilty pleasure. That being said, I do have some constructive feedback. Below, I'm breaking down five ways to steer the Odyssey in the right direction so that the series can cruise through a successful sophomore run. I simply will not — no, cannot — let the Fever Dream Theory die. And it's not only because I strive to be 100% correct on all things at all times. I truly do believe that the series needs some depth, and the Fever Dream Theory would be the perfect antidote. Yes, it's fun to watch a frothy little show about hot doctors rescuing people at sea, but, surprisingly enough, even hot people can get stale. What's keeping us invested in our crew? In our passengers? In the ship herself? We need a stronger foundation — something bigger than Avery's non-pregnancy pregnancy — to keep us watching and keep us wondering what might happen next. The show needs to confirm our theory, so we can continue to debate the intricacies and easter eggs that arise in life-and-death limbo. By confirming at least some aspect of our theory is real, the show has plenty of opportunity to play with the specifics: Is this ship purgatory proper? Or is it heaven? Is it hell? Are we dead, alive or barely breathing?! The possibilities are as vast as the ocean on which the Odyssey cruises. The demise of 9-1-1′s Bobby Nash (played by Peter Krause) was one of the most shocking TV deaths of the year! But if Doctor Odyssey would just commit to the Fever Dream Theory, the character doesn't have to be gone forever. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Bring Bobby on board! The man may have exited the Earthly realm, but his soul might still be searching for his final resting place. With Bobby on board, the ship can welcome him into their crew, creating more opportunities for dynamic conflict, romance and friendship! Plus, Krause's star power and top-notch acting could do wonders in keeping this thing afloat. And I wouldn't stop there. The group dynamic needs to be more complex; we can't keep beating the throuple horse. Why not bring on Adrianne Palicki as a series regular? (She was, after all, one of the best Season 1 guest stars!) During her short time on board, Palicki's Brooke forged independent relationships with both Avery and Max. Should she come on full-time, her friendship with Avery could offer some much-needed emotional high points, while her flirtatious dynamic with Max could raise the stakes among this romantically woeful group. The series could even bring on some of the other supporting characters as series regulars: Heather (Shania Twain) and Lenore (Gina Gershon) are just a couple of possibilities. If I have to hear Miss Avery (Phillipa Soo) announce she wants to go to med school one more time, I'll throw myself overboard. Beyond her desire to become a doctor, what do we know about this woman? What are her imperfections? Her unique neuroses? What does she like about Tristan and Max? What is she looking for in a romantic partner? Avery's entire Season 1 personality revolved around her male counterparts' perception of her, and her pregnancy. (A pregnancy that, by the way, ended up being a false alarm.) Avery repeatedly demanded time and space to think over her future, but her actual feelings or opinions about a possible pregnancy, a possible relationship and or her possible career remained a mystery. Let's give this girl the opportunity to go a little deeper so that we can identify with her a little more. The series started on such a strong note: Iodine poisoning from shrimp? Silly! A fractured penis? Outrageous! Give us more of that! The sea-mergencies lost their luster the longer Season 1 went on. Incorporating more chaos on board could go one of two ways: The Doctor Odyssey creative team could set out to tell the absolute strangest medical mysteries that have ever actually existed, or they could completely make up emergencies that probably would never actually happen but would make for thrilling TV. I'm talking innie belly buttons so deep that they leak all over the pool deck, or passengers getting dragged behind the ship after tripping over a rope. (And they survive!) Let's consult Saturday Night Live's Sarah Sherman to up the ick factor so we can get this ship rockin' and rollin' a la the Triangle of Sadness vomit scene. How Doctor Odyssey could air an entire season without tapping into the vocal talents of Broadway star Phillipa Soo is nothing short of criminal. Did you see her at the Tonys during Hamilton's 10th anniversary performance? The woman is an acclaimed vocalist! A star! How could that be ignored? For Doctor Odyssey — a show that strives to deliver a high-octane, campy, glitzy hour of television each week — a musical episode just makes sense. Even if Soo wasn't a part of the equation, I'd demand it. The fact that it might actually be good is just an added bonus. Now it's time for you to give a second opinion: How can ABC resuscitate in a potential Season 2? Hit the comments with your expert assessment! Best of TVLine Young Sheldon Easter Eggs: Every Nod to The Big Bang Theory (and Every Future Reveal) Across 7 Seasons Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now
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02-04-2025
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Did You Suspect The Rookie's April Fool's Day Episode Was One Big Prank?
The following contains spoilers from the April 1 episode of ABC's . I wouldn't put anything past The Rookie's showrunner, Alexi Hawley, who in his years and years of writing and producing TV has frequently found new ways to have fun with the audience. More from TVLine American Idol Eliminates Half of Season 23 in Hollywood Week - Did Your Favorites Survive the Arena? Ryan Guzman Wants Eddie's 9-1-1 Mustache Back - Together, We Can Make His Dream a Reality Doctor Odyssey Revives TVLine's Fever Dream Theory With Fresh Clues in Episode 12 So as The Rookie's April 1 episode, which was set on April Fool's Day, unspooled and unspooled and got crazier and crazier, a part of me began to suspect that the final image would be Hawley, on-camera, saying, 'Gotcha!' — affirming that the preceding hour was his own version of fan fiction. After all, from go, the reddest of red meat was served to #Chenford 'shippers, as Lucy arrived at Tim's to suggest they prank the department with not-so-subtle hints that they are back together. Which they totally are not. Even though… Lucy also suggested that, being April Fool's Day, 'nothing counts' and they can hook up some more, without strings. And sure enough, once at the station, a grazed hand here and a furtive look there got Celina, for one, suspecting that Chen and Bradford were very much back on. You also had Nolan unexpectedly being assigned a new rookie, Connor (played by David Gridley), who seemingly put in an impressive 11 months with a well-regarded Sergeant McAdams. John cried foul straight away, refusing to be pranked, but Connor's story held up. Well, save for the part about him being any good. After John witnessed the genial lad flounder and flub, he reached out to the former TO and learned that McAdams unloaded the kid just before his retirement, lest he go out on a bad note. Elsewhere, you had an increasingly frustrated Tim dealing with the LAPD's new social media intern (Dog Wihh a Blog's Kayla Maisonet), whose idea of April Fool's jokes 1) flooded the station with people thinking parking tickets were being forgiven, and then 2), much worse, triggered a 'Purge'-like situation by posting that 'all crime is legal' that night. The whole Purge thing is where I thought the episode started to smell funny, especially when the streets grew littered with costumed and masked marauders straight out of Central Casting, and every garbage barrel became a bonfire. #Chenford going at it like rabbits? And a perilous Purge situation flooding the streets with maniacs? It all seemed juuuuuuust a bit too 'out there' for a legit episode of The Rookie. But Mid-Wilshire's finest did their best to keep the rampant crime in check… Nolan's rookie redeemed himself with some smart thinking re: a domestic abuse situation (but nonetheless will finish his 12 months at a quieter precinct)… Angela and Nyla got their guy (an ethically challenged detective) in the 'Ben Dover' case… and Lt. Grey had the last laugh with Lucy and Tim, by feigning a heart attack after chewing them out for an against-the-rule book romance. What did you think of 's April fooling? Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
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30-03-2025
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Ryan Guzman Wants Eddie's 9-1-1 Mustache Back — Together, We Can Make His Dream a Reality
9-1-1 fans have had to say goodbye to a number of beloved cast members over the past eight seasons, but one recent departure felt like an especially personal attack, and the viewers want — nay, deserve — justice. I'm referring to Eddie Diaz…'s mustache, which became a social media sensation back in July 2024, a full two months before making its official on-air debut in the Season 8 premiere. There was just something about it. Something undeniable. Something poetic. More from TVLine Doctor Odyssey Revives TVLine's Fever Dream Theory With Fresh Clues in Episode 12 Grey's Recap: A Blast From the Past Blows Up Mer's Future - Plus, Wait, Wait... Jules Slept With Whom?!? Doctor Odyssey Delivers Another Pregnancy Shocker Unfortunately, as showrunner Tim Minear explained to me at the time, the mustache was also 'a manifestation of something going on within Eddie.' And not in a fun, Village People kind of way. You see, after losing his son to Texas over the affair he had with his dead ex-wife's look-alike (this show!), Eddie began Season 8 in a pretty dark place, and his new facial hair was deemed a 'disguise' to hide from the joy he no longer felt he deserved. That's why, after only six episodes, the mustache made a dramatic exit from Eddie's face. During my recent interview with Ryan Guzman about the second half of Season 8, he told me that Eddie is 'going to gain a lot' in the coming weeks, so I followed up with a question that any sane person would ask: Is there a chance Eddie will ever 'gain' his mustache back? He is, after all, going through another difficult emotional period now that he's trying to build a new life with Christopher in Texas. 'God, I wish,' Guzman replied. 'I miss it.' He told me that he had been pitching a mustache for Eddie since he joined 9-1-1 back in Season 2. 'I was lucky enough to get six episodes out of it,' he said. 'If the fans want it back, and Tim listens to them, maybe I can hold on to it for a little longer.' As far as I'm concerned, there's only one way forward from here: the mustache needs to come back. Have you read the news lately? It's bleak out there. We could all use a little more joy in our lives, and what's more joyful than this reel of Peter Krause getting positively giddy over Guzman's then-fresh facial hair? Just look at it: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenneth Choi (@kennethchoi_) And is that really so much to ask? Abby was brought back for an episode, and she lives all the way in Arizona now. Eddie's mustache grows from Guzman's own face, and you don't even have to pay it a day rate. He wants it, we want it, let's just make it happen. We'll consider it a make-good for all the 9-1-1: Lone Star crossovers we never got. Do you think Guzman should get his wish? Weigh in via the poll below (vote like Minear is watching!), then drop a comment with your thoughts. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
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28-03-2025
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Doctor Odyssey Delivers Another Pregnancy Shocker
While nobody puts baby in a corner, if you're Ryan Murphy, you're putting at least two babies on a ship. Shania Twain has returned to ABC's Doctor Odyssey as horny widow Heather, and just as we expected, she and Captain Massey get pretty cozy. More from TVLine Doctor Odyssey Needs to Give Avery a Personality — Stat! Doctor Odyssey's Joshua Jackson Won't Let 9-1-1 Crossover Kill TVLine's Fever Dream Theory — Watch Interview Station 19 Stars Divulge the #Marina Stories They Never Got to Tell Only minutes into Episode 12, the pair share a hot-and-heavy moment during Cougar Week — respectfully rebranded 'Sophisticated Ladies Week.' Though we don't actually get to witness Captain Massey making Twain's Heather feel like a woman, the seaman assures us the tryst was 'fire,' as the kids say. (Aye, Aye, Captain!) And apparently that much heat doesn't just deliver drama, intimacy and intrigue, it also harnesses the power to conceive a whole baby! Despite saying she's in the throes of menopause, Heather tells Massey she has defied nature and is now a mommy-to-be. You might be asking, 'But… how?' Avery, too, seems to share your skepticism, considering Heather's age. The nurse triple-checks Heather for plenty of health conditions that could result in a false positive pregnancy test. But our horny widow is the pinnacle of health — her pregnancy is real! How does Massey respond to the big reveal? Better than Max and Tristan did when confronted with news like this! The Captain immediately reassures Heather that they're on this journey together. And later, when Heather experiences spotting and fears she has miscarried, Massey accompanies her to the infirmary. She ends up being fine, and Massey vows to use this opportunity to be a present father. (Does this mean he'll soon be departing the Odyssey?!) In terms of Avery's own pregnancy, we don't have any updates. The father is yet to be revealed, and both Tristan and Max are still fumbling around trying to prove they each have what it takes to be Daddy Dearest. Were you surprised by s second pregnancy? Hit the comments with your thoughts and reactions! Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
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07-03-2025
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Doctor Odyssey Dives Into Shark-Infested Waters With Adrianne Palicki — Grade the Midseason Premiere
We've got a new doctor on board The Odyssey — Adrianne Palicki's Dr. Brooke Lane aka 'Hot Shark Doctor' — and she's already threatening to tear our favorite TV throuple apart. During Thursday's midseason premiere, our crew responds to Brooke's Mayday signal from a nearby vessel, The Flicka. It's taking on water, and two passengers have already been attacked by a shark. Max and Tristan embark on a rescue mission, leaving Avery behind to tend to their own crew member's bite. More from TVLine Doctor Odyssey's Joshua Jackson Won't Let 9-1-1 Crossover Kill TVLine's Fever Dream Theory — Watch Interview Dissecting Doctor Odyssey's Death Sequences — Are They Vital to TVLine's Fever Dream Theory? Chicago Fire Takes a Life Ahead of Mini-Hiatus - Plus, Is [Spoiler] Returning to Firehouse 51? Drs. Max and Brooke immediately butt heads during the dramatic rescue: He thinks they should clean the bites right away, while she advocates for getting out of the water as quickly as possible and assessing the injuries later. Dr. Max ultimately concedes, something we haven't seen him do a ton, so we're already wondering what kind of powers this Dr. Brooke might possess. Later on, Dr. Brooke makes a pass at Max. He doesn't reject her advances, but he also doesn't play into them. It all looks bad, though, when Avery walks in on the pair: a towel-draped Brooke is gripping Max's upper thigh — the most suggestive part of the leg! Avery, meanwhile, still doesn't know the paternity of her child and has asked for space while she contemplates her future. As far as shark emergencies go, Thursday's episode is all bark and no bite. The attacks are hardly shown! We wanted shark tooth extractions, a provoked attack by an obnoxious diver, or visuals of the attack itself, but all we get is one sinister fin skimming the water's surface, and a computer-generated Great White. (We do, however, get to see The Odyssey crew saw off a foot. That's something!) The episode ends with the danger shifting from shark infestation to an overflow of Orca activity. As the powerful pod of black fish lay siege to the ship, the vessel faces a blackout that leaves our entire crew scrambling in the dark. What did you think of Adrianne Palicki's debut? Hit the comments with your reactions, then grade the midseason premiere in our poll below. Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
