Summary
Ryan Murphy’s upcoming seriesDoctor Odysseyhas released its first teaser.The medical procedural series sees Joshua Jackson playing a doctor named Max on a luxury cruise ship,where he is responsible for keeping the passengers and crew alive and well, with no one but himself and his small team to rely on while sailing across the ocean. Jackson’s co-stars includeMiami Vice’s Don Johnson,The Gifted’s Sean Teale, andHamiltonstar Phillipa Soo.
ABChas provided a first look at the series, whichwill premiere on September 26, and at Jackson in the role of the cruise’s doctor as he is charged with his high-stakes responsibilities and navigating difficult medical crises. Check out the teaser below:
The teaser provides a glimpse into Max’s life aboard the ship as he enjoys gourmet dinners, the pool, and the cruise’s many other amenities while also being thrown into stressful situations, such as resuscitating guests. He is also seen meeting with Johnson’s character, who is seemingly his boss aboard the ship.
Doctor Odyssey Offers Something New For Ryan Murphy & For Medical Dramas
The Joshua Jackson-Led Series Can Stand Out In A Crowded Genre
Doctor Odysseyraises its stakes by taking place on a cruise in the middle of an ocean where resources and personnel are limited, and there may not be time to take patients to an on-land facility when they require care beyond what can be provided on the ship.
Having helped create projects includingGlee,American Horror Story, and9-1-1,Murphy has a diverse resume and has helped shape the television landscapeof the past few decades.Doctor Odysseylooks to expand that further as a medical procedural series that appears to balance its drama with its characters enjoying lighthearted antics and the simple pleasures of cruise ship life. It can incorporate the effective comedy and drama that has mademany of Murphy’s projectsbecome hit series.
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While there continues to be no shortage ofmedical drama series,Doctor Odsseyprovides a unique spin on the familiar genre through its setting.ER,Grey’s Anatomy, and other similar shows tend to take place in a hospital or on land where there are numerous resources and personnel available.Doctor Odysseyraises its stakes by taking place on a cruise in the middle of an ocean where resources and personnel are limited, and there may not be time to take patients to an on-land facility when they require care beyond what can be provided on the ship.
The types of emergencies Max and his team are confronted with will also be different from many other stories within this genre, as certain crises will be unique to life on a luxury cruise. Being surrounded by the ocean adds another layer of danger as well for the many inevitably inebriated passengers and the poor choices they will make. As overcrowded as the market for medical procedurals is,Doctor Odysseymay be distinct enough to stand out from its competition.
Dr. Odyssey
Cast
Dr. Odyssey is a medical procedural drama created by Ryan Murphy for ABC. The series features Joshua Jackson in the lead role, with details on the plot currently scarce.
