Perhaps the series premiere ofDoctor Odysseyis a little too far-fetched and busy, but one theory could explain all the show’s antics, redeeming it in the process. TheRyan Murphy TV show(which he co-created with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken)follows Joshua Jackson’s Dr. Max Bankman, the new (overqualified) doctor forThe Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship.Max is accompanied by the ship’s two veteran nurses — Phillipa Soo’s Avery Morgan and Sean Teal’s Tristan Silva — while Don Johnson rounds out the maincast ofDoctor Odysseyas Captain Robert Massey.
Duringthe premiere of Murphy’s new showDoctor Odyssey, Max meets the crew and learns the ways ofThe Odyssey. While Avery initially resents Max because she feels she (as a nurse practitioner) should have gotten his job, the two quickly get past their differences and recognize the sexual chemistry that radiates between them. However, Tristan, who has been in love with Avery for years, has a harder time accepting Max. Eventually, after many dramatic moments, they come to an understanding. Amidst the chaos, they’re treating various cases, making the episode a bit overwhelming. Thankfully,one theory could saveDoctor Odysseyfrom itself.
Max Is In Coma & Is Hallucinating The Events Of Doctor Odyssey Theory Explained
Did Max Actually Recover From COVID?
TVLinepresented a theory concerningMax’s backstory inDoctor Odysseythat could explain why the series is somewhat unrealistic and more akin to a soap opera than a medical drama. As some will recall,Max was patient zero in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.Max almost died, but he ultimately made a full recovery. The experience made Max want to cherish life to the full extent, which is why he applied to beThe Odyssey’s doctor despite being way too overqualified for the position. However, the aforementioned theory suggests that Max never actually recovered from COVID.
New episodes ofDoctor Odysseyair on Thursdays at 9 pm ET on ABC.
Max may still be in a coma and is hallucinating the events ofDoctor Odyssey. AsTVLineproposes,Max’s life is hanging in the balance, and his life onThe Odysseyis his version of heaven(which would be reasonable given why he applied to join the ship’s medical crew). This theory would explain why the ABC series has a dreamlike, unrealistic quality to it, and it would clear up the show’s plot holes. For example, it’s a miracle that the ship’s only three medical professionals can sleep or party at all given the vessel’s size and occupancy.
Captain Massey literally tells Max thatThe Odysseyis heaven in Joshua Jackson’s ABC medical drama.
Numerous other clues also back up this theory. Captain Massey literally tells Max thatThe Odysseyis heaven inJoshua Jackson’s ABC medical drama. The episode includes strange flashbacks to Max’s time in the hospital that may not be flashbacks at all. The ship’s name itself could also suggest that everything is just a dream. Of course,TV magic could also serve as an explanation forDoctor Odyssey’s strange and confusing antics.However, Max being in a coma is a much more intriguing and fun theory to believe.
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The Premiere Didn’t Stand Out
Even though the premiere contains numerous outrageous moments, none of them are particularly memorable. However, if there is much more toRyan Murphy’s new seriesDoctor Odysseythan meets the eye, it would be ten times better. Still,it’s unclear what the show’s long-term goals will be if it is all just a dream.
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It seems like the drama will just end when Max wakes up and sees that Avery, Tristan, and Captain Massey are all just a part of his medical team. Or when he dies. Nevertheless, only time will tell if thisDoctor Odysseytheory has some merit behind it or if the series is just leaning more toward being a soap opera than a network drama.
Doctor Odyssey
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Doctor Odyssey is set aboard a luxury cruise ship where Max, the new on-board doctor, and a small, resourceful medical team confront unique medical crises and interpersonal dynamics while isolated miles from shore.
