Doctor Odysseyis changing and it could be for the better. Since premiering last year,Doctor Odysseyhas impressed audiences with its messy love triangles and fascinating medical dilemmas. However, the show’s ratings remain low despite its invigorating plot and personalities. TheDoctor Odysseycharactershave brought the show to life, but that alone may not be enough to keep viewers engaged.
TheDoctor Odysseymid-season trailerhinted at some changes to come, but now that the episode has arrived, the change is more noticeable than ever. Ryan Murphy, the show’s producer, is known for creating exciting series that keep viewers guessing and that may be whyDoctor Odysseypart 2 began stronger than usualwith violent attacks and intense drama. Ultimately, it could all have to do with Murphy’s attempt to save the medical drama.
Doctor Odyssey Is Changing Into An Action-Adventure Show
At Least Don Johnson Said So
Doctor Odysseystarted off as a lighthearted drama set on a luxurious cruise ship. However, things took a dramatic turn in theDoctor Odysseymid-season premiere. In an interview onLate Night With Seth Meyers, leading cast member Don Johnson shared the great news that explains the significant change of pace of the medical drama. Sometime between parts 1 and 2,Doctor Odysseyshifted to a more exciting premise. Speaking with Meyers, Johnson revealed: “We’ve shape-shifted into… now we’re an action-adventure show.”
Thus, theDoctor Odysseypremierewas darker than usual. The last episode before the mid-season break revolved around the quirky trend of hiding rubber duckies on ships, while the episode immediately following it was about deadly animal attacks. The difference between the installments is almost shocking. However, they also signify this strong change for the series.Doctor Odyssey’s setting opens the show up to so many possible situations, like storms and pirates, all of which would fit with the new pace and tone. I would not even be surprised if part 2 featured an attempted pirate takeover.
Its 9-1-1 Crossover Supports This Doctor Odyssey Change
Doctor Odyssey Could Be Trying To Change How It’s Seen
The upcoming9-1-1crossover withDoctor Odysseyis further evidence of the latter’s new genre.9-1-1andDoctor Odysseyhave almost nothing to do with each other; their locations and characters are so different that it is nearly impossible to segue into their connection. However, if Murphy wants to transformDoctor Odysseyinto a successful action drama, then a crossover with one of his most popular action shows could be the best way to do so.
9-1-1 & Doctor Odyssey Crossover Episode Set On ABC, Story Details Revealed
A crossover episode between 9-1-1 and Doctor Odyssey has been set on ABC, with story details revealing how the two shows are going to intersect.
The crossover will feature9-1-1’s Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) boarding The Odyssey and interacting with its crew memberswhile following a lead on a case. As9-1-1is a pretty intense show, combining its universe withDoctor Odyssey’s is a good way to ensureDoctor Odysseystarts to be perceived more as a high-stakes medical drama rather than a messy romance. It would also help to explain whyDoctor Odyssey’s mid-season premiere was suddenly so different. Maybe to set up the crossover, the show’s writers are slowly trying to change howDoctor Odysseyis seen.
The9-1-1andDoctor Odysseycrossover airs on June 22, 2025.
The crossover would also killDoctor Odyssey’s coma theory, which is incredibly important forDoctor Odyssey’s longevity. If Max (Joshua Jackson) sees Athena on the Odyssey, it would confirm that the two shows take place in the same universe and thus Max can not be dreaming about everything happening in his show. Moreover,Doctor Odysseychanging genres might be the only way to keep the show running,and ignoring the hints that The Odyssey represents purgatory in order to do so is the best path forward.
Doctor Odyssey Switching Genres Halfway Through Could Increase Its Ratings
It Might Be The Show’s Best Chance
Even thoughDoctor Odysseyis now best known for its romances, the show’s stance on messy relationships has not been enough to maintain high ratings. As a result, changing genres midway through season 1 might be the best strategy to save the show. The love triangles were exciting at the beginning, but they have started to grow tiresome. With Avery (Phillipa Soo) constantly changing her mind and Max and Tristan (Sean Teale) having their own romance issues,the relationship problems inDoctor Odysseyhave become repetitive.
Doctor Odyssey Episode 10 Convinced Me That Its Love Triangle Needs To Already End
The three main characters of Doctor Odyssey have complicated feelings about each other, but the ABC medical drama’s love triangle is growing tiresome.
Changing genres and focusing more on the medical and first-responder procedural aspects of the show could be the key.Doctor Odysseyis particularly unique in its combination of cruise ship drama and medical cases, and it is definitely time to focus more on the latter than the former. The two-part mid-season premiere has already shown that the show is capable of dramatic and intense medical rescues — it just needs to keep going.
