It’s been a blisteringly chilly winter for thousands and thousands throughout the nation, which suggests audiences may in all probability use slightly of that signature sunshine and warmth radiating from Physician Odyssey proper about now.
After making a giant splash on ABC this fall, the freshman medical drama went on hiatus after its midseason finale episode, “Quackers,” aired in late November (and left followers hanging on a main cliffhanger, no much less). So when will the present return with extra episodes? And what can followers anticipate when it does come again?
Right here’s a have a look at what we all know thus far.
When does Physician Odyssey return with new episodes?
The midseason premiere will happen on Thursday, March 6, on the present’s normal timeslot of 9/8c on ABC.
What ought to we anticipate from Physician Odyssey‘s midseason premiere?
No particulars in regards to the episode title or theme week occasion have been revealed simply but, however the video preview for the episode (embedded above) previews the return of Shania Twain to her position as Heather, whom she performed in “Singles Week,” and Paris Jackson as a visitor star who falls faint resulting from a mysterious sickness outbreak that additionally compromises the well being of Max (Joshua Jackson). Judging from the face masks, it’s in all probability an airborne virus, so may it’s a Covid outbreak? That’d definitely be a full-circle expertise for Max, who nearly died from it earlier than becoming a member of the ship.
The preview additionally makes it clear that the premiere will decide up on the place the present left off within the midseason finale, as Avery (Phillipa Soo) grapples with an sudden being pregnant and doesn’t know whether or not it’s Max’s or Tristan’s (Sean Teale) — or if she even desires to know. Within the sneak peek, Tristan appears to assume she’s made her determination.
About that subject, Joshua Jackson teased to Deadline, “Clearly, we’ve simply dropped a bombshell right here on the midseason break, so a very good portion of the remainder of the season can be coping with the fallout from that bombshell. Aside from that, I feel…you’ve seen is what the present is. Our characters will proceed to like one another, argue with one another, bicker with one another, come again collectively, break aside, do all these enjoyable issues.”
What ought to followers anticipate from the again half of Physician Odyssey‘s first season?
Phillipa Soo advised TV Insider in November, “We’re in the midst of filming proper now, and it continues to do its factor. It’s thrilling and plenty of sudden issues.” In the meantime, the present’s captain, Don Johnson, additionally teased of the present’s return, “I can let you know this: So far as I can see, once you get to the tip of this season, you’re gonna know that you simply’re on a hell of a experience.” One risk? Jackson has been overtly pushing for a Broadway-themed episode to honor Soo’s bona fides as a honored stage star.
Physician Odyssey, Midseason Premiere, March 6, 9/8c, ABC