John Oliver Urges ABC to Renew Hilarious Medical Drama ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Season 2

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Fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next for Doctor Odyssey following its Season 1 finale on May 15, and it seems that the highly anticipated Season 2 of this popular medical drama has gained an amusing collaborator in the form of Last Week Tonight host, John Oliver. Airing last autumn on ABC, Doctor Odyssey showcases Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, a new physician aboard a luxury cruise liner who, together with his compact yet competent team, tackles unusual medical cases miles away from any land.

Last Sunday, I couldn’t help but cheer as John Oliver championed “Doctor Odyssey” on Last Week Tonight in a way that had me laughing out loud. He kicked things off by playing a clip from an ABC News reporter questioning President Trump during a recent press conference. When Trump remarked that ABC should be ashamed, Oliver took a moment to launch into a passionate rant about the network’s hesitation to renew “Doctor Odyssey” for another season.

I wholeheartedly concur that ABC ought to feel ashamed, not due to the entirely reasonable inquiry they received, but because it appears they haven’t yet renewed ‘Doctor Odyssey’ for Season 2 as of now. I’m genuinely puzzled, ABC. It’s like a steamy version of ER on a ship! It’s The Pitt with sharks! It has — and let me emphasize this — an abundance of deck excitement.

As a film enthusiast, I couldn’t help but express my excitement about Doctor Odyssey. This medical drama has everything a fan could ask for, and then some! The pilot episode alone was packed with thrilling incidents, like a water slide injury, an overdose from shrimp, and even something as unpredictable as a penile fracture in its very first episode! Can you imagine? Absolutely captivating, isn’t it?

As a follower, I’m curious about the renewal status of shows like “The Rookie” and “Will Trent,” both intriguing series, but it seems only “Doctor Hot Boat” hasn’t been renewed yet. What makes this show unique is its exploration of the question, ‘What if there was a boat that was sick?’ It’s been around since 1997, ABC’s “The View,” and I can’t help but wonder why “Doctor Hot Boat” remains in limbo while it continues to captivate audiences.

John Oliver Brings Up a Good Point About ‘Doctor Odyssey’

Actually switching gears from humor, Oliver did make a valid observation regarding the non-renewal of “Doctor Odyssey” for Season 2. Despite being on its maiden journey, the show has consistently held impressive ratings, with an average viewership of around 4.8 million per episode. This places it in the same league as hit series like “Grey’s Anatomy.” So, one might wonder, why isn’t the network eager to set sail for another season?

It appears that the solution could be connected to Ryan Murphy, who developed the show. In conversation with TVLine, Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich stated, “Doctor Odyssey isn’t listed in our current fall schedule.” Furthermore, he mentioned, “…for now.

We’re discussing with Ryan Murphy about potential future plans.

Perhaps it’s not entirely Dr. Odyssey’s fault that the project has been delayed. After all, Murphy is currently one of the most active creators in the industry with multiple projects on his plate. It seems possible that Doctor Odyssey might have taken a backseat for now? The wait continues until we hear more official updates from him, and in the meantime, fans can only remain patient.

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2025-05-19 21:02