In a shocking turn of events, the penultimate episode of “Doctor Odyssey” left viewers on the edge of their seats as Joshua Jackson’s character, Max, found himself in grave danger. The episode, titled “The Wave,” saw a massive earthquake strike the land where Max was stationed, triggering a deadly tsunami that separated him from his fellow crew members onboard the Odyssey. Throughout the episode, Max faced a series of harrowing events as he attempted to help locals who were injured in the disaster.
In an emotional scene, he reunited a man with his dog moments before the man passed away, highlighting the devastating impact of the natural disaster. As the episode progressed, Max tried to reconnect with his crew members, coaching Avery (Phillipa Soo) on a medical procedure over the radio. However, their connection was abruptly cut off when the church Max was in began to shake violently due to aftershocks.
Tsunami derails ‘Doctor Odyssey’ crew
Onboard the Odyssey, Captain Massey (Don Johnson) confirmed the presence of aftershocks just as the camera revealed a wreckage in the church where Max had been moments before a seemingly deadly collapse. The concerning cliffhanger left fans wondering if Max had survived the disaster or if the series had just killed off one of its main characters before the season finale.
The uncertainty surrounding Max’s fate comes amid rumors that “Doctor Odyssey” may not be renewed for additional seasons due to its high production costs. The hit medical drama, produced by Ryan Murphy, has captivated audiences with its unique medical cases and star-studded guest appearances since its premiere in September 2024. Joshua Jackson, who plays Max, recently expressed his admiration for Murphy’s work, stating, “Ryan’s imagination is prolific and bizarre in its ability to embrace both the grotesque and the absurd while also creating lighter, happier shows.
I have wanted to work with Ryan for quite a long time.”
If “Doctor Odyssey” does not return, it would join a growing list of shows that have recently seen surprising cast exits, such as ABC’s decision to kill off Peter Krause’s character Bobby on another series after eight seasons, and the departures of Stephanie Arcila and Billy Burke from CBS’s “Fire Country” after three seasons. Fans of “Doctor Odyssey” will have to tune in to the season finale, airing on ABC next Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, to discover Max’s fate and the future of the series.
