This show may be starting to find its way. It’s still deeply unserious, all over the place, and I can’t for the life of me figure out what they’re doing with this love triangle they start and stop every week, but Doctor Odyssey is entertaining. And isn’t that all you really ask for in the end? Coming off of Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 3 , which was rather sad, Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 4 was a much more lighthearted affair, and that’s with the inclusion of a hurricane.
Wellness Week was basically an excuse for the series to tap into the social media culture of flat tummy teas and other products you see all over Instagram and TikTok these days, meant to help you lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle. Whether you subscribe to those products or not, this hour was a way to mock it all and have a little fun while navigating rough waters and diagnosing the most random medical emergencies. And that’s really all Doctor Odyssey is trying to do each week.
This is not prestige, serious television. It’s amusing and meant to make you gasp a little bit, and I’m beginning to see more of the appeal now that I have a much better grasp of what this show is trying to be and what it isn’t. The trio has a built-in dynamic that we’ve seen a lot of, but the opening strip poker scene was absurd and an excellent way to introduce some new players.
That’s a big ship, and a lot of people would need to be working on there to make it all go, and it’s nice to meet some.