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ABC Ends Doctor Odyssey After Cast Options Lapse

Its fate now lies with creator Ryan Murphy, who is weighing ideas for a new series run under fresh contracts

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Overview

  • Doctor Odyssey’s Thursday 9 p.m. slot behind 9-1-1 will be filled by the new spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville in ABC’s upcoming schedule.
  • Ryan Murphy retains creative control and is considering whether to revive the series on ABC or Hulu under new deals, though no formal negotiations have begun.
  • The show broke records with 77.8 million trailer views in 48 hours and attracted 13.6 million cross-platform viewers at premiere, but live ratings declined sharply over the season.
  • High production costs tied to the cruise ship setting and an A-list cast contributed to ABC’s decision not to pick up options for a second season.
  • Three former crew members filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Disney and 20th Television in late May, and many production staffers have since moved on to other Ryan Murphy projects.