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Doctor Odyssey’s Penultimate Episode Leaves Max’s Fate and Series Renewal in Question

The May 8 episode ends with Dr. Max Bankman stranded after a disaster, as ABC remains undecided on renewing the high-cost medical drama.

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Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale in Doctor Odyssey Episode 17
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Overview

  • The May 8 episode of Doctor Odyssey features an earthquake and tsunami that separate Dr. Max Bankman from the ship's crew during a land excursion.
  • Max is last seen in a collapsing church after an aftershock cuts off his radio contact, leaving his fate unclear.
  • Entertainment outlets are speculating whether the unresolved cliffhanger signals the potential end of both the character and the series.
  • ABC has not yet announced a renewal for the show, which premiered in September 2024, citing its high production costs as a possible factor.
  • Doctor Odyssey airs Thursdays on ABC and streams on Hulu, with its season finale scheduled for next week.