Ryan Murphy's 'Doctor Odyssey' Sets Sail as ABC's Top Drama Debut

The cruise ship medical drama draws in nearly 14 million viewers in its first week, marking ABC's most-watched drama premiere in four years.

Doctor Odyssey, created by Ryan Murphy, follows Dr. Max Bankman on a luxury cruise ship, blending medical drama with humor and escapism.
Joshua Jackson stars as Max, with a supporting cast including Phillipa Soo and Don Johnson, alongside a lineup of guest stars like Shania Twain and John Stamos.
The series has been praised for its mix of traditional network drama elements and modern themes, though reviews are mixed with some calling it overstuffed.
The premiere episode attracted 13.6 million viewers across platforms, significantly increasing from its live audience of 4.13 million.
Doctor Odyssey airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.