Ryan Murphy, the renowned creator of recent hits like Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and The Watcher for Netflix, has seen one of his projects fail to reach the same level of success. Doctor Odyssey, a medical drama set on a luxury cruise, has been officially canceled after a single season. It appears that the ABC network allowed the contracts of the cast to expire, freeing them to seek new projects.
The controversy surrounds Doctor Odyssey
The plot of Doctor Odyssey followed Dr. Max Bankman, played by Joshua Jackson, along with his colleagues and occasional lovers, Avery Morgan, played by Phillipa Soo, and Tristan Silva, played by Sean Teale. Don Johnson was also part of the cast as the ship’s captain. Throughout its short life, the series generated conversation on social media thanks to its bold approach, which included a crossover with 9-1-1, a threesome scene among the protagonists, and a shocking tsunami in the final episode.
However, the program’s audience saw a notable decline, dropping from 4.2 million to 2.5 million viewers. This drop in viewership was accompanied by an off-camera scandal, with three former employees filing a lawsuit against 20th Television and Disney for alleged sexual harassment on the set.
The news of the cancellation has generated a notable reaction on social media, where fans of the series have expressed their disappointment. Comments like I am very disappointed and The silence made me think it was coming, but it still hurts reflect the emotional impact this decision has had. For many, the cancellation symbolizes not only the end of a story but also a missed opportunity in exploring innovative narratives.
Those interested can find Doctor Odyssey available on Disney+ to relive the drama that did not meet audience expectations, but left its mark on the cultural conversation.