US EditionWhy ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Hasn’t Been Renewed Yet (But Why It Should Be)
- ABC aired Doctor Odyssey during the 2024-25 season on Thursdays at 9/8c, starring Joshua Jackson as the lead shipboard physician.
- Despite a strong premiere with 13.6 million viewers, ratings averaged 3.5 million and slightly declined, prompting cost and ratings concerns for renewal.
- Show creators and cast, including Joshua Jackson, remain hopeful and open to a second season, while only Ryan Murphy can decide on its future.
- The teaser trailer for Doctor Odyssey broke a network record by garnering 77.8 million views within 48 hours, though ABC has yet to confirm the show's place in its 2025-26 lineup.
- The head of Disney Television Group, Craig Erwich, indicated that discussions with Ryan Murphy about the show's future are ongoing, and although it is not included in ABC’s next season lineup, the series has not been officially canceled, leaving its renewal status uncertain.
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'Doctor Odyssey' Not Canceled Yet, Disney TV Boss Says: 'It's an Ongoing Conversation'
Not all hope is lost for “Doctor Odyssey,” Ryan Murphy’s whimsical cruise ship-set medical drama, whose renewal status at ABC continues to remain in limbo. “Doctor Odyssey,” which has been the subject of ongoing creative conversations ahead of a potential renewal or cancellation, is not included on ABC’s upcoming 2025-26 schedule, but the show is not yet canceled, according to Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich. “‘Doctor Odyssey’ is …
Yep, Doctor Odyssey’s Fate Is Still TBD — ABC Boss Explains Hold-Up
When it comes to whether Doctor Odyssey will set sail for a second season, it sounds like all interested parties are waiting on the ABC series’ captain. Season 1 of the seafaring sudser has been averaging 4.8 million total viewers (with delayed playback), right on par with what Grey’s Anatomy did in the Thursday hammock […]
ABC's 'Doctor Odyssey' Faces Uncertain Future as Network Renews Multiple Shows
ABC’s ‘Doctor Odyssey’ hangs in limbo with high costs and falling ratings, even as other shows get renewed. Will it survive? Decision looms. (PHOTO: ABC) Hey, have you checked out Doctor Odyssey? It’s this new show about a doctor on a fancy cruise ship. It kicked off last fall with Joshua Jackson as the star. Ryan Murphy, the guy behind 9-1-1, created it, and at first, tons of people watched—around 4.2 million! But lately, it’s dropped to about …
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