Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Soapy but fun medical show has some sex, language.
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Doctor Odyssey
What's the Story?
In DOCTOR ODYSSEY, the staff of a cruise ship called The Odyssey are getting ready for a season of voyages. Two nurses, Avery (Phillipa Soo, Hamilton) and Tristan (Sean Teale, Skins), are wondering why they hadn't heard from the doctor they'd worked with for several seasons. To dispel their concerns, Captain Massey (Don Johnson, Rebel Ridge) joins them on the medical deck to explain that the ship's former doctor was released because he hadn't properly contained a contagious illness that caused a scandal the previous year. Perplexed about why Avery, an experienced nurse practitioner, didn't rise in the ranks, Captain Massey informs them that an over-qualified doctor named Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson, Dawson's Creek) would be their new ship's doctor. Will the nurses adhere to Dr. Max's rules? Can Dr. Max keep things calm when he encounters rough waters?
Is It Any Good?
Sleek, well-produced, and addictive, this cruise ship soap has notes of flirty romance but doesn't forget it's a medical drama. The Love Boat meets Grey's Anatomy in Doctor Odyssey, serving heady mix of luxurious encounters and sober medicine.
Parents should be aware that sex is handled in a straight-forward manner in this show; when a man "breaks his penis," the staff don't joke too much about it, but they do talk about how it can happen. There's a sense in this series that the ship's staff's cohesion is of utmost importance, which serves as a mildly refreshing antidote to a slew of rudderless reality shows.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk teamwork about in Doctor Odyssey. What is the nature of professionalism? How does the medical staff on this show put feelings into perspective when considering the good of the team?
Accidents happen to characters on this show when they take drugs or drink heavily. Here are some talking points families can lean on when discussing depictions of drinking and drug use in shows like this one.
Doctors take an oath to help people in need. Why is this important? What codes of integrity are important to you?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 26, 2024
- Cast : Joshua Jackson , Don Johnson , Phillipa Soo
- Network : ABC
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Integrity , Self-control , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 3, 2024
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