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I don't think this show would win a lot of points for accuracy or realism, but I am really enjoying the escapism it provides me so far - go out weekly on a gorgeous looking boat with beautiful people shot in bright colors practicing impossible medicine? - why not..

The 3 main actors are well known and deserving of their street cred, they mesh well together, sometimes making you forget that they are supposed to not know each other, and I always find it refreshing when a show tackles interpersonal issues head on instead of forcing it (through lazy writing) into a conflict for the sake of drama - normal people talk to one another!

There are some continuity issues with the personalities of the characters, it feels like they haven't yet fully got it down, but I'm rooting for them - I'm having a great time so far.

Joshua Jackson does george clooney in the E/R on a boat. That seems to be the concept of this series. Joshua Jackson got the greyish hair, the george clooney voice and charm, heck he is a spitting image of george clooney, its quite amazing actually.

The other lead actors are miami vices Don Johnson and fresh face actors Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale. Acting is overall good, but the story has so far not made any room for anything challenging. Its been very simple, quick and superficial.

The story is as mentioned quite uncomplicated. Its slightly sitcom-ish and surrounds the emergency medical staff on a cruise ship.

The good of this series is its freshness and elegance. Its easy to digest.

The bad is that its too simple, too lighthearted. The characters are very much caricatyrs and not acting like real people. I for one prefer realness above actingness. This production also comes with 'the message'. Its everything from pro covid propaganda to, trans and other stuff.

Oh yeah, since the story takes place on a boat mostly at sea, the storyline is somewhat limited and most of the photage never give away that its played on a boat and it gets kinda stuffed and closed in.

6/10.

So.... I'm in the UK and this show wasn't heavily marketed. I was of the belief this was a serious drama, but I watched the first couple of episodes, stuck to the screen as I couldn't believe how absolutely awful this show was.

The scripts, storyline and characters are all ludicrous and I couldn't believe the show had made it to screen.

But... by episode 3 the penny dropped. This is a Ryan Murphy wet dream. It's supposed to be this bad. It's a bit of fantasy full of beautiful people doing silly things. Once I understood that, I actually started to enjoy it.

It really isn't much more ridiculous than the Love Boat was back in the 70s and 80s. If you're able to suspend belief for an hour, you can relish in a bit of fun TV.

The show clearly has a decent budget. It looks rich on screen and the replica cruise ship they've built is fairly convincing.

I'll keep on watching.

So I'm rooting for this show because I adore Joshua Jackson. Mighty Ducks, Dawson's Creek, Fringe. I've been a fan for awhile. With that said, this show has potential, but it needs some major work. I like that Dr. Bankman seems teachable and is quick to humble himself. His backstory however, just lazy. Seriously, that's what they came up with. The whole patient zero thing, earned an eye roll. The situation with, Avery was cringey and forced. I'm glad of how it went but did the first episode really need it. Then the supposed tension with Tristian, again was forced and unnecessary. For this to be a major network show, the writing seems amateur.

As far as the technical stuff, I've never been on a cruise so I just take it for what it is. However, the whole 3 hours from land, but no medevac helicopter, has me questioning what the writers really thinks of their intended audience. I may not know much about ships, helicopters and medicine, but even that seemed far fetched.

I'm really hoping this gets better fast. Otherwise, it won't last.

I mean, I ll be honest. I like Joshua a lot. I watched Fringe 4 or 5 times. I loved the show, that is where I discovered him. He has talent and potential.

This series is.... nothing. I waited for something interesting to happen. NOTHING DID! I mean: what is the main idea of the show? The actors and cute and hot. And? What next?

I really expected a nice plot, some intrigue, a reason to look forward to the next episode. A reason to ge back for more. And yet... I see luxury, hot people and no depth. Beyond the surface there is no beauty, there is nothing hidden. Such as shame....

Sorry, I do not recommend. I will go watch Fringe again.

Don't expect a serious medical drama here or a laugh out loud comedy.

It's light-hearted. A balancing act with the cruise theme with related-medical situation(s) of the week and the dynamics of the different characters.

The characters are all fairly likeable and with enough diversity for a 30+ audience demographics.

As another reviewer wrote Joshua Jackson in the lead does his best "Clooney" and is charming. With Jackson and Johnson, they got the Baby Boomer, and Gen X covered. The new faces Soo, and Teale covers Millennials and Gen Z.

The ultimate question is given the demographic coverage, can the characters make meaning connections to the audience based on the story and their performance to keep the show going.

I personally enjoy it as a nice distraction from reality shows, and serialized drama that takes themselves too seriously.

I do not normally watch medical dramas, but this one caught my attention with the added element of it being on a cruise ship. And it is just that, a medical drama on a cruise ship. Which made it stupidly awesome. Certain things are made better with an added element of cheese, like the Golden Bachelor/Bachelorette. This show is so cheesy and stupid that I will probably keep watching it anyway. It's a perfect, ridiculous, brain cell killing, destress show. Overused jokes? Check. Major plot holes? Check. Nonsensical storytelling? Check. It's basically perfect, if you can handle cringing for an hour.

I can understand other reviewers issues with the show but aren't we forgetting this is TV and not reality? The show takes place on a cruise ship and it's a medial drama, two unusual things to mash up. I think it's great that they're trying to make tv fun in a lately overly serious time.

Never really watched Greys Anatomy but House was really interesting albeit off the wall. House would have been fired every week IRL. The Love Boat was off the wall but at the end of the show always ended on a high note. There's opportunity for this show to go in a lot of different directions, I'm gonna give it a shot. I enjoyed what I saw so far.

This is definitely The Love Boat meets House series. Caught my attention when I learned Don Johnson was back in a series. I had also just watched an Australian series that featured several of the Fringe actors. Made me wonder what dreamboat Pacie from Dawson's Creek was up to these days. Then just like that he shows up in this new series as the head doctor.

So far there has not been enough of Don Jonson. Hope there will be more of the Captain in the future. Joshua Jackson has the major role so far. Not sure I like him jumping into bed with a cremate so quickly, thou.

Hard to believe all the medical equipment they have available on this one cruise ship, though. I can't get this kind of care in one medical clinic in my state. In just these couple early episodes, they have handled conditions that, perhaps, these passengers should have not been traveling with and should have stayed home..

I watch programs to be entertained. I was entertained. This show might not be realistic, but it's entertaining. From Don Johnson to the nurses It was much better than I expected, Ryan Murphy knows how to entertain. I loved Nip Tuck. I will watch this show. It's a great escape from the political stories in the news and for 42 minutes, I forget about all that stuff.

Maybe the writing isn't great, but I didn't notice. The ship is mesmerizing with its unbelievable beauty and decadence. Cruises aren't really like that unless you're a billionaire. I like Joshua Jackson in this role and Don Johnson in his.

This is a great show to escape with so far. Until it stops. I'll keep watching.

This is actually terrible.

3 stars for the all-in game ness of the players, despite a script that should be pulped for recycled toilet paper.

Near the beginning of episode one, the new doctor onboard tours the Odyssey, a lavish 5 star cruise liner. We tour right along with him. It's a sumptuous, fantasy of a ship. At one point, the doctor is led down a hall of burnished walnut, walking in a kind of formation and I thought "Bones!!!?!'" . And 'oh, wouldn't it be wonderful if this show took a turn toward Star Trek or even The Orville?'.

Not only did Doctor Odyssey choose the path more commonly taken, the single first script was packed with every cliche, trope and bit of bad dialog it could scrape from the bottom of Ryan Murphy's shoe.

Ugh.

I watched the entire first episode and I promise you, it just gets worse and worse.

I feel badly for the talent caught up in this mess.

The whole medical setup is total fantasy, the treatment beds are more like a spa than any medical setting let alone a clinic on a ship that could be dealing with heavy seas. If there's any waves the patients would be on the floor within seconds. That's only the most obvious glaring invention not to mention all the weird allowed behaviour of the crew. It all looks very luxurious and slick, even the medical equipment has gold trim?! Or perhaps it's brass as a nod towards nautical tradition. It's a decent cast and some of the medical incidents are undoubtedly based on things that have happened on cruise ships it's the details that are unrealistic.

How does a show this bad make it to broadcast?

I made myself sit through the first episode in hopes that it just needed to work through the initial set up and then it would find its' feet. Unfortunately no. The writing is lame and the dialogue stilted. The acting is wooden and stiff and just uncomfortable. You know how sometimes a show is so bad that it draws you in - not this one. It is just plain bad. Save yourself from loosing time that you can never get back. Go outside and watch the grass grow or paint a wall and watch the paint dry. Pretty much anything you could do would be a better use of time.

Is it another medically inaccurate over the top drama where every rare and less rare disease and illness comes up? Yes, it absolutely is.

BUT it's good entertainment and I actually love the human interactions and conversations the people have with each other. Suspend reality and just enjoy it for what it is. A dramatic, cheesy yet sometimes heartwarming TV show.

I wasn't sure about the role Joshua was going to play but his character is well thought out and portrayed. I a actually quite like all of the main characters.

The sunglasses annoy me from time to time. I like to see people's eyes,but that might just be me.

The show turned icky when that threesome happened and the nurse got pregnant and they didn't know whose it was. It's just awful.

It's hit a stalemate and isn't entertaining by any stretch of the imagination. They need to have it to be more about the guests, not just mini stories, that are not important enough for a full show. Their stories are so brief it's like they are not even worth being on the boat.

The main characters are just so flat, they have no depth at all. The guest characters don't have a chance to be flat or funny. The show doesn't have enough time to dive into anything worthy of a story. This is just a sad show and it had so much potential. Very sad.

Enjoyable and entertaining, easy to watch. I like the characters and approach, it's reminiscent of the Love Boat. It may not be 100% accurate or authentic with cruising and medical procedures, but isn't that why we watch TV - escapism? My field is neither hospitality nor medical, so I don't know the inside baseball, but I suspect most viewers are like me. It's not a documentary, just a fun, light show with Don Johnson, who I've always liked. Besides, just one episode in, give it more time; I think many are being a bit harsh their reviews. It seems different than other shows in recent years and I look forward to more episodes.

Wow, I thought this would be a good show, but it is boring as heck!!!

Don't bother wasting your time....

Only made it through the first episode and that was a major challenge!

I'm not really sure what the point of this show is??

Like someone else said, they started watching it, just waiting for something exciting to happen, annnnnd nothing did.....

The cruise ship was incredibly beautiful. The actors and actresses were fine.

So to conclude, I don't recommend this show to anybody. Seems like being a medical team on a cruise ship would be more exciting. I only watched the first episode, but once I was done, I did a thumbs down and can't bring myself to watch any more.

A typical network show out of a brainstorming session. What would happen if we mix elements of real romance, spicy sexyness/voyeurship à la Baywatch, but in 2024, and medical drama? That is Doctor Odyssey.

And since ABC is a Disney Company, why not promote our cruizeship business badly hurt by the COVID pandemic. Mister Iger will love it.

It results in a moderately entertaining watch thanks to the cast charisma, especially Don Johnston as the ship captain. The medical team actors are new to me but clearaly invested in their characters. And the formula allows for interesting Cameos like Shanya Twain in episode 2.

Don't you hire a doctor and nurse to help you with the medical issues - it looks like you are making them up!!!

Cardiac Catheterization at sea - I don't think so!! A heart monitor showing flatline they are calling V-tach!!! No!!!

Please hire a doctor who knows ships doctor's protocols and a nurse who understands nursing!!!

Also a doctor on a ship - who is the only doctor would never be drinking!!!!

How about real beds with linen for our patients who just coded!!

I'm sorry - is this the future? Did I miss that part of the story?

I hate to say it but Bernie Kopell from the Live Boat was more realistic!!

I rated this show 8 for its entertainment value for me. It is a series that's easy to watch with a good cast. Actors we know. It's a medical show regarding illnesses, accidents that could happen on a cruise ship, it gets a little intense but obviously not like an ER in Chicago. They have a well-equipped medical facility. There's quirky guests. Some romance. Fun activities going on. Like a dance party and day drinking on the beach. I would recommend watching it when you are in the mood for something that's not dark but more fun. There's chemistry between the cast. There's humor but some serious stuff too. I liked it.

I am VERY well versed in medical/procedural shows, name one i have probably watched it. If i had to rank this show so far it wouldn't be very high up.

Imo, max is annoying- i can't stand him, so that is a reason it isn't very high. Another reason is it is very very cheesy, i love a bit of cringe now and then but when i have to pause multiple times during an episode just to get through it is a bit much.

The acting isnt the best apart from phillipa soo and whoever plays the tristan guy, however it is watchable. I also wouldn't give it many points for accuracy, however thats just run of the mil in these types of dramas.

But i do enjoy the episode structures, a new theme each week, and i also enjoy the storylines. The love triangle is a bit cliche, and not my favourite but i am excited to get into these characters backstories as it has already been touched on for a few of them.

I do hope however it doesn't repeat the same situation that 9-1-1 lonestar fell into, where they focused too much on rob lowe as he the starring actor even though it was an ensemble show. Too many of the storylines focused on him and it hindered the other characters storylines. I hope it isnt the case with this show.

I see this being my guilty pleasure show.

Would I go out of my way to recommend this show to friends and family? Probably not. Would I find myself curling up in a blanket to guiltily binge a few episodes, yes.

I've been watching it weekly and I don't know why (well, probably Don Johnson). It's too...everything: pretty, perfect, overly produced, ham-handedly directed, resolved with neat bows.

Each week has a different theme (plastic surgery, Halloween, huge wedding, gay men) and there are always 3 health crises that are resolved. Hire a B, C or D list celebrity and a bunch of extras and have them cavort around in character/theme.

Everyone (except Don Johnson) is just too pretty abd rather amoral. Recently the medical team explored a menage à troi and most of the passengers are airheads and/or icky.

Example: the hugely pregnant couple who booked the gay cruise thinking it was something else. WTF!? Not buying it - for one, what kind of morons go on a cruise with birth imminent? Yes, she did give birth on the ship.

I'll probably watch until the season ends but I'll be shocked if it's renewed. It's pretty lame.

Joshua Jackson on screen is warming, and so is the cast. They've got great energy together and are nice to watch. It's not meant to be a mind blowing show but easy and fun. Thanks for bringing this on air. I like the mockery and relevancy to today's time. Congrats, keep having fun making it and we'll keep having fun watching it. The costumes are well done and the sets are really nice too. Makes you want to go on a cruise! Thanks Ryan Murphy and rest of the people putting on the show for something sweet and fun to watch. I'll be checking back weekly until hopefully we best of a season two! 'Yes chef'