Doctor Odyssey: Release date, Trailer, cast & Everything we know so far

Get ready to set sail with ABC's fall 2024 lineup as it introduces Doctor Odyssey, a thrilling new medical drama from Ryan Murphy's creative genius. This high-energy series, set aboard a luxury cruise ship, joins the Thursday night procedural lineup, featuring Joshua Jackson leading a dynamic medical team. 

As details emerge, here's everything we know so far about this intriguing show that promises to bring "big deck energy" to primetime TV. We have plot, cast, production insights, and more. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.

Release Date & Where to Watch

The new series Doctor Odyssey premieres on ABC on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. It will be available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+. 

As a 20th Television production, the show is expected to be released as a Star Original on Disney+ globally at a later date, though this hasn't been officially confirmed yet.

Plot

From Ryan Murphy's brilliant mind and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new onboard doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays hard. 

It’s all hands on deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Combining the medical drama of Royal Pains with the charm of The Love Boat, Doctor Odyssey promises an exciting and dynamic addition to the lineup.

The series was shot in Los Angeles, California.

Cast 

• Joshua Jackson as Max (A charismatic new doctor joins the medical team of a luxury cruise ship, tackling various medical crises on the high seas while enjoying the fun and excitement when not dealing with emergencies.)
• Don Johnson (Blood and Oil, Miami Vice, and Nash Bridges)
• Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls)
• Sean Teale (The Gifted)
• Anna Mhairi as Cute Girl
• Mason Trueblood as Dancer
• Krystin Goodwin as News Reporter
• Reasha Honaker as Nurse
• Dominique Star as Boho Chick

Official Trailer

In a preview, Don Johnson’s character tells a dapper Max, “This ship is heaven,” but adds, “Doctor, it’s your job to keep everybody alive.” We also get a glimpse of the drama to come, with a drenched Max using paddles to save someone on a lifeboat.

Episodes

The exact episode count for Doctor Odyssey hasn’t been announced yet. Currently, only the first two episodes are listed, and they might both premiere together. ABC may start with a six to eight-episode run and potentially extend it based on the show’s performance.

• Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot (Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 2 (Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024)

Behind the Scenes

Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson are executive producers, alongside Ryan Murphy (known for American Horror Story, Glee, and Pose), who is also writing the series. Jon Robin Baitz (Brothers & Sisters) and Joe Baken (American Horror Stories) contribute their expertise. Paris Barclay, known for producing Station 19, will direct Doctor Odyssey. The executive producer roster also includes Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Nissa Diederich.