Doctor Odyssey Recap: From a Penile Fracture to Joshua Jackson's Dance

Doctor Odyssey lived up to the hype since the series premiere involved a broken penis. Joshua JacksonThe character of Paul reveals that he was Patient Zero during the COVID-19 crisis and other unhinged moments.

The ABC drama, which premiered on Thursday, September 27, was introduced Us to Jackson, 46, in the role of Dr. Max Bankman. Max will be the new onboard doctor on the Odyssey, a cruise ship led by Captain Massey (Don Johnson). The newcomer's humanitarian story makes him unlike anything The Odyssey has seen before, but that doesn't mean he's ready to be a doctor on the high seas.

Max was able to get back on his feet after initially misdiagnosing iodine poisoning. When another passenger suffered a broken penis, Max jumped into action and performed surgery on board.

“I think we’re taking some liberties with what’s going on. “We took some liberties,” Jackson continued to joke Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday before teasing future storylines. “Have you ever seen one?” Ryan Murphy show? We're not waiting for anything until Season 11. I'm here to tell you that we've just filmed nine episodes and there is almost endless discussion about what can be done to the human body. Something to look forward to every week!”

Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the craziest moments from the series Doctor Odyssey Premiere:

The multitude of injuries – starting with the penis fracture

Max's first medical case aboard the Odyssey was a man (Tom McGowan), who ate too much shrimp at the seafood buffet, and his wife (Rachel Dratch) started to worry after he developed a rash. He was diagnosed with iodine poisoning by nurse Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo), before later returning with a collarbone that needed to be reinserted.

The next situation was a little more delicate when a couple engaged in an amorous activity that resulted in a broken penis. Max was able to treat the penile fracture as he had previously suffered from the same disease. The advantage? The disease occurs in “larger and stronger limbs,” so Dr. Max was still ahead with this revelation.

Later in the episode, Max, Avery and nurse Tristan Silva (Sean Teale) attended to a passenger who had fallen overboard. The rescue was successful and somehow everyone ended the cruise with a smile on their face.

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The dance-off to “Despacito”

A few days after meeting Avery, it becomes clear that the chemistry between Max and the nurse is undeniable. It's only a matter of time before they act on these feelings – unless there's a small problem. Tristan also has feelings for Avery, which he mentions to Max just before challenging him to a dance match.

Max is able to hold his own by dropping a few moves Luis Fonsi And Justin Bieberis “Despacito”. He is crowned the winner after taking the opportunity to attack Avery. The fictional couple snogs but ultimately decides to take a break for the sake of work dynamics.

Judging by the trailer, this attempt won't last long due to the season. But viewers – and Max – shouldn't leave Tristan out just yet, as he also appears to get closer to Avery later in the show.

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Max reveals that he was patient zero during the COVID pandemic

Once Max joins the Odyssey, everyone is left wondering why he chose this job when he could have prestigious opportunities on land. The answer? It turned out that Max had a life-changing experience that made him want to better balance work and play.

Doctor Odyssey reveals that Max was actually the first patient in the US to contract COVID-19 in 2020, which almost brought him to death's door. With the help of his colleagues at the hospital he was able to hold on, but he has since found a new life.

“Speaking of that particular character beat, it's a specific reason why he does what he does. But I think it's also, in Ryan's eyes, a metaphor for where we've all been,” Jackson explained TheWrap on Thursday about the narrative shift. “No one has been spared from COVID, and whether you were in a pod with other people, whether you were isolated, whether you got it early, whether you got it late, or God forbid you lost someone – we all have went through this radical crisis, simply to use therapy to summarize the traumatic event together. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t re-evaluated their life at some point during this time.”

The actor called the reveal a “beautiful starting point” for the show.

“I just feel like we were all there. Not all of us chose to work on a cruise ship, but we all thought about it: “Maybe I just need to start over,” or “Maybe I just quietly got by but didn’t really live my life ,” he continued. “Everyone has been in the place that Max is in and that’s what sparks the show. That’s the mission here: Let’s all exhale together, turn the page, and commit to life.”