Doctor Odyssey Canceled: ABC One Season Run Ends
- ABC has canceled the Ryan Murphy-created medical drama, "Doctor Odyssey," after only one season.
- The cancellation follows a lawsuit filed may 30 by three former crew members against Disney and 20th Television.
- Max Bankman, who treated patients aboard the luxury cruise ship Odyssey.
ABC pulls the plug on “Doctor Odyssey” after a single season. The medical drama, a Ryan Murphy creation, faced challenges that led to its swift cancellation, including a sexual harassment lawsuit and expiring cast contracts – a double blow that sealed its fate. The show, which kept viewers hooked with Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman and an engaging cast of characters, won’t return to the network’s lineup. Delve into the details of the show’s untimely demise and the reasons behind the network’s decision, from the lawsuit filed against disney to cast contract negotiations that couldn’t resolve.News Directory 3 delivers the breaking story, giving viewers the full scope from the cruise ship to the courtroom. Discover what’s next for the network and what TV show replaces Doctor Odyssey.
ABC Cancels ‘Doctor Odyssey’ After One Season
Updated June 28, 2025
ABC has canceled the Ryan Murphy-created medical drama, “Doctor Odyssey,” after only one season. The show, which had been in limbo since April, faced uncertainty as cast contracts neared expiration.The network made no move to include the series in its upcoming schedule.
The cancellation follows a lawsuit filed may 30 by three former crew members against Disney and 20th Television. The suit alleges the studio enabled a unfriendly work environment, citing assistant prop master Tyler Patton’s alleged sexual harassment, including unwanted touching and inappropriate comments.
“Doctor Odyssey” featured Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, who treated patients aboard the luxury cruise ship Odyssey. The cast also included Phillipa Soo as nurse practitioner Avery Morgan, Sean Teale as nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson as Capt.Robert Massey. Recurring cast members included Jacqueline Toboni, Marcus Emanuel Mitchell, Rick Cosnett, and Laura Harrier. The show also featured guest appearances by Rachel Dratch, Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, and Angela bassett.
20th Television produced the series in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Murphy co-wrote and executive produced the show with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Othre executive producers included Jackson, Johnson, Paris Barclay, Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Nissa Diederich.
What’s next
With “Doctor Odyssey” canceled, ABC will need to fill the void in its programming lineup. The network has not announced immediate plans for a replacement series.