Fox’s new medical series with a 44% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes has gotten a season 2 renewal ahead of the show’s upcoming season finale.Medical shows have been a consistent part of TV history, with the 1994 dramaERlargely contributing to the genre’s continued success decades later. This has included a multitude ofpopular medical dramasthat have cemented themselves in history, such asHouse,Nip/Tuck,Scrubs, andThe Good Doctor. All these shows have ended their runs, leaving room for new series to take root in the genre.
While some shows, such asGrey’s Anatomyseason 21on ABC, have been airing for quite some time, other medical dramas are bringing new viewpoints to the table.One example isThe Pitt, which airs on Max, depicting highly realistic events in a trauma hospital, with every episode reflecting one real-time hour. The streaming show was recently renewed for season 2, evidence of the continued popularity of the genre across television. A new show on Fox has also been confirmed for season 2, highlighting medical drama’s success even further.
Doc Has Been Renewed For Season 2
The Fox Show’s Season 1 Finale Airs On March 18
Fox has confirmedtheir new medical drama,Doc, has been renewed for season 2,which includes a massive episode count boost for the show. The drama follows Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), former chief of Internal Medicine at the fictitious Westside Hospital in Minneapolis, who resumes her duties as an attending physician after an accident wipes eight years of her memory. She deals with rebuilding her career alongside dealing with events she can’t remember, navigating a life that’s entirely new to her. The show scored a 44% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but has drawn in a sizeable viewership.
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Now,Deadlinehas confirmedDocseason 2is happening, despite the show’s middling critical reception. The network announced the renewal prior to the show’s season 1 finale, set to air on Tuesday, March 18.This includes the show getting a 22-episode order for season 2, the most episodes for a renewal on the network sinceThe Residentseason 5’s 23-episode count. Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn also released a statement praising executive producers Barbie Kligman and Hank Steinberg. Check out what Thorn had to say below:
We are thrilled that audiences have embraced Season 1 of ‘Doc.’ Barbie and Hank have done an outstanding job bringing one of the most emotionally powerful series on television to life. Renewing for a second season was an easy decision, thanks to this incredible team, our partners at Sony, and an exceptional cast, led by the talented Molly Parker.
In addition, Sony Pictures Television Studios President Katherine Pope expressed excitement forDoc’s continuation into season 2. See what Pope had to say below:
We’re ecstatic ‘Doc’ has been picked up for a second season – a testament to the exceptional writing, captivating performances from our talented cast, and the incredible reception from audiences. We’re so grateful to our partners at Fox for their unwavering support as we continue making more episodes of this show!
Docwas developed by Barbie Kligman, best known for her executive producer role on 2018’sMagnum P.I.reboot.
What Doc’s Season 2 Renewal Means For The Medical Drama
The Show Has Plenty More Story To Tell
The show’s unique elements compared to other medical dramas has afforded it plenty of success, as evident by its early season 2 renewal. Its 22-episode confirmation is also a growing rarity onFox, indicating there’s plenty of story left to be told as Amy continues adjusting to her new life. SinceDocnow has plenty of time to continue growing out through its medical and interpersonal storylines, there’s no telling what twists and turns are coming next.
