Warning! Spoilers ahead for Doctor Odyssey season 1.
Doctor Odyssey’s midseason return is near the horizon, but one of the medical drama’s biggest mysteries may have already been resolved. Ryan Murphy’s newest ABC hit has been celebrated for its camp factor, unique emergencies, and highly stylized aesthetic— as displayed inDoctor Odyssey’s ridiculously fun theme weeks. Joshua Jackson leadsDoctor Odyssey’s esteemed cast of charactersas Max Bankman, with Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale rounding out the Odyssey’s medical crew as Avery Morgan and Tristan Silva, respectively. The only thing more complicated than the cases they treat is the trio’s convoluted romantic dynamic.
Max and Tristan both harbored feelings for Avery early on inDoctor Odyssey, with Avery kissing both within the first three episodes. The love triangle grows even more complex afterMax, Tristan, and Avery have a threesome inDoctor Odysseyepisode 6. Though Max and Tristan quickly agree that they don’t want to be in a throuple, Avery’s feelings fluctuate for both of her suitors. InDoctor Odyssey’s midseason finale, it’s revealed that the trio have unfinished business when Avery discovers she’s pregnant, and since the three were intimate, there’s no telling who the biological father is.
Doctor Odyssey Episode 9’s Synopsis Hints At Max Being The Father Of Avery’s Baby
The Big Reveal Might Have Been Spoiled In A Single Sentence
Doctor Odysseyepisode 9won’t air until March 6, but promotional materials have already been released for its highly-anticipated return, along with an official synopsis that may spoil the paternity mystery. As the synopsis reveals,“Max and Avery are at a crossroads[…] as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision,”whenDoctor Odysseyreturns (viaTV Line). It’s entirely possible that the synopsis is a red herring and Avery is still unsure who the biological father is, but it’s equally likely thatDoctor Odysseywill amp up the conflict by revealing the paternity early to fully maximize the dramatic fallout.
Laura Harrier
Chef Vivian
Avery’s pregnancy was a major cliffhanger to leave off on, and who the biological father is has long been the number oneDoctor Odysseyquestionleft unanswered. It’s difficult to imagine that the show would simply have such a long-awaited reveal included in a synopsis a month before the episode is set to air. Max and Avery’s stalemate is likely still related to the pregnancy, but there could be several dilemmas that don’t include confirming Max is the father. However, it would be better for everyone inDoctor Odysseyif he were the biological match.
Why Max Is The Better Father Outcome For Avery’s Baby
The Pregnancy Would Have Thrown Off Everything For Tristan
Finding out the father will be just as important as what Avery decides to do with her pregnancy. Max and Tristan, aside from fundamentally being very different, have wildly different perspectives on the potential child.Max has been vocal about wanting to be a father inDoctor Odyssey, but Tristan is much younger and not prepared to start a family. Granted, Avery may not be ready either. If Avery chooses to carry her pregnancy to term, Max would be the best option for a present and enthusiastic father figure, regardless of how the pregnancy impacts his and Avery’s romantic relationship.
Doctor Odyssey Is Wasting Avery By Not Doing A Ryan Murphy-Homage Episode
Ryan Murphy has all the makings of an iconic musical episode, but it can do more for Avery’s character than just show off Phillipa Soo’s voice.
Additionally, Tristan has finally moved on from his crush on Avery with the chef onDoctor Odyssey’s luxury cruise ship, Vivian (Laura Harrier).Tristan and Vivian make the best couple inDoctor Odyssey, but the pair could be done before even making their relationship official if Tristan got Avery pregnant. While it may be best of all if Avery and the men never find out who the father is, if there’s going to be a paternity test, everyone would be better off if Max matches. Nonetheless, paternity may not matter depending on how Avery deals with her crossroads decision.
Should Max & Avery Keep Their Baby In Doctor Odyssey
Ultimately, It’s Avery’s Choice
If it turns out Max is the biological father, he’ll want a say in what happens to the pregnancy. As Tristan explained to him inDoctor Odysseyepisode 8, however, his feelings on the matter do not factor into whatever decision Avery makes regarding her body.Doctor Odysseyset Avery up with an especially intricate dilemma. Avery has wanted to go to medical school for years, and theOdysseygranted her a scholarship to achieve her dream.Having a child would require Avery to sacrifice med school, and that sacrifice may be too great for her.
At first glance, one option is far less life-changing; in this situation, however, there are no simple decisions.
Nevertheless, Avery might realize she wants to have the baby. While it would grant Max’s wish to be a father, it would complicate everything. Their entire lives would change, they’d have to give up their careers on the Odyssey, and there’s no guarantee that co-parenting wouldn’t ruin Max and Avery’s relationship. At first glance, one option is far less life-changing; in this situation, however, there are no simple decisions. Theromances inDoctor Odysseymay be a selling point, but Avery’s independent goals must take precedence. Even ifDoctor Odysseyrevealed the father, Avery’s pregnancy storyline is far from finished.
