After becoming a sleeper hit for Fox,Docseason 2 gets a premiere date. The medical drama, which launched in January, focuses onDr. Amy Larsen(played byHouse of Cardsstar Molly Parker) and zeroes in on what happens to her personal and professional life when she suffers a brain injury that causes her to lose years of memories.
Based on the Italian seriesNelle tue mani,Docproved to be a hit for Fox. Viewership for the premiere skyrocketed by more than 600% in just days. And, bucking most trends, most of that increase was driven by people catching up on DVR rather than second windows on streaming. The early success madeDocseason 2an easy renewal.
TV Insiderconfirms thatDocseason 2 will debut on Fox on Tuesday, September 23, at 9 PM ET. The breakout medical drama will have a significant increase for its second season, jumping from 10 episodes to a full 22-episode season, and it will feature some changes in the cast.
What To Expect From Doc Season 2
A Familiar Face Joins The Cast
The cast ofDocwill welcomeDesperate Housewivesalum Felicity Huffman. The Oscar-nominee and Emmy winner will play Dr. Joan Ridley, who is double-boarded in internal medicine and surgery. Dr. Ridley was Dr. Larsen’s mentor and med school early on, though there is friction between the two. She’s alsothe new Chief of Internal Medicine at Westside Hospital.
Felicity Huffman
Dr. Joan Ridley
This addition reflects what happened bytheDocseason 1 finalerolled around, with Dr. Richard Miller (Scott Wolf) having to step away from the role. The show has also promoted two of its actors to main cast roles — Patrick Walker and Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, who respectively play TJ Coleman and Katie Hamda.
Our Take On Doc Season 2
It’s An Upgrade
Medical dramas are having a bit of a moment on television, whether it’sThe Pitton HBO Max or a long-running stalwart likeGrey’s Anatomy. Other networks, whether CBS or NBC, are attempting to tap into that same success.Docis in a unique position to stand out. However, as the tricky amnesia angle gives creator and executive producer Barbie Kligman another layer to work with.
St. Denis Medicalon NBC, on the other hand, has the humor and is more of a traditional sitcom. Plenty of shows bring in a certain realism and heightened stakes. But withDoc, there’s the added question of Molly’s past and what it means for her future. That’s even more urgent, with Huffman’s arrival.
