Fox's New Medical Series With 44% RT Score Gets Season 2 Renewal & Massive Episode Count Boost

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 drama ER largely contributing to the genre's continued success decades later. This has included a multitude of popular medical dramas that have cemented themselves in history, such as House, Nip/Tuck, Scrubs, and The Good Doctor. All these shows have ended their runs, leaving room for new series to take root in the genre.

While some shows, such as Grey's Anatomy season 21 on ABC, have been airing for quite some time, other medical dramas are bringing new viewpoints to the table. One example is The 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 confirmed their 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.

Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) in Doc episode 1, sitting on a bed with her head bandaged

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Now, Deadlinehas confirmed Doc season 2 is 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 since The Resident season 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 for Doc'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!

Doc was developed by Barbie Kligman, best known for her executive producer role on 2018's Magnum P.I. reboot.

What Doc's Season 2 Renewal Means For The Medical Drama

The Show Has Plenty More Story To Tell

Molly Parker as Amy Larsen in Doc. — Molly Parker as Amy Larsen in Doc episode 4.

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 on Fox, indicating there's plenty of story left to be told as Amy continues adjusting to her new life. Since Doc now 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.

New episodes of Doc air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

Source: Deadline