As a seasoned gamer of medical dramas, I must admit that the latest shake-up in Chicago Med has left me reeling! The unceremonious firing of Dr. Hudgins is a move that I find quite audacious, especially considering his dependability and skillset.
Season 10 of Chicago Med brought about significant alterations, culminating in the termination of one medical professional. Wondering who it was? Let me fill you in on the details!
Caution: This article contains SPOILERS for the Chicago Med season 10 premiere
At the start of the new season, the hospital found itself without a doctor due to Crockett’s departure to Boston. Ripley, under suspicion for assaulting Pawel, was taking some time off from his relationship with Hana. Meanwhile, poor Charles had ended things with Liliana.
At Gaffney Medical, they were preparing for another hospital’s closure, which meant an influx of patients. Among them was a young girl and her pediatrician, Dr. John Frost (played by Darren Barnet). However, their plans were suddenly disrupted when news arrived about a boat accident at Navy Pier, resulting in a mass casualty situation that caused confusion. The chaos was so intense that even Goodwin, who is not typically a nurse, had to step up and help out.
In the midst of it all, we met Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos), who was appointed as the head of the emergency department. A veteran military doctor, she had ambitions to streamline operations and immediately found herself at odds with Archer. She demonstrated her abilities by setting up an improvised treatment station in the waiting area.
In this scenario, the team encountered various patients, including one whose mother was devastated after her husband left their son during an accident, prompting Ripley to discover that the boat driver had a vision problem leading to the crash. Meanwhile, Goodwin assisted Dr. Hudgins (Conor Perkins) in attempting to restart a patient’s heart. However, when the patient stopped responding, Hudgins simply set down the defibrillator and departed, forcing Goodwin to revive him single-handedly.
What happened to Hudgins on Chicago Med?
In the locker room, Lenox encountered Hudgins, visibly shaken by the events. He expressed remorse for his behavior, acknowledging it was too much for him and vowing not to let it happen again. Lenox sympathized, understanding it was a typical response. However, she added, “The thing is, we can’t be ordinary.” She explained that as doctors, they must rise above the norm, prepared to handle any situation. On the spot, Lenox terminated Hudgins due to his inability to meet those expectations.
Archer clearly wasn’t happy about losing a skilled doctor. Lenox defended herself, stating that Goodwin agreed with this decision and accused Archer of being frustrated because he wasn’t in charge. Lenox retorted, given the other hospital was closing, things would only become more challenging for everyone and we needed to be at our best.
Although Hudgins wasn’t a permanent cast member, he was a reliable presence on the show, assisting the other doctors with his abilities. His dismissal for being overburdened by a massive catastrophe came as a shock since he was considered dependable. This decision reflects Lenox’s desire to challenge the ordinary and push the doctors towards greater resilience, which might lead to complications in the future.
As the tenth season commences, Gaffney Medical finds itself short-staffed with two fewer doctors, potentially signaling more dramatic shifts within the medical institution this year.
Chicago Med airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.
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2024-09-26 23:53