Fox’s medical drama, Doc, is back with a second season, bringing more speed bumps for Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) and co. at Minneapolis’ Westside Hospital. The season started on a dramatic note when the hospital had a hostage situation, and the pressure of adhering to the gunman’s demands triggered memories Amy thought she had lost after her car accident.
The series had a strong first season because of its winning formula involving the show’s approach to Amy’s plea for normalcy after losing eight years of memories in a car accident. Now, the series is shaking things up with a stronger background of details for its supporting characters and a new character that can show a different side to Amy. In doing so, it has to make sure not to forget why it’s successful in the first place.
Doc May Veer Away From The Formula That Made It A Success
There are a few hints that Doc is veering away from the storylines that have made the show a success. The allure of season 1 is that Dr. Amy Larsen was theoretically starting fresh after losing memories in a horrific car accident. Having a second chance at life, she realized she couldn’t return to her old ways, which she couldn’t remember anyway, and had to approach things with an open mind.
However, the premiere of season 2 had two supporting characters praise the