Chicago Med season 5 explained

Season Number:5
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Num Episodes:20
Network:NBC
Episode List:List of Chicago Med episodes

The fifth season of Chicago Med, an American medical drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Michael Brandt, Peter Jankowski, Andrew Schneider and René Balcer (uncredited), was ordered on February 26, 2019. This season marks the death of cardiothoracic surgeon Ava Bekker portrayed by Norma Kuhling, and the departure of surgeon Connor Rhodes portrayed by Colin Donnell as well as the arrival of Trauma Surgeon Crockett Marcel portrayed by Dominic Rains[1] The season premiered on September 25, 2019.[2]

On March 13, 2020, the production of the fifth season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] This season also includes the series' 100th episode.

Cast

Main characters

Recurring characters

Crossover guest stars

Episodes

See main article: List of Chicago Med episodes.

Production

On April 19, 2019, NBC announced that Colin Donnell (Dr. Connor Rhodes) and Norma Kuhling (Dr. Ava Bekker) would be departing the series due to creative reasons,[4] but they would both appear in the season 5 premiere to wrap up their characters' storyline.[5] The episode sees Connor depart Med after Ava kills herself in front of him. Series showrunners Andy Schneider and Diane Frolov said the scene in which Dr. Bekker takes her own life was the "ultimate revenge against the man that had rejected her."[6] Her death pushes Connor to leave Med, as he will always be reminded of everything that happened. Schneider and Frolov confirmed that the ending means Donnell could return to the show in the future.[6]

The season premiere also begins several ongoing storylines for the show's regulars. Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) will be dealing with a traumatic brain injury she sustained in the season 4 finale. A time gap occurs between the first and second episodes, in which Dr. Manning recovers and returns to work.[6] Schneider and Frolov said the injury would prompt questions about Dr. Manning's ability to do her job well.[6] They also confirmed that Dr. Manning's memory will return and the audience will find out what she was planning on telling Dr. Halstead before the crash.[6]

Following a pregnancy scare for Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) and Nurse April Sexton (Yaya DaCosta) in the first episode, the idea of having a child is "definitely part of their storyline."[6] Meanwhile, Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) is diagnosed with breast cancer and her treatment is a long-running storyline, which showcases new technology available to cancer patients.[6] Frolov commented, "We hope women will see Maggie and relate to her, especially when she goes through the biopsy. Maybe they'll see her go through it and realize it's not as terrible as you'd imagine in your head — it's painless. That's what we were hopeful for, that seeing someone go through it will help reduce fear."[6]

Dominic Rains joined the cast in the recurring role of Dr. Crockett Marcel, "a hard-partying doctor from Louisiana". He made his first appearance in the season premiere.[7]

Crossover

In early September 2019, Chicago Fire showrunner Derek Haas confirmed a crossover event between Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D..[8] Haas and producer Dick Wolf came up with the story, and Haas would write all three episodes, marking the first time he has written for Med since the spin-off episode "I Am the Apocalypse".[8] Haas explained that the shows would be "intertwined" and there will be scenes that would make viewers think they are watching "a Med scene, but it's in the Fire hour."[8] The plot revolves around "a mysterious illness", with Haas comparing it to The Poseidon Adventure or Independence Day, saying "where you've got a bunch of stories – cutting to one, cutting to another – and there's a mystery, both medical and criminal, going on that we’re trying to solve before it gets out of hand."[8] The crossover begins in Fires fourth episode, before leading into Med and P.D. on the same day.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NBC Renews All Three 'Chicago' Dramas From Dick Wolf. Pedersen. Erik. Deadline Hollywood. February 26, 2019. February 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190227123737/https://deadline.com/2019/02/nbc-renews-chicago-fire-chicago-p-d-chicago-med-dick-wolf-1202565747/. February 27, 2019. live.
  2. Web site: NBC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Voice', 'This Is Us', New 'Bluff City Law' & 'Sunnyside', More. Deadline Hollywood. Erik. Pederson. June 17, 2019. June 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617180916/https://deadline.com/2019/06/nbc-fall-premiere-dates-2019-the-voice-chicago-bluff-city-law-sunnyside-perfect-harmony-1202633630/. June 17, 2019. live.
  3. Web site: Coronavirus: NBCUniversal Halts Production On About 35 Series Including 'Chicago' Dramas, 'Kelly Clarkson Show' & 'Angelyne'. Andreeva. Nellie. March 12, 2020. March 14, 2020. Deadline. May 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501150031/https://deadline.com/2020/03/coronavirus-nbcuniversal-halts-production-35-series-chicagofire-chicago-pd-chicago-med-fbi-law-order-svu-kelly-clarkson-show-angelyne-1202881992/. live.
  4. Web site: 'Chicago': Jon Seda, Colin Donnell & Norma Kuhling Exit NBC Drama Franchise. Deadline Hollywood. April 19, 2019. April 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190419234649/https://deadline.com/2019/04/chicago-jon-seda-colin-donnell-norma-kuhling-exit-chicago-pd-chicago-med-chicago-fire-nbc-1202599095/. April 19, 2019. live.
  5. Web site: Colin Donnell Returning to 'Chicago Med' to Film Connor's Exit. Longeretta. Emily. July 8, 2019. Us Weekly. August 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190716214323/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/colin-donnell-returning-to-chicago-med-to-film-connors-exit/. July 16, 2019. live.
  6. Chicago Med bosses break down that shocking double departure: Can spoiler ever come back?. Cordero. Rosy. September 25, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. September 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927141746/https://ew.com/tv/2019/09/25/chicago-med-bosses-break-down-that-shocking-double-departure-can-spoiler-ever-come-back/. September 27, 2019. live.
  7. Web site: TVLine Items: 'Hot Priest' Goes Dark, Chicago Med's New Doc and More. Gelman. Vlada. August 19, 2019. TVLine. September 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190823223627/https://tvline.com/2019/08/19/his-dark-materials-andrew-scott-cast-john-parry-jopari-season-2/. August 23, 2019. live.
  8. Web site: Chicago Fire Boss Previews This Fall's Mega #OneChicago Crossover. Gelman. Vlada. September 2, 2019. TVLine. September 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191002043326/https://tvline.com/2019/09/02/chicago-fire-season-8-episode-4-med-pd-crossover-spoilers/. October 2, 2019. live.

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