Last week’s Doctor Odyssey gave fans exactly what they had been waiting for—a moment of romantic tension coming to life between Max (Joshua Jackson), Avery (Philippa Soo), and Tristan (Sean Teale). The long-awaited threeway seemed like the start of a bold new chapter for the trio.
However, as Episode 7, titled “Oh, Daddy!”, proves, one intimate moment doesn’t automatically build a harmonious throuple. This week, the series strikes a balance between emotional depth and lighthearted fun by going into the chaotic and colorful events of Gay Week aboard the Odyssey cruise ship.
After the heartbreak of last week’s wedding drama, the episode shifts to bring laughter, surprising twists, and meaningful character growth.
The spotlight shines on Captain Massey (Don Johnson), who faces unexpected family dynamics when his brother Craig (John Stamos) boards the ship with his throuple partners, Bryan (Cheyenne Jackson) and Riley (Johnny Sibilly).
At the same time, Avery becomes attracted by the idea of a throuple after witnessing Craig’s unique relationship. With hilarious mishaps, heartfelt moments, and a mid-season tease that raises the stakes, Episode 7 promises to be one of the most memorable installments of the season.
Gay Week Brings Laughter and Hilarious Conversations
The episode starts with a humorous scene that feels straight out of the mind of Ryan Murphy. The Odyssey crew quizzes Captain Massey on LGBTQ+ terminology in preparation for Gay Week. The highlight? Hearing Don Johnson, in his deadpan delivery, call Joshua Jackson a “daddy.” It’s both a hilarious and fitting statement.
Another moment comes when Captain Massey attempts to say, “serves the house boots down, mama,” a phrase that earns the show plenty of comedic credit.
Amid all this fun, the crew prepares for a week filled with bears, otters, and cubs, with the cruise offering themed activities. Captain Massey even surprises Craig by booking his favorite drag queen, Marcia (played by Caldwell “Bob” Tidicue), for a special performance. However, the festive atmosphere quickly takes a turn when Craig’s erratic behavior raises concerns.
Captain Massey and Craig’s Troubled History
Through conversations with Max and Avery, viewers learn about the deep bond between Captain Massey and his brother. There’s a ten-year age gap between the two, and Massey had to take on a parental role for Craig during their childhood.
With an absent mother and a father who worked long hours, Massey became Craig’s primary caregiver. These struggles were further compounded by Craig’s past issues with alcohol. Captain Massey shares his pride in Craig’s fifteen years of sobriety, though he admits the journey was fraught with sleepless nights and constant worry.
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Despite his initial surprise at Craig’s unconventional relationship, Captain Massey expresses admiration for his brother’s openness and happiness. This supportive attitude becomes a key point later, as Avery tries to gauge how Massey might react to the budding throuple drama brewing among Max, Tristan, and herself.
Craig’s Struggles and a Surprising Diagnosis
Shortly after Craig and his partners arrive on the ship, it becomes clear that something is wrong. During their first dinner, Craig behaves erratically and even appears drunk.
This disrupts the evening and nearly ruins Massey’s surprise performance by Marcia. Craig vehemently denies drinking and accuses Massey of judging his relationship, though it’s evident that Massey’s concern is rooted in love, not criticism.
Things escalate further when Craig leaves the table to watch Marcia perform Chappell Roan’s hit song, “HOT TO GO!” The performance takes a chaotic turn when Marcia’s wig catches fire, resulting in a minor injury. Interestingly, this mishap parallels Craig’s own health issues later in the episode.
Bryan eventually intervenes, urging Craig to seek help and suggesting rehab after the cruise. Craig insists he hasn’t been drinking, but his erratic behavior continues.
While trying to prove his sobriety, Craig slips on a pool slide ladder, resulting in a head injury. Max performs blood tests in the medical bay, revealing a shockingly high blood alcohol level. This leaves both Captain Massey and Craig’s partners baffled.
Max decides to investigate further, choosing to trust Craig’s insistence that he hasn’t been drinking. His search uncovers the unexpected culprit: Craig’s acid reflux medication. Craig had been taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which caused a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome.
This condition turns sugars in the body into alcohol, leading to unintentional intoxication. This revelation is a relief to everyone involved and showcases Max’s skill and dedication as a doctor.
Trouble in Paradise for the Potential Throuple
After last week’s pivotal moment between Max, Avery, and Tristan, fans were eager to see where their relationship would go. Unfortunately, Episode 7 brings more complications than resolutions. While Avery seems excited by the idea of a throuple, especially after seeing Craig and his partners, Max and Tristan struggle with the arrangement.
Max’s issues become evident during one of the medical cases featured in the episode. Two patients come to the medical bay displaying concerning symptoms, including jaundice and severe vomiting. Tristan immediately suspects a highly contagious disease, while Max believes the cause is less severe.
Their disagreement leads to tension, with Tristan insisting they report a possible outbreak of the Marburg virus to Captain Massey. This could force the cruise to halt and quarantine.
As it turns out, the patient’s condition isn’t due to a virus. They had been on a “sweet potato cleanse” for weeks, which caused vitamin A toxicity. Additionally, they contracted mononucleosis, which explained their symptoms. While this resolves the medical crisis, the incident highlights the strain between Max and Tristan.
Max realizes that the throuple dynamic is creating professional and personal conflicts. He admits to Avery that he cannot pursue the relationship further, as it jeopardizes both patient care and his own desires. Max wants a monogamous relationship and dreams of building a family someday. Avery is visibly disappointed but determined to salvage the situation.
Tristan’s Confession
Avery convinces Tristan to have a heart-to-heart with Max in hopes of finding common ground. However, Tristan backs out of the conversation at the last minute. Instead, he confesses to Avery that he loves her and doesn’t want to share her with anyone.
He tries to explain his feelings through an awkward analogy about overindulging in his favorite foods as a child, but the sentiment falls flat. His point remains clear: like Max, he doesn’t want to be part of a throuple.
This leaves Avery in a difficult position. She had hoped the throuple would fulfill her need to feel wanted and loved by both partners, but now she finds herself caught between their conflicting desires. The episode ends with the throuple seemingly dissolving, leaving viewers wondering whether the dynamic could ever work in the future.
Sweet Moments Amid the Chaos
Amid all the drama, the episode features a lighter subplot involving a couple who mistakenly booked their babymoon during Gay Week. Believing that the “mothers” and “daddies” activities were designed for expecting parents, the couple becomes fast friends with their dinner tablemates—the sweet potato cleanse enthusiasts.
In a heartwarming twist, the couple welcomes their baby during Marcia’s grand return performance of Diana Ross’s iconic song, “I’m Coming Out.” The moment is both hilarious and touching, as the entire Odyssey crew celebrates the arrival of a healthy baby.
Max, witnessing the joy of new parenthood, is clearly affected. Throughout the episode, his longing for a family becomes more evident, adding depth to his character.
A Shocking Mid-Season Tease
The episode closes with a teaser for next week’s mid-season finale, delivering a bombshell revelation. Avery announces that she’s pregnant, leaving viewers to speculate about the father’s identity. Given the events of last week’s episode, it could be either Max or Tristan. Regardless, this twist sets the stage for even more drama in the next episode.
The preview hints at a cliffhanger that will leave fans eagerly awaiting the show’s return in March. With so much unresolved tension and new developments, the stakes are higher than ever for the crew of the Odyssey.
Conclusion
As Episode 7 of Doctor Odyssey concludes, the story leaves viewers with plenty to think about and even more to anticipate. From the humorous chaos of Gay Week to the emotional depth of Craig’s unexpected medical crisis, the show masterfully balances comedy and drama.
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The unraveling of Max, Avery, and Tristan’s potential throuple brings a layer of complexity to their relationships, highlighting their individual desires and challenges. Avery’s yearning for connection contrasts sharply with Max and Tristan’s unwillingness to share, creating a poignant scheme of love and compatibility.
Meanwhile, the introduction of Craig’s auto-brewery syndrome adds an intriguing twist to the family dynamics, showing the importance of trust and understanding.
With the mid-season finale promising major developments, including Avery’s pregnancy reveal, Doctor Odyssey keeps viewers eagerly awaiting the next episode. The blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and unexpected turns ensures the show remains engaging and full of surprises.
Catch the mid-season finale of Doctor Odyssey next Thursday at 9 PM ET on ABC. New episodes are also available the following day on Hulu.
It has been nearly 18 months since Silo wrapped up its riveting first season. Fans of the Apple TV+ dystopian sci-fi drama have been eagerly awaiting its return, and Season 2 picks up right where the gripping story left off.
Only a few minutes have passed since the dramatic conclusion of Season 1, in which Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson), an engineer who reluctantly became sheriff, achieved the unthinkable.
Juliette made her way out of the crater surrounding the Silo and discovered one of its most tightly guarded secrets: Earth may be toxic, but the 10,000 residents of the Silo are not the only survivors of whatever disaster destroyed the world.
The shocking truth is that many other Silos—possibly even hundreds—exist. This revelation implies that the authoritarian Founders have concealed even more secrets from the Silo’s oppressed inhabitants.
A Failed Revolution Sets the Stage
The episode opens with a small yet symbolic image: a light piercing through darkness. A young boy named Tim, whom viewers have not met before, runs through the dark corridors of the Down Deep. Carrying a lit torch, he sprints past graffitied walls that scream defiance against the Founders. The words “liars” and “truth now” stand in stark contrast to a massive propaganda slogan, “Thank the Founders,” painted on the wall.
Tim reaches a gathering of adults and conveys an urgent message from the engineering team: the Silo’s generator will flood in 15 minutes. This group of rebels, desperate and running out of time, launches a final assault against the Silo’s upper-level leadership.
They face heavily armed security forces, and many of them are gunned down. However, the sheer determination of the rebels eventually forces the guards to surrender.
In a powerful display of triumph, the surviving civilians—including Tim—march out of the Silo and into the toxic world outside. They wave a victorious green flag, believing they have achieved freedom. But the harsh truth soon becomes apparent.
Juliette’s Perilous Journey
The prologue ends abruptly, and the focus shifts back to Juliette. She cautiously makes her way from her Silo to the closest neighboring one, trudging through the barren wasteland between them. Along the way, she notices the green flag from the earlier scene, battered by the elements, and confronts the haunting sight of thousands of skeletons scattered across the ground.
These remains belong to the rebels seen in the prologue, who died moments after leaving their Silo. Without functioning environmental suits, they succumbed to the toxic air almost immediately. The corridor leading into the neighboring Silo is so congested with corpses that Juliette must walk over them, the crunch of brittle bones echoing with each step.
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Inside the neighboring Silo, Juliette encounters a chilling environment. Unlike her operational Silo, this one is abandoned, devoid of life, electricity, or sound. It feels more like a crypt than a place that once housed thousands of people. Her oxygen supply dwindles as she searches for answers. She tries to remove her helmet, but it won’t budge. In a moment of desperation, she shatters the glass with a crowbar, narrowly avoiding suffocation.
Overcoming Obstacles
Juliette hears a distant metallic clinking sound as she faces the desolate corridors. This raises her hopes of finding another survivor. She calls out but receives no response. Undeterred, she moves toward the noise, only to encounter a significant obstacle: a large section of the walkway is missing, leaving a gap too wide to cross.
Determined to keep going, Juliette spots a body hanging by a rope from a nearby railing. She pulls up both the rope and the body, repurposing the rope to create a makeshift harness. Tying one end to the railing and the other around her waist, she attempts to swing across the gap. Unfortunately, the rope snaps, sending her plunging into deep, murky water.
The water likely comes from the flooded generator mentioned in the prologue. Juliette struggles to drag herself back onto solid ground. Frustrated but alive, she lets out a primal scream, an unspoken acknowledgment of her isolation and the immense challenges she faces.
A Bold and Silent Approach
“The Engineer” stands out because of its reliance on visuals and atmosphere rather than dialogue. Most of the episode unfolds in silence, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in Juliette’s solitary and perilous journey. The absence of dialogue is a bold creative choice, and it underscores the oppressive nature of the Silo’s environment.
Rebecca Ferguson’s performance shines as she conveys Juliette’s resilience, fear, and determination without the need for words. Her portrayal captures the balance between raw resolve and profound loneliness. The episode’s production design also deserves praise for transforming the familiar Silo setting into a haunting, claustrophobic maze.
Flashbacks Offer Emotional Depth
Martha, who acts as a tough yet caring mentor, shares a story about her struggle with pneumonia. She recalls waking up alone in the middle of the night, panicked and terrified. Martha ran into the corridor and screamed for help, finding solace in the fact that her neighbors responded—even if they were annoyed by the disturbance.
Shirley recounts a traumatic childhood memory of being abandoned by friends in one of the Silo’s lowest levels. Left alone in complete darkness, she had to find her way back on her own. When Juliette asks how she managed it, Shirley replies, “I went really, really slowly. But I found my way.” These stories emphasize the importance of community and resilience, themes that resonate deeply with Juliette’s current situation.
A Chilling Revelation
Back in the present, Juliette crafts a solution to the missing walkway. Using a piece of metal and a rope pulley, she creates a makeshift bridge. Crossing it is a slow and nerve-wracking process. The bridge collapses as she nears the other side, forcing her to run and leap to safety. She barely manages to grab onto the opposite edge and pull herself up.
Inside the Silo’s office and housing areas, Juliette finally discovers the source of the clinking sound: an ID badge hitting the blades of an active desk fan.
This anticlimactic revelation is soon followed by something far more ominous. The sound of music—Audrey Hepburn’s “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s—echoes through the Silo. The haunting melody leads Juliette to a massive metal vault door.
When Juliette tries to open the door, she is met with resistance. A voice speaks to her from behind the door, and a small metal eyehole slides open to reveal a pair of striking heterochromatic eyes. The stranger politely warns Juliette that attempting to enter again will result in her death. They close the slot, leaving Juliette stunned.
This brief encounter hints at the presence of another survivor, but it also reinforces Juliette’s isolation. Rather than finding solace in companionship, she faces yet another threat. The episode ends on this chilling note, teasing what lies ahead in Season 2.
A Promising Start to Season 2
“The Engineer” sets the tone for another intense season of Silo. The premiere combines suspenseful storytelling, emotional depth, and gripping performances to create an unforgettable episode. Juliette’s journey is fraught with danger, but her resilience and determination make her a compelling protagonist.
As the season unfolds, viewers can expect more revelations about the Silos, the Founders, and the mysterious disasters that shaped this dystopian world. With its focus on character-driven storytelling and its willingness to take creative risks, Silo Season 2 promises to be as attracting as its predecessor.
Conclusion
Season 2 of Silo begins with an episode that immediately pulls viewers back into its tense, dystopian atmosphere. “The Engineer” balances gripping suspense with deeply emotional moments, creating a strong foundation for the rest of the season.
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Juliette’s journey is both physically and emotionally challenging, with every step revealing more about the mysterious world she inhabits. Her struggles highlight themes of isolation, resilience, and the search for truth in a world built on lies.
The flashbacks provide valuable insight into her past, reinforcing the connections that have shaped her character while emphasizing the importance of human connection. The ominous encounter with the lone survivor adds an unsettling layer of mystery, setting the stage for further revelations.
With its compelling storytelling, atmospheric tension, and Rebecca Ferguson’s remarkable performance, Silo Season 2 promises to deliver another attracting chapter in this thought-provoking dystopian saga.
New episodes of Silo Season 2 are released every Friday, offering fans an exciting continuation of the gripping dystopian saga. Each episode is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+, giving viewers a chance to experience the intense mysteries, suspense, and emotional depth of Juliette’s journey week by week.
