As a seasoned gamer of the TV show scene, I’ve seen my fair share of medical dramas, but none have quite captured my heart like Chicago Med. With its gripping storylines and stellar cast, it’s always been a must-watch for me. So, when Season 10 rolled around and introduced the new co-Head of the Emergency Department, Dr. Caitlin Lenox, played by Sarah Ramos, I was intrigued to say the least.
As a passionate gamer diving back into the world of Chicago Med in its 2024 TV lineup, I’m excited to see a new showrunner taking the helms and shaking things up at the ED. The premiere of Season 10 was nothing short of dramatic, with two doctors bidding farewell and a surprise entrance by Dr. Caitlin Lenox, who stepped in as my co-Head of the Emergency Department. Sarah Ramos, the talented actress joining our team for Season 10 to bring Lenox to life, recently chatted with TopMob about what’s in store this fall – and I can’t wait to see if it will be a rollercoaster of emotions or an unexpected twist! One thing I know for sure is that Dr. Lenox won’t get away with everything she tries… let the games begin!
Sarah Ramos, who boasts a good deal of television background, notably as part of the cast for “Parenthood,” made her way to “Chicago Med.” Before becoming part of One Chicago, she had recently starred in Hallmark’s “Christmas in Notting Hill” and made guest appearances on “The Bear,” where she will also share screen time with her new co-star, Oliver Platt. I had a chance to chat with the actress before the October 16 airing of the latest “Med” episode, during which she discussed how well her character has adjusted to the ED by now, being nearly a month into Season 10.
Lenox consistently persists in her approach. Instead of following conventional methods, she emphasizes transparency, engaging in discussions, and fostering open dialogues, even when it might not align with your expectations about the information she shares. In the initial episode, she frankly told Dr. Hudgins, “If you can’t handle the stress, perhaps this hospital isn’t the right place for you.” Similarly, in the upcoming episode, she plans to conduct a weekly case review, where we openly discuss the positive, negative, and challenging aspects of cases that reach our hospital. This might provoke strong emotions among our medical staff, but Lenox believes it’s essential to persevere through those feelings as it ultimately leads to progress. It remains to be seen whether her methods gain immediate acceptance from others.
In the season 10 premiere, Lenox’s approach was meant to enhance the ED and Goodwin undoubtedly brought her on board for a specific reason. However, she didn’t exactly get a friendly reception when she first arrived. (You can catch Sarah Ramos’ debut episode of Med with a Peacock subscription right now.)
As a gamer, it’s quite evident that if Dr. Archer had been just a tad more welcoming to Lenox at the start, her transition into ED might have run more smoothly. Even though they started to share the top job in the department and co-exist a bit better after a few episodes, Sarah Ramos, when I asked about who’s still the most resistant to Lenox, responded with: “Well, it seems Dr. Archer is still holding on to her old ways.
It’s gonna have to be Archer [with] his blatant and just outright disregard for her. With some of the stuff, it’s funny because Steven [Weber] does play Archer as such a charming character, but I’ve been saying, if Lenox did half of the stuff that Archer did, she would be fired! Even the the small things. Archer’s asking her a bunch of questions, like, ‘What’s going on with this? What’s going on with that?’ And she’s like, ‘I sent you an email about it. Did you not read it?’ And he just straight up doesn’t read her emails. That’s so frustrating.
Longtime admirers may hold a sentimental attachment towards Archer due to his storyline in Med, starting from when Ethan recruited him. However, he’s not winning over Lenox with his behavior that borders on contempt and actions which could lead to termination if she had been the culprit.
Given the opposition from a subordinate in the Emergency Department who isn’t superior to her, how impartial do you think Lenox is at this stage in Season 10? I posed this question to Sarah Ramos, and she responded:
It appears that Lenox aims for objectivity. Her focus is on openness, truthfulness, and straightforwardness, regardless of whether the information is pleasing or challenging. This principle holds true for her actions as well. Some individuals might perceive her as confrontational rather than direct.
As viewers wait to see if the remainder of the ED aligns with Lenox’s strategies during Season 10, Ramos presented an instance where a character mistook Lenox’s inquiries as hostile. She then elaborated further:
In simpler terms, last week’s episode showed Lenox asking Asher if his department is crucial to the emergency department. However, Asher seemed to misunderstand her question as a threat about losing his job. But in reality, Lenox was just seeking information. A more straightforward response from Asher could have been, “Yes, it is, and here’s the data that proves it.” This directness might come across as unusual for some, considering Lenox is a woman, but it reflects her no-nonsense approach to work matters.
Last week left me emotionally drained as I found myself navigating a complicated case where everything that could go wrong with a pregnancy did. On top of that, the tension about Lenox reconsidering our role in the ED was mounting. We’ll have to wait and see if Lenox requires more evidence of my expertise in the ER following these events, but for now, let’s take a peek at the sneak peek for the next episode of Chicago Med:
In the upcoming episode titled “Blurred Lines,” it seems that the team in the ED, including Lenox, will tackle the issue of Goodwin’s death threats somehow. Stay tuned to NBC every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET for fresh episodes of Chicago Med, followed by Chicago Fire at 9 p.m. ET and Chicago P.D. at 10 p.m. ET. You can also catch up on all three series on Peacock through streaming.
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2024-10-16 15:37