Disclaimer: The following article is packed with significant Doctor Odyssey spoilers and opinions by the fans about the show.
The love triangle within Doctor Odyssey involving Avery, Max, and Tristan has begged for much debate. Viewers are surprised that Avery can hook the two men that intensely. On Reddit, comments are expressing how her character has changed over time and whether her relationships make any sense. They say such issues compromise the legitimacy of the story.
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While some fans appreciate Avery in terms of her looks and her skills, others don't believe in her attraction towards Max and Tristan. This skeptical attitude increases as their relationships get complicated: a brief throuple, a possible pregnancy, and Avery's move away for medical training.
Fans wonder if the handling of that love triangle might have been so quick-witted that they gave away too much of the power.
Let us now weigh in on why exactly fans are conflicted.
The Doctor Odyssey love triangle that missed its mark
Fans of Doctor Odyssey all seem to agree that the writing for Avery, Max, and Tristan's love triangle isn't good. A Reddit user, @allfor1, noted,
“Avery... can be holier than thou, then fun, then judgmental right after that.”
Numerous fans also hold that stagnant character development contributes to the inability to believe in Max and Tristan's love for her. People are also unhappy with the throuple concept introduced into the story rashly.
One user, @lucas9204, said that the so-called “throuple” was just a one-night encounter, adding,
“We didn’t even see one scene of the two guys being sexual with each other.”
It was hard to believe their chemistry was enough to keep the story in motion without a strong emotional or physical bond among the three. Max and Tristan each want to have a relationship alone with Avery, making the throuple weak.
According to @No_Adhesiveness4890, Max wants a more traditional relationship, while Tristan feels left out because he thinks that Max only cares for Avery in their situation. This has led to problems where people feel that the story is not clear.
Is Avery’s character in Doctor Odyssey falling short?
Some Doctor Odyssey fans like the character but feel she has not been developed enough for them to understand her key role in the love triangle. A Reddit user, @Sad-Tutor-2169, said these were problems of "terrible writing" and mentioned that this was why they stopped watching the show.
Others, such as @blackluster393, think Avery cannot be anything more than "cute," even assuming her character doesn't get enough substance to charm two worlds as diverse as that of Max and Tristan.
Yet, not everyone agrees; @StitchAndRollCrits found her competence and passion compelling, saying,
“The way she lights up in the health week episode… is stunning.”
She appears to hold some extraordinary career path, making people doubtful. Fans wonder how she can go from being a nurse practitioner to becoming a doctor without taking the MCAT and going through the usual seven-year process.
According to @PansyOHara, “She’s not going to be able to skip med school just because she’s already a nurse practitioner.”
Can Max and Tristan’s relationship salvage the plot of Doctor Odyssey?
The hodgepodge around Avery has caused some fans to pay attention to the relationship between Max and Tristan. There are some signs of them having feelings for one another. So, now fans wonder if they could end up together.
As @No_Adhesiveness4890 observed, “Max definitely has feelings for Tristan… but Tristan felt rejected when Max said he wanted a woman to marry.”
Some people, however, did not agree. User @lucas9204 said that the feelings between Max and Tristan have been shallow. They pointed out earlier episodes where Max's bisexuality was suggested but never completely discussed.
These differences confuse fans with whether the show intends to continue working on this subplot or let it finish loose. Whatever the case, Doctor Odyssey fans do agree that the show should see much better writing.
As @StrongerTogether2882 summarized, “The writing is APPALLING… I wish they’d make it clear if they’re trying to be campy or serious.”
Catch Doctor Odyssey now streaming on ABC, Hulu, and FuboTV, or download to watch on Apple TV or Prime Video.
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