

The Resident
The Resident 100th Episode Review – Kit and Bell Get Married (606)
What a night.
Only The Resident would find a way to pack two incredibly compelling storylines into one hour-long episode.
And Bell was the star of the hour in both situations, as he was pulled in two entirely different directions. Though, it was proof of just how far Randolph Bell has come since season one. Season 6 Bell is a man who is dedicated to the craft—even on his wedding day, the groom-to-be eagerly scrubbed in to help two patients in need.
While most brides would be a little miffed if their man prioritized work on their wedding day, Kit was understanding because she knew just how important the surgery was and how necessary it was for Bell to be there. She championed Bell’s decision and encouraged him to assist as she patiently waited to see if he would make it in time for their big day.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Guest star Sundra Oakley, guest star Mila Davis-Kent, Matt Czuchry and Bruce Greenwood in the all-new “For Better or Worse” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 25 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
This is why Kit and Bell are a match made in heaven. Not only do their goals align, but they support each other and make each other better day in and day out. Bell made huge strides when it came to character development through the seasons, but it wasn’t until Kit came along that he underwent a complete transformation into a caring and selfless man.
While Bell was in surgery, Kit didn’t just sit around waiting—she took to Twitter to troll the governor who was planning to cut funding to Chastain. In fact, she questioned whether or not she was crazy for considering taking a live TV interview to rally the public on her wedding day, and honestly, I’m glad she did. The wedding glam came in handy, and she found a way to appeal to people by pulling on their heartstrings with Sammie, who vouched for Chastain and the dedicated doctors that work there. There’s no way that Chastain can ever become a third-rate hospital with the service that they provide and the devoted doctors they have on staff. And it worked—Governor Betz’s office called to set up a meeting with Kit, so let’s hope she’ll work the charm and get Chastain the funding they deserve.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Matt Czuchry and Bruce Greenwood in the all-new “For Better or Worse” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 25 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
We saw the devotion of the doctors in full swing on The Resident Season 6 Episode 6 not only with Bell, but with AJ, Conrad, and Cade.
Conrad assisted Bell when he got the call that Tracy’s daughter, Max, wasn’t feeling well. Since Tracy is a huge donor to the hospital, they wanted to give her the VIP treatment, but that isn’t why they all stuck around. Conrad was determined to figure out what was causing Max’s rapid liver failure—and had to come to terms with the fact that they might never know—while AJ got involved by checking Tracy to see if she was a viable candidate to donate a piece of her liver and noticing a problem with her heart valve.
Typically, Tracy wouldn’t be allowed to donate in her condition, but since time was running out and they had no other options, AJ accepted the risk.
Somehow, everything turned out okay, even with Ian, the best specialist in town, doing the surgery completely high. I truly loved the scene where Tracy looked down on Chastain because it was underfunded only to call the best of the best and see him in the hallway. Yes, even a public hospital can have the cream of the crop!

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Guest stars Remington Blaire Evans and Chedi Chang in the “For Better or Worse” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 25 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
Now, back to Ian’s addiction—I was waiting for something to go wrong, but obviously, that wouldn’t be ideal for an episode where Bell was rushing to get to his wedding. It is concerning nonetheless because Ian is getting careless. When he ran out of pills, he shot up the drug instead and then put a young girl in grave danger. One of these days, it will get the best of him.
His behavior in the OR was definitely suspicious, and I’m hoping either Dr. Devi or Jessica will say something. The only way Ian gets caught is if someone speaks up or it leads a catastrophe, so I’m hoping, for everyone’s sake, it’s the former. And though I know it’s hard to speak up against one of the best pediatric surgeons, this is the second time Ian has just been “off” during surgery, so it warrants a mention.
Once Bell and AJ were able to stabilize Tracy, they were able to get to the wedding venue. Somehow, AJ and Leela got there before Randolph did, even though he left the surgery early, but I’m not going to question it.
Bell was shocked that everyone was still around, but Kit assured him that she told the guests he was worth the wait. Why are they so cute?
Their vows couldn’t be more perfect, as Kit admitted that if she was to be wrong about something in life, she was glad it was her initial feelings about Bell. Who knew that when they started out as colleagues that they would become soulmates?
Meanwhile, Bell’s speech hit the nail on the head when he addressed his journey into becoming the marvelous man he is today, a huge credit to Kit in the process.
Then, they kissed and danced and lived happily ever after.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Bruce Greenwood and Jane Leeves in the all-new “For Better or Worse” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 25 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
Jake not only officiated the wedding, but he was also the entertainment, which, honestly, is a smart way to save money and make things much more personal! I’m glad he was included in the wedding because part of Bell’s redemption arc has been making amends with those he hurt and being a better stepfather and grandfather in the present day.
Gigi and Sammi were the sweetest flower girls, and Conrad was on hand as a doting father, though, he was without Cade.
Remember that thing about Chastain being home to dedicated doctors? Well, Cade went the extra mile by skipping the wedding and staying behind at the hospital to be there for Max when she woke up. She wanted to be the familiar face to assure her that her mother was going to be just fine—and she even brushed up on her ASL to make the moment extra special. And Max’s reaction said it all; it’s why they do what they do.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Bruce Greenwood and Jane Leeves in the all-new “For Better or Worse” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 25 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
Cade’s absence from the wedding allowed Conrad and Billie to share a very intimate dance. And boy, was it telling. While they are just friends, there’s definitely an unspoken connection between the two of them, but neither of them wants to be the one to admit it or say it out loud likely because they’re afraid of ruining this good thing that they’ve built. Billie was also Nic’s best friend, so it feels a little taboo, but at the end of the day, Nic would want the best for Conrad and Gigi, and honestly, that isn’t Cade.
Cade is great, but it doesn’t feel right…not in the way it felt when Conrad and Billie wrapped their arms around each other and just basked in the moment
Conrad even said that Billie is always there for them, no matter what. When Conrad had to run to the ER, she took Gigi and Sammie to pick out flower girl dresses without any question. She’s happy to be the girl that he relies on because she wants to be in his and Gigi’s life.
The conversation between Sammie and Gigi in the car was also telling as Gigi doesn’t seem too crazy about Cade. She admitted that her dad’s new girlfriend is nice, but she’s not Nic. The closest thing to Nic is Billie, who can always tell her about her mother and guide her in the way that she knows Nic would have. It just makes sense.
Also, if I wasn’t on Team Billie before, the promo for the upcoming episode (in two weeks) definitely converted me because jealousy is an ugly color. In the clip, Cade confronted Conrad about Billie after seeing a photo of them dancing, which is weird since she knows that they are good friends and this would be considered normal. Why would she immediately jump to something romantic happening? I guess subconsciously Cade also knows that Conrad isn’t her soulmate.
What did you think of the show’s 100th episode, directed by Manish Dayal, who plays Pravesh? Did you think Kit and Bell’s wedding was perfect? What do you think will happen with Ian? Do you like where they are taking the Conrad and Billie storyline?
Congrats again to Mr. Voss and Mrs. Bell!
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‘The Resident’ Canceled at FOX After 6 Seasons – Read the Statement

The Resident aired its sixth season finale on Monday, January 17, and unfortunately, it will also be the show’s last.
On April 6, TVLine confirmed that FOX officially canceled the medical drama, which has been on the air since 2018.
In my review of the season finale, I pointed out that while I’m gunning for another season as I love the cast and all the drama that goes down at Chastain, it did feel as though the writers weren’t confident that they would get another season as every loose end got tied up and all the characters essentially found their happy ending.
In fact, TVLine asked creator Amy Holden Jones if it was intentional on their part, to which she responded, “We do this every year. Last year’s worked as a series finale also, but thankfully, it wasn’t to be. We left open questions and put new character arcs in place to launch us into Season 7.”
So what are fans missing out on since the series wasn’t renewed? Jones told the outlet that Season 7 would’ve featured Devon and Leela’s wedding, along with the “continuation of Conrad and Billie’s romance” and a mix of Bell being a patient and a doctor, in addition to his relationship with Kit.
While it’s a bummer that we won’t get to see any of that, it’s comforting that fans got a proper conclusion to the storyline with an ending that served as a suitable sendoff.
You can catch up on all of our The Resident reviews here—and CraveYouTV thanks everyone involved in the show from the bottom of our hearts for six incredible seasons!
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The Resident
The Resident Season Finale – All Hands on Deck (613)

Can someone pass the tissues because that was one emotional season finale?
In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if The Resident Season 6 Episode 13 ended up being the series finale because it felt so final. After a tense hour where two lives hung in the balance as Chastain’s finest attempted to figure out the mystery illnesses ailing them, everything came up roses.
The final moments of the episode featured happy endings for all of our favorites. And while I don’t doubt that the creators/writers have plenty of material to continue with a seventh season, if FOX doesn’t renew the series, there are no cliffhangers or loose ends to tie up. It all just makes sense.
Conrad and Billie exchanged “I love yous,” which brought into perspective Billie’s prior conversation with Cade where she informed her that he’s never said the L-word. Regardless of your personal opinions about Billie, it was a beautiful and pivotal moment for Conrad, who spent years trying to find his way after Nic’s death and felt as though he would never love again. The fact that he was brave enough to open himself up to the possibility and pursue the woman that made him feel again was huge. And Gigi ships it, which means so do it. The cherry on top was that they now made up this perfect family with Gigi. They never forgot about Nic, and I’d argue that with Billie around it’s easier to keep her memory alive, but it was bittersweet to see their bliss knowing that Nic got robbed of it, which also speaks to the realities of life itself. It’s cruel and beautiful in the same breath.
Dr. Bell finally passed the torch, and while Conrad was responsible for teaching the best intern at Chastain, Bell was responsible for crafting one of Chastain’s best doctors as Dr. Devi proved she was ready to graduate from resident to attending. Leela always had the skills and the smarts, but she needed that little push to believe in herself, which actually came from AJ Austin and his brilliant metaphor about being fearless like Michael Jordan. Once she “took the shot,” Devi was unstoppable, and Bell felt comfortable leaving Chastain’s most important patient, Gov. Betz (most important because he had the funding to see the hospital), in her hands.
Despite his progressing MS, Bell suited up for the surgery, but unlike so many other times in the past, he wasn’t hiding his diagnosis or the fact that it was interfering with his ability to perform the job. Bell accepted the realities and finally felt comfortable leaning on his team—the best team Atlanta has to offer. And it made me tear up to see how they all rallied around him and extended a helping hand when they realized he was having a flare-up.
It was also a huge moment for Bell to simply accept that he couldn’t fight through this one, no matter how much he wanted to. Bell has been dedicated to getting better for some time, so he took a necessary leave of absence to participate in Devon’s clinical trial, which will hopefully provide him with a full cure. There were a lot of full-circle moments where the mentor became the mentee and, in this case, Bell put his faith completely in Devon. And truly, there’s no better person than Devon, who is passionate about finding a cure with his trial.
Bell handed over the reins—his stethoscope from when he became an attending—to Leela, and while it was already a joyous moment for her, it became the best day of her life when Devon got down on one knee and propped. It’s about damn time, Devon. His love life has been quite a rollercoaster throughout the seasons, but Leela has been his one constant. I want the show to get renewed solely so we can see this wedding!
Bell also had a chat with Dr. Ian, who slightly redeemed himself by coming clean about his addiction prior to Sammie’s surgery and accepted the job again after Kit informed him that she was willing to take the risk to have him back on the staff. It was genuinely important that she highlighted that addiction was a disease and not a moral failing, and while he made some questionable and potentially dangerous decisions, it happened while he was under the influence.
It was nice to see Bell and Ian so transparent about their diseases because, as they pointed out, in many ways, they are alike. They’ve both operated when they shouldn’t have while believing that they have a handle on whatever it is, however, the difference between them both is that Bell has always come from a place of arrogance while Ian’s was motivated by fear. The distinction was important because it shows that different influences can often lead to the same outcome, and Ian shouldn’t be looked down upon while Bell is praised as a hero.
During their talk, Bell seemed to quell any concerns that he’s leaving the show by explaining that while he will be taking some time for himself, and his priority will be Kit and his family, he’s still going to be around to mentor the interns. I can’t think of a better way to have him involved.
Bell could also understand Ian in a way no one else could as they both had a very strong work ethic, with work becoming their reason for existence at one point. Bell could relate because it’s how his life used to be before he met Kit. I think that he might be a solid influence on Ian while also being a person who keeps him accountable and always striving to be better. Of course, Ian has to do the work to remain sober and not fall back into old habits, but I think it’s good that he has people in his corner who believe in him and want to help him.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Bruce Greenwood and Andrew McCarthy in the “All Hands on Deck” season finale episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX
There was even a happy ending for Cade and Yamada who realized that as two childless adults, the world was their oyster. There were no limits—they could live it up, travel, enjoy each other, and live a carefree life. As amazing as it sounds, I loved that it was juxtaposed with Billie and Conrad’s family moments. No path is better or right—everyone finds what’s truly meant for them, and there’s a reason Cade never fully fit into Conrad’s life.
As for Padma, she got the treatment necessary for postpartum depression, which, as AJ pointed out, can affect anyone, and was on a path to bliss with her newborns. This doesn’t mean there won’t be hard days, but she finally has the tools to be the mom that she wanted to be for her adorable little boys. AJ’s comment that they are that adorable because they look like him was very on-brand for the character. In a way, Padma and AJ needed each other—and their family—more than they even realized. It’s nice to see a series acknowledge that two people who are not romantically involved can be a happy family. A modern family for the win.
The title “All Hands on Deck” wasn’t used lightly as the episode required everyone to be on their A-game to help Betz and Sammie through their rough patches. And they hit quite a few of them.
Betz’s heart transplant was successful, but his body began rejecting it for unknown reasons. It wasn’t lost on me—or Bell—that Betz needed the same procedure as the patient at the helm of the lawsuit that kicked this rivalry into high gear in the first place. Full circle… karma… it was all of it.
Meanwhile, Sammie came in with a collapsed lung that led to an effusion, which gave everyone a scare that her cancer came back. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, and it was actually Gigi (a little Nic) who pointed out the red tongue that led to the Kawasaki diagnosis. They caught it right in time and were able to operate and help the sweet girl.
I wish the series addressed the role Gigi played in saving Sammie, especially as Conrad and Devon went back to the whiteboard a handful of times and couldn’t figure it out!
With Sammie on the mend, Gigi was able to have her birthday party after all, even if it was in a hospital room. All of her favorite people were on hand to celebrate, so she wasn’t even phased. And she has such a heart of gold, she even gave Mr. Giraffe to Sammie to make sure he takes care of her and she doesn’t get sick again. Conrad really lucked out with Gigi because she’s so pure.
As for Betz, he pulled through and made good on his promise to restore the funding to Chastain. The hospital’s services did save his life after all. And the funny thing is that they would have tried equally as hard even without his promise to save the hospital, but it was necessary that he came around and finally saw the benefit of healthcare for all… even if he did cheat his way to the top of the transplant list. Maybe his stone-cold heart was finally warming up. Let’s hope.
What did you think of The Resident Season 6 finale? Did you think they wrapped up all the storylines succinctly? Are you happy that Chastain lives to see another day?
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The Resident Review – All the Wiser (6×12)

The Resident Season 6 Episode 12 kicked off the fight for Chastain’s life, which is, unfortunately, tied directly to Gov. Betz.
In the penultimate episode, Betz was forced to rely on Chastain’s finest for help following a helicopter accident.
We already knew Betz was a terrible man after refusing to give Chastain their annual budget and trying to ruin Dr. Bell’s image, but the fact that he made a chopper pilot risk everyone’s life by flying in bad weather sealed the deal.
Thea’s parents made a remark about how terribly Betz treated her while she was employed for him, and because of him, her life was hanging in the balance.
His situation wasn’t any better as he suffered a heart attack while throwing an adult-sized tantrum about how he wanted to be transferred to another “top tier” hospital. It was pathetic. You’d think he’d be more concerned with staying at the hospital that could provide him the best level of care, but that would require Betz to be a decent human being.
However, he began to change his tune when he realized it could work in his favor, so he attempted to strike a deal to get to the top of the transplant list. Apparently, that was the only reason that would persuade him to reconsider restoring the money from the discretionary fund that he initially pulled, which caused staff shortages and depleted resources at other hospitals that had to take on the overflow.
Of course, his offer came with a catch—an eye for an eye, if you will. The money would only be given to them if they promised that they would make his transplant a priority and if he survived the surgery. He couldn’t even do the right thing out of the goodness of his weak heart, which is truly the most telling.
I’m not entirely sure why Betz didn’t go to Kit Voss with the offer, and I’m not sure why AJ and Conrad decided to go above her head when they agreed to the deal, but the important thing is that everyone seemed to be on the same page and in agreement.
When AJ first considered Betz’s offer, Conrad was slightly shocked that he would compromise his integrity to make a deal with the devil. I love that AJ called back to Conrad’s humble beginnings as a renegade doctor who broke all the damn rules, wondering what that guy would have done in this situation. It helped to reframe Conrad’s present-day mindset by showing him that he used to be more willing to take risks if the payout was worth it. While knocking someone else off the transplant list is never ideal, the money that Betz promised could end up saving a lot more lives. ‘Do a little bad for a lot of good” seems like a decent motto to live by.
In a way, they couldn’t risk losing the deal. That’s something I think Kit would’ve understood if they had just presented her with all the facts outright. She’s always made Chastain and the patient’s priority number one—she was even talking to Bell about needing a “parachute” for saving Chastain at the beginning of the episode. It may be a poor choice in light of the tragedy, but it was a fitting analogy nonetheless.
Of course, even though they may have secured a heart for him, the deal still hinges on his survival. You’d think the man would simply be grateful for everything the hospital was doing to save his life. If this is how they treat their enemies, just imagine how good things must be for the everyday patient!
Doing things for the “greater good” was a common theme in the episode as Leela convinced Pravesh to accept Marko’s offer in exchange for more funding for his MS clinical trial, which could be Bell’s saving grace.
I love that Pravesh made the sacrifice for Bell as he definitely didn’t believe in anything Marko was putting down, though I cannot say that I’m into this storyline. I hate to see Pravesh investing so much energy into something that doesn’t bring him joy.
He’s always been such an inspired doctor, and it’s unfortunate that at the end of the day, everything boils down to money.
Billie and Cade teamed up to provide next-level care for Thea, whose expert piloting skills saved a lot of lives, including her own and Gov. Betz’s. No one would have been able to accept an outcome where Thea died and donated her heart to keep Betz’s beating, so it was a relief when she finally woke up following surgery to stop her brain bleed and reduce the swelling.
There’s a lot happening in Billie and Cade’s personal lives, but they never let that get in the way. They were able to put all of that behind them and see each other as talented, skilled, and incredible medical professionals. It would have been so easy for these two women to put each other down and make a hostile work environment, but instead, they were showering each other with compliments. It was sweet.
The “no-hard feelings” attitude seems to stem from the idea that everyone ended up right where they were supposed to be.
Billie and Conrad were thrilled to finally give into their feelings for each other as it felt “right,” while Cade and Takeda found common ground after being “dumped.” And while they promised to keep it casual and not clingy, I think these two are already way more smitten with each other than they’d like to admit.
Also, Irving’s “musical chairs” comment was so perfect and provided a bit of levity during a pretty intense moment in the episode.
Love is messy, baby, what can they say?
Cade’s father, Ian, finally returned to the hospital, but it was a short-lived comeback as he resigned after being faced with the reality of having to come clean about his addiction. He didn’t want the “addiction stigma” to cast a shadow on his incredibly successful career, and while it’s a bummer to see him go—and a huge loss for Chastain—I get where he’s coming from. Ian worked so hard to build up his reputation, and he personally wouldn’t be able to recover if he lost the respect of his peers. I don’t ever want anyone to feel ashamed of their addiction, or even defined by it, but he’s so early in his recovery stages that it makes sense that he wants to keep it private.
The most important thing is that he got the help he needed, kicked the addiction to the curb, and began making amends with himself and Cade.
Speaking of getting necessary help, there was a brief update about Padma, who is doing really well in the treatment facility following her PTSD diagnosis. Leela’s concerns that the feelings will bubble up again once she gets into the swing of motherhood are valid, but hopefully, she’s being given the tools to cope and manage when the time finally comes. It seems as though AJ and Padma have not been in contact, though we’re to believe he’s holding everything down in the interim. It hasn’t been easy for these two, but the truth is—parenthood never really is. There are plenty of ups and downs, and the important thing is that you learn to navigate them, have respect for the person you’re in it with, and have a village around you that you can lean on. It seems as though all those things apply to Padma and AJ.
And finally, leading into the season finale, which will focus on Chastain’s finest coming together to save Sammie, Bell’s granddaughter, who is in town with her dads for Gigi’s birthday. In the final scene, Sammie spiked a high fever and experienced abdominal pain during the flight—and since she’s had quite the medical history, we have our fingers crossed that it’s nothing major.
The two-hour finale was set to air this week with two back-to-back episodes, but FOX decided to split them up and air the final episode of the season on January 17. I can’t say I’m mad as that just means we get one extra week with all of our favorites.
What did you think of the episode? Sound off in the comments!
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