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The Resident Review – It Won’t Be Like This for Long (604)

THE RESIDENT: Malcolm-Jamal Warner in the all-new "It Won't Be Like This For Long" episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, October 11 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC Cr: Tom Griscom/FOX

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This season of The Resident isn’t shying away from the dark realities our society.

Last week, the episode lifted the curtain on the effects of gun violence, while The Resident Season 6 Episode 4 touched on the hard truths surrounding addiction and the people we live. 

Ian, Cade’s father, was going through severe withdrawal while gearing up for his follow-up drug test. 

The thing about addiction is that it can happen to anyone, no matter your race, age, education, or status. Ian was just as much of an addict as Diana, the heroin addict that was brought into the ER and gave birth to a baby, who was simultaneously going through withdrawals. When Ian held baby Jane and told her he knew the pain she was in, he wasn’t lying.

Ian, however, thought he was better than Diana because, in his mind, his addiction wasn’t as bad. In his mind, pills weren’t as bad as heroin, and thus, he talked down to Diana and judged her for her addiction.

He didn’t put himself in the same boat as the “other” addicts, possibly thinking that as a doctor, he had more control over it, but the withdrawal symptoms indicated otherwise.

Ian was a mess, and the creative forces behind The Resident were determined to convey that raw pain and emotion through the screen and onto viewers. Every editing effect allowed audiences to feel a sliver of what he was going through and feel equally as unsteady. 

You would hope that as his condition worsened, it would help him realize that he really did have a problem and was a danger, but the only thing that he could focus on was getting that fix. 

It was a terrible situation because, addiction aside, Ian is a phenomenal doctor who actually cares about the job, but, at the same time, his actions are putting patients in danger.

When the pressure was on, he ditched the drug test, popped some pills, and waited till they kicked in before offering hands-on assistance in baby Jane’s surgery. On one hand, I’m glad those were the steps that he took because it showed that he didn’t want to put Jane in harms way—he was aware of all the ways things could go wrong because of the withdrawal symptoms—but he shouldn’t of allowed himself to get to that point to begin with. 

The right thing would’ve been to own up to his addiction and seek out the necessary help rather than thinking the best-case was operating under the influence. 

Instead, Ian pursued every single option to prevent anyone from catching onto his pill-popping addiction, including stealing another patient’s urine to submit as his own and ordering synthetic urine for next time. 

He seemed pretty pleased with himself, but I find it wild that an esteemed doctor doesn’t realize the very real risks with what he’s doing. Addiction is a nasty disease, and one that’s getting the spotlight on The Resident in a way that cant’t be ignored. 

Ian’s failed drug test wasn’t common knowledge to the staff at Chastain, so I’m not surprised that no one picked up on the fact that his nasuea and lightheadedness were withdrawal symptoms; they could’ve been anything without any context, but Cade should’ve definitely caught on with his outburst.

She’s seen the effects of addiction firsthand, including the clouded judgement and irritability. How did she not realize what was happening right in front of her?

And she knows her father better than anyone else, so she should’ve considered that it’s possible he might try to rig the system so that it works in his favor.

He may have taken the win today, but it’s all bound to catch up to him. I just hope it isn’t at the sake of another tiny little patient.

The scary part was the Ian was handling AJ and Padma’s NICU twins. Imagine if something happened then—AJ would undoubtedly come for Ian with his bare hands. Leela also delivered the update that the family was settled into their new condo, and I can’t wait till we get to see more footage of AJ as a proud dad. I hope his mother is watching and smiling down on them. 

Baby Jane’s situation was heartbreaking. Diana’s addiction hurt the baby in so many ways from the moment she arrived. Thankfully, Billie, with Ian’s assist, was able to successfully perform the surgery to repair the sac of fluid on her back. 

Meanwhile, we saw Diana go through the motions of fighting to get her baby back before the addiction took hold and all she wanted was her bag with the drugs in it. 

Cade, who knows all too well what it’s like to lose a mother to addiction, didn’t want to make things harder for Diana then they needed to be at first, but even she lost it at one point telling her that unless she got clean and stayed clean, the best place for Jane was not with her mother. It’s a harsh reality, but it’s one that needs to be conveyed so that Diana is no longer living in denial thinking that after everything, they were just going to hand her baby back without putting in the work and making amends. I hope that there’s a happy ending for Diana and baby Jane, but I also know it’s a long road ahead and that this sometimes doesn’t always end on a happy note. 

Pravesh jumped into action, filling in for Conrad, who prioritized helping Gigi build the confidence to get her next tae kwon do belt. 

Irving gave Pravesh so much flack for “not being a real doctor” anymore, which was uncalled for. Pravesh may have embraced the science a bit more than the medicine, but your instincts and desire to help a patient don’t just go away because you’re not practicing full time. In fact, it was nice to see him back in the swing of things as he took his time with Marty. While another doctor may have dismissed her because her symptoms presented as textbook myasthenia gravis, Pravesh didn’t give up in trying to help her find out why her treatment wasn’t working. 

Pravesh knew something wasn’t right, so he went back to the basics of trial and error. It may have been painful for his patient, but he believed that this was the only way. And again, it was bogus of Irving to come for Pravesh for “harming” a patient when he was simply doing what he thought was right. The invasisive and painful procedure didn’t give them the answers they needed, but it forced Pravesh to think even deeper, recalling a study that once linked cancer to mimic neuromuscular symptoms. An MRI later, and Marty had the correct diagnosis after being misdiagnosed and mistreated for six years. And while cancer is never technically good news, there was hope that she could finally get her life back, or, at the very least, her independence. Pravesh’s time and dedication to the patient was life-changing!

As for Conrad, man, I’m a sucker for Conrad as a dad because he’s so good at it. That’s a man who loves his daughter more than life itself. When Gigi revealed she wanted to skip her belt ceremony because she lacked confidence that she could break the board, nothing else mattered other than getting her to practice, train, and believe in herself. Conrad dedicated his whole day to giving Gigi the tools she needed to succeed. It was such a selfless act of love, and while not all parents can afford to ditch work for the day to help their kid suffering “Ferris Bueller syndrome,” the fact that Conrad could and did is such a blessing and something he doesn’t seem to take for granted. 

He then supported Gigi at the ceremony with his camera on record like a doting father that he is. Nic would’ve been so proud, and I’m still so bummed that she left the show, er, died, and isn’t around for these moments. While Conrad seems to have this whole dad thing down, there was also a point in the episode that underscored just how difficult it is to navigate all these parenting challenges without the partner you thought would always be around to help and bounce ideas off of. I think Conrad would’ve always been a great father, but when he finds himself at a crossroads with how to deal, he’s definitely inspired by “what would Nic do,” so, in a way, Gigi always has both of her parents with her every step of the way. She’s a lucky girl that one, though, admittedly, I was expecting Cade or Pravesh or anyone to attend the ceremony and cheer her on.

Pravesh, however, was celebrating his diagnosis with Leela, who led her first solo surgery because Nolan was too busy researching bidets. Honestly, what’s with Irving and Nolan this season?! Either way, Pravesh and Leela are a power couple of the series now, and they deserve all of it.

What did you think of the episode? Share your thoughts with me in the comments! 

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Lizzy Buczak is the founder of CraveYouTV. What started off as a silly blog in her sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago turned her passion for watching TV into an opportunity! She has been in charge of CraveYou since 2011, writing reviews and news content for a wide variety of shows. Lizzy is a Music Business and Journalism major who has written for RADIO.COM, TV Fanatic, Time Out Chicago, Innerview, Pop’stache and Family Time.

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‘The Resident’ Canceled at FOX After 6 Seasons – Read the Statement

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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 Season 6 Finale Episode 13 All Hands on Deck

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 Season 6 Finale Episode 13 All Hands on Deck

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 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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