“Off the Map” on course for drama fans
Mamie Gummer co-stars in "Off the Map." - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
Life or death situations. Personal lives at crossroads. Medical dilemmas. And coconuts.
What do these four things add up to?
“Off the Map,” a new medical drama by “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, and “Grey’s Anatomy” executive producer/creator Jenna Bans.
The series centers on a group of doctors working at the only clinic in a small town in the South American jungle.
In the pilot episode, Lily Brenner (Caroline Dhavernas) arrives with fellow doctors Mina Minard (Mamie Gummer) and Tommy Fuller (Zach Gilford) to assist Ben Keeton (Martin Henderson) at the clinic he founded after walking away from his job as the Chief of Surgery at UCLA.
Brenner, Minard and Fuller are all eager for a fresh start at their careers.
Keeton has support in teaching the newcomers in this difficult environment from Dr. Otis Cole (Jason George), Dr. Ryan Clark (Rachelle Lefevre) and local doctor Zita Alvarez (Valerie Cruz).
Hints are given in the premiere of the show that each character has had, and will have, lots of drama – not surprising, of course, but it’s a good thing, because each role is interesting and the cast works together well.
Gummer, whose mother is Meryl Streep, has been particularly impressive in the couple of guest appearances she’s made on the stellar series “The Good Wife,” and I’m glad she’s a main character in “Off the Map.”
Gilford is a favorite from another amazing series, “Friday Night Lights,” and I’m looking forward to seeing him exercise his acting skills in a different type of role now.
Dhavernas and Henderson are strong also, and the well-paced pilot gets the show off to a good start.
Whether or not you’re a “Grey’s Anatomy” and/or “Private Practice” fan, I’d recommend giving “Off the Map” a try.
“Off the Map” premieres at 9 p.m. Jan. 12 on ABC.
– Melissa Hayer
mhayer@opubco.com
Zach Gilford co-stars in "Off the Map." - ABC Photo by Bob D'Amico
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