After 18 great episodes, Code Black ends in a big way. There has been so much growth and change for these characters - and there's even more in "Blood Sport"! I really appreciate how the writers create story arcs that move quickly and with many dynamic going on all at once - just like the action of the patients. One of the ways they do it is by having a willingness to weave supporting characters in and out around the main cast.
One of the surprises found in this episode is that Dr. Mark Taylor is back! At least for this episode. It's great to see him, and also it's interesting to realize that pulling him out was about facilitating other story lines, not recasting.
As for why he's back, that is somewhat of a mystery at first. The Angel's hospital board better look out because Dr. Leanne "Daddy" Rorish may only be the temporary head of the E.R. department but she's going to be cracking the whip to get more money for the nurses in her department. We know the raises are well-deserved. Head nurse and Leanne's best friend Jesse "Mama" Sallander was all about more money for nurses and why last week, but a strike threat? Who was expecting that?
Those aren't the only surprises. As per the synopsis, Dr. Christa Lorenson has a surprise of her own, as "Christa is surprised to learn how romantically involved Neal and Grace were before she left for Haiti."
Even if it turns out her boyfriend, Dr. Neal Hudson and Dr. Grace Adams were engaged - that was then and this is now. Maybe this will just make Christa question Grace's judgment on circumstances. I mean, who in their right mind would walk away from Neal?
As for resident Dr. Mario Savetti confronting his fellow resident Dr. Angus Leighton about his Adderall abuse, I suspect Mario hits the roof when he finds out who got Angus on the stuff. How much do you want to bet Mario's responsible for what happens in this second sneak peek?
As for Heather, well... Come on, we all knew that sooner or later all that bad girl brashness of surgical resident Heather Pinkley was gonna catch up with her!
There were several (ahem) explosions (ahem) of all sorts in this episode! We all know Campbell loves to be in the spotlight. Let's hope nothing goes wrong...for the patient's sake. Meanwhile, Dr. Mike Leighton - Angus's big brother and the new head of the E.R. residency program - is not as happy with Angus as he was last week! Poor Angus...
One of the surprises found in this episode is that Dr. Mark Taylor is back! At least for this episode. It's great to see him, and also it's interesting to realize that pulling him out was about facilitating other story lines, not recasting.
As for why he's back, that is somewhat of a mystery at first. The Angel's hospital board better look out because Dr. Leanne "Daddy" Rorish may only be the temporary head of the E.R. department but she's going to be cracking the whip to get more money for the nurses in her department. We know the raises are well-deserved. Head nurse and Leanne's best friend Jesse "Mama" Sallander was all about more money for nurses and why last week, but a strike threat? Who was expecting that?
Those aren't the only surprises. As per the synopsis, Dr. Christa Lorenson has a surprise of her own, as "Christa is surprised to learn how romantically involved Neal and Grace were before she left for Haiti."
Even if it turns out her boyfriend, Dr. Neal Hudson and Dr. Grace Adams were engaged - that was then and this is now. Maybe this will just make Christa question Grace's judgment on circumstances. I mean, who in their right mind would walk away from Neal?
As for resident Dr. Mario Savetti confronting his fellow resident Dr. Angus Leighton about his Adderall abuse, I suspect Mario hits the roof when he finds out who got Angus on the stuff. How much do you want to bet Mario's responsible for what happens in this second sneak peek?
As for Heather, well... Come on, we all knew that sooner or later all that bad girl brashness of surgical resident Heather Pinkley was gonna catch up with her!
There were several (ahem) explosions (ahem) of all sorts in this episode! We all know Campbell loves to be in the spotlight. Let's hope nothing goes wrong...for the patient's sake. Meanwhile, Dr. Mike Leighton - Angus's big brother and the new head of the E.R. residency program - is not as happy with Angus as he was last week! Poor Angus...