Dr. Charles is one of Chicago Med's most popular characters, and the actor that plays him is a celebrated performer with scores of recognizable credits. Co-created by TV legend Dick Wolf, Chicago Med is a wildly popular spinoff of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., and together the shows form a larger shared universe with tons of characters. Chicago Med has often been praised for its writing and unique spin on the hospital drama formula, but it is the show's robust cast of characters that truly makes it stand out. Dr. Daniel Charles is just one small part of a much larger ensemble, but he is nevertheless a compelling figure.

Appearing in over 100 episodes of the long-running TV series, Chicago Med's Dr. Charles is a fan-favorite character unlike most others in hospital dramas because he is tasked with providing psychiatric care for his fellow doctors. Often shown to be unwaveringly...