'Doc's First Season Just Wrapped Up With a Heartbreaking Cliffhanger, But What Does That Mean for the Show's Future?

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Doc.The season 1 finale of Doc showcased exactly why Fox had so much confidence in the freshman series, renewing it for a second season and granting it the rare 22-episode order. The finale expertly blended all the elements that make the show a standout — an intense and emotional case stemming from a mass casualty event, paired with gripping and emotional personal storylines that kept viewers invested throughout the season. In addition to its thrilling plot, "...Must Come Down" offers fans a satisfying conclusion while simultaneously introducing a host of new questions and challenges heading into Season 2. Stellar performances from the cast, combined with a tight, emotionally resonant script from showrunner Barbie Kligman, solidified the finale as one of the best episodes of the season and a perfect kickoff to what comes next.