Doc’s Scott Wolf Hints at Season 2 Following ‘Tragic’ Yet ‘Inevitable’ Finale

Scott Wolf‘s character in Doc finally faced the consequences of his actions in a patient’s death — but what implications does this have for Dr. Richard Miller’s future on the show?

In the finale of the popular Fox series aired on Tuesday, March 18, Richard had to confront his mistakes, leading to his dismissal from Westside Hospital. The position of Chief of Internal Medicine is now vacant, but it remains uncertain if Richard will have the opportunity to return as his medical license is now in jeopardy.

“To some extent, it felt inevitable,” Wolf, 56, shared exclusively with Us Weekly. “In the beginning, I didn’t fully grasp how things would unfold, but it feels like a tragic narrative from the outset. And tragic tales often conclude with tragedy.”

Wolf valued how Doc compelled Richard to reckon with his error, stating, “What I appreciate about the show is that each character has their moment of accountability, regardless of their actions. By the end, we have these multifaceted characters that you may not fully support or oppose. But ultimately, it presents rich depth and complexity that feels relatable to anyone.”

When Doc debuted in January, Richard found himself in conflict with Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), after she implied she knew something about his now-late patient. Richard refuted any allegations, and subsequently, Amy suffered a car crash that led to significant memory loss.

This issue re-emerged when Amy discovered an email in her work inbox expressing concerns about a patient’s cause of death. Investigating the autopsy report, she realized Richard administered medication that resulted in the patient’s demise. However, Richard misled Amy, claiming that she had authorized the treatment.

Eventually, Amy uncovered the truth — that Richard had made a mistake and attempted to conceal it — leading to him being reported to the hospital.

“It concludes in a way that Richard wouldn’t have envisioned because I believe this character envisions a reality where nobody has to suffer,” Wolf pointed out. “If he could turn back time, he would undoubtedly make different decisions.”

Wolf found it “tragic” how Richard grappled with his workplace mistake, driven by his home life circumstances. (Throughout the season, viewers learn that Richard’s son is struggling with mental health issues, leading him to check into a facility.)

“In many ways, he is just reacting to what is immediately before him. He’s attempting to stay ahead of it and protect his family, yet sometimes that leads to losing control,” the actor explained. “It can result in situations where you’re acting in ways you never anticipated.”

Wolf added: “I’ve always been drawn to narratives that aren’t clear-cut, where the audience is prompted to ponder, ‘What would I do? Could I have acted that way?’ That’s incredibly engaging, and Doc is rich with such complexity.”

Fortunately, fans won’t be left wondering about Richard’s journey from this point onwards. Prior to Tuesday’s finale, Doc was renewed for a second season with 20 episodes, and Wolf is eager to see if Richard might get a chance at redemption.

“This is a fantastic group of individuals, and I enjoy collaborating with every single one of them — from the cast to the crew, producers, and writers,” he expressed to Us. “The show revolves around second chances. I believe in second chances. So, redemption matters; anything is possible, and I’m open to it.”

Fox has renewed Doc for season 2, and episodes are now available for streaming on Hulu.

With Christina Garibaldi