Season 10 of Chicago Med promises more excitement, with new patients and even bigger challenges for the medical staff.
In the last season, Sharon Goodwin rekindled her dating life at work, Dr. Dean Archer recovered from a kidney transplant donated by his son, and Maggie Lockwood moved forward after her divorce, finding love with a helicopter pilot.
Dr. Hannah Asher’s romance with Mitch Ripley heated up, while Ripley’s hatred for Dr. Charles grew stronger.
Season 10 is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 25, at 8/7c on NBC. While we wait for the new season, let’s look at the familiar faces returning to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.
Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles
Oliver Platt returns as Dr. Daniel Charles, an experienced epidemiologist. Over the years, Daniel has faced personal issues, especially regarding his mental health. He has been married four times, each marriage adding complications to his life.
Daniel also struggles with depression, partly due to his father’s drug addiction. To cope, he uses antidepressants but has had moments where he overdosed to numb his feelings. At work, he often helps patients through emotional difficulties.
Platt is well-known for his roles in The West Wing, Huff, and Nip/Tuck. He also stars as Uncle Jimmy in the Emmy-winning series The Bear.
S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin
S. Epatha Merkerson plays Sharon Goodwin, the Executive Director of Patient and Medical Services at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Sharon started her career as a nurse in the Emergency Department, giving her valuable experience. She’s a stickler for rules and always stands up for her team.
However, she’s not afraid to challenge colleagues over controversial medical decisions. Last season, she reunited with her ex-husband Bert when their grandson was admitted to the hospital after an accident.
Merkerson is also famous for playing NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren in Law & Order and appeared in Pee-wee’s Playhouse as Reba the Mail Lady.
Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood
Marlyne Barrett returns as Maggie Lockwood, a dedicated charge nurse in the Emergency Department. Maggie has always been familiar with the medical world, thanks to her midwife mother. However, her life changed when she unexpectedly became pregnant at 16.
At work, Maggie is known for her no-nonsense attitude and commitment to her team. Last season, she helped secure an important blood test for a patient whose insurance wouldn’t cover it.
Barrett also played recurring roles as Nerese Campbell in The Wire and Felicia Marquand in Damages.
Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer
Steven Weber plays Dr. Dean Archer, the head of the Emergency Department. Dean’s time in the Navy left him with severe PTSD, which continues to affect his professional life.
Despite his mental health struggles, he refuses to seek help. In Season 6, this became a bigger problem, but Dean still pushed through. Last season, he handled some unusual cases, including a genetic heart condition thought to be a “family curse.”
Weber is also known for his roles in Wings, All Dogs Go to Heaven, iZombie, and NCIS: New Orleans.
Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher
Jessy Schram returns as Dr. Hannah Asher, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has dealt with substance abuse issues. Hannah hid her heroin addiction for a long time, but her colleague Will Halstead eventually intervened, getting her into rehab.
After rehab, Hannah went through ups and downs, even returning to rehab at one point. Last season, she treated patients who struggled with addiction, which resonated with her own experiences.
Schram has appeared in Veronica Mars, Falling Skies, and Once Upon a Time.
Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
Luke Mitchell stars as Dr. Mitchell “Mitch” Ripley, an attending physician in the Emergency Department. Mitch had a rough upbringing and was diagnosed with an impulse control disorder.
After a troubled childhood, Mitch grew resentful of the psychiatric treatments he received, especially those involving restraints. His relationship with Dr. Daniel Charles remains strained, and last season, he made it clear that he still harbored resentment toward his former doctor.
Mitchell is known for his roles in The Tomorrow People, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Blindspot.
Darren Barnet as Dr. John Frost
Darren Barnet portrays Dr. John Frost, the new pediatrician at the center. John enjoys working with children and knows how to connect with them emotionally. He explains medical conditions to his young patients in a way that doesn’t frighten them.
Barnet is best known for playing Paxton Hall-Yoshida in Never Have I Ever and recently appeared in Gran Turismo and Anyone But You.
Sarah Ramos as Dr. Caitlin Lenox
Sarah Ramos stars as Dr. Caitilin Lenox, a new doctor at the medical center. Not much is known about Caitlin’s character yet, but she’s expected to clash with her colleagues, especially Sharon.
Ramos previously appeared in American Dreams and Parenthood.
Conor Perkins as Dr. Zach Hudgins
Conor Perkins plays Dr. Zach Hudgins, a first-year resident in Emergency Medicine. Zach helped Dr. Hannah Asher treat a patient last season, though the patient left the hospital unexpectedly.
Perkins has a theater background, having attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He also co-hosts a bi-weekly podcast called Poor Unfortunate Podcast.
