Felicity Huffman Explains Dr. Joan Ridley’s Strict Benchmarks and High Standards in ‘Doc’
Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman will now be seen in the lead role of Dr. Joan Ridley, the new Chief of Internal Medicine.
This change will completely change the atmosphere at Westside Hospital.
New Energy from Dr. Joan Ridley
Joan Ridley warned the staff upon arrival, “The evaluation will come in two months; some people won’t survive.”
Her message left every doctor in awe. She’s not only strict, but her goal is to take the hospital to the Super Bowl.
Strict Need: Pressure for Improvement
Joan believes that nothing is possible without excellence. She herself demands perfection.
“Everyone has to be the best so that we’re not just the best in the country, but the best in the world,” Huffman explained. This is the core of her strategy.
The Value of Service and Dedication
Joan has sacrificed her personal life for her career.
She said that while men leave home after setting up shop, women have to take over the infrastructure.
And the price for this infrastructure is often paid by women as dedicated as Joan.
The Test of Old Relationships
Joan was Dr. Amy Larsen’s mentor when she first took the position, where Amy had to retake her medical boards after an accident.
Joan now wants to push her star student to the very limits of her abilities.
New Challenges and Expectations
When Amy’s friend Gina tries some unconventional methods—like a sensory deprivation tank—Joan disagrees.
She argues that the quality of medical practice is more important than the recovery of patients.
This conflict will provide a stimulating new drama.
A glimpse into the cast’s experience
Felicity Huffman explained that being new on set felt different.
“It was like the new kid at school, wondering who she was going to have lunch with?”
But she was relieved when she found a great team.
When to watch Doc
Doc airs every Tuesday at 9 pm on Fox. If you miss it, stream it the next day on Peacock, Hulu, or Disney+.
Get ready to witness Dr. Joan Ridley’s clinical code of excellence!
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