The Resident Season 6 Episode 13 Review: All Hands on Deck

One thing I can for sure say about The Resident Season 6 Episode 13, “All Hands on Deck,” is that it feels like a series finale. The show hasn’t been renewed for Season 7 yet, so it makes sense to end where the episode does.

Many moments ensure that if this is the ending our favorite doctors get, we will be happy. Still, it would be nice to see Chastain open its doors again.

We can now celebrate that the hospital and Sammie are safe, bringing happiness to these doctors.

Sammie’s Case

“All Hands on Deck” is supposed to celebrate Gigi’s birthday. However, things take a turn when her best friend ends up at the hospital, and Conrad is called in.

Since her first appearance, Sammie has struggled with her health, and this time isn’t any different. But like her parents are used to doing, Gigi saves the day. Her pointing out the other colors in Sammie’s tongue leads to a diagnosis.

At this moment, we see Nic reflected in her daughter. Something Kit Voss and Billie point out quickly by saying, “She’s just like her mother” and “I feel like I just saw Nic.”

Billie can also say this as someone who is stepping into the role of stepmother. Her relationship with Conrad seems to be on track, and Gigi is happy to watch the couple together.

This is the approval Billie and Conrad so desperately needed to end the episode saying those famous three words their shippers were waiting for: I love you.

The journey to Sammie’s diagnosis isn’t easy; it opens up the room for different issues to come to light.

On the one hand, we must watch Voss and Bell balance their personal and professional lives. On the other hand, they both need to be present in the governor’s case to ensure their granddaughter is okay.

Bruce Greenwood does a fantastic job of portraying every emotion he is going through. The moment Conrad announces Sammie’s cancer may be back, and Bell breaks down is one of the best “All Hands on Deck” offers.

The Resident continues to do a great job showcasing how far Randolph has come from the man he used to be during Season 1. Now, we see him as a family man who isn’t willing to take any risks that may put his loved ones in danger.

As he continues to struggle with his MS and needs to step away from the OR, it is nice to see he has a support system that will get him to the finish line.

On the other hand, we have Ian Sullivan. During his first episodes, we doubted redemption would be possible for his character. “All Hands on Deck” proves us wrong.

Sullivan is immediately called into the hospital and put in a stressful situation — his biggest trigger.

It becomes evident that without his help, Sammie won’t make it. So, Ian does what he has never done before and chooses to put the well-being of others above his interests.

Coming clean to Voss about his addiction and his past behavior is a massive step in the right direction for this character. Then, finally, maybe he can be a better man.

It’s not surprising that Bell has a terrible reaction to the news, given that his granddaughter’s life is at risk. Still, shouldn’t he understand where Sullivan is coming from? Bell used to be as reckless as Ian. Unfortunately, their storylines are not that different.

The Governor’s Life

As worried as we are for Sammie, we can’t forget (as Leela puts it) there are two other lives in the hands of these doctors: the governor and Chastain’s.

For the first time, we see the governor in a vulnerable position. Even though Voss would never use this to her advantage, she wants him to promise to keep his end of the deal and save Chastain.

Once more, The Resident proves he is a man of his word (this time for a good cause). Finally, after many complications, the doctors save his life, and he saves Chastain.

The moment everyone hears the news and begins celebrating is probably one of the happiest we have seen on the show since Kit and Bell’s wedding.

Nevertheless, the case leaves us sad because of what it means for Bell’s career.

When asked to help in surgery, Bell has a flareup and needs to step away. It is at that moment that “the torch has passed.” Leela is now the lead surgeon, following her mentor’s steps.

The Resident started with most of us disliking Randolph Bell. He wasn’t honest, took chances with patients’ lives, and had others lie for him.

However, Season 6 ends with Bell being a fan-favorite character who has shown how character development should be done. If this is his end, all we can do is root for his happy ending.

“All Hands on Deck” feels like a series finale because it ties all the loose ends we had been carrying for many episodes.

Bell stops operating, passes the torch to Leela, and decides to focus on his family. While Conrad’s constant focus on his family opens to Gigi and Billie and the possibilities this implies.

Padma is coming back after being treated for post-partum depression to join AJ in their parenthood journey. Likewise, Ian comes back to the hospital sober.

Chastain is saved and won’t close its doors, allowing Conrad and Devon to continue being the best duo possible. Devon is now on his level and can save as many lives (if not more) as Hawkins.

Leela is no longer the nervous, indecisive resident she once was. Instead, she is now the best attending Chastain has ever seen and about to marry the love of her life.

If this is the end, The Resident has done a great job of leaving fans with a happy ending.

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