Dr. Charles' Stroke Shock on Chicago Med

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with the story. Dr. Charles on Chicago Med just survived a brutal stroke and risky brain surgery. Oliver Platt's character pulled through in the latest episode, wrapping up two intense installments called The Book of Charles in Altered States. Showrunner Alan McDonald shut down any rumors fast, saying they never even thought about killing him off. McDonald got hooked on the psychiatrist character after binge-watching the whole series. He sees Dr. Charles's top skills coming from past trauma, which fueled these dramatic storylines. It's a big approval from the top, including Dick Wolf himself, who loved the idea of dream sequences, something new for the one Chicago shows. Fans and cast are buzzing about the close call, especially since so many series acts beloved roles. Platt, one of the last original stars, called the Shoot Exhausting, but a blast. Since actors thrive on tough challenges like this, looking ahead, Dr. Charles faces depression

1:04and med side effects, questioning his spot at Gaffney Hospital. The strobe visions push him to stick around, but expect clashes with Phil and Doc Theoribari, building on their old beef over a study. Chicago Med drops Wednesdays at 8 p.m., eastern on NBC, streaming next day on peacock, so tune in for how Charles bounces back stronger.