The Resident Review – Ask Your Doctor (5×06)

The hardest thing to do is accept what you don’t understand. 

Conrad spent much of The Resident Season 5 Episode 4 looking for answers to explain Nic’s tragic and unexpected death. 

While everyone has to go through the process of grieving, Conrad’s was concerning to his loved ones.

His obsession to find an answer that wasn’t there caused him to spiral.

He needed to make peace with it, and when he couldn’t, he got a little nudge from Pravesh. 

I love that Pravesh was real with Conrad. It pained him to say it, but it needed to be said. 

And that kind of thing should always come from a good and trusted friend. 

Conrad was there for Pravesh when his dad died, and now, he was returning the favor. 

Conrad was so broken without Nic — it was tough to watch. That was his rock, his world, his everything. 

How do you even begin to move on? It’s unbearable. 

The sad truth is that Nic’s death was a freak accident. He might never know what happened, which is hard for a doctor to stomach because they’re always looking for answers. 

Towards the end of the episode, after Conrad finally came to terms with his loss, he broke down before revisiting the scene of the crash one last time, which is where he spotted a deer.

It sort of implies Nic swerved to avoid hitting a deer, but it could also be interpreted as Nic’s spirit checking up on him. 

Do with that scene what you will, but I’ll forever judge a deer when I see one on the side of the road.

And as much as he wanted an answer, it’s a sigh of relief that Gigi doesn’t have a genetic heart condition to deal with on top of everything. 

Dr. Devi had her first brush with an egotistical doctor, and, boy, did I feel for her.

I find myself forgetting that she’s an intern sometimes because she’s so talented and fits in so well with the group.

Kranepool definitely channeled a season 1 Bell vibe. 

He was using his arrogance and tenure to mask the fact that his eyesight was on the decline. By putting the blame mostly on interns, he didn’t have to admit his faults and the fact that his career was coming to an end.

While his behavior towards Devi was unacceptable, it was only a fraction of the problem. In reality, Kranepool’s declining health put patients in jeopardy and was a liability for the hopsital. 

For those reasons, I think it’s awesome the Devi spoke up. Or rather, snacked on a chip and nodded. It was a step below doing an interpretive dance. 

I also admire that Devi still did what her gut told her to do instead of taking Pravesh’s advice. 

Women, oftentimes, have to tread much more carefully than men. In this case, she feared retaliation, so it’s awesome that Dr. Kit is the kind of CEO that will address these situations,

Bell was pretty inconspicuous with his approach, but when Kranepool visibly almost killed a patient, he had no choice but to step in. 

He recognized his past self in Kranepool, which is why he knew exactly what to say to convince him to retire. 

There was a point in time where Bell would act in the same manner, but even he noted that he’s not the same person he was four years ago.

Thank god for that because this Bell is a keeper.

His friendship/ borderline relationship with Kit Voss is one of the sweetest in the series. The BACK RUB! Enough said! 

I want them to pursue those feelings, but I’m kind of digging this supportive thing they’ve got going on. It’s an unspoken understanding that just works for them.

Billie and Trevor’s relationship is messy, especially when he comes to hang out at the hospital. 

Obviously, that was never AJ’s intention, but it’s understandable that Billie doesn’t want to keep running into her son when it isn’t on her terms.

However, I think Billie and Devi’s chat about people deserving the truth no matter how bad is a bit of foreshadowing. Also, that is a friendship I’m ready to ship! Who else misses all the doctors hanging out at the bar to cool off after an intense shift? This was a good moment to bring it back to the basics. 

Billie is avoiding Trevor not because she hates him but because she wants to protect him. But her actions are hurting him even more and feeding into his feelings of abandonment.

Trevor wants to know where he came from; he wants to get to know his roots. 

The Raptor recognized that and figured he could be a source of support and mentorship. And he’s great at it. 

AJ knows exactly what Trevor is going through, so he’s able to advise, but he also calls him out. It’s a great balance, and it’s something that Trevor, who strikes me as a smart and good guy deep down inside, really needs. 

He needs a role model since that’s all he’s ever really wanted from Billie and his father. 

Billie has every right to her feelings, but she was a bit harsh with AJ. 

Still, AJ is such a gentleman that he honored her wishes.

And am I picking up on a bit of chemistry between the two of them?

The Raptor’s romance with Mina was so pure, I don’t know if I could get behind him and Billie. 

And especially not if he’s going to develop a strong relationship with Trevor. I don’t believe in fairytales enough to be convinced that they could, at some point, end up some happy modern family. 

As I mentioned, Trevor has a lot to learn from The Raptor, and I particularly loved the scene where he asked him what kind of man he wants to be after defending his choice to save the cop that pulled them over. 

The Raptor doesn’t judge when he steps into that OR. He has taken an oath to save anyone and everyone, regardless if they do him wrong. It’s what makes him exceptional. It’s a mindset I think we could all adopt and benefit from.

The Halloween episode is coming up next week and those flashbacks to #CoNic gave me chills. What do you think the shocking moment is in the preview? What is behind the door that Conrad opens?

Does Emil Van Camp return as a ghost? Or is he stepping into his future and seeing Gigi as a toddler/ young adult?

Sound off in the comments!