Several originalChicago Medcast members have exited the series over the years, including Torrey DeVitto, and it’s seemingly been a difficult task to replace her character, Dr. Natalie Manning. The NBC medical drama TVshow belongs to theOne Chicagouniverseand follows the doctors and nurses who work in the emergency department of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Manning was one of those doctors (more specifically, she was an attending in surgery who specialized in pediatrics) untilDeVitto exitedChicago Medduring the season 7 premiere.
Chicago Medseason 10 will consist of 22 episodes and premiere on Wednesday, September 25, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
DeVitto made her debut as Manning during theChicago Medseries premiere in 2015. Unfortunately, viewers met her in the wake of her husband’s death in Afghanistan, and while she was pregnant with their son. Over the years, Manning experienced more heartbreak, but she also found love again with Dr. Will Halstead, played by Nick Gehlfuss. The two were separated whenManning moved to Seattle after getting fired(and DeVitto decided to exit the show). However, Halstead reunited with Manning when he quit and moved to the West Coast (a result ofGehlfuss leavingChicago Medafter season 8).
Chicago Med Season 10 Introduces A Brand New Pediatrics Doctor
Darren Barnet Joins The Chicago Med Season 10 Cast
Three seasons after Torrey DeVitto exitedChicago Med, the writers are seemingly attempting to replace her character by introducingDarren Barnet as Dr. John Frost.Barnet (known for playing Paxton inNever Have I Ever) will make his debut duringtheChicago Medseason 10 premiereas he takes over the pediatrics role in the cast, a role that has been vacant for a couple of seasons. Try as they might, it has been hard for the writers to replace Manning. Hopefully, Barnet’s character will be the one who sticks.
Darren Barnet
Dr. John Frost
According toDeadline,Barnet’s Frost is a pediatric resident “harboring a secret.“Other than that little tidbit, not much is known about the new character. Frost is a bit of a mystery, and it seems like he will stay that way for the first fewepisodes ofChicago Medseason 10. Only time will tell what Frost’s entire story is, or if he shares any similarities with Manning outside their work in pediatrics.
What Happened To Manning’s Original Chicago Med Replacement
Dr. Dylan Scott Left After The Season 8 Premiere
Shortly after Manning moved to Seattle during theChicago Medseason 7 premiere,theOne ChicagoTV showintroduced Dr. Dylan Scott, played by Guy Lockard.Scott was a former police officer and a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicianjust like Manning. The writers made quick work to replace Torrey DeVitto’s character and fill the pediatrician role in the roster ofChicago Medcharacters with Scott. Unfortunately, though, Scott didn’t last for very long at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.
Replacing Manning is undoubtedly a difficult task, but Barnet is a talented actor, and hopefully, Frost will be a complex and intriguing character who makes a mark onChicago Medlike Manning did.
To be more specific, Lockard was a series regular onChicago Medfor only one season. Lockardexited the NBC medical dramaduring the season 8 premiere because his character couldn’t let go of his past as a police officer. Consequently, Scott decided to quit and move out of Chicago for a fresh start. Following his departure,Chicago Medlacked a pediatrician character in its main cast for two seasons.Now, Darren Barnet’s Frost will try to be the one who can successfully take over Manning’s role at Med in season 10.
Why Replacing Manning In Chicago Med Is Difficult
Torrey DeVitto Was An Original Cast Member
When any actor who has been a part of a TV show’s main cast for numerous seasons leaves, it’s always difficult to find someone who can fill their shoes. So, whenTorrey DeVitto exitedChicago Medafter starring in the NBC series for six seasons, the writers struggled to replace her. They tried with Scott, but he had an expiration date. Now, Darren Barnet’s Frost will attempt to take Manning’s place at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. However,Manning has proved to be irreplaceable (so far).
Why April Sexton Left Chicago Med In Season 6 (& Returned In Season 8)
Yaya DaCosta was among the original Chicago Med cast members, but her character, April Sexton, exited the NBC series after six seasons.
Manning was an important piece of the medical drama’s overall storyline. Yes, DeVitto’sChicago Medcharacterwas extremely frustrating at times, and she certainly deserved to be fired, butManning is also irrevocably tied to the showas she made a big impact on it. So, replacing Manning is undoubtedly a difficult task, but Barnet is a talented actor, and hopefully, Frost will be a complex and intriguing character who makes a mark onChicago Medlike Manning did.
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Chicago Med is a medical drama series that explores the high-stakes environment of a bustling Chicago hospital. Set against the backdrop of chaotic emergency room scenarios, the series follows a team of dedicated doctors and nurses as they confront challenging cases inspired by real-world issues, while navigating complex relationships.
