Why Does Chicago Med Need a Narrator? A Deep Dive into Television's Greatest Mystery
Let's talk about the elephant in the operating room. Or, more accurately, the voice in the operating room. Why does Chicago Med insist on having a narrator? I mean, it's like watching a silent movie with a particularly verbose and dramatic commentary track.
The Narrator: A Silent Protagonist
Now, I get it. Narrators can be great. They can add depth, mystery, and a touch of the dramatic. Think of The Sopranos or Breaking Bad. But Chicago Med? A show about people saving lives with scalpels, not existential crises? It’s like having a sports commentator during a tennis match. “And there he is, with his racket, preparing to serve. Oh, he missed! What a shot!” Yeah, no thanks.
Breaking Down the Fourth Wall (Or Building It Back Up)
One theory is that the narrator is trying to compensate for the show's inability to convey emotions without someone explicitly telling us how to feel. It's like the writers are so afraid of subtlety that they need to spell everything out for us. "Dr. Choi is feeling conflicted about his patient's prognosis," the narrator might say, as if we couldn't tell from Dr. Choi's face that looks like someone just told him his favorite sandwich shop was out of pickles.
Another theory is that the narrator is actually a ghost haunting the hospital. Perhaps a disgruntled patient who didn't appreciate the waiting room coffee. Or maybe it's just Dr. Charles, having a particularly vivid dream.
Is There a Doctor in the House? Or Just a Narrator?
Look, I don't hate Chicago Med. The doctors are talented, the drama is often compelling, and there's a certain addictive quality to watching people solve medical puzzles. But the narrator? It's like a fly buzzing around your ear when you're trying to enjoy a nice steak dinner.
So, why does it persist? Is it a stylistic choice? A cost-cutting measure (hire one voice actor instead of writing better dialogue)? Or is it simply a cruel experiment to see how much unnecessary narration we can endure before we all collectively lose our minds?
Only the producers know for sure, and they're probably laughing at us right now.
How to Deal with the Chicago Med Narrator
- How to mute the TV: This is a classic. Just hit that mute button and let the visuals do the talking.
- How to find a different show: There are plenty of medical dramas out there without narrators.
- How to start a support group: Find other people who are as frustrated as you are and commiserate.
- How to write a strongly worded letter to the producers: Let them know how you feel.
- How to become a better writer: If you can tolerate the narrator, you can probably write anything.
So, there you have it. The great mystery of the Chicago Med narrator. Until someone figures it out, we'll just have to keep watching and wondering.
Disclaimer: This post is written in jest and is not intended to offend any fans of Chicago Med or its talented cast and crew.
