One Chicago fans get ready for a wild ride! This week's episode of Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 15 "Down in a Hole" is promising to be a nail-biter especially for fans of Dr. Mitch Ripley. Ripley's already been going through it lately and things are about to get way more intense. Buckle up Med lovers it's gonna be dramatic!
Life or Death Drama: Ripley Trapped in a Well in "Down in a Hole"
In this Wednesday's episode Ripley finds himself in a seriously scary situation. He stumbles upon a mother and daughter trapped in an abandoned well and naturally jumps into action to help. Sounds heroic right? Well it wouldn't be Chicago Med if things were easy. Ripley isn't just dealing with a risky rescue he is also emotionally wrecked.
Remember he is suspended from work after that bar fight and Hannah Asher just broke up with him. As Luke Mitchell who plays Ripley puts it his character is "really not in a good place". This well rescue situation becomes "the perfect thing at the perfect time for Ripley" Mitchell reveals. It's a major distraction but also a huge wake-up call. Things are about to get seriously dangerous for Ripley as he tries to save these people. Like "worse danger" than the victims dangerous!
Luke Mitchell Spills the Tea: "Most Challenging Episode Ever" and Ripley's Dark Place
Luke Mitchell himself is calling "Down in a Hole" the "most challenging episode" he has ever filmed. He told TVLine it was both "emotionally and physically challenging". Filming involved building sets for the well and rescue tunnel and get this they even shot on location outside in Chicago in January! That's dedication folks.
Mitchell explains that Ripley is really wrestling with his demons in this episode. He is rejecting help even ignoring calls from Dr. Frost who is clearly worried. This rescue mission throws Ripley right into the fire forcing him to confront his issues head-on while literally being in a hole. It sounds like a make-or-break moment for the troubled doctor.
Mitchell also shared that he hopes Ripley survives the episode so he can keep his job on Chicago Med because well he "very much like[s] working on Chicago Med"! Fingers crossed for Ripley and Luke both!
Bromance Alert? Ripley Teams Up with Mouch from Chicago Fire!
Speaking of crossovers get this: Mouch from Chicago Fire is involved in the well rescue! Christian Stolte who plays Mouch is guest-starring in Episode 15 and it looks like Ripley and Mouch are teaming up to save the day. Remember their tense interactions during the One Chicago crossover? Well Mitchell says this episode lets them build on that but in a cool way.
He describes it as a "great opportunity to build on the rapport that they came to by the end of the crossover." Despite a rocky start Mitchell says there was "mutual respect and understanding" between Ripley and Mouch after that crossover event. Now they get to "re-meet each other under different circumstances and team up for this rescue and get to know each other a little bit better." Could this be the start of an unlikely One Chicago bromance? We are here for it!
Asher and Ripley: Is There Any Hope for Reconciliation?
What about Hannah Asher in all this Ripley drama? Well she is in the dark about Ripley's dangerous rescue mission until later in the episode. Mitchell teases that Hannah is "blissfully unaware" at first but then gets told about the situation creating a "fairly dramatic climax".
Will this ordeal make Hannah reconsider the breakup? Mitchell hints that it might at least "help give her a nudge to articulate her feelings a little bit better." He thinks there are still "some things left unsaid from the breakup." While he is an "eternal optimist" and hopes they could reconcile Mitchell also believes "the breakup was necessary." He explains "Ripley isn't good enough for her at this moment and he's got to do some serious work on himself if he is to become good enough for her." So maybe there is hope for Ripley and Asher down the road but Ripley has some serious self-improvement to do first.
Fan Buzz: Will Ripley's Character Be Better Off Single?
Fans online have strong opinions about Ripley and Asher's relationship. Some are totally over it. One commenter on TVLine even "literally screamed with excitement when they broke up" calling their relationship "boring and artificial". Ouch! Others feel like Hannah and Dean Archer have more chemistry and should be together.
Some viewers think Ripley's character might actually be more likeable if he wasn't tied to Hannah. One comment suggested "Maybe people will like Ripley’s character more if he wasn’t with Hannah. It seems like fans dislike Ripley on social media because of this relationship." Could Ripley being single actually be good for his character arc? We will have to wait and see!
How to Watch Chicago Med Episode 15 "Down in a Hole"
Want to see all the Ripley drama unfold? Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 15 "Down in a Hole" airs Wednesday March 5th at 8/7c on NBC. You can also stream the episode the next day on Peacock. Don't miss what promises to be a truly intense and pivotal episode for Dr. Mitch Ripley and the whole Chicago Med crew!
Key Things to Know About Chicago Med Episode 15 "Down in a Hole":
- Ripley in Danger: Dr. Ripley attempts a risky well rescue and faces life-threatening peril.
- Mouch Crossover: Chicago Fire's Mouch teams up with Ripley for the rescue.
- Asher Breakup Fallout: Hannah is initially unaware of Ripley's danger but will learn about it leading to a "dramatic climax."
- Luke Mitchell's Most Challenging Episode: Actor Luke Mitchell calls this his most emotionally and physically demanding episode on the show.
- Possible Redemption Arc: If Ripley survives this episode it could be the start of a redemption arc for his character both professionally and personally.
- Watch on NBC and Peacock: Catch the episode Wednesday March 5th on NBC or stream it next day on Peacock.