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Chicago Med star Steven Weber is well aware that there’s a passionate contingent of viewers rooting for a romantic relationship between his character, Dr. Dean Archer, and Jessy Schram’s Dr. Hannah Asher.
“That’s incredibly flattering. I guess there’s a lot of people who like to see old, crumply guys and really hot, fit, young women,” Weber tells TVLine with a laugh.
The actor admits that the ‘shipper support “makes sense because [Dean and Hannah] have a bond. But at the end of the day, I can’t see that happening. But something else happened. Something that is, in a way, more important.”
Through their friendship and their support of each other, the characters have “built something that’s not romantic, but it is loving. Something that is intimate, but not sexual,” Weber describes. “And it’s hard for them to kind of express it, but you feel it when you see them.”
That said, Weber and Schram did at one point wonder if the pair was on the verge of veering from platonic into something more.
“For a second, we thought, too, like, ‘Hey, maybe they’ll get together. That’ll be weird and fun, but if that happens, let’s not make a traditional [relationship],” Weber shares. “These are people who are complicated, and they’re a bit broken. [It] should be hard for them to relate, and I think the writers did a good job in avoiding that potential mess. It’s very nice for people to think that [they should be a couple], but there’s something else at play here that’s still developing.”
Dean is also plagued by insecurities that stand in the way of his even considering Hannah, who’s currently dating Dr. Mitch Ripley, as a romantic option.
“I think there were a few moments in the preceding seasons where he had occasion to look at her with growing respect and true love, and I don’t even know that he entertained the thought,” Weber shares. “First of all, he’s still a guy who’s growing, who’s hated himself for years. Aside from the age difference, it’s hard for me to think that he would feel comfortable enough to think that he’s worthy of somebody as wonderful as Hannah.”
So while “it’s possible” that Dean and Hannah will explore a romantic relationship, “the fact that they don’t get together the way everybody expects is a smart thing to do,” Weber adds.
His co-star Schram, meanwhile, told TVLine ahead of Season 10 that “there’s nothing that’s ever completely off the table,” but “that not where the focus is.”
“For right now, I love where they’re at and just want to see more of their platonic love relationship,” the actress said. “But to be honest, it can go anywhere at any time, and I’m here for the ride.”
Chicago Med returns with a new episode on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 8/7c on NBC.
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I don’t watch this show, but Steven Weber is a treasure.
Terrible decision. It should be Hannah and Dean. Hannah and Ripley are beyond boring together.
I think this is one of those relationships where you love somebody at work. It should never be romantic between them, keep them buds.
It makes no sense to have the two characters that have the best chemistry on the show stay platonic. And instead put Asher with Ripley when they have almost no chemistry. But because the latter are more traditional and safe that’s the route the writers decided to take? The lack of creativity and vision here is so disappointing.
This is the reason why Dean and Hannah are the best love story on Med.. It’s intimacy and not sexual.. People have made sex so cheap.. What these two have goes beyond the physical.. It’s more than the age gap and more than sex.. It’s the mutual respect and true love that’s between them.. That friendship bond that is deeply rooted.. The trust.. And now Med is setting Hannah up for a dull relationship with Ripley.. No man.. It doesn’t make sense..
The Chicago Med writers are such incredible cowards. What else can you expect from NBC I guess. Always need to play it safe so you don’t ruffle any feathers. They have gold in their hands with Hannah and Archer but instead we have to suffer through Hannah and Ripley because it’s more “sensible” despite being so GD dull together.
This is disappointing to say the least. Really hope they turn this around. The chemistry between Hannah and Dean is one of the few reasons Med is worth watching. It is so clearly NOT platonic already. And could easily develop into romantic and sexual if given the chance. Hannah and Ripley’s “relationship” is devoid of substance and chemistry. We don’t want it! She deserves better. Stop this Ripley nonsense!
While I really like them together, don’t get your hopes up. I’ve waited 26 seasons for Stabler and Benson.🤣🤣. They’re both Wolf Productions.
Besides the awesome chemistry and incredible potential ,they have the cutest shippy name: #Dasher.
100% agree with this. A man and a woman can be best friends, they can love and support each other without being sexual. I wish more shows went this way.
When two characters are connected like Archer and Hannah, when their chemistry is so strong, when they have such potential for a great love, why would we just keep them as friends? Chemistry is the most important part of a good love story and no one has it more than Hannah and Archer. And no one has it less than Hannah and Ripley.
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