Chicago Med season 4 character review: Sharon Goodwin

How was Chicago Med season 4 for Sharon Goodwin? We’re looking back at how Chicago Med’s latest season went for S. Epatha Merkerson’s character.

As we continue to look back on Chicago Med season 4, we’re breaking down the season for each of the show’s characters.

Did your favorite character have a good season or a bad season? What were their strong points and were there any weaknesses? Was the character affected by the show’s writing, or vice versa? Where could they go from here?

Check out our detailed character breakdown, and let us know your thoughts on how this season was for each character in the comments.

In this article, we’re profiling Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson).

What happened

The fourth season of Chicago Med didn’t hold many surprises, or even many big moments, for our favorite hospital administrator. Goodwin was very much a supporting character, doing more of the same stuff she’s been doing for the three seasons before.

Her biggest scene came in the back half of the season. When a young father took the ED hostage after being infuriated that the mother of his child didn’t want him in the baby’s life, Goodwin took control of the situation. She risked her own life to protect the baby, much to the shock and respect of her doctors and nurses. It was a great moment for S. Epatha Merkerson, reminding the viewers that Goodwin has skills outside of the office.

Unfortunately, they’re still not used enough. Except for that one episode, all of Sharon’s story was either her fighting with Gwen Garrett (Heather Headley) over administrative matters or chastizing the nurses and doctors about what she considered inappropriate behavior. Unlike the boss figures on the other two One Chicago shows, she doesn’t get to stretch her wings nearly enough.