St. Denis Medicalfeatures a familiar face fromBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but he plays a better version of himself in the new sitcom.The cast ofSt. Denis Medicalhas fronted NBC’s youngest hit, but the most recent installment, season 1, episode 8, “Gimme the Scuttlebutt,” introduces Supervising Nurse Alex’s husband, Tim, played by Kyle Bornheimer—a familiar face for fans ofBrooklyn Nine-Nine. Bornheimer is best known for his recurring role of Teddy Wells, Amy Santiago’s boring then creepy ex-boyfriend in the beloved police comedy.
Teddy’s character was largely defined by his relationship with Amy, which preceded her proper romance with Jake Peralta. WhileSt. Denis Medical’sTim could have easily fallen into a similar archetype, his relationship with Alex is framed entirely differently than Teddy’s with Amy, making Tim’s support endearing instead of off-putting.Tim and Alex’s sweetly relatable marriagewill hopefully get more screen time inSt. Denis Medicalseason 2.
St. Denis Medical’s Tim Channels Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Teddy Wells—But Way Less Creepy
Tim’s Relationship With Alex Is Much Healthier Than Teddy’s Obsession With Amy
Teddy Wells was introduced innocently enough inBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but after Amy breaks up with him for being too boring, he seemed to live his life to impress his ex-girlfriend, including taking a dangerous job with the bomb squad to prove that he has an exciting persona. Teddy became obsessed with Amy, repeatedly proposing to her, including on her wedding day to Jake and even when his own wife was pregnant. While Teddy was undeniably devoted, his obsession crosses the line into unsettling territory.St. Denis Medical’s Tim is the inverse of Teddy— a loving husband but in a sweet, relaxed way.
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Tim is set up to be boring with the few details of the relationship Alex shares with her coworkers, but in his first appearance, he appears to be a perfectly nice husband. He is happy just to spend time with her during her lunch break, which leads to a long-awaited tryst in the VIP suite. BothBrooklyn Nine-Nine’s Teddy andSt. Denis Medical’s are men defined by their relationship, butTim is the healthier version of Teddy’s creepy fixation. WhileMatt and Serena areSt. Denis Medical’s will-they-or-won’t-they couple, Alex and Tim’s marriage is quietly wonderful.
Tim’s First Appearance In St. Denis Medical & Potential Future In The Show
Tim & Alex’s Daughter Could Be In St. Denis Medical Season 2
Alex begins to overthink her marriage when she realizes she and Tim haven’t been intimate in three months. When Alex puts too much pressure on Tim within a tight time frame, he responds with understanding, thanking her for wanting to prioritize their connection and calling her his “dream girl.” This heartfelt moment of emotional vulnerability leads to a physical reconnection.St. Denis Medicalleans into its mockumentary format here, with the whispered conversation playing out over a shot of the locked door, sothe intimacy of Tim and Alex’s exchange standsoutfrom the show’s usual comedic antics.
Television could use more couples likeSt. Denis Medical’s Alex and Tim: relatable, loving, imperfect, but committed to making things work.
Alex and Tim have been married for many years and share at least one daughter who is old enough to be in a school play. With two episodes left in season 1, it is not clear if Tim will return, but withNBC already guaranteeingSt. Denis Medicalseason 2there will hopefully be plenty of opportunities to see more of Tim and potentially his daughter with Alex in the future. Television could use more couples likeSt. Denis Medical’s Alex and Tim: relatable, loving, imperfect, but committed to making things work.
