If we don’t count the limited series, When We Rise, ABC introduced eight new TV series during the regular 2016-17 television season and cancelled five of them. Now they’re dispatching young Dr. Shaun Murphy on a house call, with the first season of The Good Doctor TV show. From House creator David Shore and Lost vet Daniel Dae Kim, the medical drama is based on a South Korean series of the same name. Can it find success in the U.S.? Will The Good Doctor be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chuku Modu, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, Tamlyn Tomita, and Richard Schiff. The ABC TV show centers on Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a new surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. His incredible memory and keen ability to perceive spatial relations inform Shaun’s gifted comprehension of his patients. Meanwhile, his autism can hinder his ability to communicate with others. With only the help of his advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Schiff), Shaun must challenge the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital’s board and medical staff, in order to do his job and save lives. **Update below.
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What do you think? Do you like The Good Doctor TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
** 3/7 update: The Good Doctor is renewed for season two on ABC. Details here.
I absolutely have loved The Good Doctor from the beginning! It’s one of the few (maybe two other) network shows I have watched regularly since “24” and “House”. I will be very disappointed if it is cancelled!!
My husband and I dearly love “The Good Doctor” so much that we look forward to watching it on our DVR! However, would it be possible to tone down the blood and guts? Not everyone is a doctor or nurse and wants to see that kind of stuff! Thank you for considering this!
The best show on t.v.! I look forward to this show every week. Its a learning experience plus keeps u on the edge of your seat most weeks. Freddie high more is the best actor!! Plus I love a lot of the cast.
I love this programm. Waiting for the next season!