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.
It was hard not to compare the original Korean series which I loved (rewatched the 3 times). I appreciate how this show translated the main story line to include relevant details of American culture and personality. So far on Epi. 6 and loving characters developments and the stories. Hope the show will be renewed for another season!!!!
Are you guys kidding me it’s just like house I just love the show showing different people can be doctors to even though he has a disability he can be a doctor for miracles needs to be told the show love this show keep the good doctor .
Excellent show, hope it will last for a long time.
I just hope the future episode release doesn’t always get delayed, it has been twice in a row delay.
I love this show and will be very disappointed if we don’t get a 2nd season!!! The main character is brilliant as Shaun and all the others play a great part in this super show
I just started watching this year, and I’ll add the show to my list. Good characters.
I find it emotional and I love it
It’s been a long time since I saw a new show that I could commit to- The Good Doctor is such a program. I am in healthcare and am aware of ‘creative nuances’ and I love the show; I don’t watch to feel like I am at work. I watch this program every week (can’t say that about any other television show- spare time is a valuable commodity!) because of the heroic story lines, diversity and depth of fantastic acting and subtleties within storyline that set the viewer to anticipate the unpredictable twists of well-written literature. I find myself ‘rooting’… Read more »
I was skeptical at first, but I kept watching and watching and watching. Can’t get enough of “The Good Doctor”, now! Highmore is a riveting actor and he plays his part very well. Good drama and just the right amount of humor. A definite fan, here! While you are renewing, why doesn’t ABC pick up the refurbished “Dallas?” That was a blow to the gut when TNT let that one get away! Personally, I don’t see TNT as a mainstream, popular channel. But on a network such as ABC, I believe viewing would at least double and bring “Dallas” back… Read more »
I really like this show and i’m sooooo sad the rating is going down….. I don’t get it!!!!!!!!! pls don’t cancel this awesome show!!!!!!!
I love the show and he does an excellent job acting. I would love to see a 2nd season please.
We really love watching The Good Doctor. It needs to be on another season or more . It’s a good show to watch and keeps me from watching cops.
Honestly this is my favorite show. I’m going to be furious if they cancel it. Way better than greys anatomy . I couldn’t believe it was the creator of house. My all time favorite show .
I love this show! Freddie Gilmore is amazing. Do not cancel this series, give it time!
Love this show, hope its around for along time
Hope this is around for a long time. Thanks.