Some big changes are coming to The Good Doctor. TVLine reports both Nicholas Gonzalez and Jasika Nicole are leaving the ABC TV show after season three.
Gonzalez plays Neil Melendez and Nicole plays Carly Lever on the medical drama, which focuses on Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome. The cast also includes Antonia Thomas, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, and Paige Spara.
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW!
If you watched the season three finale of The Good Doctor, you won’t be surprised as to why Nicholas Gonzalez is leaving. During the episode, his character died after a tragic accident. As for Jasika Nicole, the reason for her exit is a little more unclear. EP David Shore told TVLine that while Nicole won’t be returning as a series regular for season four, he “would love to see her on the show, but it will not be in the same capacity.”would love to see her on the show, but it will not be in the same capacity.”
And what can fans expect from season four of the ABC TV show? Shore told TVLine we will see Shaun in a different light:
I think we’re going to be putting him in more of a supervisory role in Season 4 and see how he rises to that challenge. And, of course, the relationship [between Shaun and Lea]. Exploring that, as we discussed earlier, will be a big part of it.”
What do you think? Do you watch The Good Doctor? Are you excited for season four?
The finale was heartbreaking on way too many levels. I cannot believe that Dr Melendez died. I do not think it was necessary at all. I believe there was still so much for him to do and BE in Season 4. The story line with patients dying makes sense in a medical drama but the death of one of the lead characters, a physician, leaves much too much of a hole in the show. Way too sad for my liking. I also feel like Dr Alex Park who “acted” as the father of the patient who ended up dying will… Read more »
I loved Dr Melendez and can’t believe you would right out a main character! I’m not sure I will keep watching! Please rethink this decision and bring him back!! Shaun comes back to hospital and learns his fate and finds a way to save him! Please bring him back! He’s good on the eyes!
The Good Doctor is one of my favorite shows, I never miss it. Very disappointed about Dr. Menendez, cannot believe they wrote him out. Also, I was kind of wishing they would write out Lea and that Shaun would move on with the gal he rescued or even get back with Carly. I loved Carly’s character as well. Lea’s too flighty for Shaun, but that’s just me. I was afraid the show was going to be cancelled, glad to see it’s not.
I am very disappointed that the character of Dr Mendez will not be returning to the Good Doctor. Please somehow bring him back!!!!!!!!
Oh,no! Worst mistakes,ever! This is a truly magnificent show! But…the loss of Dr. Melendez AND Carly, will be tragically felt,& hurt the show.unforgiveably! It will be incredibly difficult to fill Dr. Melendez’s shoes…& people with Leah’s issues,don’t remotely change, overnight!! She made herself crystal clear when she was honest about not wanting to be with Shaun,because of his autism. Carly, turned flips to make it work,& she’s the one to be let go?? To bring Carly back in any less capacity than the role she was originally meant for would simply continue the insult! What on earth is wrong with… Read more »
On one hand, the writers of this show are very good.
Then they kill a well like character, and we all think…
Well you know what I’m thinking
Don’t like that Dr Melendez died. Loved his character
& the interaction he had with the other doctors.
Loved his romantic storyline with Dr Lim & now
Having feelings for Claire. Not sure if I’m going to
Continue watching the show as I believed he was
Excellent In his role along with Dr Murphy. It isn’t going to be the same without him. The cast was great as it was. Also liked Carly. I think Dr Melendez should should somehow be saved in the series.
I hear you !! I was shocked when he died !! I kept asking my husband..but isn’t he one of the main star characters of the show??!! Why oh why did they kill him off ??!!
My husband thinks he was offered a huge part in a different show because he was good, like able and gorgeous!! Is this true?? Will he be popping up on another show in the future??!
They could’ve killed Leah off
Why watch now?
I have watched the show from the start. Dr. Melendez’z character was so coming into his own and he was changing and he really added an element to the show. There should have been Claire and his time to play out their romantic interest. Also a good twist with his past love interest and Claire. I think you should bring Shaun in and do his magic work and bring the doctor back. He was my favorite character along with Shaun.
I too love the show and I’m going to miss Melendez’z, I agree the love connection should have been more of a part.
But didn’t he have a thing for that other older top surgeon? Oh God, how can I forget her name?? Wouldn’t it be kinda like a war between Claire and this other women whose name I shamefully forget?? I mean the age difference and seniority of their characters would have made for an explosive love triangle which I’m sure the creators of the show didn’t want to waste time on that . They’ve got lives to say !! Not a love story to battle with, right??
I wish him luck in his future endeavors with his career!
I so agree with Laurie. Cannot understand the change unless the actor is going elsewhere
I love the Good Dr. Going to miss Dr. Melendez he was a favorite.
I agree with Jane. Love the show. Thks for renewing!
I thought Claire will end up with Melendez. I feel bad about him leaving the show. I really love his character
I thought Claire will end up with Melendez. I feel sad about him leaving the show
The best actor on the show was dr. Melendez you were left wondering about his love life. You should of let him and Claire have just a little romantic time together. Now that he is gone i don’t think I’ll watching the show anymore.
I think you should not have taken Dr. Melendez off the show. He was a great actor and played like a real doctor. You should have let Claire and him get together to show people that people can find happiness.