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?
I will be watching
I watched season i &2 but I missed part of season 3. I think this show is much more interesting & likeable medical drama than new amsterdam. Can’t wait for season 4.
so sad The Good Doctor ended after the episode 18.
I’m also very disappointed that there will be no DR. MELENDEZ! About Sean’s ex g.f. don’t care if she’s gone.
By losing Dr. Melendez, they shot themselves in the foot.
This is one of very few shows that I make a point of not missing it. I really enjoy this show but hate to see any of them go. Great show!❤️
One of the BEST shows on tv..but why kill off Dr Melendez..he was one of the best on the show…and candy to the eyes.
I’m a bit confused on several posts and want sone clarity. While I might have done things different like not kill off Dr, Melendez. The show is a great show and Freddie does a wonderful job acting in it. How does anyone know what the show is going to be like in the future? While it may be worse without the Dr., it’s possible that it may be better or even the same. Like I’ve already said Freddie does a phenomenal job portraying Sean (thee are also several others that do great jobs in their roles as well)! I think… Read more »
PLEASE BRING BACK DOCTOR MELENDEZ!!! Finally a good authoritative competent young HISPANIC DOCTOR (sorry if I’m politically incorrect)! Last time I checked there was only approximately 3% Hispanics doctors nationwide. An awesome role model for us all. Of all doctors to kill off! Literally a shade of uncomparable unpretentious suave elegance in the episodes Dr. Melendez graced. Other characters pretty much bland no matter what the dramatic writing. Will no longer have incentive to watch your show. Goodbye.
I am so disappointed with the season finale. Dr. Menendez was one of my favorite characters on the show and I would have live to see a love story with him and Clair play out. I also do not like the Shawn/Lea love story. I honestly am not sure I will continue watching this show.
This show is so amazing and every episode is captivating and makes you feel something.
Great show!! Thrilled that Season 4 is happening! There is magic between Sean & Leah – looking forward to them navigating a new normal between them. Lots of humor and drama ahead for sure!!
I will no longer watch this show! They killed off the wrong doctor , should have been Claire. And I Can’t stand Lea…. Was so happy when she left the show for what was way too short of a time. Then she comes back?? yuk hate her with Sean. P,S Love Will Yun Lee
I love the show but why they cut off dr.neil Melendez and shawn ex girl smh Claire and neil should of dated they had more to tell and park is leaving? Hope not
Love, love, this show. Was worried that it was canceled, so glad it’s not. I will miss Dr Melendez greatly. I wish he wasn’t leaving. Looking forward to season 4. This is one of the best shows on tv. Season 3 finale was a heartbreaker. Lots of tears at my house.