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?
Shaun will bring in a Dr. Wilhelm Rolf from Salem Illinois to save Melendez. Just hope somebody checks to see that there are no chips implanted in his brain.
I won’t be watching the next season. What a dumb move. Killing off the character all the women love. what a dumb move….
Loved the show – but with Dr. Melendez!! Not sure if season 4 is in my future. Bad move.
Love the show….Please keep more seasons coming.
One of our favorite shows. So glad it will have another season.
Great character development. Love these guys. Learn so much about surgery and medical practice too. Last show really got me. Didn’t see any of it coming!
Really not sure if I’ll be back. Very dissatisfied
I think The Good Doctor is a wonderful television series and I look forward to watching it. I have always enjoyed watching Freddie Highmore as an actor and think he does an excellent job in this role. I do not understand why two of the major characters, played by Nickolas Gonzalez, and Jasika Nicole, should have been written off of the show. Surely the writers could come up with an interesting storyline for Jasika Nicole other than being Shaun’s understanding and loving girlfriend, which she played to perfection! As for Nickolas Gonzalez being killed off in the season finale, that… Read more »
Not sure I’ll be watching Season 4…so disappointed in the producers.& writers…reading the interview with Nicholas didn’t really sound like he was too happy about the death of his character and now “Carly” is going. Loved this show for so long but the writers & Shore have really screwed this show.
Can’t wait for next season. Why hasn’t Freddie been nominated for any awards? He plays Dr. Murphy exceptionally well!
Love this show so sorry about Dr. Melendez
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! How could you take Dr. Melendez. He was such a great actor and incredible on this show. Easy on the eyes, yes, but an awesome character played SO WELL!!!! Why can’t Sean come in and find one of his miracle cures for Neil??
I commented that about Sean too. Hoping that will happen next time the show starts up
Agree 100 percent
Since that handsome dr. passed, i will no longer watch
Dr. Aaron Glassman passed?
I Love this show!❤❤❤
Absolutely love the show