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 really wanted Neil and the other doctor to get together. You have to fine someone as gorgeous as Neil
How about me?
WHY would the show kill off Dr Melendez! I won’t watch anymore.
OMG!!!! I was so not expecting Dr. Melendez to die!!! The season finale was awesome experience except for him dying!!! I was so looking forward to seeing a real relationship form between he and Claire… please, please, please bring him back!!! I’m sure that Shaun can come up with some type of medical procedure to save him!!! I LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!
agreed I dont like that they killed off dr Melendez make shawn be the one to figure out a medical miracle bring Melendez back I was so devastated I cried like a baby
I was not expecting that. I was hoping that they would keep his character. Well, she only walked out of the room sad. They didn’t pronounce him dead. Maybe there’s still hope!
It broke my heart!!! Clair finally has a FINE doctor who said I love you! And the he has the nerve to DIE!!!! That some real life stuff there.
Seems like real life stuff…the best thing ever happens to you and then!!!!! The bottom falls out of your basket and there you are!!!
Melendez !!!!! Was a Fine DOCTOR !!!!! Not throwing any shade on any one else. Fine !!!
Amazing episode. very powerful. True to the bone.
Not happy about Nicholas Gonzalez leaving the show! It won’t be the same!!!
Thanks for all the feedback on killing Dr. Melendez.
Maybe they’ll rethink the decision, make Shaun a hero by saving him.
Or many people will stop watching like what happened with Two and a Half Men and Lethal Weapon.
I love the good doctor best show on TV
Since Dr. Melendez is gone, I won’t be watching
Not sure if i will watch as much. Dr. Melendez was one of my favorites. I just think him and Claire’s relationship could of been explored more. I’m still mourning, so can’t say for sure yet if I will tune in.
I really hope the writers and producers don’t mess up the show! Losing Dr. Melendez is a huge loss. I’m interested to see how the writers continue to develop the characters now that he is gone. I’m a huge fan of this show and I would love to keep watching. So here’s fingers crossed to season 4!
I hate that Dr. Melendez is leaving. Big mistake I think. He has been such an important part of the show. Extremely disappointing!
Love this show! Hate it that Shaun caved in with Leah—Carly was the BEST!! Leah will bring him heartache.
I totally AGREE! I loved that Shaun stood up to Leah and put her in her place..that was so powerful! Him being with her now just feels WRONG…And don’t even get me started on Dr. MELENDEZ! He was the best…
Love this show!! Great acting and storyline.
Did not want to see Dr Melendez go. Wanted him and Claire together. She’s had enough hurt
Yes love good doctor want him to have wife an child to heal his broken heart from childhood an losing his brother tragically