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A series regular is departing The Good Doctor after just one season. ABC recently renewed the Monday night drama for a seventh season.
Starring Freddie Highmore, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Bria Samoné Henderson, Noah Galvin, Paige Spara, and Brandon Larracuente, the series follows Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young autistic surgeon with savant syndrome, and the rest of the staff of the fictional St. Bonaventure Hospital in San Jose, California.
Spoiler alert: Larracuente, who plays Daniel, a first-year surgical resident, is leaving the ABC series. His character first appeared on the series in episode two of season six and was quickly promoted to series regular.
A preview for the upcoming sixth season finale shows his character being hit by a car. It is possible that the character could return next season as a guest star – if he doesn’t die in the finale.
Deadline reported that “the producers felt Daniel’s story arc has come to a natural conclusion, leading to the actor’s departure.”
The finale for The Good Doctor season six airs on Monday night.
What do you think? Are you surprised to hear that Larracuente is departing the series? Have you enjoyed his watching his character?
I hate seeing this show go. There just isn’t a show on TV that’s really good. The good doctor needs to find another network.
Too bad. Jordan and Danny deserved to be happy. Will Jordan EVER be happy?
Disappointing that this character is leaving. Why did they sign him as a regular if they could not write him into the story. They better not write off Dr. Glassman or I’ll stop watching.
yes, although his romantic interest in his partner was not at all credible.
I lost interest when they killed off the first doctor. Haven’t watched since.
If his story ended it’s because writers couldn’t write well enough to keep his story interesting. I liked him a lot. Now, I think Murphy’s wife Leah became a snooze fest.
I really like this show, I don’t want anyone to leave!
Please renew GOOD DOCTOR
Just cancel this show. It’s boring
OR, and just go with me on this one…. CHANGE THE CHANNEL
Just read Brandon Larracuente, is leaving for another show, On Call.
Sadly this will only be on Prime
I am not happy. I liked his character. There was so much more the writers could have done. Maybe they are lazy..
I agree
Sad to see this actor leaving the show. He was a very caring and compassionate person on the show. He will be missed.
I’m not happy.I like danny.Why do they thing his story is over that’s far from the truth.Guess someone is lazy and uncreative that can’t write a story for him.He will find better things.
Unless it’s his own personal reason, and that’s his own business, I think the producers are making a mistake.