---
title: "Good Doctor"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/good-doctor-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 57647
imdb_id: "tt3184708"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 20
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 75
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Good Doctor (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/good-doctor-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Good Doctor is an American medical drama television series that is a remake of a 2013 South Korean series. The story follows Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, who relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital surgical unit.

As a drama, the series focuses on Shaun using his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives while challenging skepticism. The show aired on ABC from September 25, 2017, to May 21, 2024, spanning seven seasons and 126 episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An autistic savant uses his exceptional abilities to pursue his dream of becoming a paediatrician."

### Why Watch
- Follows a protagonist with extraordinary medical gifts
- Explores themes of overcoming societal discrimination
- Features a prestigious hospital surgical unit setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist struggles to personally connect with those around him
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 and follows a drama tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #medical-drama, #autistic-savant, #hospital-setting, #overcoming-discrimination, #surgical-unit

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Kocowa | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Kocowa | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Limited Series (20 Episodes)
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of those around him. As a savant-like pediatric surgeon, he finds himself in constant conflict with a fellow doctor. This rivalry heats up even further when they develop feelings for the same woman.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S1)**:
- Shaun Murphy is a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.
- Shaun relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital surgical unit.
- Shaun is alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him.
- Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge skepticism.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 17 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Park Jae-bum
- **Networks / Studios**: KBS2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joo Won** as *Park Shi-on*
- **Moon Chae-won** as *Cha Yoon-seo*
- **Joo Sang-wook** as *Kim Do-han*
- **Kim Min-seo** as *Yoo Chae-kyung*
- **Wang Ji-won** as *Kim Sun-joo*
- **Na Young-hee** as *Lee Yeo-won*
- **Choi Ro-woon** as *young Shi-on*
- **Kim Young-kwang** as *Han Jin-wook*
- **Jo Hee-bong** as *Go Choong-man*
- **Jin Kyung** as *Nam Joo-yeon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Good Doctor?
The provided sources do not specify which streaming services currently host the series.

### Q: Is the series worth watching?
The series follows a protagonist who uses exceptional abilities to overcome discrimination and save lives.

### Q: How long is the binge duration?
The series consists of seven seasons and 126 episodes.

### Q: Are there any essential episodes to know about?
The provided materials do not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Good Doctor — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/57647)
- [The Good Doctor (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Doctor_(American_TV_series))
- [The Good Doctor (TV Series 2017–2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6470478/)
- [Good Doctor (2013) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/good-doctor/credits)
- [The Good Doctor (TV Series 2017 - 2024)](https://simkl.com/)
- [The Good Doctor, Cast, Characters and Stars - ABC.com](https://abc.com/show/7966a2f6-4369-4a42-bdc9-80533dfb00e2/cast)

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