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The Good Doctor 2017

“Everyone operates differently.”

★ 8.5/10 · 12,879 votes TV-14 Drama 7 seasons · 126 eps Ended
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What is The Good Doctor?

The Good Doctor is a television series centered on a young surgeon named Shaun Murphy. The narrative follows his transition from a quiet country life to a position within the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
126
First aired
Sep 25, 2017
Last aired
May 21, 2024
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Drama
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama 🏆 Critically Acclaimed 🔥 Fan Favorite
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The Good Doctor is a television series centered on a young surgeon named Shaun Murphy. The narrative follows his transition from a quiet country life to a position within the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. Shaun Murphy possesses both autism and savant syndrome. Throughout the series, he faces challenges regarding his ability to personally connect with the people around him. Despite these difficulties in interpersonal communication, he utilizes his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives. His presence at the medical facility serves to challenge the skepticism held by his professional colleagues. The program documents his efforts to integrate into a demanding clinical environment while relying on his unique skill set to perform his duties as a surgeon. By focusing on his medical contributions, the series explores the professional dynamics between Shaun and the other staff members at the hospital. The story highlights the contrast between his internal experiences and the expectations of the medical field as he navigates his career in a new setting.

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“A young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome joins a prestigious hospital to save lives.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling medical cases
  • focused character study
Keep in mind
  • challenging workplace dynamics

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven medical dramas about overcoming professional skepticism.

The series features intense medical procedures and workplace drama.

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Season 1 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who joins a prestigious hospital surgical unit.

How many seasons are there?

The series lasted seven seasons.

Who created the series?

The series was created by David Shore.

Is it based on another show?

It is a remake of a 2013 South Korean series of the same name.

How many episodes were produced?

The series consists of 126 episodes.

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