The Good Doctor ABC TV Show
Show Important Facts:
- Based on a South Korean Show: The Good Doctor is an American medical drama television series based on the 2013 South Korean series.
- Star Power: The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon who relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.
- Consultations with Autistic People: A lot of research went into the portrayal of Shaun’s autism. The show’s producers consulted with autistic people and watched documentaries to ensure an accurate representation.
- Shorter Seasons: Actor Freddie Highmore actually convinced the show’s producers to have shorter seasons, believing it would benefit the show’s quality. The Good Doctor typically has 18 episode seasons compared to the standard 22-24 episode seasons of most network television shows.
- Real-Life Spouses: Actors Richard Schiff (Dr. Aaron Glassman) and Sheila Kelley (Debbie Wexler) have been married in real life since 1996.
- International Cast: Three of the actors playing the surgical residents were all born in London, UK: Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, and Chuku Modu. However, only Highmore and Thomas use American accents on the show, while Modu retains his natural British accent.
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The Good Doctor
Plot: Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital surgical unit. 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 his colleagues.
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Runtime: 41 min
Seasons: 7
Genre: Drama
Awards: 7 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: David Shore
Actors: Freddie Highmore, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper
Language: English
Country: United States
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