The Good Doctor

About The Good Doctor

"The Good Doctor," released in 2017, is a powerful American medical drama television series developed for ABC by David Shore. The show is based on the 2013 South Korean series of the same name. The series follows Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome from a small city in Wyoming, where he had a troubled past. He relocates to San Jose, California, to work at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.

Making / Production

"The Good Doctor" is produced by Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios, with Shore serving as the showrunner. The show was initially ordered to pilot by ABC in October 2016, and just a few months later, ABC picked it up for a season of 18 episodes. Since then, the series has received multiple season renewals, proving its popularity and success.

Actors

• Freddie Highmore plays Dr. Shaun Murphy - a stand-out young surgeon who has autism and savant syndrome. Highmore's portrayal is nuanced, offering a realistic, humanized interpretation of autism.
• Antonia Thomas stars as Dr. Claire Browne - a passionate young doctor who quickly forms a friendship with Shaun. Thomas portrays Browne as a compassionate and caring physician deeply invested in her work.
• Hill Harper plays Dr. Marcus Andrews - a tough yet fair doctor with a strict management style, masterfully portrayed by Hill Harper.
• Richard Schiff plays Dr. Aaron Glassman - Ship adds a layer of complexity to this semi-paternal character who advocates for Shaun at the hospital.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Good Doctor" is based on a South Korean series of the same name.
• Freddie Highmore, who plays Shaun, is British yet perfects an American accent for the show.
• Despite portraying a physician, Freddie Highmore actually studied Spanish and Arabic at Cambridge.
• The hospital featured in the show, San Jose St. Bonaventure, is a fictional institution.

Awards

"The Good Doctor" has received various nominations at prestigious awards events. Its lead actor, Freddie Highmore, has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

Quotes

• "We all take our own journey in life" - Dr. Shaun Murphy
• "Struggle isn't failure, but quitting is." - Dr. Aaron Glassman
• "We're all capable of being seen as strange" - Dr. Shaun Murphy

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features several notable songs such as "Smile" by Mikky Ekko, featured in season 1.
• In the second season, "Carry You" by Novo Amor, added an emotional touch to the series.
• "Standing Still" by Roman Alexander serves as another memorable soundtrack addition in season 3.