The Good Doctor

Web Series

Drama

IMDB – 8.1

Streaming on NetFlix

The Good Doctor" TV series is not a Netflix original but is available on Netflix in India. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show had an approval rating of 85% based on 34 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.22/10. The audience score was 91% based on over 1,000 user ratings. On IMDb, the show had a rating of 8.2/10 based on over 70,000 user ratings.

Season 1 Trailer

Critics praised the show for its emotional storytelling and the strong performances of its cast, particularly lead actor Freddie Highmore. Audiences enjoyed the heartwarming and inspiring storylines as well as the show's representation of autism and its portrayal of medical procedures and ethics.

Season 2 Trailer

"The Good Doctor" is a medical drama series that follows Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgical resident at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Shaun is diagnosed with autism and savant syndrome, which makes social interactions difficult for him, but he also possesses exceptional medical skills and a photographic memory.

Season 5 Trailer

Despite skepticism from his colleagues, Shaun is recruited by Dr. Aaron Glassman, the president of the hospital, to join the surgical team. Over the course of the series, Shaun navigates personal and professional challenges while treating a variety of complex medical cases.

Season 6 trailer

Shaun's unique perspective and medical abilities often lead to unconventional diagnoses and treatments that save the lives of his patients. Along the way, he forms relationships with his colleagues, including his mentor Dr. Glassman, his friend and fellow resident Dr. Claire Brown, and his love interest Dr. Carly Lever.

Throughout the series, "The Good Doctor" explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and the power of human connection.

VERDICT: It is worth it if you like hospital drama, this one has more medical stuff than usual Hollywood dramas. Some say the Korean original is better, this def worth a try for the cast's performance.

Cast & Crew

Direction:

Mike Listo

Rebecca Moline

Steven DePaul

David Straiton

Writing Credits:

David Shore

Park Jae-beom

Stars:

Freddie Highmore

Hill Harper

Richard Schiff

Christina Chang

Paige Spara

Fiona Gubelmann