The Good Doctor (American TV series)

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GenreMedical drama
Created byDavid Shore
Based onGood Doctor by Park Jae-bum
StarringFreddie Highmore
ComposerDan Romer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes100
Production
Executive producersDavid Shore, Daniel Dae Kim, David Kim, Sebastian Lee, Seth Gordon
ProducersRon French, David Hoselton, Thomas L. Moran
Production locationsVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Camera setupSingle-camera setup
Running time41–44 minutes
Production companies3AD, EnterMedia, ABC Signature, Sony Pictures Television
Original release
NetworkABC
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The Good Doctor is an American television series that premiered on ABC on September 25, 2017. The series was developed by David Shore, who is also known for creating the medical drama House. The show is based on the South Korean series of the same name, which was created by Park Jae-bum.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The series follows Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome, who relocates from a quiet country life to join the prestigious surgical unit at the fictional San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Shaun's unique medical skills and ability to see things in ways that others cannot make him an invaluable asset to the hospital, despite his struggles with social interactions and communication.

Cast and Characters[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The series was developed by David Shore and Daniel Dae Kim, who bought the rights for the adaptation from the original South Korean series. Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature are the production companies behind the show. The pilot episode was directed by Seth Gordon.

Filming[edit | edit source]

The Good Doctor is primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The city provides a versatile backdrop that stands in for the fictional San Jose setting of the series.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The series has received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Freddie Highmore's performance as Dr. Shaun Murphy has been particularly praised for its depth and authenticity.

Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]

The Good Doctor has been nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama for Freddie Highmore.

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