The medical drama The Good Doctor is currently very popular on Netflix in the UK, often described as relaxing and comforting to watch. Created by the same person behind the show House, it stars Freddie Highmore as Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism.
Shaun is starting a new job at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital after a difficult period in his life. Although he’s clearly skilled, the show suggests he’ll face doubts and challenges from both patients and colleagues.
Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Chuku Modu, Richard Schiff, Hill Harper, Christina Chang, Paige Spara, Fiona Gubelmann, and Will Yun Lee will star alongside Highmore in the main cast.
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The show originally aired from 2017 to 2024, completing seven seasons with a total of 126 episodes. Now, it’s experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to Netflix, where it’s currently ranked at number 8 in the UK (according to FlixPatrol).
Despite limited critical reviews, the first season of the medical drama has a respectable 63% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 43 reviews. Critics often highlight Freddie Highmore’s performance as a standout.
According to Vulture, The Good Doctor is an unusual TV show. While it follows familiar patterns and isn’t concerned with being realistic, it’s incredibly comforting to watch, and that’s exactly why people enjoy it.
The Daily Telegraph also praised the performance, noting that Freddie Highmore, known from Bates Motel, sensitively portrays a character who is remarkably talented but frequently overlooked.
According to IndieWire, the show doesn’t offer a particularly unique plot for a medical drama, but it’s engaging enough to keep you interested, largely due to Freddie Highmore’s strong and nuanced performance.
TV Insider praised Freddie Highmore’s performance in The Good Doctor, describing him as a mesmerizing and soulful actor who convincingly portrays the determined Dr. Shaun.
While some praised the show, Variety magazine was less impressed. They felt The Good Doctor didn’t fully utilize Freddie Highmore’s talent, and that other parts of the show were either too dramatic or overly simple.
Seasons 1-5 of The Good Doctor are streaming on Netflix.
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