Standout hit “beyond the typical medical drama” is now streaming on Netflix – don’t miss out!

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Happy New Year! If you’re looking for a show to watch that started in the last decade and recently finished, you’re in luck. All seven seasons of The Good Doctor are now available on Netflix in the UK.

The show, which aired from 2017 to 2024, centers on Shaun Murphy, a surgical student with autism and remarkable skills, and the team of doctors around him.

Even though it came out in the age of streaming, the show feels like traditional American network TV. Each season usually has between 18 and 22 episodes – except for the last one, which has only 10 – bringing the total to 126 episodes.

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If you don’t have Netflix, you can watch all the episodes on Sky or NOW. Plus, the first five seasons are available to watch for free on Channel 4’s streaming platform.

You used to be able to watch the show with an Amazon Prime Video subscription, and it’s still available to purchase digitally from Prime Video, Apple TV, Sky Store, and other platforms.

Although The Good Doctor ran for seven seasons and found a dedicated audience, it wasn’t a critical favorite. Only its first season has a Rotten Tomatoes score – a 63% positive rating based on 43 reviews.

Early reviews from IndieWire highlighted Freddie Highmore’s strong and nuanced performance. They also pointed out that some storylines were more compelling than those usually found in medical dramas, though the show wasn’t considered a must-watch.

According to The Guardian, the show delivers the kind of enjoyable, lighthearted entertainment people often want from their favorite TV programs. They highlighted its sincere stories, appealing cast, and characters that evoke strong emotions.

The article also mentioned that The Good Doctor was initially applauded for how it showed autism, but that changed over time. TIME magazine published a detailed report about the show’s problematic portrayal of autism, pointing out that scenes from the series went viral in 2023, with many people criticizing how the condition was depicted.

Despite all of that, the show has an average user score of 8/10 on IMDb. from over 126,000 ratings.

The Good Doctor can be streamed in full on Netflix and Sky/NOW in the UK.

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2026-01-01 11:20