The Good Doctor (2017)

Everyone operates differently.

Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.

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Contemporary, classical in form, earnest and resolved.

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Cast

Freddie HighmoreDr. Shaun Murphy
Fiona GubelmannDr. Morgan Reznick
Will Yun LeeDr. Alex Park
Christina ChangDr. Audrey Lim
Paige SparaLea Dilallo
Bria Samoné HendersonDr. Jordan Allen
Noah GalvinDr. Asher Wolke
Chuku ModuDr. Jared Kalu
Richard SchiffDr. Aaron Glassman

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David ShoreCreator
Dan RomerOriginal Music Composer

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Seasons

Season 118 eps · 2017
Season 218 eps · 2018
Season 320 eps · 2019
Season 420 eps · 2020
Season 518 eps · 2021
Season 622 eps · 2022
Season 710 eps · 2024

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