The Good Doctor

Unsaid

Shaun choosing Carly was always too good to last, but this latest wrinkle is ridiculous. It was bad enough that Morgan spent all of The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 15 planting seeds in both Shaun and Carly's heads about how Carly needs to be jealous of Lea. All it took was Shaun and Lea having one happy moment for Carly to decide that Morgan was right and... break up with Shaun over something that only exists in her head. Please. This nonsense should have been... more

Influence

Being a successful person with autism can be a double-edged sword. The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 14 again nailed it with Shaun's decision about whether or not to do a PR interview for the hospital. This was only one of the many dilemmas he faced, but man, was it a strong one. Shaun was only thrust into the spotlight to begin with because Kylie decided to feature him on her video channel without his permission. Shaun: She was suffe... more

Sex and Death

What makes our lives worth living, and at what point do you elect to die rather than get medical treatment that could take away an important part of your identity? The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 13 asked these big questions, all while giving Morgan a compelling backstory that almost, but not quite, made her sympathetic. The questions were deep, but the episode was entertaining, despite a Shaun/Carly subplot that tilted too much toward the silly side. Oliver'... more

Good Doctor Recap: Shaun's (Sort of) Secret Lunch Sparks Carly's Jealousy

This week on The Good Doctor, Carly grapples with her jealousy over Shaun and Lea’s continued friendship, while Morgan’s worsening condition takes its toll in the operating room. After an early-morning quickie — or, as Carly puts it, a “pre-dawn romantic interlude” — Shaun and Carly are late to work. Carly wants to discuss the timing of their rendezvous over lunch, but Shaun has too much to get done. What he doesn’t divulge to... more

The Good Doctor Renewed for Season 4

The Good Doctor‘s vitals remain strong: ABC has renewed the Freddie Highmore-led medical drama for Season 4, TVLine has learned. Currently airing Mondays at 10/9c, The Good Doctor stars Highmore as autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy, who overcomes personal and professional hurdles while working at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Season 3 has followed the medical marvel as he navigates his third year of residency, as well as his first romantic relationship with Dr. Carl... more

'The Good Doctor' Renewed for Season 4 at ABC

ABC is renewing one of its highest rated shows the morning after the Oscars. The Disney-owned network has picked up “The Good Doctor” for a fourth season. The news, announced by ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke, comes as “Good Doctor” is 13 episodes into season 3. “’The Good Doctor’ has been a cornerstone on Monday nights and is one of those special heartfelt series that ... more