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The Good Doctor

2017 – 2024Show7 seasons126 episodesTV-14

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic536.7Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A deeply moving, romantic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

7 seasons · 126 episodes · best: S7E10 "Goodbye" 9.4

Episodes

8.1
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8.0
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7.7
7.9
8.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Medical Drama with Heart
  • Neurodiversity Representation
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Complex Family Bonds
  • High-Stakes Surgery
  • Character-Driven Storytelling
  • Touching and Tear-Jerking
  • Realistic Hospital Environment
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Inspirational Resilience

Cast

24 of 784 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Listo, Rebecca Moline, Gary Hawes
Written by
Thomas L. Moran, David Hoselton, David Shore
Music by
Dan Romer

Everyone

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Facts

September 25, 2017 · May 21, 2024 · Ended

First aired
September 25, 2017
Last aired
May 21, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 126 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Occam's Razor, Imperiled in Pregnancy +9

  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Occam's Razor
  • Imperiled in Pregnancy
  • Crapsack World
  • Leitmotif
  • Childhood Brain Damage
  • Mood Whiplash
  • The Spook
  • Asshole Victim
  • With Due Respect
  • Security Blanket
  • Wham Line

12 of 171 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Good Doctor?"

Questions about The Good Doctor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Good Doctor?

Hulu

In the United States, The Good Doctor streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Good Doctor worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (53).

Which season of The Good Doctor is best?

Seasons 2 and 7, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Goodbye (season 7, episode 10) at 9.4, and the lowest is Irresponsible Salad Bar Practices (season 4, episode 9) at 5.1.

Is The Good Doctor okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Good Doctor good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Good Doctor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Good Doctor use?

Surprisingly Realistic OutcomeOccam's RazorImperiled in PregnancyCrapsack WorldLeitmotifChildhood Brain DamageMood WhiplashThe SpookAsshole VictimWith Due RespectSecurity BlanketWham Lineand 159 more

TV Tropes lists 171 tropes for it, including Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Occam's Razor, and Imperiled in Pregnancy.