TV SERIES · 2017–2024 · USA

The Good Doctor

Created by

David Shore

Network

ABC

Seasons

7

Episodes

126

Studio

ABC Studios, 3AD, Sony Pictures Television

8 archived facts · 4 topics · 2 sources · Last reviewed Oct 2026

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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8 Interesting Facts About The Good Doctor

Interesting Facts (4)

1. #001

   All three of the actors who play the surgical residents were born in London, England. Freddie Highmore and Antonia Thomas use an American accent, while Chuku Modu speaks naturally.

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2. #002

   Ironically, it is Richard Schiff's (Dr. Glassman) first medical drama series, and he has stated that he actually hates hospitals.

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3. #003

   The draft of the opening credits is a black-and-white version of a color print made by Nicolas Henri Jacob in the 1830s.

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4. #004

   One of the exterior shots of St. Bonaventure Hospital is the Surrey Civic Center near Vancouver, Canada.

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Characters & Cast (2)

5. #005

   According to Freddie Highmore, he was initially rejected for the role of Shaun Murphy. The producers told him they wanted someone at least 25 years old, and he replied: "But I'm 25."

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6. #006

   It is based on the South Korean series Good Doctor (2013), whose main character is Park Shi Ohn. The name divides into Shi (to see) and Ohn (all or whole). The main character's name in the US series is a real Western name and a direct transliteration.

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Deeper Meaning (1)

7. #007

   Freddie stated that in his private life he learned some things about autism from people on the autism spectrum. However, The Good Doctor's showrunner David Shore and Freddie did research before filming the first episode in order to portray an autistic character accurately. They sought the help of autism consultant Melissa Reiner to make sure the character was represented correctly.

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Life & Family (1)

8. #008

   Nicholas Gonzalez (Dr. Neil Melendez) comes from a medical family. His father and brother are surgeons and his mother is an accountant at South Texas Radiology in San Antonio. His brother also served as an uncredited medical consultant on set.

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