Get ready for a plot twist, The Good Doctor is calling it quits after season 7. This American remake, trying to live up to its Korean counterpart, is bowing out, struggling to capture the magic that made the original a hit. As fans say their goodbyes to the medical drama’s complex cases and engaging characters, it’s got us thinking.
Can foreign shows make it big in the cutthroat world of American TV? The finale marks the end of an era, leaving us pondering the challenges of adapting international hits for the U.S. audience.
Season 7 Will Be The Final Chapter Of The Good Doctor On ABC
The Good Doctor gears up to wrap up its story with Season 7 on ABC. The journey with Dr. Shaun Murphy and his colleagues at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital is ending.
ABC recently dropped the bombshell that this upcoming season will be the last for the medical drama, leaving fans with mixed feelings.
Developed by David Shore, the American adaptation of the 2013 South Korean series has had its share of highs and lows.
Freddie Highmore, who plays the young autistic surgeon, expressed gratitude, calling it a remarkable experience. However, the decision to bid farewell to the series introduces a bittersweet element to its legacy.
The show’s creators, David Shore, Liz Friedman, and Erin Gunn, acknowledged the significance of The Good Doctor in a joint statement, labeling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As per The Hollywood Reporter, co-showrunners and executive producer said,
“The Good Doctor has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it’s time to say goodbye. We are incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and the message we’ve been privileged to be a part of… the truly extraordinary Freddie Highmore, the rest of our talented actors…Thank you, Sony; thank you, ABC; thank you all.”
