The Good Doctor showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman reveal the name of Shaun’s daughter, who makes her first appearance in the series finale of the show. The final episode of The Good Doctor season 7 jumps forward ahead several years, focusing on Shaun giving a TED Talk while many core characters from the series sit in the crowd. This includes his wife Lea, their son Steve, and a young daughter who goes unnamed during the final episode.
Speaking with TVLine, Shore and Friedman revealed Shaun’s daughter in The Good Doctor is named Maddie, after Dr. Glassman’s deceased daughter. The showrunners joked about how Lea doesn’t get a chance to name the kids, but the name highlights the focus of the final episode. Check out what Shore and Friedman had to say below:
How The Name Of Shaun’s Daughter Brings The Good Doctor Full Circle
It All Comes Back To Dr. Glassman
Dr. Glassman’s daughter Maddie died prior to the events of the series, passing due to an overdose that caused her parents to divorce one another. It’s part of the reason why the doctor became so close with Shaun, seeing him as a son from the time he was just a teenager. Glassman’s role in The Good Doctor cast was always a vital part of the series, up until the point he died of brain cancer in the series finale. However, the memory of his family now lives on in the protagonist’s daughter.By naming his daughter Maddie, Shaun brings the medical drama full circle, allowing the memory of his closest mentor to live on long after his death. Not only does it illustrate just how much Dr. Glassman helped him shape his medical career, but it also shows how he was vital in giving the main character a chance to raise a family of his own. Given how close the two of them were, it’s clear Shaun’s career will continue to evolve thanks to the support of his mentor and everything he meant to him.
