Hold on to your stethoscopes, folks, because I’ve got some heart-fluttering news that’s bound to send shockwaves through our beloved TV land. “The Good Doctor,” ABC’s jewel in the crown, is hanging up its scrubs after an illustrious seven-season run, leaving fans everywhere gasping for air and clutching their chests in disbelief. Yes, you heard it right—the show that turned Monday nights into a can’t-miss medical marvel is bidding adieu, and here’s the juicy scoop on why.
According to the grapevine (and a solid piece by Forbes), the powers that be have decided to give “The Good Doctor” a grand and dignified exit while it’s still at the peak of its game. The aim? To let Dr. Shaun Murphy, our favorite genius surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, leave the OR with his head held high, without dragging the storyline into the ground.
It’s a classy move, reminiscent of a top-tier TV drama bowing out before the applause fades – which is why it’s best that you don’t miss out on what’s left and watch The Good Doctor season 7 outside USA on Hulu.
The showrunners and ABC are all about preserving the integrity and emotional depth of Shaun’s journey, ensuring that the final curtain drops on a note so perfect, that it’ll have you reaching for the tissues. Highmore said in a statement:
Playing Dr. Shaun Murphy has been an immense privilege and one of the most remarkable and rewarding experiences of my life. I will always be grateful to David, Liz, and Erin as well as the hugely talented – and lovely – cast, writers, and crew who made this show possible. Caring deeply is what got us here. Thank you to Sony and ABC, and to everyone who has watched along at home. With love from Vancouver… tequila, stat!
Despite enjoying six seasons of success, “The Good Doctor” is preparing to take its final bow, a decision backed by executive producers and showrunners David Shore and Liz Feldman, alongside executive producer Erin Gunn. They collectively felt it was “time to say goodbye.”
In a heartfelt statement, the executives expressed their pride and gratitude:
We are <strong>incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and the message we’ve been privileged to be a part of</strong>. We look forward to giving our fantastic fans, the truly extraordinary Freddie Highmore, the rest of our talented actors (and friends), and the best crew in the business the series ending that you all deserve. Thank you, Sony; thank you, ABC; thank you all.
November saw ABC pulling the plug on “The Good Doctor” spinoff “The Good Lawyer” even before its debut. The series, which was introduced through a backdoor pilot and was to feature Kennedy McMann and Felicity Huffman, was canceled alongside “The Rookie: Feds” spinoff after its first season. (Here’s hoping spinoffs find their footing in 2024.)
The Good Doctor is ending after seven seasons and one of the executive producers reveals whether it was canceled https://t.co/l49Oa1Yaqk
— Monsters and Critics (@monstersandcrit) February 11, 2024
This announcement follows a spate of cancellations across major networks, with ABC ending its firefighter drama “Station 19” in the upcoming season. Similarly, CBS is concluding shows like “Blue Bloods,” “Young Sheldon,” “SWAT,” and “Bob Hearts Abishola.” NBC has also decided to cancel “La Brea” and the reboot of “Magnum P.I.”
So, when can fans expect the return of “The Good Doctor” for its climactic Season 7? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. EST on ABC, as the series returns for its final episodes. You can catch all the latest episodes on Hulu too!
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