Five seasons of the acclaimed medical drama 'The Good Doctor' have been added to Netflix UK as of January 1. The series, created by David Shore, who also created 'House' and 'Sneaky Pete', follows Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, as he joins the surgical unit at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.
Starring Freddie Highmore, who also wrote and directed some episodes, the show has been praised by fans as 'one of the best medical series ever'. Despite mixed critical reviews regarding its medical realism, the series became the most-watched on its US network in 21 years after its debut, surpassing 'The Big Bang Theory'.
Netflix users can now binge the first five seasons, totalling nearly 100 episodes. The sixth and seventh seasons are available on the NOW streaming service, while Channel 4 also offers the first five seasons at no extra cost.
Viewers have described the show as 'life changing' and 'emotionally powerful', with many noting its portrayal of autism resonates personally. One fan said: 'The Good Doctor is an absolute gem of a medical drama that deserves every bit of praise it gets.'
