The Good Doctor, a popular hospital drama starring British actor Freddie Highmore, has soared up the Netflix UK charts since its arrival on the platform on 1st January. The first five seasons of the series, which originally aired on ABC from 2017 to 2024, have quickly climbed to fifth place in the streaming service's TV top 10.
The show follows Dr Shaun Murphy, an autistic surgeon, as he navigates professional challenges and personal struggles at a Californian hospital. Fans have praised the series as 'inspiring' and 'amazing', with one IMDb reviewer calling it 'the best TV series I have watched in years'. The series holds an 8/10 rating on IMDb.
The cast includes British actress Antonia Thomas as Dr Claire Browne, The West Wing's Richard Schiff as Dr Aaron Glassman, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo, Dr Murphy's romantic interest. Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim appears in guest roles in season two and also served as an executive producer, having adapted the series from the original South Korean drama.
Viewers have expressed strong affection for the show, with one fan stating it 'deserved 100 seasons' and another noting it 'carries a beautiful positive message'. The Good Doctor seasons 1-5 are now available to stream on Netflix.
