The Good Doctor to Conclude After 7 Seasons: ABC Announces End of Beloved TV Drama

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The popular ABC medical drama “The Good Doctor” will conclude after its upcoming seventh season, which is set to premiere on February 20. The show, starring Freddie Highmore, has been a consistent performer for ABC since its debut in 2017 and has garnered a dedicated fan base.

ABC announced the decision to end the series, citing the creative direction of David Shore and Liz Friedman and the captivating performance of Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy. The network expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and partners at Sony and ABC Signature for their contributions to the show.

“The Good Doctor” is based on a Korean hit and follows the story of Dr. Shaun Murphy, a brilliant surgeon with autism and savant syndrome. Throughout the series, Dr. Murphy is portrayed as overcoming numerous obstacles and forming meaningful connections with the staff at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. In the previous season, Dr. Murphy became engaged to his next-door neighbor and welcomed a son with her.

Freddie Highmore, who portrays Dr. Shaun Murphy, expressed his immense gratitude for the opportunity to play the character and thanked the show’s creators, cast, and crew. “Caring deeply is what got us here,” he said. The actor also received a Golden Globe nomination in 2018 for his performance on the show.

“The Good Doctor” joins other veteran series that have recently announced their conclusions, including “Young Sheldon,” “Station 19,” and “Magnum, P.I.” Despite never being nominated for an Emmy, the show has maintained a solid viewership, with an average of 6.2 million viewers per episode in the previous season.

While the decision to end the series may disappoint fans, it marks the end of a successful run for “The Good Doctor.” The show has left a lasting impact, and its conclusion will undoubtedly be bittersweet for its dedicated viewers.