Good Doctor (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Series · ★ 8.1

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Released in 2018, Good Doctor is a drama and family series.

What it’s about. Minato Shindo has savant syndrome. His memory is amazing, but he has difficulty communicating with other people. When Minato was little, he dreamed of becoming a doctor. He met Doctor Akira Shiga and he wanted to become a pediatric surgeon. Akira was surprised by the 7-year-old's memory of the human organs and he decided to support Minato in achieving his dream. Eventually, Minato graduated from medical school and passed the national exam for medical practitioners. Now, Akira works as a director at a large hospital. He suggests to Minato to work in the pediatric surgery department at the hospital where he works.

Who’s in it. Good Doctor stars Kento Yamazaki as Minato Shindo, Juri Ueno as Natsumi Seto, Naohito Fujiki as Seiji Takayama and Shigeyuki Totsugi as Keisuke Mamiya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Good Doctor sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Doctor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Good Doctor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Good Doctor (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Good Doctor worth watching?
Good Doctor holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Good Doctor?
Good Doctor stars Kento Yamazaki, Juri Ueno, Naohito Fujiki, Shigeyuki Totsugi and Yuri Nakamura.
When was Good Doctor released?
Good Doctor was released in 2018.