The Good Doctor

British actor Freddie Highmore turns in a superb performance as ‘autistic savant’ paediatric surgeon Shaun Murphy in this new US medical drama.
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British actor Freddie Highmore turns in a superb performance as ‘autistic savant’ paediatric surgeon Shaun Murphy in this new US medical drama

British actor Freddie Highmore turns in a superb performance as ‘autistic savant’ paediatric surgeon Shaun Murphy in this new US medical drama.

In tonight’s episode, Shaun relocates to the frantic St Bonaventure Hospital in San Jose, only to find many of his colleagues resistant to his controversial hiring.

Lucky for him, he’s got an ally in the hospital president and quickly sets about winning over his colleagues with his amazing surgery skills.