ABC announced the news in early January, amid the cancellations of Station 19 and The Good Doctor spinoff series The Good Lawyer. “The Good Doctor has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it's time to say goodbye,” co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman and fellow executive producer Erin Gunn said in a statement at the time. mentioned in.
“We are incredibly proud of the work we have done and the messages we have been honored to be a part of. We look forward to delivering the message to our talented actors (and friends) and the best in the industry to give you the ending to the series you deserve.
“Thank you, Sonny, thank you, ABC.”
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Highmore, who is also an executive producer on the series, said: “Playing Dr. Sean Murphy has been an immense privilege and one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of my life.
“I will always be grateful to David, Liz, Erin, and the incredibly talented and wonderful cast, writers, and crew who have made this show possible. The deep compassion that has brought us here It is.
“Thank you to Sony and ABC and everyone who watched at home. From Vancouver with love… Tequila, Stats!”
This marks the end of The Good Doctor series, but as fans mourn the loss of the show, executive producer David Shore has confirmed it is the right time to end the show. Speaking on the TV Critics Tour (via Deadline), Shore said, “Luckily, we were able to plan the ending we wanted. It's been a weird year. It's a shame we're only doing 10 episodes.” [They originally planned for 13]. But being able to go out on my own terms is a blessing. ”
“We can plan a great finale and do things that our fans will love,” added fellow executive producer Liz Friedman.
So, with that in mind, read on for everything you need to know about the seventh and final season of 'The Good Doctor.'
The Good Doctor season 7 release date
The medical drama will premiere on ABC on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET/PT and will air weekly thereafter.
The split version will also be broadcast on Hulu the next day.
A release date for Season 7 in the UK has not yet been announced.
'The Good Doctor' Season 7 Cast: Who Will Return?
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in Season 7 of The Good Doctor. ABC/YouTube.
Freddie Highmore returns as Dr. Sean Murphy.
A number of actors are expected to return, including Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, and Fiona Gubelman as Dr. Morgan Resnick.
Christina Chung also returns as Dr. Audrey Lim, Paige Spara as Lee DiLallo-Murphy, Noah Galvin as Dr. Asher Wolk, and Briar Henderson as Dr. Jordan Allen.
Meanwhile, original cast member Chukwu Modu, who returned in the middle of Season 6, has been promoted to a regular on the medical drama and plays Dr. Jared Kall.
However, some fan favorites won't be returning for the next installment.
Back in April 2023, it was confirmed that Danny Perez actor Brandon Laracuente would be leaving the show after season 6, and original Good Doctor cast member Will Harper also announced that he would be running for Senate. I chose to leave.
The Good Doctor Season 7 Plot: What Will Happen?
Season 6 culminated with the birth of Sean Murphy and Leah's (Paige Spara) son Steve Aaron Murphy, and the next installment will likely see Sean transition into the role of a father.
Along with the news that the show will end with Season 7, ABC released a farewell promo that includes highlights from the past six seasons and one of the medical drama's upcoming episodes.
In this scene, Sean gets ready to go to work and tells Leah and his newborn son, “I'm going to miss you.” See below:
San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital will also be dealing with the sudden absences of Dr. Perez, who left his hometown with his family in Texas to seek treatment for opioid addiction, and Dr. Andrews, who stepped down as hospital director last season. .
Is there a trailer for The Good Doctor season 7?
There is! The final trailer for the final season was released a few weeks ago, marking the end of an era and it's time to say goodbye to the gang.
Watch below:
The Good Doctor Season 7 will premiere on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC.
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