A name that has unexpectedly “bombarded” Netflix’s trending chart in recent days is the medical series The Good Doctor. This is a Hollywood remake of the famous Korean series Good Doctor, which won the 2014 Beaksang Arts Awards. The fact that The Good Doctor suddenly “emerged” to take second place in Netflix’s chart despite having been aired for a long time shows the great appeal of this series in particular and medical-themed series in general.
Despite having gone through 4 seasons, The Good Doctor’s content is still praised by the audience, especially thanks to the excellent acting of the male lead. The film revolves around the doctor Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) who suffers from savant syndrome and autism. Therefore, although he is an adult, Shaun only has the ability to behave and communicate of a 10-year-old child. However, in return, Shaun has the ability to analyze genius, overcome the prejudices and barriers of many people to become an excellent doctor.
The story of The Good Doctor is very attractive and engaging because it is based on an already successful movie. The medical details in the movie are also mixed with special effects so that viewers do not feel overwhelmed or confused. The surgical and dissection scenes are not too gruesome and are restrained. In each episode, Dr. Shaun Murphy receives many new patients, at the same time maturing with relationships at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. In Vietnam, the movie also has its own fan community.
