Good Doctor

A gentle, earnest medical drama that tugs at the heart as it follows a gifted but misunderstood surgeon finding his place.

Created by

Aizawa Hideyuki, Ko Kanai

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Kento Yamazaki, Juri Ueno, Naohito Fujiki

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, friendship, healing

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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