After taking a look, however, CBS decided against commissioning a pilot.
That is usually the stage when all parties agree to leave a project behind, but Mr. Kim, who was born in South Korea and grew up in Bethlehem, Pa., bought back the rights from CBS. He felt that strongly about it.
He eventually teamed up with Sony’s television arm, which brought in Mr. Shore, the creator of the successful Fox medical drama “House.” Mr. Shore’s version began to attract network interest — although not from CBS.
“CBS actually passed on it twice,” Mr. Kim said. “That was really unfortunate to me, because they were my home studio. I really wanted to bring something home to them.”
Source and more: NY Times
Now in the midst of a strong first season at ABC, The Good Doctor is guaranteed a Season 2 renewal.
Are you pleased CBS passed on The Good Doctor? Would the show have worked better on the Eye network?
Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for the official Good Doctor Season 2 renewal announcement…
Liz says
Leave The Good Doctor alone !!!! We Love this show!!!
Sophie says
I agree. This is a great show. I too am bummed that Night Shift was cancelled. That was also a great show. The Highmore is a superior actor and this show should continue for many seasons.
Marion Emery says
I AM WITH YOU, WONDERFUL SHOW AND GREAT ACTING !
Deborah says
Yeah I this show to and I’m only 9 years old.This show is so good and instresti g.That’s you’re lost
KC says
This is must-see tv in my house. Beautiful acting by Freddie Highmore and Richard Schiff. Hope to be watching this show for several years to come.
Riv says
oh WOW, unbelievable … I know many who love this new Dr. show including myself of course,,, give it a good chance to develop,,, Freddie is awesome at playing this character@!!!
Margaret says
Seriously! We lost Night Shift,due to producers not listening to what the people want! PLEASE leave the Good Dr. ALONE! , it is informative and it also shows how others in the medical field all have to work together. So tell me what do we have to do to keep this show going? So we don’t get burned like we did like night shift!
russell says
yes gold
Redly says
Glad to hear there will be a Season Two. I really like this show!
Denise says
Great news it will be renewing! They need to stop bouncing it around and give it a good home so the following that it already has can build for many years to come. It really is an eye opener for those that are ignorant towards autism.
Sheri says
Yes. Great show
DW says
I don’t care who made it, I’m just glad they did. Well, at least NBC didn’t, one slow week on a holiday with people out of town and they would cancel it.
Donna says
This is one of the “better” shows on TV. It is one of the few shows my husband and I watch. Leave it be
Dodie says
Give your head a shake! This is an awesome show. Leave it alone.
ROGER PEARTREE says
the good doctor has just arrived in Aus. brillant cant wait for each show, Freddie wonderful.
Maureen Sicotte says
Leave this show alone and quit cancelling all the good shows on T V. Maybe you could get rid of all the stupid reality shows . Who cares how other people live . I look forward to seeing the Good Dr. every week.
Ophelia Fittz says
I love “The Good Doctor” and haven’t missed an episode and don’t plan on it. I get sick of all the shows with awful language, sex, and violence. You can’t watch with children in the room. But however I differ from you about the reality shows! There are some really good ones on that I enjoy. Several have been canceled and they were all ones that had a G rating. Shows that my grandchildren loved watching with me. I do enjoy watching how other people live and enjoy all the beautiful scenery in most of them. They need to leave the shows alone that you can watch and be relaxed about kids coming in the room while you are watching them and take the ones that you can’t, off
Ecas says
The Good Doctor, The Brave and Seal Team the only good shows this season. I’m sure they’ll get cancelled since the only shows that are renewed are the crappy ones
margie taylor says
Please. One of the few decent shows left.
Karen says
Good Doctor is fantastic! Need to leave “good” shows alone.
Louise Ross says
I only recently started watching then watched all the episodes I missed. love this show. This was the worse year without so many good shows cancelled that should not have been. Night Shift was great. Another was Chicago Law. All shows are on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. The rest of the week is awful.
Sharina G. says
I have been a fan of Freddie Highmore’s work for years. He is a genius literally! Any Network that has this show should have ratings gold! This show is a welcome reprieve since so many of my other favorite shows either ended or will end this season.
If any of you get a chance check out all his other work. He is absolutely amazing! The minute I saw Freddie was going to be in a new series I didn’t care what it was about. Now that I have watched faithfully every episode, my heart goes out to families with Autism.
To CBS, I watch your network probably more than most others. Please don’t give me a reason to go elsewhere.
To ABC if you get this show well kudos to you. For the next season have it take Scandal’s place when this season of Scandal makes its farewell. That would be a powerful lineup!
Tammy warren says
The Good Doctor is an excellent show, I never miss an episode. My grandson has autism & it has really helped me to understand his behavior. We need more shows of people with special needs on tv, only other show is Speechless.
Shiki says
I hope they keep it going with The Good Doctor. My husband and I look forward to watching it every week. Si please continue it. It show how someone different can do whatever he puts his mind too and how we should look on a persons inside and give each other a chance to do something good. It’s an original show and We love it….
Shiki says
I also loved Freddie Highmore in Bates Motel he was an original character there as well. The show ended wish that show could of went on for a couple more seasons as well.
Jonnie says
I love this show!!! I want to see more! Please quit taking off the good shows…
Everyone takes the good shows off & keeps stupid ones on! Keep this one on please!!!
Meme says
Please do not cancel this show!!!!!! One of the very few great shows out there. Thank you
EDIE says
THE SHOW IS AIRED ON ABC. AT LEAST IN NYC
Pat Foley says
Wonderful cast; all of them are excellent actors and very believable and interesting; I especially love Freddie. I look forward to watching this show every week. I hope it stays on forever.