I admit it; I binge watch TV shows on Hulu. I'm always looking for my next favorite show.
One of my best friends recommended that I check out the show, The Good Doctor. Generally, I'm not keen on medical shows as I get easily grossed out with all the blood and surgery screen shots.
Thankfully, The Good Doctor doesn't embrace the gore and blood as much as other shows. I generally watch it over lunch and at times just tell myself that it's red kool aid. It follows Shaun Murphy, a surgical resident who is autistic. His understanding of the human body, what patients are suffering from, and treatments is mind-blowing. His faults would be his blunt communication, getting stuck on an idea and being unable to move on, and interpersonal relationships. Despite everything, I always find myself rooting for Shaun. The rest of the cast are also really strong and likable. See what you think:
A student recommended that I check out Designated Survivor. I'd seen promo clips for it and thought it looked interesting, but I don't like political shows at all. I checked it out and am completely hooked. In ways, it reminds me of the now-cancelled, Quantico. Similarly, it has really strong characters. Unlike Quantico, Designated Survivor has several recognizable cast members: Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Italia Ricci, and Kal Penn.
In the show, Kiefer's character, Tom Kirkland is the designated survivor and becomes president when the capitol is bombed. He was a housing secretary before, so this is a major change. He struggles with the changes and learning curve. His family struggles with the big change, more scrutiny, and threats. His wife is played by Natascha McElhone and she's an absolute natural. This show keeps me on the edge of my seat and keeps me wanting more. I hope you like it too!
Any new shows you can't get enough of? I'd love to know!
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