: A significant portion of the season is dedicated to Shaun and Lea’s evolving relationship, including a major pregnancy arc. This shift divided fans; some enjoyed the emotional intimacy, while others felt the "Lea drama" overshadowed the medical cases.
: Shaun transitions from being a student to a supervisor, overseeing a new group of first-year residents. Critics noted that while this provided character growth, it sometimes felt repetitive or detracted from Shaun's personal medical genius moments. The Good Doctor - Season 4 ...
: Many audience reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Reddit criticized the season for feeling "overly political," tackling issues such as systemic racism, gender identity, and medical ethics in a way that some felt was "heavy-handed". Performance and Ratings : A significant portion of the season is