The Good Doctor season 4 has no official release date. However, the new installment will tackle the real-life health crisis once it premieres on ABC. The series will kick off with a coronavirus-themed storyline, showing the struggles of those who are in the frontlines.
According to a report from TVLine, The Good Doctor season 4 premieres with a two-part episode and the story will focus on the on-going coronavirus pandemic. This is something that the real doctors have been facing today and will be shown in the series' point of view.
The medical drama series is no stranger when it comes to this storyline, as a localized outbreak and a deadly virus have been featured midway in season 2. It's inevitable for the show like this to address the pandemic, especially since it reflects what's happening in the real world.
The question now is how long The Good Doctor season 4 will focus on this story, given that there's no clear indication when this real-life crisis ends. Perhaps, the pandemic storyline will continue through most of the season, with some individual cases in between.
As for what other stories we can expect, executive producer David Shore revealed in March that the upcoming installment sees Shaun in a "supervisory role" as he enters his fourth year of residency. He will also navigate his blossoming romance with Lea, but their relationship might be short-lived.
At the end of season 3, Shaun and Lea admitted their feelings for each other but more complications are coming along the way. Shore said they wanted the two to be together, yet there's a concern whether or not their relationship will last long.
Their bond will further be tested, as they explore what they want. They have been through a lot, but some conflict could tear them apart. The Good Doctor season 4 also sees Andrews and Lim taking Morgan and Claire under their respective wings, while Park deals with the distance between him and his family.
Meanwhile, the series planned to start filming in mid-August, but production in Vancouver was halted due to concerns regarding COVID-19 testing for cast and crew. Reportedly, the problem starts with how most individuals on set some wanted to be tested frequently than the British Columbia Council allows.
The Good Doctor season 4 was in pre-production, but its release date might be potentially delayed because of the issue. A spokesperson from Sony Pictures Television said they've been working with the British Columbia Council to resolve the testing issues.
