The Good Doctor season 4 has encountered several filming challenges, causing a further delay with the production. Previously, the testing issue made the situation a little bit complicated. But now, it looks like everything has been settled and the new installment getting closer to filming.
In a recent Instagram post, Christina Chang, who plays Dr. Audrey Lim, shared a photo of herself with Richard Schiff (Dr. Aaron Glassman) and Will Yun Lee (Dr. Alerx Park). She noted in the caption that they're in the first step of getting back to work on The Good Doctor season 4.
This is a positive sign that everyone is getting ready to be in front of the camera again and they're doing their best to prepare. The series encountered testing issues recently, and Chang's post indicates that they were able to handle this setback.
But, even though The Good Doctor season 4 is inching closer to filming, we could expect several changes once it premieres. For instance, the new installment will tell a very timely story: the global health crisis. The series kicks off with a coronavirus-themed storyline to show the struggles of those in the frontlines.
A previous report from TVLine revealed that the upcoming season will be delivering a two-part episode focusing on the on-going pandemic. This is something that real health workers are facing today and it will be shown in the show's point of view.
This isn't the first time the series addressed such a storyline, as a localized outbreak and deadly virus have been featured back in season 2. Hence, it is inevitable for The Good Doctor season 4 to address the pandemic since it reflects what's currently happening in the real world.
Now, the question is how long the series will focus on this particular theme since there's no clear indication when the pandemic ends. Perhaps, the coronavirus-themed storyline might be addressed through most of the season, with some individual cases in between.
Apart from telling a story about the global health crisis, the upcoming installment will continue to explore other emotional stories left in the previous installment. For instance, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) is in a romantic relationship with Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara).
The two admitted their feelings for each other but a lot of challenges may come along the way and test their relationship. In addition, The Good Doctor season 4 sees everyone coping with the unexpected and tragic death of Dr. Neil Melendez (Nicholas Gonzalez) at the end of the previous installment.
