Earlier this week, we saw the premiere of "The Good Doctor." Within the next few weeks, we also will be seeing the return of other beloved medical dramas when Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Med premiere. In order to combat the filming difficulties created by the coronavirus pandemic, many TV shows have created similar pandemic storylines to help incorporate safety measures. While a few shows have already begun to implement these storylines, most of them were comedies, which made light of the situation. The addition of these storylines in medical dramas will be unlike what we have seen within other shows. Personally, I was not a big fan of this idea. I understand how it helped protect the cast; but, I didn't think I would enjoy watching everything we have experienced over the last few months on my TV screen. Ultimately, my curiosity got the best of me despite not seeing a single episode, and I watched the premiere of "The Good Doctor." So here is what I enjoyed about the premiere of "The Good Doctor" and their coronavirus storyline.
1. A new perspective
By adding these storylines into our favorite medical dramas, it provides a new perspective. While it is fictional, it doesn't mean that these portrayals don't account for the feelings many of our frontline workers have felt or what we have felt ourselves throughout this pandemic.
2. The tiny details
In "The Good Doctor" premiere they did more than show us what was happening inside the hospital. They also shows how characters were handling the pandemic in their personal lives. This meant Zoom meetings, quarantine hobbies, and not being able to see your friends or family.
3. The emotional portrayal
Over all the cast did an amazing job of channeling their emotions into these episodes. The first episode did a great job of showing the worry, stress and uncertainty that many of us have felt over the last few months.
4. The shared experience
The thing I think is the most powerful about this storyline, is the ability to unite people through a shared experience. When you're watching a show, there might be something you relate to every few episodes; but, this is something everyone can relate to. We all have experienced this pandemic together and are going through the same things. This can remind us of that.
5. The uncertainty
Today, we still remain very uncertain about the coronavirus pandemic and the same can be said for the characters on the show. We don't know what is going to happen and neither do they. How is this going to affect the future of some of our favorite shows and where is this about to go?