TV Series

An End of a Surgeon’s Era

Okay so I was going to stay silent but I think the fire has died down enough for me to speak again about this one last time. The Good Doctor has reached its conclusion this month and my thoughts are swimming with surprisingly happy ones. I have previously written about how Shaun Murphy is an… Continue reading An End of a Surgeon’s Era

TV Series

The Other ASD Doctor – Stop Hating On Charlie Lukaitis

I have to get this one out and this is the safest place I can do it. A while ago, I wrote an article outlining my criticism of a TV show called The Good Doctor which is about a doctor on the autism spectrum along with savant syndrome. From there, I gave my own perspective… Continue reading The Other ASD Doctor – Stop Hating On Charlie Lukaitis

Life, TV Series

The Problem With Shaun Murphy (From Another Autistic Person’s Perspective)

I've talked before about my love-hate relationships with medical drama TV shows, but the one that is the easiest to pick apart is The Good Doctor due to it's protagonist being on the autism spectrum, like me. Autism is often difficult to represent in the media because it comes in many different forms. Many who… Continue reading The Problem With Shaun Murphy (From Another Autistic Person’s Perspective)

TV Series

My Problem With Medical Dramas

I currently watch three medical dramas on CTV. While they can be addictive, they aren't perfect. Everyone knows Grey's Anatomy, it's been around for decades with 17 seasons and counting. Then there's The Good Doctor, which I thought was a step in the right direction introducing a surgical resident with ASD like me, but even… Continue reading My Problem With Medical Dramas