More than a medical drama: ‘The Good Doctor Phl’ to highlight healthcare and inclusivity

THERE’S A CERTAIN WEIGHT THAT COMES WITH ADAPTING A GLOBAL HIT, especially one as beloved as “The Good Doctor.” But if early signs are anything to go by, the Philippine version, now officially greenlit for TV5, isn’t just playing it safe. It’s aiming to resonate, to localize and to strike a chord that feels distinctly Filipino.