Why endThe Good Doctor?

Was it ABCs decision?

Did the show run its course after seven seasons?

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THE GOOD DOCTOR - The Good Lawyer - Dr. Shaun Murphy seeks legal representation to help him win a case and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder. MONDAY, MARCH 13 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Jeff Weddell/ABC via Getty Images) FREDDIE HIGHMOREJeff Weddell/ABC via Getty Images

Executive ProducerDavid Shoresaid it was a little bit of both.

[He said] Yes, I know exactly how this show will end.

On that show and this show, weve been lucky enough to plan the ending we want to do.

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This has been a weird year.

Only doing 10 episodes is unfortunate.

[They originally planned for 13].

But being able to go out on your own terms is a blessing.

It stars and is executive produced byFreddie Highmore.

There is something about that moment I would want to share with people.

I love that character.

We always talk about that.

When you live with the character as weve had, it does make you a better person.