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Published on February 20, 2024
As 'The Good Doctor' Prepares for Final Bow, Christina Chang Reflects on Dr. Lim's JourneySource: Facebook/The Good Doctor

As the curtain falls on ABC's beloved medical drama, 'The Good Doctor,' Christina Chang reflects on her time portraying Dr. Audrey Lim, a character who's been saving lives without borders - from preemies to the internally decapitated. In an interview with the Seattle Times, Chang admits that the broad scope of her character's surgical prowess didn't exactly translate into real-life medical know-how, though it did provide seven years of stable employment as an actor, a rarity in the business.

The upcoming and final season promises to deliver a meaningful closure for the audience, claims Liz Friedman, executive producer of 'The Good Doctor'. According to an interview conducted by Yardbarker, there's a blend of sadness and gratitude at the opportunity to conclude the series deliberately. While the final season was truncated to 10 episodes due to the strikes, it doesn't skimp on high-stakes drama, starting with a deeply personal heart surgery for Eden, the adopted daughter of characters Morgan and Park.

Alongside medical marvels, the final chapter of 'The Good Doctor' promises to explore Shaun Murphy’s new journey of fatherhood, adding a deeper layer to his experiences as a doctor. 'The Good Doctor' executive producer Liz Friedman revealed to IMDb News, that Shaun, played by Freddie Highmore, will be navigating the complexities of balancing his professional duties and his role as a new father. Additionally, Christina Chang's character, Dr. Lim, will find herself in a dynamic tango with her surgical colleague and former boss Dr. Aaron Glassman over leadership at the hospital, potentially with no holds barred.

The educational trajectory for Chang, who plays Dr. Lim, nearly took a different route towards broadcast journalism during her undergrad years at the University of Kansas. Thankfully for her fans, she dove into acting and hasn't looked back, especially not after clinching the role of the nonspecializing surgeon on 'The Good Doctor'. With the show's end on the horizon, Chang faces anew the itinerant nature of an acting career. She mused to the Seattle Times about her future living arrangements, with her time as part of the St. Bonaventure staff drawing to a close and the unbeaten path of opportunity that lies ahead.