Dr. Martin Blake isn't your typical protagonist. Desperate for the adulation he thinks doctors deserve, he finds his ego boosted by 18-year-old patient Diane Nixon (Riley Keough), who is being treated for a kidney infection.
When Diane begins to recover and prepare for discharge, Blake's fear of losing her admiration drives him to a horrifying decision: he intentionally sabotages her treatment to keep her under his care. The tension ramps up as Blake: The Good DoctorMovie | 2011
An orderly named Jimmy (Michael Peña) discovers Diane's diary and threatens to expose the illicit connection, forcing Blake into even darker territory. When Diane begins to recover and prepare for
Spiking her meds to ensure she stays ill. Blake eventually resort to lethal measures to cover
Blake eventually resort to lethal measures to cover his tracks and preserve his professional status. Cast and Performances The Good Doctor: Film Review - The Hollywood Reporter
Forget the heartwarming surgical heroics of current TV shows. The 2011 film The Good Doctor is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the lengths one man will go to for a little bit of respect.