The Good Doctor said goodbye to one of its most notable doctors on Monday night. During the season three finale, Dr. Neil Melendez dies from septic shock, which is brought on by injuries he sustains during the earthquake in part one of the finale. While he is able to share some touching moments with Dr. Lim and Claire before he dies (he finally tells Claire he loves her), it doesn't make his death any easier for fans. Not only was he one of the main characters on the show, but there was so much more of his story left to tell.
So, why did Dr. Melendez die in the finale? Well, it definitely wasn't actor Nicholas Gonzalez's decision to leave the show. During an interview with TVLine, the actor confirmed that it was a "creative decision" for his character to die. "There's a lot about this job that I...
So, why did Dr. Melendez die in the finale? Well, it definitely wasn't actor Nicholas Gonzalez's decision to leave the show. During an interview with TVLine, the actor confirmed that it was a "creative decision" for his character to die. "There's a lot about this job that I...
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