David Shore, the creator of The Good Doctor, also shared his vision about Dr. Meléndez's exit. According to Shore, Meléndez's death was planned to cause a deep emotional impact on the audience.

David Shore, the creator of The Good Doctor, also shared his vision on Dr. Meléndez's exit. According to Shore, Meléndez's death was planned to cause a deep emotional impact on the audience.

He finally found help in the form of Dr Aaron Glassman, who took Shaun in and raised him as a son, while recognising his potential as a doctor, mentoring him in ... including his own cancer diagnosis.