I wish I could meet him. even though I am not autistic I have certain disadvantages with MY disability. shaun has inspired me to carry on despite my difficulties
at 1:28 Claire sees Shaun in a breakdown and you can tell she wants to hug him but she knows he doesnt like being touched so she gives him her company, we all need a friend like Claire
My son has autism and he has meltdowns just like this,if I can't join by sitting next to him,at least I can provide him with a calming environment and I tell everyone in the house just to let it get out of his system,touching or talking does not help at this time,because they tune everything out when the meltdowns are happening.I feel helpless,but eventually they pass.
@@mkassis713 You're a good parent, You may feel helpless at times but your son is lucky to have a parent like you, looking out for him and loving him. I love how you said you provide a calming environment, that alone shows how much you really care about your son. That is helpful for him.
@@JG-ce7sg I love my son very much and will do all possible to give him everything he needs in order for him to be happy.I did not know anything about autism when he was diagnosed at age two,but decided to know more about the condition,There is a lot of misunderstanding about autism , even by the so called experts.I choose to believe in my child ,trust my child,and if he has a meltdown ,even with no apparent reason,I try to understand that because of his condition,he needs to let off steam his own way.People really need to be less judgemental and have more understanding about it.
In the Korean show he falls in love with his doctor friend so I think it might happen here on the long run but its gonna be long dur yo the fact that we gotta have more seasons you know
I love the face Claire makes when she immidiately walks in and sees him, it's like a mix of 'Oh my god i'm truly sorry for you, I want to help, what can I do to help?'
We all need someone there when it happens, just a friend to help in the world feel to cruel. It feels worse to me when no one is there, so I hope you never have to be alone again when it happens.
This scene is so powerful and pulls on many heartstrings. The toy scalpel that Shaun always goes to for comfort broke in his hands and the rain scene that brings us back to the beginning.
I was so broken after this episode. The music in this scene definitely doesn't help, I'm not sure how I wasn't bawling at that point. Claire is such a great friend. I know people want to see them together but I really enjoy their friendship. After this and the preview, I seriously didn't think the season would end on a happy note. Thank goodness it did! Freddie Highmore is an incredible actor. When you see this, you don't see an actor playing a character. He has always been great at playing Shaun but this scene in particular is a show of his talents.
It's not called a breakdown, it's called a meltdown. People with autism have meltdowns when they're overstimulated. To get an idea of how meltdowns happen, in this case Shaun had a hard time controlling his emotions. His thoughts were probably racing and it was too much information overload - he planned out how to talk to Dr. Han, and when it fell through, his thoughts started racing and he couldn't understand why it was happening when he already calculated and planned things ahead. When he was packing up, everything fell out of his backpack and clattered on the ground, and he got even more overstimulated, and then his toy scalpel broke. When you see him rubbing his thumb against the blade of the scalpel or on the broken tang, he's doing what you call "stimming." Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior - he's doing that to give himself good stimulation in order to calm down. It's very important (and absolutely NECESSARY) for people with autism to stim because it helps calm them down from a meltdown, or even prevent it. Think of stimming as a fan and the brain as a computer. When a computer overheats, the fan cools it down. When a person with autism is overstimulated, they stim to calm down. Coming from someone with high functioning autism, despite our lack of social communication skills, we excel in other aspects and I wish people would give us a chance to show that. Look at how many times a patient nearly died in this show because a neurotypical person didn't do enough research, or believed that the research presented was "enough" and "that's all they could do." It's like this in real life, too. When we doubt people with autism just because of a few poor aspects we have, you completely miss out on the opportunity of so many other things we could accomplish BECAUSE of our lack of certain skills. Shaun is honest and upfront. I would rather have a doctor be honest with me than have a doctor lie to me just because they're afraid of "hurting my feelings." I want FACTS, not emotion-based opinions. Although, I might be biased because we tend to be more logically-driven than emotion-driven :P Either way, I hope Shaun gets his job back. He's deserving of it. He possesses the skills that neurotypicals lack, and neurotypicals possess the skills he lacks. He makes a good balance on the team. What a shame Dr. Han would let Shaun go just to prove his egotistical point. On another note, what an absolutely brilliant portrayal of an autistic meltdown! Good job, Freddie Highmore!
Yes I know it’s called a melt down. I teach a medium functioning autistic kid and he’s had a couple of them. I calm him or try to get his mind on something else.
Sonny Bunny When you say “high functioning autism” do you mean intense autism on the autism spectrum or just Asperger’s Syndrome. Asking as someone with Asperger’s. Just curious.
You know what wouldve been more interesting. If somehow they introduced dr. Kalu into this episode and he was the one that was there for Shawn instead of Claire. I think they wouldve better understood one another
I agree and it works on a much deeper level; its starts with the overall theme I would use for this season, which is manhood. Shaun is having a meltdown and Claire walks in and starts cleaning up his stuff. At first she is treating him like a child, but she starts looking at him like a man. She just sits with him just to give him comfort that she is there. That's what I love, she stops treating Shaun like an crying child who is having a fit, but a man struggling with his identity and the amounts of control he has in his life.
i love the fact that she cleaned up for him and just *sat* there. not pushing physical contact or any dreaded “are you okay?” conversations. she was just *there* and that’s what people should do. show your support from a distance and try to help them out in any way possible without causing any further distress. ❤️
I’m sobbing Clair is an angel I love there friendship she understands him she’s the definition on a good friend ugh I can’t this scene I love it but also hate it
Same lol. Freddie and Antonia did an amazing job acting this out. Their connection is beautiful. But man did it hurt to see Shaun hurting and Claire wanting to comfort him but knowing his limits with comfort. Whew! It was a rollercoaster. I hope he gets that hug at some point. Or someone to hold his hand. I can't wait for next week.
I love how she's also an unbeliever, it shows us that not everyone who chooses not to believe in God is a horrible person. Claire is perfect! Morgan on the other hand who is a believer is quite hypocrytical. I just looove how the producers decided to go about that. It's wonderful to see.
@@ginovicthabapelo9346 Well that's a more nuanced conversation than I think you gave it credit for. Claire was a believer until life handed her one too many raw deals and she suffered. We call that a crisis of faith which is a bit different from being an atheist. Morgan on the other hand, for as much as we know about her now, hasnt had such hardships. It's easy to believe when life hasnt been that difficult. I cant say what Morgan's story arc will be but I think as Claire continues to go through her program and grow as a resident, her faith will grow too.
Im with Clair taking a Stan hope she does something about it and others will join this is completely unfair Han is afraid that Murphy is better than him so he fires is stupid
Just loves how Claire came in, had this look on her face when she saw the mess, quietly tried to help him, saw that his toy scapel was broken, not saying a word just sat there with him in the silence, and watched...what a moment 😢
I'm a 17 year old with autism, anxiety and depression. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression for 11 years now and autism about 2-3 years. I just recently I had a breakdown similar to this one.. I couldn't focus I was constantly grabbing thing, tossing things around I had tears in my eyes, I felt like I couldn't breathe... Its scary thing to go through. The only difference between us (besides the acting) is I was by myself no one home to comfort me or to just be beside me.. All I ask is help others even if you don't know how to just sit there next to them of course keep some space in between y'all, until he/she leans toward you or they calm down. Let's take care of each other l. 🙏🙏❤❤
The only way you'll ever help me is by doing me the solemn fuckin' favour and pulling the trigger. I am done with life with this curse. That's all it fuckin' is.
@@StarWarsftw12 Dont give up on life. I think that's worse than not going through with the shit you go through in life. I know life gets really hard sometimes and you feel like you're all alone but there's always a reason for you to live. Always. Dont live for someone else, live because you want to. Because you have a lot of things left to do in this life, more than you think. I hope you find your happiness one day. And this is coming from a person who is bipolar and has anxiety. Although there are days where you just feel too low to be happy again, you have to know that these days get by and you make your own happiness. You dont have to wait for the world to give it to you
IIIII AMMM A SURGEON!!! IIIIII AMMM A SURGEON!!! I AMMM, IIIII AM AAAA SURGEON!!!!! DOCTOR HAN.... I AM A SURGEON!!!! (Damn that scene hit me right in the feels)😭
Tbh before this scene I really thought Dr. Han is such a bad doctor 😂😂😂And after this scene... Dr Han may actually made a correct desicion of changing his spot
What makes this so frustrating is that we as an audience have seen Shaun's growth and smarts over the course of 2 seasons. WE know he is a gifted surgeon and his colleagues KNOW he is a gifted surgeon. But because one dude in power saw him make a communication mistake, he has been demented and lowered. Shaun was told to fight for his job. To stand up for what he wants. He was told this multiple times, EVEN BY DR. HUN. Hell, Even his friends we're trying to fight for him (minus Morgan). And when he finally does fight back. Even after giving sound advice during a key surgery. He is locked out again. This would make anyone explode. And that line, OH THAT LINE, by Dr. Hun. "Maybe you can work your way back up to being a surgeon in due time." That line tells me that Dr. Hun never had any intent of giving Shaun his job back regardless of if he "fought" for it or not AND now he is treating him like a child for a condition that he can't fix, no more can I "fix" being black. Dr. Hun was looking for a reason to tank him and when Shaun fought, he found a reason. This is all the more heartbreaking when you compare this part to the first episode of when he first gets to the hospital. Everything is unraveling for him as he hits rock bottom.
@Mystery_Maple I agree with u completely especially about what Dr Han said showing he had no intention whatsoever of even giving Shaun a chance. I would have flipped out as well at how he was treated telling him he can work his way back up to being a surgeon people have walked off important jobs for less. It's a matter of principle and that's why Shaun kept shouting who he was. If that's the way he's going to be treated he may as well fire him.
You are so right explaining this, that moment when Shaun save their asses for that major operation. Without his help the patient maybe in critical condition or so. He really discriminated people with disabilities even though they have such great talent and potential that could be an asset to the hospital. Let us all wait what will happen in this season 2....
BRIAN`S REALITY That’s what I love about this show! It lets you kinda walk into his shoes and life and see like stuff,I can’t express this I can’t find words to explain but.... Ugh! I can’t it’s just so amazing this show!
Dr Han talks of lack of communication yet never truly tries to help a patient! He was done with the baby! He was done with the guy struggling with the 100 pound tumor and in both situations Shaun is responsible for saving their lives! Lack of communication? He changed Shaun's job after only working with him for a day! He than fires him when he fights back and demands his job back! Claire is the best when it comes to communication, she's actually patient unlike the jackass who has the nerve to criticize Shaun! In fact all the doctors besides Claire have shown to have problems communicating with certain patients. Though I still don't see what Shaun did wrong to that couple with the baby!
this scene hurt so much watching. I broke down so many times watching. When his plastic knife broke I balled. His vulnerability in this breakdown is so much more heart wrenching than any other we've seen from Shaun before. I'm so glad they didn't show us him being escorted from Dr. Han's office by security. I don't know if I could have handled watching that. Freddie deserved an Oscar for his acting.
Elm B Well said! And I wouldn’t mind seeing Antonia Thomas get a “best supporting actress” nomination as well! Rarely can someone say nothing yet have such a great impact!
Still amazed by how brilliant Freddie Highmore’s acting was in this scene. The Mental Breakdown was so raw and well portrayed that it seemed like he wasn’t even acting . He most definitely deserves every type of award made for this incredible performance
At the first time I watched Freddie's acting, I thought he was already completed actor. But today, I played this clip and found he's acting skill has been developed and far more better than that time. FREDDIE IS SO BRILLIANT!
I have autism too, and when I have breakdowns it is similar to this. I got so frustrated I threw my phone and broke it. As well as my glasses. It’s awful and Freddie is honestly such a phenomenal actor. Wow...
This scene feels so real for me, I'm autistic and seeing a person actually having a melt down is insane how real it is, it makes me feel not alone when I'm having one myself and I feel so much better seeing stuff like this. Some people won't understand how good it feels to finally feel like it's a normal thing sometimes as I get them even when the smallest thing goes wrong. This is incredible .
The best show on TV right now. Freddie Highmore is incredible. This scene is so emotional. Please stop always hurting Shaun though. It is getting hard to watch.
i wish i could let go of everything and break down, and have someone care for me the way claire does for him.. just sitting there by his side and waiting until he calms down, even if she's not doing anything in particular (though the reason she's not, is because that's exactly what he needs, she knows him so well to give him what he really needs in a moment like that) she's showing her support and compassion through small simple things like, picking up his stuff, sit on the floor next to him and looking at him from time to time, to try and communicate to him that he's not alone.
this broke my heart so much, i’m actually in tears. freddie is such an amazing actor and he definitely deserves an award. shaun deserves the world ❤️:(
In my honest opinion, Claire is the type of person that Shawn would need. Compassionate, understanding, empathetic, and friendly. She knew when to help him, be there for him, and what to do since he’s autistic. Both are wonderful actors and this scene definitely clarified to me how they both deserve Emmys.
Damn man. Why do they always hurt Shaun only. Han only must have done something. Shaun is really so good...... However I know he'll rise up as the stars shine most brightly only in the darkest of nights.
That Dr. Han bastard is jealous.. You can tell he is... All that hatred towards Shaun's brilliance is just fucking J_E_A_L_O_U_S_Y!!!!!! He talking about Shaun can make mistakes in the future.... NO FUCKING DOCTOR IS PERFECT.. EVERY DOCTOR IN THERE LIFE HAS SLIPPED UP... DR.HAN JUST USING HIS AUTISM AS A EXCUSE. SHAUN WAS PERFECTLY FINE 💜 I can't what til that asshole realize how important Shaun is to the hospital.... Shaun should be head of surgery.
Wow haha all of you people who’ve never worked in a hospital don’t even know how much of a liability Shaun is. Surgery is not the only department in the hospital. Pathology is just as important and Shaun is a perfect fit there. Dr. Han is right
I believe the most underrated reason why this scene is so emotional is the breaking of Shaun's knife. That was the only thing that kept him strong during these hard times and with him breaking it, it symbolizes that he himself is at his breaking point. He has nothing to fall back on. Nothing to help him, and it really shows in Freddie Highmore's acting. He is a great actor, and this is by far my favorite show. I love it so much. It deserves so many awards
I feel for Shaun. I don’t have autism, but my social anxiety and lack of communication skills make it hard for me to talk to others. I work at a gas station (not as marvelous as a surgeon) and there are some things I have to do that make me a bit uncomfortable. Like greeting customers, telling them about deals, looking them in the eyes, etc. I get why Hans put Shaun where he did, but Hans also stated it that if Shaun showed he got better in time he’d go back to being a surgeon, which is the problem. Shaun isn’t going to get “better” at communicating, he can’t.
@@Univerzion I'm in the same boat. I work in retail and I face the same issues, every day. Wish that there was a way to just skip over the awkward social interactions. It doesn't help that I also have a minor case of agoraphobia.
I myself am autistic and I've learnt a lot about communicating. However I still feel like I'm always doing something wrong, and I have lots of trouble following conversations with more than two people involved.
Dr. Han may not be real. But the fact remains that so many people like him exist in this world. Knowing first hand what is it feels to see someone you love be treated that way and having no power to make people see reason... This scene was so painful to watch.
and the thing is that Dr Han (or any on his place in real life) might have already changed mind but his ego just wont let him back down,he probably sees it as a loss of face if he backs down.
I and many others share that feeling too. Helpless in a situation where you're being oppressed by your boss/supervisor because of discrimination and/or him/her being a jerk with power.
Shaun is just an amazing character, it's Soo sad to see bad things keep happening to him. I really hope something better is in store for him. He deserves Soo much better than what he is getting.
reminds me of my mother's friend's son. he has autism and was fired frim HIS job cause of it. it took her to come in and talk with the boss about getting his job back and they were convinced! didnt know him but i'm still happy 4 him
Wow haha all of you people who’ve never worked in a hospital don’t even know how much of a liability Shaun is. Surgery is not the only department in the hospital. Pathology is just as important and Shaun is a perfect fit there. Dr. Han is right
If Dr. Shaun Murphy worked hard to become a residential surgeon then that is what he should be despite his disability this is obviously a discrimination lawsuit and I hope at the end of the season he is consulting with an attorney to get his surgical residency back.
@@CXY96 haha wow you copy and pasted the same response on multiple comments because nobody will agree with you. Gtfo, your attention seeking personality is a goddamn liability
Alec Skinner Haha that’s exactly what I did, because I’m trying to make the same point. Got a problem? Have a legitimate discussion with me instead of just criticizing
@@seancunningham3934 Just because you have the intellect and test scores to become a surgeon, it doesn't mean you should. Personality match is a huge factor. In reality, surgical residency directors would never hire an autistic person because of his inability to fully empathize with patients, a skill crucial for a doctor that deals with people all the time. To be honest, as an ENT resident, I would consider myself to be introverted. But when I'm talking with patients, I can become more extroverted. However, with Shaun, that's something he'll never be able to fully do because of his condition. As an autistic, he's living in his own version of the world. His skills are a much better fit for pathology. And trust me, as a resident, you are at the beck and call of your superiors. If your residency director tells you to switch to another position, you do that. There's no really protesting this, especially since this case doesn't really file as "discrimination."Dr. Han didn't say he can't be a surgeon because he has autism. Shaun shouldn't be a surgeon because his autistic condition causes him to be unable to empathize with patients.
Such a well acted and emotional moment! My only problem is the background music. I think the scene would be more heart wrenching without any music playing; just a young, intelligent man suffering. Well done, Freddie!
Wow!What an excellent actor he is!I can't believe that there are still such amazing tv series as The Good Doctor!Congratulations to ABC, Freddie and the whole cast!Best drama scene that really deserves an Oscar!
Freddie deserves an award for this performance!!! I was so transfixed and felt sorry for Shawn because his performance was so amazing and realistic. i forgot this was just freddie doing his job. The writers have done a excellent job developing the bond between claire and shawn. So much loyality, trust and love she shows toward him. The good doctor strikes again!
Fingers still crossed Dr. Han has something horrible happen to him. But I know what's going to happen claire is going to do what she said they should do and go on strike so Shaun can be a surgeon again.
Freddie Highmore Is beyond belief when It comes to acting, he’s sense of showing sadness, confusion and anger all while portraying someone with ASD is Insane!
The vulnerability he showed in this scene....
Extraordinary.....
Give him an Emmy for this scene...
Who tell me this song,thanks
@@davidzheng2365 banners- got it in you
@@davidzheng2365 I think it's 'You Got It In You' by Banners
The way he broke his precious toy, broke my heart.
Oh cmon, this guy is incredible
When Freddie is so phenomenal that you forget that he's acting.
I wish I could meet him. even though I am not autistic I have certain disadvantages with MY disability. shaun has inspired me to carry on despite my difficulties
I lowkey thought at first that he was
He made the perfect transition from child star to adult star. Also, he didn't go off the rails. Mad respect for him.
@@addie-eileenpaige6460 I've been binging his interviews again on talk shows
He is even better on last episode... He is so good I was I annoyed by him....
Every human being on this planet needs a friend like Claire.
Imagine if he had an uncle iroh...
@@oolguy17 that would be cool too
I don't have any friends
I wish I had a friends like her....
@@potatochip4856 me too...
at 1:28 Claire sees Shaun in a breakdown and you can tell she wants to hug him but she knows he doesnt like being touched so she gives him her company, we all need a friend like Claire
My son has autism and he has meltdowns just like this,if I can't join by sitting next to him,at least I can provide him with a calming environment and I tell everyone in the house just to let it get out of his system,touching or talking does not help at this time,because they tune everything out when the meltdowns are happening.I feel helpless,but eventually they pass.
@@mkassis713 You're a good parent, You may feel helpless at times but your son is lucky to have a parent like you, looking out for him and loving him. I love how you said you provide a calming environment, that alone shows how much you really care about your son. That is helpful for him.
@@JG-ce7sg I love my son very much and will do all possible to give him everything he needs in order for him to be happy.I did not know anything about autism when he was diagnosed at age two,but decided to know more about the condition,There is a lot of misunderstanding about autism , even by the so called experts.I choose to believe in my child ,trust my child,and if he has a meltdown ,even with no apparent reason,I try to understand that because of his condition,he needs to let off steam his own way.People really need to be less judgemental and have more understanding about it.
When his toy knife broke I started tearing up
It was given to Shaun from his brother Steve. Which breaks my heart even more...😭💔
same..
It's a scalple
Toy scalpel
I teared tears of joy
Claire is such a loyal and devoted friend.
I like her to and I know she will help Shaun fight this.
I would love to see them date.
RoyalMasterpiece In real life or show?
@@moseskuria1234 who is sean again-?
In the Korean show he falls in love with his doctor friend so I think it might happen here on the long run but its gonna be long dur yo the fact that we gotta have more seasons you know
Claire has always been so good to him. Such an emotional scene.
Kate Barney we need more people like her
YES
The world needs more of Claire Browne, the truest of friend, constant and faithful
Gotdoctor
Not always in the beginning she let him been removing from the hospital because of His behaviors they couldn't process
I love the face Claire makes when she immidiately walks in and sees him, it's like a mix of 'Oh my god i'm truly sorry for you, I want to help, what can I do to help?'
When he broke the knife his brother gave him I went into tears 😭
same :/
I never cry to movies but I feel you
That wasn't a knife; it's a toy scapel
@@nickdelrio2024 still considered a knife
at the very least by schools lmao
what season and episode if i may ask :D
i cried when claire slowly sat down next to shaun because I was never able to have that type of comfort during my
meltdowns.
Me too :(
Much love 💗 I’m autistic too
We all need someone there when it happens, just a friend to help in the world feel to cruel. It feels worse to me when no one is there, so I hope you never have to be alone again when it happens.
Same here bud, same here.
Same. During my meltdowns, I was always yelled at due to lack of understanding. I didn't cry during this scene, but it's wholesome.
This scene is so powerful and pulls on many heartstrings. The toy scalpel that Shaun always goes to for comfort broke in his hands and the rain scene that brings us back to the beginning.
Plz explain the rain reference . What beginning ?
Aditya Saransh Choudhary uh the first episode , there’s rain
EL on my gosh yes I love that scene
What happens in the episode. Does he leave the hospital o something?
Wait is this the last episodes for the whole thing their better be a season 3
This scene broke my heart. So well done. I was bawling my eyes out.
Please tell me Music name
@@davidzheng2365 Sorry. Dont know.
Got it in you - Banners
I fell asleep, yet have it on record all on my dish and I just watched it just now. I'm blown out of my mind. I hated Han from day one
He doesn't deserve to be like that, I don't know what's the doctor's problem about Shaun but he should never do that to him
I love how Claire is always there for Shaun 😭😭
I'm shipping Claire x Shaun. 💯💗
Song: You got it in you, By the Banners.
Thankyou for telling the name ^^
@@mew853 Your very welcome. 🤗
thx dawg
@@alexietruong5391 I got you fam! 😃
Thank you. Very inspiring
I was so broken after this episode. The music in this scene definitely doesn't help, I'm not sure how I wasn't bawling at that point. Claire is such a great friend. I know people want to see them together but I really enjoy their friendship. After this and the preview, I seriously didn't think the season would end on a happy note. Thank goodness it did!
Freddie Highmore is an incredible actor. When you see this, you don't see an actor playing a character. He has always been great at playing Shaun but this scene in particular is a show of his talents.
he reminds me for Dicaprio and how he is just a genius to express different feelings in a just few moments
What episode is it?
@@sophierhodes939 Pretty sure it's season two, episode 17 titled "Breakdown" .
Freddie Highmore should win an Emmy Award
Crescent Transit 54 Studios He should win a Golden Globe
He need a oscar
@@fry4guy fans better prey the actor win
yes
Crescent Transit 54 Studios He needs all the awards possible! ❤️
It's not called a breakdown, it's called a meltdown. People with autism have meltdowns when they're overstimulated. To get an idea of how meltdowns happen, in this case Shaun had a hard time controlling his emotions. His thoughts were probably racing and it was too much information overload - he planned out how to talk to Dr. Han, and when it fell through, his thoughts started racing and he couldn't understand why it was happening when he already calculated and planned things ahead. When he was packing up, everything fell out of his backpack and clattered on the ground, and he got even more overstimulated, and then his toy scalpel broke. When you see him rubbing his thumb against the blade of the scalpel or on the broken tang, he's doing what you call "stimming." Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior - he's doing that to give himself good stimulation in order to calm down. It's very important (and absolutely NECESSARY) for people with autism to stim because it helps calm them down from a meltdown, or even prevent it. Think of stimming as a fan and the brain as a computer. When a computer overheats, the fan cools it down. When a person with autism is overstimulated, they stim to calm down.
Coming from someone with high functioning autism, despite our lack of social communication skills, we excel in other aspects and I wish people would give us a chance to show that. Look at how many times a patient nearly died in this show because a neurotypical person didn't do enough research, or believed that the research presented was "enough" and "that's all they could do." It's like this in real life, too. When we doubt people with autism just because of a few poor aspects we have, you completely miss out on the opportunity of so many other things we could accomplish BECAUSE of our lack of certain skills. Shaun is honest and upfront. I would rather have a doctor be honest with me than have a doctor lie to me just because they're afraid of "hurting my feelings." I want FACTS, not emotion-based opinions. Although, I might be biased because we tend to be more logically-driven than emotion-driven :P
Either way, I hope Shaun gets his job back. He's deserving of it. He possesses the skills that neurotypicals lack, and neurotypicals possess the skills he lacks. He makes a good balance on the team. What a shame Dr. Han would let Shaun go just to prove his egotistical point.
On another note, what an absolutely brilliant portrayal of an autistic meltdown! Good job, Freddie Highmore!
Yes I know it’s called a melt down. I teach a medium functioning autistic kid and he’s had a couple of them. I calm him or try to get his mind on something else.
Oh yes,I'm autistic and I've had several in my time. I'm glad she didn't try to touch him because when we are in that mode we may lash out.
I was diagnosed with autism a few years ago and I have had experience with these types of meltdowns and they the worst thing mentally
Sonny Bunny When you say “high functioning autism” do you mean intense autism on the autism spectrum or just Asperger’s Syndrome.
Asking as someone with Asperger’s. Just curious.
Ok professor
The way Claire was there for Shaun got me, bloody love her ad their friendship. 😢❤
You know what wouldve been more interesting. If somehow they introduced dr. Kalu into this episode and he was the one that was there for Shawn instead of Claire. I think they wouldve better understood one another
It's more than that, it's genuine LOVE!!!!!!
@@jonathanoscategui2678 That Right👍👍👍
I agree and it works on a much deeper level; its starts with the overall theme I would use for this season, which is manhood. Shaun is having a meltdown and Claire walks in and starts cleaning up his stuff. At first she is treating him like a child, but she starts looking at him like a man. She just sits with him just to give him comfort that she is there. That's what I love, she stops treating Shaun like an crying child who is having a fit, but a man struggling with his identity and the amounts of control he has in his life.
say it with me: give freddie highmore an oscar!!
give freddie highmore an oscar!!
Oscars are for movies and emmys are for shows but still he deserves an award
Give freddie highmore an oscar!!!!!!!!?
GIVE FREDDIE HIGHMORE AN OSCAR!!!
i love the fact that she cleaned up for him and just *sat* there. not pushing physical contact or any dreaded “are you okay?” conversations. she was just *there* and that’s what people should do. show your support from a distance and try to help them out in any way possible without causing any further distress. ❤️
His acting right before this scene was Emmy worthy Best actor
I agree with you 100%
I’m sobbing Clair is an angel I love there friendship she understands him she’s the definition on a good friend ugh I can’t this scene I love it but also hate it
Same lol. Freddie and Antonia did an amazing job acting this out. Their connection is beautiful. But man did it hurt to see Shaun hurting and Claire wanting to comfort him but knowing his limits with comfort. Whew! It was a rollercoaster. I hope he gets that hug at some point. Or someone to hold his hand. I can't wait for next week.
Briana Oliver I hope we see more of them together in season 3 :))
I love how she's also an unbeliever, it shows us that not everyone who chooses not to believe in God is a horrible person. Claire is perfect! Morgan on the other hand who is a believer is quite hypocrytical. I just looove how the producers decided to go about that. It's wonderful to see.
@@ginovicthabapelo9346 Well that's a more nuanced conversation than I think you gave it credit for. Claire was a believer until life handed her one too many raw deals and she suffered. We call that a crisis of faith which is a bit different from being an atheist. Morgan on the other hand, for as much as we know about her now, hasnt had such hardships. It's easy to believe when life hasnt been that difficult. I cant say what Morgan's story arc will be but I think as Claire continues to go through her program and grow as a resident, her faith will grow too.
Im with Clair taking a Stan hope she does something about it and others will join this is completely unfair Han is afraid that Murphy is better than him so he fires is stupid
Freddy highmore should get a award for that acting
It sent chills down my spine
Just loves how Claire came in, had this look on her face when she saw the mess, quietly tried to help him, saw that his toy scapel was broken, not saying a word just sat there with him in the silence, and watched...what a moment 😢
GIVE HIM AN OSCAR.
I literally started sobbing during this scene.
Pure emotion and vulnerability!
You don’t get an Oscar for television. You get an Emmy.
@@darth_kal-el I obviously know that I just think he deserves a OSCAR😂😂🙌🏾
I'm a 17 year old with autism, anxiety and depression. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression for 11 years now and autism about 2-3 years. I just recently I had a breakdown similar to this one.. I couldn't focus I was constantly grabbing thing, tossing things around I had tears in my eyes, I felt like I couldn't breathe... Its scary thing to go through. The only difference between us (besides the acting) is I was by myself no one home to comfort me or to just be beside me.. All I ask is help others even if you don't know how to just sit there next to them of course keep some space in between y'all, until he/she leans toward you or they calm down. Let's take care of each other l. 🙏🙏❤❤
The only way you'll ever help me is by doing me the solemn fuckin' favour and pulling the trigger. I am done with life with this curse. That's all it fuckin' is.
@@StarWarsftw12 you don't have to kill yourself there are so many reasons that you can keep living, I believe in you.
@@StarWarsftw12 Dont give up on life. I think that's worse than not going through with the shit you go through in life. I know life gets really hard sometimes and you feel like you're all alone but there's always a reason for you to live. Always. Dont live for someone else, live because you want to. Because you have a lot of things left to do in this life, more than you think. I hope you find your happiness one day. And this is coming from a person who is bipolar and has anxiety. Although there are days where you just feel too low to be happy again, you have to know that these days get by and you make your own happiness. You dont have to wait for the world to give it to you
You have live man no matter what happens don't give up
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IIIII AMMM A SURGEON!!! IIIIII AMMM A SURGEON!!! I AMMM, IIIII AM AAAA SURGEON!!!!! DOCTOR HAN.... I AM A SURGEON!!!!
(Damn that scene hit me right in the feels)😭
That scene sent my heart pounding so hard I thought my ribs were going to break
LMAO just came back from watching Aviation memes 28 from bellcc
Jack Murphy - does anyone have a link to that scene?
And DR han was like "What now." 😡🥵😡
Jack Murphy he studied to be a surgeon he worked to be a surgeon he should not have that taken from him
I love his and Claire's relationship. Like she knows how to deal with him, and he knows he can trust her.
Me before: Dr han is such a good doctor
Me after: WHO HIRED DR HAN!!!
Tbh before this scene I really thought Dr. Han is such a bad doctor 😂😂😂And after this scene... Dr Han may actually made a correct desicion of changing his spot
For_ KL. No he not and he got fired anyway
Han was pure evil from the get go. Said another way he was always an a-hole.
Sorry I'm new to the series who is Dr. Han again?? Is he the one who made Clare uncomfortable or...
@@izzybrunsman2159 ^
i love how claire is always there for shaun. i love there friendship
The song - BANNERS: “Got It In You”
amsaric why does scenes with banners songs always gets me first lucifer now the good doctor😭😭
THANK YOU
Thanks this song is fantastic it really moved me I hope the rest of the album as his good!!😎😃✌
Thank you! I was hoping someone would tell which song that is ! 😄😘
thank you
What makes this so frustrating is that we as an audience have seen Shaun's growth and smarts over the course of 2 seasons. WE know he is a gifted surgeon and his colleagues KNOW he is a gifted surgeon. But because one dude in power saw him make a communication mistake, he has been demented and lowered. Shaun was told to fight for his job. To stand up for what he wants. He was told this multiple times, EVEN BY DR. HUN. Hell, Even his friends we're trying to fight for him (minus Morgan). And when he finally does fight back. Even after giving sound advice during a key surgery. He is locked out again. This would make anyone explode. And that line, OH THAT LINE, by Dr. Hun. "Maybe you can work your way back up to being a surgeon in due time." That line tells me that Dr. Hun never had any intent of giving Shaun his job back regardless of if he "fought" for it or not AND now he is treating him like a child for a condition that he can't fix, no more can I "fix" being black. Dr. Hun was looking for a reason to tank him and when Shaun fought, he found a reason.
This is all the more heartbreaking when you compare this part to the first episode of when he first gets to the hospital. Everything is unraveling for him as he hits rock bottom.
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@Mystery_Maple I agree with u completely especially about what Dr Han said showing he had no intention whatsoever of even giving Shaun a chance. I would have flipped out as well at how he was treated telling him he can work his way back up to being a surgeon people have walked off important jobs for less. It's a matter of principle and that's why Shaun kept shouting who he was. If that's the way he's going to be treated he may as well fire him.
You are so right explaining this, that moment when Shaun save their asses for that major operation. Without his help the patient maybe in critical condition or so. He really discriminated people with disabilities even though they have such great talent and potential that could be an asset to the hospital. Let us all wait what will happen in this season 2....
I saw every episode of Season 2, but I don't remember Morgan. 😂
BRIAN`S REALITY That’s what I love about this show! It lets you kinda walk into his shoes and life and see like stuff,I can’t express this I can’t find words to explain but.... Ugh! I can’t it’s just so amazing this show!
...And then there's the song that's playing 😭😭I'm in tears.
What's the song please 🙏?
@@IrisTheEye01 Got it in you by Banners.
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@@eson_aa thanks! ♥️
Even if there isn't a video just a sad song it reminds me the hard times
Serously, get this guy an Oscar already! I can't think of an actor who deserves it more...
Oscars are for film. Emmy is for television
I barely know this show but I'm in actual tears....
You Should see, it's called The Good Doctor
I probably will!! Thank you!!
Dr Han talks of lack of communication yet never truly tries to help a patient! He was done with the baby! He was done with the guy struggling with the 100 pound tumor and in both situations Shaun is responsible for saving their lives! Lack of communication? He changed Shaun's job after only working with him for a day! He than fires him when he fights back and demands his job back! Claire is the best when it comes to communication, she's actually patient unlike the jackass who has the nerve to criticize Shaun! In fact all the doctors besides Claire have shown to have problems communicating with certain patients. Though I still don't see what Shaun did wrong to that couple with the baby!
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Only thing I could think of is he was a tad too blunt and straightforward and he should've told them not to blame themselves.
@@miagrass My point was more why Dr Han didn't just explain to him where he went wrong to help him correct his behavior in the future.
It is a real life mate, not everyone would be nice to you, shawn has to learn about this, he cant explode like that in real life
Yet the Black Mail scene was perfectly acceptable behavior Han haa his nerve.
Broke my heart when he was screaming and crying " I am a surgeon Dr Han" 😢
this scene hurt so much watching. I broke down so many times watching. When his plastic knife broke I balled. His vulnerability in this breakdown is so much more heart wrenching than any other we've seen from Shaun before. I'm so glad they didn't show us him being escorted from Dr. Han's office by security. I don't know if I could have handled watching that. Freddie deserved an Oscar for his acting.
I love the fact she picked up his stuff. Didn’t do nothing else, just helped him❤️❤️❤️
Shaun that hospital doesn't deserve an amazing person like you!! keep being awesome
He broke! the toy scalpel OMG shit just got real.....Ugh and Claire finding him my HEART you can see she wanted to hug him....
Had chills all over from this scene and started crying as soon as Claire walked in. This should be Freddie's Emmy tape and he should win!!
Elm B Well said! And I wouldn’t mind seeing Antonia Thomas get a “best supporting actress” nomination as well! Rarely can someone say nothing yet have such a great impact!
Still amazed by how brilliant Freddie Highmore’s acting was in this scene. The Mental Breakdown was so raw and well portrayed that it seemed like he wasn’t even acting . He most definitely deserves every type of award made for this incredible performance
*I bawled my eyes out.*
HE BROKE HIS SCALPEL😭♥
The music, the acting, the sadness, the genuity... This, with the scene before with Shaun yelling at Dr Han, may be the best scenes combined ever...
who else is waiting for dr. han to get fired nd we can get our surgeon back... 3rd season🙄
I can't wait for that sucker to get fired
I heard that Dr. Han May return for season 3. That’s what an article said.
Paige Whitted was this the finale of season 2?
@@Maximillianmus-gi8po no, there's one more episode left this season
Ritika Tripathi me
This made me cry so much i really loved that Claire came and sat with him
At the first time I watched Freddie's acting, I thought he was already completed actor. But today, I played this clip and found he's acting skill has been developed and far more better than that time.
FREDDIE IS SO BRILLIANT!
I love Claire, she is one of my favorites. She’s always been so kind to Shaun and I love her for that, and she’s just an overall nice person.
I have autism too, and when I have breakdowns it is similar to this. I got so frustrated I threw my phone and broke it. As well as my glasses. It’s awful and Freddie is honestly such a phenomenal actor. Wow...
Freddie Highmore deserves so many awards for his talent
This scene feels so real for me, I'm autistic and seeing a person actually having a melt down is insane how real it is, it makes me feel not alone when I'm having one myself and I feel so much better seeing stuff like this. Some people won't understand how good it feels to finally feel like it's a normal thing sometimes as I get them even when the smallest thing goes wrong. This is incredible .
The best show on TV right now. Freddie Highmore is incredible. This scene is so emotional. Please stop always hurting Shaun though. It is getting hard to watch.
i wish i could let go of everything and break down, and have someone care for me the way claire does for him.. just sitting there by his side and waiting until he calms down, even if she's not doing anything in particular (though the reason she's not, is because that's exactly what he needs, she knows him so well to give him what he really needs in a moment like that) she's showing her support and compassion through small simple things like, picking up his stuff, sit on the floor next to him and looking at him from time to time, to try and communicate to him that he's not alone.
I was a walking swimming pool when his scalpel broke all the tears just came down. Ive never cried so much over a live action show.
Freddie is such a good actor! He portrays Shaun so well
He is a great actor.(im heart broken )
this broke my heart so much, i’m actually in tears. freddie is such an amazing actor and he definitely deserves an award. shaun deserves the world ❤️:(
In my honest opinion, Claire is the type of person that Shawn would need. Compassionate, understanding, empathetic, and friendly. She knew when to help him, be there for him, and what to do since he’s autistic. Both are wonderful actors and this scene definitely clarified to me how they both deserve Emmys.
I’ve wanted to break down like this so many times it hurts, it’s so real I cried while watching it
Damn man. Why do they always hurt Shaun only. Han only must have done something. Shaun is really so good...... However I know he'll rise up as the stars shine most brightly only in the darkest of nights.
That Dr. Han bastard is jealous.. You can tell he is... All that hatred towards Shaun's brilliance is just fucking J_E_A_L_O_U_S_Y!!!!!! He talking about Shaun can make mistakes in the future.... NO FUCKING DOCTOR IS PERFECT.. EVERY DOCTOR IN THERE LIFE HAS SLIPPED UP... DR.HAN JUST USING HIS AUTISM AS A EXCUSE.
SHAUN WAS PERFECTLY FINE 💜
I can't what til that asshole realize how important Shaun is to the hospital.... Shaun should be head of surgery.
@@Jasminecole17 EXACTLY!!
OML I'M CRYING AFTER WATCHING THIS!!
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ayushi Krishna ikr it’s so sad 😞
Wow haha all of you people who’ve never worked in a hospital don’t even know how much of a liability Shaun is. Surgery is not the only department in the hospital. Pathology is just as important and Shaun is a perfect fit there. Dr. Han is right
I believe the most underrated reason why this scene is so emotional is the breaking of Shaun's knife. That was the only thing that kept him strong during these hard times and with him breaking it, it symbolizes that he himself is at his breaking point. He has nothing to fall back on. Nothing to help him, and it really shows in Freddie Highmore's acting. He is a great actor, and this is by far my favorite show. I love it so much. It deserves so many awards
I feel for Shaun. I don’t have autism, but my social anxiety and lack of communication skills make it hard for me to talk to others. I work at a gas station (not as marvelous as a surgeon) and there are some things I have to do that make me a bit uncomfortable. Like greeting customers, telling them about deals, looking them in the eyes, etc.
I get why Hans put Shaun where he did, but Hans also stated it that if Shaun showed he got better in time he’d go back to being a surgeon, which is the problem. Shaun isn’t going to get “better” at communicating, he can’t.
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Univerzion you’re just as marvelous as anyone else, trust me. No one is above you 🧸
Mel B nah, it is mainly due to being bullied and having little to no social interactions growing up. Plus low self esteem...
@@Univerzion I'm in the same boat. I work in retail and I face the same issues, every day. Wish that there was a way to just skip over the awkward social interactions. It doesn't help that I also have a minor case of agoraphobia.
I myself am autistic and I've learnt a lot about communicating. However I still feel like I'm always doing something wrong, and I have lots of trouble following conversations with more than two people involved.
I'm in love with this, I can't explain what I feel when I watch, I cry everytime I watch ❤
Freddie as an actor is so underrated I have never seen anyone who can take this character in the way he did.
This honestly makes me wanna cry...
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Dr. Han may not be real. But the fact remains that so many people like him exist in this world. Knowing first hand what is it feels to see someone you love be treated that way and having no power to make people see reason... This scene was so painful to watch.
and the thing is that Dr Han (or any on his place in real life) might have already changed mind but his ego just wont let him back down,he probably sees it as a loss of face if he backs down.
First Dr. Glassman, now him? 😡😡😡😡😡
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I and many others share that feeling too. Helpless in a situation where you're being oppressed by your boss/supervisor because of discrimination and/or him/her being a jerk with power.
Shaun is just an amazing character, it's Soo sad to see bad things keep happening to him. I really hope something better is in store for him. He deserves Soo much better than what he is getting.
reminds me of my mother's friend's son. he has autism and was fired frim HIS job cause of it. it took her to come in and talk with the boss about getting his job back and they were convinced! didnt know him but i'm still happy 4 him
Freddie Highmore...you never fail to touch my heart with your honest and sincere emotion. Spectacular acting at it's finest. Thank you.
Shaun should sue the hospital and Han for discrimination especially the hospital
Wow haha all of you people who’ve never worked in a hospital don’t even know how much of a liability Shaun is. Surgery is not the only department in the hospital. Pathology is just as important and Shaun is a perfect fit there. Dr. Han is right
If Dr. Shaun Murphy worked hard to become a residential surgeon then that is what he should be despite his disability this is obviously a discrimination lawsuit and I hope at the end of the season he is consulting with an attorney to get his surgical residency back.
@@CXY96 haha wow you copy and pasted the same response on multiple comments because nobody will agree with you. Gtfo, your attention seeking personality is a goddamn liability
Alec Skinner Haha that’s exactly what I did, because I’m trying to make the same point. Got a problem? Have a legitimate discussion with me instead of just criticizing
@@seancunningham3934 Just because you have the intellect and test scores to become a surgeon, it doesn't mean you should. Personality match is a huge factor. In reality, surgical residency directors would never hire an autistic person because of his inability to fully empathize with patients, a skill crucial for a doctor that deals with people all the time.
To be honest, as an ENT resident, I would consider myself to be introverted. But when I'm talking with patients, I can become more extroverted. However, with Shaun, that's something he'll never be able to fully do because of his condition. As an autistic, he's living in his own version of the world. His skills are a much better fit for pathology.
And trust me, as a resident, you are at the beck and call of your superiors. If your residency director tells you to switch to another position, you do that. There's no really protesting this, especially since this case doesn't really file as "discrimination."Dr. Han didn't say he can't be a surgeon because he has autism. Shaun shouldn't be a surgeon because his autistic condition causes him to be unable to empathize with patients.
Freddie highmore is really a great actor!
Awwww.. At 1:46 you can hear sort of a whimper in Claire's voice as if she wants to say something. :( Love this scene so much.
I couldn’t bear to watch this scene without tearing up, such brilliant acting but it was fucking heartbreaking to see him meltdown after that bastard!
That rain scene along with the music was on spot and perfect shot
Such a well acted and emotional moment! My only problem is the background music. I think the scene would be more heart wrenching without any music playing; just a young, intelligent man suffering. Well done, Freddie!
He is a really good actor!
this scene was heartbreaking like omg i crieddd 😭😭😭 Claire is soo sweet for being there for himmm
I sobbed so much right now just the song, when Claire walked in omg I cried soooo hard. I love this show so much
Gosh, this made me cry because of how much I could relate to his situation
So, I guess I'll just sit here all day and cry
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This was so heart touching that I cried, I never cry for anything. Awesome acting!
We all have a little bit of Shaun in us and we all need a little Clair to help us through.
I don't even watch this show, but this scene tugged at my heartstrings because I have never related to a scene so much
Wow!What an excellent actor he is!I can't believe that there are still such amazing tv series as The Good Doctor!Congratulations to ABC, Freddie and the whole cast!Best drama scene that really deserves an Oscar!
Awww I almost cried. My heart breaks for him 😫💔
@Someone oh wow. Like I was teary eyed but I didnt actually cry.
But it was sad. Shaun deserves better.
Freddie deserves an award for this performance!!! I was so transfixed and felt sorry for Shawn because his performance was so amazing and realistic. i forgot this was just freddie doing his job. The writers have done a excellent job developing the bond between claire and shawn. So much loyality, trust and love she shows toward him. The good doctor strikes again!
And then he became a psycho after moving back in with his mom to help with her new motel business
Lmao
Almost the right timeline buddy
Omg lol
He moves with his mom
I feel so bad for him he did not deserve to go through all of that. As a kid, he really needs a friend. I just want to give him a big hug
when this song came on AGT two weeks ago I jumped up and literally started screaming! I miss u shaun...
This scene was so powerful. I love Freddie Highmore
Fingers still crossed Dr. Han has something horrible happen to him. But I know what's going to happen claire is going to do what she said they should do and go on strike so Shaun can be a surgeon again.
If you saw the promo for the. Finale Shaun gets beat up and sent to the hospital
@Nati At 4:30 Yup! Sorry, but it is happening. What will they think of next?
everyone needs a friend like Claire and a father figure like Glassman.
Claire is amazing. Pure emotions, thank you
Freddie Highmore Is beyond belief when It comes to acting, he’s sense of showing sadness, confusion and anger all while portraying someone with ASD is Insane!
He is really an excellent actor ! and very handsome.
I loved him in Bates Motel, too.
Freddie has done phenomenal work on this show and the fact he hasn’t been once is a crime. This should be the scene that wins him SOMETHING.
When Shaun accidentaly broke his toy scalpel, it broke my heart knowing it meant so much to him
This scene made me cry so hard when it air on tv 😭😭😭💔💔💔
Every time when this happens to Shaun Who wishes they could give him a hug 🫂