While the episode was a hit with viewers, critics were more divided on its execution:
Some critics felt the episode was overly "on-the-nose" and melodramatic, particularly in its use of flashbacks and "convenient coincidences" to pull at heartstrings. Burnt FoodThe Good Doctor : Season 1 Episode 1
The episode sets up the primary conflicts that drive the first season: "The Good Doctor" Burnt Food (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb While the episode was a hit with viewers,