The Good Doctor: Top Moments from “Hubert” (Season 2 Episode 7)

On The Good Doctor Season 2 Episode 7, “Hubert,” emotions run high and no one is left unscathed. There are so many important details to cover, I decided it was best to take a look at them all. So without further ado, here are the top moments from “Hubert.”

Shaun and Lea get a pet fish

This overarching story is an intimate look into Shaun and Lea as roommates. Their communication and heartbreak as pet owners further connect with the lessons Shaun is learning at work, much like the whole The Good Doctor formula.

At first, it’s nice to see Shaun compromise with Lea to decide on a fish. That small gesture speaks volumes about how Shaun is growing and reacting to being a roommate.

In such a short time he has learned how to sit back and listen to Lea’s cues instead of immediately bristling and closing himself off.

Shaun still has a ways to go to be the “perfect” roommate, but he’s showing everyone that he’s willing to try. Especially when it ties in with emotions he’s not entirely knowledgeable about.

He sees that Lea is sad and then listens to her explanation. While he doesn’t stick around to further discuss with her, he does try to find a solution to her smaller problem.

Solving the issue of the dead fish isn’t going to solve all of their issues, not by a long shot. However, it does put things on the right path toward meaningful solutions.

Claire and her friend

This is the first real insight into Claire’s life outside of work since her mother last season. It’s nice to see Claire as a human and not just a doctor.

By adding the element of Claire’s friend, we are seeing just what drives her in work and life. She shrinks away from relationships when they get messy or hard. Claire, a doctor who is all about forging connections with others, doesn’t know how to make those connections last longer.

So far we have only seen this friend, Kayla, and her mother as people she holds onto for years versus just minutes. Kayla is trying to create a bit of romance in Claire’s life because she thinks Claire needs it.

While Claire is lacking in love, Kayla’s solution is just awkward. Matchmaking her husband and best friend for after she dies; talk about morbid.

However, this does lead us to think Claire really does shy away from long lasting relationships. She makes friends so sparingly, her work is her life. With Kayla passing, Claire’s meaningful relationships dwindle even further.

I hope that her friend’s impending death will give her the push she needs to connect further with those around her. Maybe go out for drinks or something with coworkers?

Melendez’s back and forth

This back and forth with Melendez’s emotions are about to give us all whiplash. He’s unpredictable, and hard to get a read.

Even Claire seems thrown off a bit at first by his willingness to help her. After all, the last few episodes, he’s been very abrasive and downright rude to her. He can’t be trusted to have her back, and yet here he is giving her his full support.

Honestly, seeing them work together is beautiful and like a dance. They go back and forth with ease and understanding in the OR. He barely has time to utter instructions before she’s reacting.

It’s clear they work well together and have a strength between them that any patient would be lucky to get. So then why, in the end, does Melendez still insist they work separately?

I have a weird feeling that it’s a personal reason. The writing is on the wall for Melendez having a conflict of interest in regards to Claire. But why? That is the golden question we can’t wait to discover.

Glassman’s memory issues

The final moment worth mentioning is Glassman’s memory slip up there at the end. It’s a small moment with huge consequences. A little memory issue spells danger for Glassman’s future.

Could his tumor have caused brain damage? Or was it the surgery?

It’s got us all on edge once again as Glassman appears to not be so out of the water as we believed. His recovery is one step forward and two steps back.

It’s a realistic look at the effects of brain surgery, and it’s much appreciated. Glassman realistically would have many setbacks before he starts to make real progress.

I’m just worried that the memory setback is going to be longer lasting. And, eventually, exacerbate Shaun’s anxiety and stress.

It’ll be an interesting dynamic to explore. One that I have trust in The Good Doctor doing justice to. They’ve always been good at exploring all the complicated intricacies of Glassman and Shaun’s relationship.

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Overall this episode does a great job of exploring character elements through the guise of medical procedure. The elements to look out for in the future are really laid out on the table on “Hubert.”

What did you think of this episode of The Good Doctor? Share your thoughts in the comments below! You can also catch up with our review of The Good Doctor Season 2 Episode 6, “Two-Ply (Or Not Two-Ply)” right here!

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The Good Doctor airs Mondays at 10/9c on ABC.

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