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Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)

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Bearing an extraordinary intellect and a stethoscope, Doogie Howser is far from your average teenager. Gaining his medical license at the tender age of fourteen, he finds himself navigating the labyrinth of adolescence while also operating within the high-pressure cadence of a demanding residency program. This prodigious doctor is a master of medicine, yet he grapples with the conventional trials of growing up: the exhilaration of first love, the allure of teenage parties, and the camaraderie and chaos that come with nurturing friendships. Balancing on the precarious tightrope between youth and maturity, Doogie is persistently torn between two worlds. One, a world of youthful frolic and misadventures with his best friend Vinny, filled with the usual teenage fascination and folly. The other, a world enveloped in the intense sobriety and quiet dignity of treating patients and saving lives. A unique blend of adolescence and adulthood, 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' is a captivating exploration of a young life lived in fast-forward. This show artfully encapsulates the enigma of being brilliant beyond one's years, while still being susceptible to the poignant, universal human feelings of growing up. Amidst the medical jargon and hospital corridors, one will find an earnest and relatable journey of a teenager discovering what it truly means to grow up.

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Doogie Howser, M.D. is a comedy show featuring Neil Patrick Harris.

Doogie Howser, M.D. is currently streaming on Disney Plus.