Season 1 – Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

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BRizz 2 @TheMovieSearch Aug 6, 2025 Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Disney+) is a charming and heartfelt reimagining of the original Doogie Howser, M.D., set in modern-day Hawai‘i and led by a talented young cast. With two seasons under its belt, the series does a fantastic job of introducing us to Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha, a teenage medical prodigy balancing the challenges of being a doctor with the chaos of high school, friendships, and family life. Season 1 lays the groundwork beautifully, drawing viewers into Lahela’s double life and also giving plenty of attention to the people around her. Her parents, especially her supportive and often humorous father and her strict but caring mother (who’s also her boss at the hospital), are pivotal to the story. Her younger brother brings levity and fun, while her best friend and boyfriend round out an ensemble that feels vibrant, grounded, and relatable. Peyton Elizabeth Lee shines in the lead role, delivering a performance that is full of charm, intelligence, and emotional depth. The chemistry between the cast members—especially within the Kamealoha family—is a major strength of the show. It’s honestly a shame that Disney canceled the series. There was so much potential here to expand the universe with more guest stars, deeper medical cases, and even a cameo from Neil Patrick Harris as the original Doogie Howser. It had all the ingredients to become a long-running favorite. This show has a special magic to it—fun, heartwarming, and full of that nostalgic Disney Channel feel, while also incorporating modern issues and cultural representation. It’s not meant to be a gritty medical drama. If you’re looking for something lighthearted, bingeable, and filled with aloha spirit, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. delivers. That said, it’s not perfect. Some viewers may have wanted more hospital drama or a more serious tone like the original Doogie Howser, M.D.. Instead, this version leans more into teen drama and family dynamics, which may have been part of the reason for its cancellation. At times, the show focused a little too heavily on Lahela’s personal relationships—particularly her parents’ marriage and her romantic life—rather than her work as a young doctor. That balance could have been improved. Still, this show deserved more time to grow. It had the heart, the cast, and the creativity. It’s definitely worth watching if you’re craving something with that classic Disney energy, great family storytelling, and a fresh, cultural twist. Disney missed out on making this their next big series—and I hope one day they reconsider bringing it back. See more Dmitriy A @DMA1234 Oct 15, 2024 good movie recommended See more Jeremy F @RT74484932 Apr 12, 2023 Bad acting, bad writing -- not much redeeming about this one. See more Kayne @RT92885532 Apr 5, 2023 This is a great show for families and teenagers, I'm an 18 year old male and I love seeing the show, and the Hawaiian culture portrayed in the show! See more Apr 2, 2022 This is probably one of the best reboots you can find because of what they did by bringing in the whole Hawaiian culture, instead of making the same thing over again. The original was great for it's whole concept and character interplay, but this new version of Doogie Howser, M.D., develops a whole family of amazing characters and the culture, all the while still bringing in the excitement of a medical drama, only keeping it much lighter. It has a lot of laugh out loud moments for the whole family to enjoy together and even some inspiring things to learn from. I also can't possibly leave out the best part…the incredible Hawaiian scenery that only comes form genuinely filming on location for every real outdoor scene! See more Feb 21, 2022 A throw back to classic television like the original Magnum PI . It has good humor with some life lesson parables that somehow avoids seeming too preachy. See more Read all reviews

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. — Season 1

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