Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. Explained

Developer:Kourtney Kang
Theme Music Composer:Mike Post
Composer:Wendy Wang
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Cinematography:Timothy Gillis
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:26–34 minutes
Network:Disney+

Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. is an American family medical comedy-drama television series developed by Kourtney Kang that is based on the 1989–93 ABC television series Doogie Howser, M.D.. It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the title character of Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha, and Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Jason Scott Lee, and Ronny Chieng in supporting roles. The series premiered September 8, 2021 on Disney+. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on March 31, 2023. In August 2023, the series was canceled by Disney after two seasons.[1]

Premise

Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha is a child prodigy juggling her teenage life and family with an early medical career, as well as having to deal with balancing her relationship with her mother, who is also her boss. Lahela has the nickname "Doogie" from the television show Doogie Howser, M.D. that others have watched.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

Season 2 (2023)

Production

It was announced in April 2020 that a female-led remake of Doogie Howser, M.D. was put into development at Disney+, developed by Kourtney Kang. The series is set in Hawaii to reflect Kang's background.[3] In September 2020, it was picked to series by Disney+.[4] In January 2021, Peyton Elizabeth Lee was cast in the titular role,[5] with Kathleen Rose Perkins,[6] Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman,[7] and Jason Scott Lee cast as leads.[8] Mapuana Makia and Matthew Sato joined the cast as series regulars in the following months.[9] [10] In March 2021, Ronny Chieng joined in a recurring role while Emma Meisel was cast in a main role.[11] [12] Filming began on December 7, 2020, in Honolulu and Los Angeles.[13] On February 3, 2022, Disney+ renewed the series for a second season.[14] On May 26, 2022, Milo Manheim was cast in a recurring capacity for the second season.[15] On August 25, 2023, the series was cancelled after two seasons.[1]

Release

The series premiered on Disney+ on September 8, 2021. The rest of the episodes were released weekly on Wednesdays.[16] The second season was released on March 31, 2023.[17]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 92% approval rating with an average rating of 6.6/10, based on 13 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "With a winning cast and a great bedside manner, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. pays homage to its predecessor while successfully carving its own charming path."[18] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 75 out of 100 based on 5 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[19]

Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter stated that the series serves as an example of how a franchise can be modernized across time, claiming it succeeds to provide a story that can appeal to the nostalgic audience of Doogie Howser, M.D. and still manages to be a good story that can stand on its own, while complimenting the performances of the cast.[20] Joel Keller of Decider claimed that the show manages to distinguish itself from Doogie Howser, M.D by creating its own identity, citing its gender-flipped lead character and the story sets in Hawaii, found the series funny and family-oriented, and praised the chemistry between the actors and their performances.[21] Caroline Framke of Variety described the show as a sweet, bright, and earnest Disney Channel sitcom.[22] Polly Conway of Common Sense Media rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, acclaimed the depiction of positive messages, citing compassion, courage, and teamwork, applauded the presence of positive role models, stating that Peyton Elizabeth Lee's character demonstrates sensitivity and consideration for the needs of other individuals, while complimenting the diversity of the cast members.[23]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
202233rd GLAAD Media AwardsOutstanding Kids & Family ProgrammingDoogie Kameāloha, M.D.[24]
Children's and Family Emmy AwardsOutstanding Young Teen SeriesDoogie Kameāloha, M.D.[25]
Outstanding Guest Performance in Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen ProgramRandall Park
Outstanding Writing for a Young Teen ProgramKourtney Kang
Outstanding Casting for a Live-Action ProgramLeslie Woo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swift. Andy. Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. Cancelled After 2 Seasons on Disney+ (Exclusive). TVLine. August 25, 2023. August 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Fact Sheet . . 2021-08-03 . 2021-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210905220148/https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/documents/doogie_kamealoha_m_e872add1.pdf . 2021-09-05 . live . Slesinger . Scott .
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Doogie Howser' Female-Led Reboot 'Doogie Kealoha, M.D.' In Works At Disney+ From Kourtney Kang . . April 8, 2020 . January 15, 2020 . April 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200428162123/https://deadline.com/2020/04/doogie-howser-series-reboot-doogie-kealoha-md-female-lead-disney-plus-kourtney-kang-1202903651/ . live .
  4. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Doogie Howser' Female-Led Reboot 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Picked Up To Series By Disney+ . . September 10, 2020 . January 15, 2020 . September 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200910210910/https://deadline.com/2020/09/doogie-kamealoha-md-doogie-howser-female-led-reboot-picked-up-series-disney-plus-1234574289/ . live .
  5. Web site: Petski . Denise . Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Play Title Role In Female-Led 'Doogie Howser' Reboot On Disney+ . . January 14, 2021 . January 15, 2021 . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114202739/https://deadline.com/2021/01/peyton-elizabeth-lee-title-role-doogie-howser-female-led-reboot-disney-plus-doogie-kamealoha-m-d-1234673813/ . live .
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Kathleen Rose Perkins To Star In 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+ . . January 14, 2021 . January 15, 2021 . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114235548/https://deadline.com/2021/01/doogie-kamealoha-m-d-kathleen-rose-perkins-to-star-in-doogie-howser-reboot-at-disney-1234674156/ . live .
  7. Web site: Doogie Howser Reboot at Disney Plus Casts Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Joe. Otterson. January 15, 2021. January 18, 2021. January 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117023814/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/doogie-howser-reboot-disney-plus-jeffrey-bowyer-chapman-1234886641/. live.
  8. Web site: 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Jason Scott Lee To Star In 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. January 27, 2021. January 27, 2021. January 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210127223651/https://deadline.com/2021/01/doogie-kamealoha-md-jason-scott-lee-cast-father-doogie-howser-reboot-disney-plus-1234681838/. live.
  9. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Mapuana Makia Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+ . . February 5, 2021 . February 5, 2021 . February 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210206001052/https://deadline.com/2021/02/doogie-kamealoha-m-d-mapuana-makia-cast-doogie-howser-reboot-disney-plus-1234688808/ . live .
  10. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.': Matthew Sato Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. March 3, 2021. March 3, 2021. March 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210304002001/https://deadline.com/2021/03/doogie-kamealoha-m-d-matthew-sato-joins-doogie-howser-reboot-at-disney-1234690647/. live.
  11. Web site: 'Doogie Kamealoha, MD': 'The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot. March 5, 2021. Peter. White. Deadline Hollywood. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305174611/https://deadline.com/2021/03/doogie-kamealoha-md-the-daily-shows-ronny-chieng-doogie-howser-reboot-1234707038/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.': Emma Meisel Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305214338/https://deadline.com/2021/03/doogie-kamealoha-md-emma-meisel-doogie-howser-reboot-disney-plus-1234708104/. live.
  13. Web site: Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. . Film & Television Industry Alliance . November 9, 2020 . January 15, 2021 . January 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210110053041/https://productionlist.com/production/doogie-kamealoha/ . live .
  14. Web site: 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' Renewed For Season 2 By Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. February 3, 2022. February 3, 2022. February 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203213334/https://deadline.com/2022/02/doogie-kamealoha-md-renewed-season-2-disney-plus-1234922100/. live.
  15. DisneyBrandTVPR. Disney Branded TV PR. 1529972118447718400. Aloha! @MiloManheim has been cast in a recurring role on the second season of #DoogieKamealohaMD! Milo will play Nico, a street smart teen who has been in & out of hospitals for years & lives life on the edge. Season 1 of "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." is now streaming on @disneyplus.. May 26, 2022. April 1, 2023. May 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526234604/https://twitter.com/DisneyBrandTVPR/status/1529972118447718400. live.
  16. Web site: 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.': Disney+ Reveals Premiere Date And First Look At Young Prodigy. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. August 3, 2021. August 3, 2021. August 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210803162338if_/https://deadline.com/2021/08/doogie-kamealoha-m-d-disney-plus-sets-premiere-date-1234808222/. live.
  17. Web site: 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' Season 2 Trailer Features Doogie in a Love Triangle. Collider. Diego. Peralta. February 16, 2023. March 7, 2023. March 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307002521/https://collider.com/doogie-kamealoha-md-season-2-trailer/. live.
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  20. Web site: Fienberg . Daniel . September 7, 2021 . Disney+'s 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.': TV Review . June 2, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . June 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220602141007/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/doogie-kamealoha-1235009060/ . live .
  21. Web site: September 8, 2021 . Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' On Disney+, A Gender-Flipped 'Doogie Howser' Where A 16-Year-Old Is A Top Doctor In Hawaii . June 2, 2022 . Decider . en-US . September 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922084156/https://decider.com/2021/09/08/doogie-kamealoha-md-disney-plus-review/ . live .
  22. Web site: Framke . Caroline . September 8, 2021 . 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' Puts a Charming Spin on 'Doogie Howser': TV Review . June 2, 2022 . Variety . en-US . June 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220602141007/https://variety.com/2021/tv/reviews/doogie-kamealoha-md-review-howser-reboot-disney-1235054910/ . live .
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  25. Web site: 2022 CAFE Nominees (ALL) - The Emmys. Emmy Awards. November 1, 2022. November 1, 2022. November 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221101162001/https://theemmys.tv/cafe/1st-nominees/. live.

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