Law & Order: Criminal Intent

The plastic surgeon reports that his wife has disappeared, prompting an investigation. Detective Goren suspects there is more to the story than the obvious, but he finds no weaknesses in the surgeon’s alibi. The case therefore hinges on uncovering hidden motives.

The Good Doctor is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. It falls within the crime‑drama genre, focusing on the work of detectives as they untangle complex investigations. In this instalment a plastic surgeon contacts the police to report that his wife has vanished. Detective Goren takes the case, immediately feeling that the circumstances are not as straightforward as they appear. Goren’s instincts tell him there’s more beneath the surface, yet he finds it difficult to pinpoint any inconsistencies in the surgeon’s statement. The doctor’s alibi appears solid, leaving the detective to wrestle with a puzzling lack of evidence. The episode centres on Goren’s struggle to uncover a hidden angle while the surgeon maintains a flawless account of his whereabouts. This tension between suspicion and the seemingly airtight alibi drives the narrative forward, leaving viewers waiting to see whether the truth will finally emerge.