The Good Doctor aired one of its most intense episodes so far and fans were bound to react to it in droves. In a nearly breathless episode, fan favorite Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) was pushed to the edge with multiple misfortunes and a terrible turn of events.This particular episode of The Good Doctor was an absolutely edge-of-the-seat drama that encompassed accidents and deaths to lies and betrayal. The show brought about a full blown dramatic storm before going on a mid-season break, and will should keep fans hooked until the season resumes.Let's see how they feel about this.The Good Doctor@GoodDoctorABCTrying to process all of this 😨 #TheGoodDoctor8:53 AM · Nov 23, 202121029Trying to process all of this 😨 #TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/YR53hPhjNSThe Good Doctor@GoodDoctorABCWe’re just trying to put on a brave face… #TheGoodDoctor @Richard_Schiff9:10 AM · Nov 23, 202114921We’re just trying to put on a brave face… #TheGoodDoctor @Richard_Schiff https://t.co/5eCrJgT603rocio@loveforcchangAll of us the next few months without our show#TheGoodDoctor9:53 AM · Nov 23, 20214113All of us the next few months without our show#TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/ajDml7csGfOverwhelming response to 'The Good Doctor' mid-season finaleThe episode had iconic moments and highly dramatic scenes. The audience's overwhelming response was evident in social media posts during and after the seventh episode of Season 5 was aired. Audiences commented on the different moments of the episode.rocio@loveforcchangI can't handle this episode!!!#TheGoodDoctor9:25 AM · Nov 23, 20216I can't handle this episode!!!#TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/apl2jK3dHA♡@tvgoldtweetsShaun deserves better #TheGoodDoctor9:31 AM · Nov 23, 20217Shaun deserves better #TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/0sFTgmfstgShad Morales@ArchLinHamada14Oh boy, Shaun is really not happy with Lea changing the patient's reviews on him. #TheGoodDoctor9:14 AM · Nov 23, 20213Oh boy, Shaun is really not happy with Lea changing the patient's reviews on him. #TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/o4eLFLwfCqOne thing that seemingly caught everyone's attention, despite so much happening, was the final scene of Shaun's breakdown. Freddie Highmore's acting was highly praised by fans, with some even saying he deserves a primetime Emmy for this particular scene.Wynton Mohorn@Wynton_MohornI think Freddie Highmore may have just won an Emmy Award from his brilliant performance in tonight's episode of @GoodDoctorABC. WOW!!!!! #TheGoodDoctor9:31 AM · Nov 23, 2021143I think Freddie Highmore may have just won an Emmy Award from his brilliant performance in tonight's episode of @GoodDoctorABC. WOW!!!!! #TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/SZJwjYyKxjKathleen ∞@mskitkat2uAmazing and brilliant as always. Freddie's performance was heartbreaking and gutwrenching. 🥺😢👏👏👏👏👏 #TheGoodDoctor9:36 AM · Nov 23, 2021324Amazing and brilliant as always. Freddie's performance was heartbreaking and gutwrenching. 🥺😢👏👏👏👏👏 #TheGoodDoctor https://t.co/zpwuzyHFP2Another thing that was talked about a lot on social media platforms like Twitter was how long the next episode will take to air. Since the show has gone on a break, we cannot expect a new episode anytime soon. In fact, it is set to be a spring release. Some fans reacted to this in a humorous way while others were disappointed. It is something they can do little about except wait.Madeline Klepec@MeMadeline2When #TheGoodDoctor isn't coming back until April:9:55 AM · Nov 23, 202151When #TheGoodDoctor isn't coming back until April: https://t.co/ZuiN10ZI2jShea Squad 🚗🍏💙@SheaSquad_New episode of The Good Doctor Today 🤩// It’s Winter Finale…😐 #TheGoodDoctor #Shea5:20 AM · Nov 22, 2021279New episode of The Good Doctor Today 🤩// It’s Winter Finale…😐 #TheGoodDoctor #Shea https://t.co/mOMbq8VH8pSydVaughnFan2🎈❤️🌹🎗@Sydvaughnfan2#TheGoodDoctor doesn’t return until the Spring?!?!?9:31 AM · Nov 23, 20212#TheGoodDoctor doesn’t return until the Spring?!?!? https://t.co/f0u42dxjb0david a@spec4davidVery disappointed that this will not be back until next spring. #TheGoodDoctor1:03 AM · Nov 23, 2021Very disappointed that this will not be back until next spring. #TheGoodDoctorLui 🌊@luihrmsWait…. What??? #TheGoodDoctor will return April 2022???? 🥲🥲 my gosh12:35 PM · Nov 23, 2021Wait…. What??? #TheGoodDoctor will return April 2022???? 🥲🥲 my gosh'The Good Doctor' Season 5: When is it returning? Promo and moreThe Good Doctor is set to take a long break. Season 5 Episode 7, which was just aired, was the mid-season finale, after which the show will resume months later in April. The preview trailer for the rest of the season is out now and already has fans "screaming".C 🥼🩺🍏@highmorefan_New promo for #TheGoodDoctor 5x08 returning April 4th, 2022!9:50 AM · Nov 23, 20212310New promo for #TheGoodDoctor 5x08 returning April 4th, 2022! https://t.co/zXM2MSGAjrThe official air date is April 4, 2022. So fans have to hang on till then to continue the story of Dr. Shaun Murphy.