'Doogie Kamealoha, MD': Release date, spoilers and all about Disney+ reboot series

A medical genius is back and this time, her name is Lee Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha
UPDATED SEP 3, 2021
Peyton Elizabeth as Lee Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha in 'Doogie Kamealoha, MD' (YouTube/ Disney Plus)
Peyton Elizabeth as Lee Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha in 'Doogie Kamealoha, MD' (YouTube/ Disney Plus)

When it comes to TV shows, it's safe to say that we are all spoiled for choice. But, if you're on the prowl for a series that seems familiar, then reboots are always the best bet. A 90s favourite that's making a comeback is none other than 'Doogie Howser, M.D.', in a whole new avatar -- 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.'!

'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' follows the life of Lee Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha, a child prodigy who goes on to become a doctor while still a teen. However, life is far from easy as she juggles work and tries to live a normal life as well. If you're looking for reboot series or movies, you might want to consider -- 'Fantasy Island', 'Gossip Girl', 'MacGyver' and 'Turner & Hooch'. 

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Release date

'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' premieres on Disney+ on September 8, 2021.

Where to watch 

You can watch 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' on Disney+.

Plot

As per the official synopsis -- "Set in modern-day Hawai'i, "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." – a coming-of-age dramedy inspired by the hit medical series "Doogie Howser, M.D." – follows Lahela "Doogie" Kamealoha, a 16-year-old prodigy juggling a budding medical career and life as a teenager. With the support of her caring and comical 'ohana (family) and friends, Lahela is determined to make the most of her teenage years and forge her own path. Guiding Lahela (and also complicating things) is her career-driven mother Dr. Clara Hannon who's also her supervisor at the hospital, her doting father Benny who helps keep her connected to what matters most, her free-spirited older brother Kai, her gregarious younger brother Brian Patrick, her best friend Steph, her surfer crush Walter and her fellow hospital colleagues, Dr. Lee, Charles and Noelani."



 

Cast

Peyton Elizabeth as Lee Lahela 'Doogie' Kamealoha
Peyton Elizabeth Lee is an American actress. Her works include 'Secret Society of Second Born Royals', 'Stumptown', 'The Lion Guard', 'Andi Mack', 'Disney Channel Stars: Legendary', 'Asher Angel: Getaway', 'Shameless' and 'Scandal'.



 



Jason Scott Lee as Benny Kamealoha
Jason Scott Lee is an American actor and martial artist. His works include 'Mulan', 'The Haunted Swordsman', 'Alaska Is a Drag', 'Burn Your Maps', 'Beyond the Game', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny', 'Warrior', 'Seventh Son', 'Hawaii Five-0', 'Dance of the Dragon', 'Balls of Fury' and 'Only the Brave'.



 

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Charles Zeller
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is a Canadian actor and fashion model and as one of the main judges on 'Canada's Drag Race'. His works include 'Falling Inn Love', 'Spiral', 'Aly & A.J.: Star Maps', 'American Horror Story', 'UnREAL', 'Central & Broadway', 'Indoor Boys', 'Love by the 10th Date', 'Tao of Surfing' and 'Dirty Grandpa'.



 

Wes Tian as Brian Patrick Kamealoha
Wes Tian is an actor. He is passionate about writing and directing. In 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.', he plays Patrick Kamealoha, Lee Lahela's younger brother.

Ronny Chieng as Dr. Lee
Ronny Xin Yi Chieng is a Malaysian comedian and actor and a senior correspondent on 'The Daily Show'. He is also the star of the sitcom 'Ronny Chieng: International Student'. His works include 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', 'I Am Frenchie', 'Young Rock', 'Godzilla vs. Kong', 'Trust', 'Long Story Short', 'Bliss', 'Humour Resources', 'Wish Dragon' and 'Retrograde'.



 

Kathleen Rose Perkins as Dr. Clara Hannon
Kathleen Rose Perkins is an actress. Her works include 'Big Shot', 'I Am Not Okay with This', 'Fresh Off the Boat', 'Single Parents', 'Walk. Ride. Rodeo.' and 'Almost Home'.



 

Mapuana Makia as Noelani Nakayama
Mapuana Makia is an actress and director. Her works include 'Fantasy Island', 'Finding 'Ohana', 'Adversary', 'The Christmas House','Superstore', 'Criminal Minds', 'Angie Tribeca', 'Hawaii Five-0', 'And Then There Was Eve', 'How to Get Away with Murder' and 'Aloha'.



 

Matthew Sato as Kai Kamealoha
Matthew Sato is an actor. His works include 'Chad', 'Side Hustle', 'Chicken Girls', 'Save Me', 'Solve', 'Dark Thoughts', 'Intern-in-Chief', 'Ghosts' and 'Hawaii Five-0'.



 

Emma Meisel as Steph Denisco
Emma Meisel is an actress. Her works include 'The Dead Girls Detective Agency', 'American Horror Story', 'The Kids Are Alright' and 'Knight Squad'.



 

Alex Aiono as Walter Taumata
Martin Alexander Aiono is a singer, producer, YouTuber, and actor. His works include 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson', 'Finding 'Ohana', 'Royal Crush', 'Feder feat. Alex Aiono: Lordly', 'Lovesick', 'Dove Cameron, Christina Grimmie, & Baby Kaely: What a Girl Is' and 'Guidance'.



 

Creator

Kourtney Kang
Kourtney Kang is a screenwriter whose works include 'Fresh Off the Boat', 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'The Men's Room', 'Come to Papa' and 'Coupling'.

Trailers

As per the caption shared alongside the trailer -- "She's saving lives—while figuring out her own. #DoogieKamealohaMD is streaming September 8 on #DisneyPlus."



 

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