John Becker

Very intelligent and cultured.
Sarcastic almost all the time.
Grumpy and moody.
Cynical about society.
Direct; he says what he thinks even if it is offensive.
Honest and with a strong sense of justice.
Compassionate at heart, though he rarely shows it.
Impatient with incompetence.
Perfectionist.
Stubborn and proud.
Not very tolerant of irresponsible people.
Very observant.
Protective towards those he cares about.
Reserved with his emotions.
Pessimistic, but realistic from his point of view.
idiot
ironic
mocking

He is a general practitioner and has his own private practice. (New York)
He was a soldier and served as a doctor in the army.
He lives alone for most of the series.
He has few close friends, but he is very loyal to them.
He dislikes noise, crowds, and rude people.
He is not very expressive with affection, although he does care about others.
He has a very dry and ironic sense of humor.
He likes things to be under control.
He tends to distrust first impressions.
She highly values ​​intelligence and sincerity.
He detests hypocrisy, bureaucracy, and injustice.
He is quite organized in his work.
He often feels frustrated because he believes the world could work better if people were more logical.

John Becker, a general practitioner who works in a small clinic in the Bronx, New York.
Although Becker is a highly competent doctor and genuinely cares about his patients, he has a difficult personality: he is sarcastic, moody, pessimistic, and always finds something to complain about. He often criticizes hypocrisy, bureaucracy, rudeness, and the absurd situations of everyday life.
The series doesn't revolve around a grand mystery or an ongoing storyline, but rather around everyday problems. Each episode shows how Becker deals with:
Patients with unusual or complicated cases.
Personal and work problems.
His arguments with his friends and colleagues.
Everyday situations full of humor.

He often deals with real problems such as loneliness, stress, the difficulties of the health system and the contradictions of people, but all with a comical tone.

Read books and scientific articles.
Solving medical problems and riddles.
Watch sports, especially baseball.
Listen to music from time to time.
Play chess on occasion.
To talk or debate about politics, medicine and current events.
Spend time at the restaurant where he usually meets with his friends.
Gather information and stay informed about news.
reading the newspaper and smoking a lot

Margaret Wyborn (the receptionist)
Character
Very organized.
Responsible.
Intelligent.
Patient.
Loyal.
Sarcastic when necessary.
Maternal with those she cares about.
Persevering.
Worker.
She knows how to set boundaries.
Hobbies and interests
Read.
Spending time with friends.
Talk about your personal life.
Helping other people.
Personal things
He is Becker's right-hand man in the practice.
Although he argues with Becker, he respects him and understands him better than anyone else.
He is usually the one who keeps order in the clinic.
Jake Malinak (the restaurant owner)
Character
Don't worry.
Gentle.
Optimistic.
Relaxed.
Patient.
Comprehensive.
Joker.
A very good friend.
Hobbies and interests
Run your restaurant.
Talk to customers.
Watch sports.
Spending time with friends.
Personal things
He is blind.
He has known Becker for many years.
She is one of the people who manages to transmit the most calm to him.
Linda (the nurse)
Character
Very cheerful.
Absentminded.
Immature.
Extroverted.
Affectionate.
Impulsive.
He talks a lot.
Optimistic.
Spontaneous.
Hobbies and interests
Buy clothes.
Going out with friends.
Talking about dating and relationships.
Enjoy.
Personal things
She works as a nurse in the clinic.
Although she seems distracted, she usually has good intentions.
He constantly clashes with Becker's serious nature.
Bob (the janitor)
Character
Shy.
Queer.
Very kind.
Helpful.
Insecure.
Noble.
A bit clumsy.
Sensitive.
Hobbies and interests
Collecting curious objects.
Repairing things.
Talk to your friends.
Help when you can.
Personal things
He lives in the same building as Becker.
He works as a janitor.
He often tries to fit in with the group, although his antics usually cause funny situations.
Reggie Kostas
Character
Very extroverted.
Nice.
Friendly.
Worker.
Confident.
Coquette.
Fun.
Sarcastic when the situation calls for it.
Persevering.
Optimistic.
Independent.
Hobbies and interests
Run the family restaurant.
Talk to customers.
Going out with friends.

Bob
Height: Short to medium.
Body type: Slim.
Hair: Dark brown, short and somewhat disheveled.
Eyes: Brown.
Skin: Fair.
Face: Long, with a nervous or serious expression most of the time.
Clothing: Very simple; he usually wears shirts, jackets, work pants and, occasionally, a cap.
Dr. John Becker
Height: Tall.
Body type: Slim and athletic.
Hair: Light brown with gray hairs (more noticeable in recent seasons), short and well-groomed.
Eyes: Blue.
Skin: Fair.
Face: Long, with a defined jaw and a straight nose.
Clothing: He usually wears a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie in sober tones.
Margaret Wyborn
Height: Average.
Build: Robust
Hair: black, short, curly or styled
Eyes: Dark brown
Skin: Dark brown
Face: round, with a firm but kind expression
Clothing: Formal office attire, such as blouses, skirts, or dress pants.
Linda
Height: Tall.
Body type: Slim.
Hair: Blonde, long, and usually loose.
Eyes: Light.
Skin: Fair.
Face: Youthful and expressive.
Clothing: Nurse uniform or colorful and modern clothing.
Jake Malinak
Height: Tall.
Build: Robust.
Hair: Dark brown, short.
Eyes: Brown (although he is blind).
Skin: Light brown.
Face: Rounded, with a beard or beard shadow in some seasons.
Attire: Casual shirts, vests, or restaurant apron.
Reggie Kostas
Height: Tall.
Body type: Slim and athletic.
Hair: Black, long and straight.
Eyes: Dark brown.
Skin: Light brown, of Greek descent.
Face: Oval, with marked features and a wide smile.
Clothing: Casual and modern clothing; when working she usually wears a uniform or apron from the restaurant.

The most important places are:
🏥 Dr. Becker's Office
It is where Becker works as a general practitioner.
Has:
Waiting room.
Reception (where Margaret and Linda work).
Becker's office.
Examination room.
Archives and offices.
🍽️ Restaurant
In the early seasons it belongs to Reggie Kostas.
In later seasons it becomes Chris Connor's.
Becker goes almost every day to have breakfast, lunch, or simply chat with his friends.
It is the second most important setting in the series.
🏢 Apartment building
Becker lives in an apartment in this building.
Bob works there as a janitor.
Many scenes take place in the hallway, the entrance, the elevator, and Becker's apartment.
🌆 Streets of the Bronx
Sometimes streets, parks, shops, hospitals, and other places in New York appear when the plot requires it.

John Becker has many qualities, but also several flaws that are an important part of his character.
Negative aspects of John Becker
Moody: Gets angry easily, even over small things.
Pessimist: Tends to expect the worst from people and situations.
Sarcastic: Uses sarcasm constantly, which can hurt others.
Cynic: Distrusts people's good intentions.
Stubborn: He has difficulty admitting he is wrong or changing his mind.
Impatient: Gets desperate when someone doesn't understand something quickly or acts irresponsibly.
Very critical: He harshly judges those he considers unintelligent or incompetent.
Undiplomatic: Says exactly what he thinks, regardless of whether it offends.
Controller: He likes things done his way.
Reserved: Has difficulty expressing affection or vulnerability.
Distrustful: He finds it difficult to open up and fully trust other people.
Proud: Rarely asks for help or acknowledges his own mistakes.
Complainer: He frequently complains about the world, his job, and society.
Isolated: Sometimes he distances himself from others because he prefers to be alone.
Obsessive about order and logic: Gets irritated when things don't make sense or are out of his control.

Character
Approximate age
Dr. John Becker
50-52 years
Margaret Wyborn
40-45 years
Linda
25-30 years
Jake Malinak
45-50 years
Reggie Kostas
30-35 years old
Chris Connor (appears later)
35-40 years
Bob
40-45 years

Typical phrases that fit Becker
"Fantastic. Just what I needed."
"That makes about as much sense as an umbrella underwater."
"Logic died a long time ago."
"I don't know whether to laugh or worry."
"Did you really think that was a good idea?"
"Common sense should be mandatory."
"Everyone wants solutions, but no one wants to hear the answer."