Best Medicine (2026)

Martin Best is a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Unfortunately, Martin's blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, and he quickly alienates the town, even though he's all they’ve got.

Passing the Torch: Martin Clunes, who played the original "Doc Martin" for ten seasons, makes a special guest appearance in Best Medicine as Dr. Robert Best, Martin's chilly father. This nod to the original series provides a unique connection for long-time fans.
Small-Town Charm, Big-Screen Dreams: Cree, who plays Dr. Best's administrative assistant Elaine Denton, is focused on becoming a YouTube star. Her character adds a modern, quirky element to the small town of Port Wenn, balancing the traditional fishing village atmosphere with contemporary aspirations.
Wardrobe Cues: The wardrobe department went to great lengths to create authentic looks for the background actors, even sending out memos requesting a palette of faded neutrals to capture the essence of a lobstering village in Maine. One reporter who served as a background player was dressed in a plum pullover, maroon plaid flannel shirt, and a "greige sweater so hideous it could turn a sheep off wool".
From London to Maine: Best Medicine is an American adaptation of the British series Doc Martin, which was also adapted in France, Germany, Spain, Greece, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. The show centers on a brilliant physician, who has developed a crippling aversion to blood.
Sports Night Reunion: Josh Charles, who plays Dr. Martin Best, was a star in Sports Night. Josh Segarra, who plays Sheriff Mark Mylow in Best Medicine, was a big fan of Sports Night. Segarra was thrilled to work with Charles and said that he has so much respect for him.