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Best Medicine Season 1
Best Medicine Season 1 is a Fox medical comedy‑drama that premiered on January 4, 2026. It stars Josh Charles as Dr. Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon forced to leave Boston due to a secret blood phobia, relocating to a quirky Maine fishing village where he struggles to fit in. The series is an American adaptation of the British hit Doc Martin IMDb PRIMETIMER Wikipedia.
Title
- Best Medicine
- Season 1, 2026 release
Release Dates
- January 4, 2026 Fox premiere
- Episodes airing weekly
Runtime
- 13 episodes
- ~50 minutes each
Genre
- Medical drama
- Comedy drama
Language
- English
Country
- United States
Streaming Platforms
- Fox
- Hulu (next‑day streaming)
Cast
- Josh Charles as Dr. Martin Best
- Abigail Spencer
- Josh Segarra
- Annie Potts
- Cree
Crew
- Creator: Liz Tuccillo
- Based on Doc Martin by Dominic Minghella
- Executive Producers: Jamie Babbit, Tyson Bidner, Liz Tuccillo, Ben Silverman
- Music: Jeff Cardoni
Reception
- IMDb rating: 5.6/10
- Mixed reviews: praised performances, criticized pacing
Summary
Best Medicine Season 1 follows Dr. Martin Best, a brilliant but brusque surgeon who leaves Boston after his secret blood phobia ends his surgical career. He relocates to Port Wenn, Maine, a fishing village where he spent childhood summers, and takes over a small medical practice. Despite his skills, his rude manner alienates locals, forcing him to navigate eccentric townsfolk, hidden fears, and personal connections. The series blends medical drama with quirky comedy, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience while reimagining the beloved British series Doc Martin for American audiences.
Sources: IMDb PRIMETIMER Wikipedia
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