The Take
Best Medicine is not worth watching if you value the original Doc Martin's prickly British wit. Fox delivers a sanitized small-town doctor fish-out-of-water story that leans hard into network medical comedy conventions.
Josh Charles brings competent adult-drama energy to the lead, yet the show feels pre-sanded for broad appeal with season two already ordered before premiere.
The Verdict
The remake plays it safe from the start. Mild British charm gets diluted by Fox notes, leaving a competent but unremarkable package that signals status as background comfort TV.
Skip it. Watch the original Doc Martin instead.
Common Questions
What is Best Medicine about?
Americanized small-town doctor comedy with a fish-out-of-water lead.
How many seasons of Best Medicine are there?
Season one premieres January 2026 with season two already greenlit.
Is Best Medicine woke?
No. Standard network medical comedy without heavy messaging.
