Best Medicine, the medical comedy-drama based on Doc Martin, has unveiled its first-look trailer. With Martin Clunes confirmed to be making a guest appearance, this is one you won’t want to miss.
The upcoming series follows Martin Best (Josh Charles), a doctor who moves from the bustling city of Boston to a small fishing village on the east coast, with the character taking on a role at a small medical practice.
Based on the beloved ITV series, which ran for 10 seasons across 18 years, Best Medicine sees Clunes appear in a guest role as Martin’s father Robert, who is an accomplished gastroenterologist.
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Ahead of its premiere in January, Fox has released the first trailer for the series via the company’s Instagram account, with the brief teaser showing Martin as he settles into his new surroundings.
Despite his hardened demeanour and plenty of medical issues in the local community, Martin gradually comes to like his new home, though the final clip shows that he might not be ready to dish out hugs just yet.
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Though the teaser was only brief, fans of the original series couldn’t contain their excitement in the comment section, with one writing: “Can’t wait to see the real Doc Martin aka Martin Clunes on the show ! #martinclunes #bestmedicine”
“We love the UK version and cannot wait to see this US remake. Looks really fun! Josh Charles and Annie Potts – really excited for this!” added another fan, while another account run by Fox teased that “this doc is in for a wake up call!”.
Clunes’s Robert isn’t shown in the teaser trailer, though a previous press release confirmed that the character is a “a headstrong man who makes his stoic son seem warm by comparison”.
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“But underneath his snobby, stone-cold exterior, Robert is hiding a few secrets of his own that could turn Martin’s new life upside down, and force him to confront his past,” the character description continues.
In addition to Charles and Clunes, the cast for the medical comedy-drama includes Abigail Spencer, Annie Potts, Cree Cicchino and Josh Segarra, with Didi Conn and Clea Lewis appearing in supporting roles.
Best Medicine will premiere in January 2026.
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