What To Watch Now 'Doc Martin' Has Ended

Doc Martin is a tough act to follow. After eighteen years and ten seasons, the show has become a beloved fixture. Whether it’s Portwenn’s collection of idiosyncratic individuals, the gorgeous scenery, or the twists and turns of the relationship between the titular doctor (Martin Clunes) and Louisa (Caroline Catz), the show has consistently delivered compelling, humorous, and emotional viewing. Even at his most abrasive and annoying, Clunes could convey that perhaps he was more than a transplanted, supercilious Londoner. Wisely, the series took its time in revealing, if not a heart of gold, a man capable of deep emotions and strong ethics. The sheer entertainment value of Doc Martin sniping at neighbors and patients was just too good to waste.

What is it we love about medical series? Possibly, the medicine comes second, although who hasn’t enjoyed a crisis (on TV) as the gurney hurtles through pristine corridors, blood squirts generously, and a doctor shouts out inexplicable medical commands. Or a baby is born! Gone are the days of a three-month old infant standing in plumply as a newborn, those babies (real or otherwise) now look appropriately discolored and annoyed. But the major attraction of medical series is the lives and relationships of the staff and how they survive their demanding work and schedules.

So, what’s next on your viewing list? Let’s take a look at some of the medical shows available now.