IF YOU LIKE ‘DOC MARTIN,’ TRY THESE CHARMING SHOWS
Making its debut in 2004, Doc Martin is one of Britain’s most popularly rated shows. Starring an award-winner in its titular role, Martin Clunes, the show is indeed a charming small-town title that has quirky characters and fun stories. We’re coming here today to feature a list of if you like Doc Martin try these shows because well, just because. It may have aired its final episode which doesn’t mean we still don’t want to see more stories like this.
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IF YOU LIKE ‘DOC MARTIN,’ TRY THESE CHARMING SHOWS. Sharing some watchalike titles for the #British drama Doc Martin. Have you seen any of these? #Drama #Comedy Share on XThe show features Clunes as Doctor Martin Ellingham who, after a medical condition causes him to lose some prestige as one of London’s most sought-after surgeons, moves to a small town in order to try and regain his footing. Stuffy and without much emotion, Doctor Ellingham is quite dismayed to discover that Portwenn will challenge him. The medical needs he can meet easily, but it’s the residents demanding house calls and forgoing proper protocol by calling him simply “Doc Martin,” all while he struggles to find a competent receptionist.
The show is funny and entertaining and full of quirkiness, which is what makes the show entertaining. Let’s see if we can find any others that have a similar feel.
IF YOU LIKE DOC MARTIN TRY THESE SHOWS
800 WORDS
This follows a newspaper man who, after a family tragedy, takes his children and moves to a small town hoping to start anew. Stream on Acorn TV, Peacock or Tubi
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
A show still airing today, this remake of the popular 70s show is darling. It’s set in a small town, and follows vets instead of a doctor, but is still nonetheless a good fit. Plus if you like Doc Martin, consider giving this ITV drama a chance. Stream on Acorn TV
BAD MOVE
This one is all about quirkiness and comedy. It features a married couple, both on their second marriage, trying to make a go of a rundown place in the country. Stream on Roku
THE CAFÉ
This follows a woman who returns to her hometown where she struggles to find her voice in her writing and helps her mother run the café she owns. Stream on BritBox
DOCTOR FINLAY
This one is a British show that’s about a doctor, yes, but it’s far more serious minded than Doc Martin. Still it features a group of patients and characters here and there. Stream on Acorn TV, at publication
DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN
Pretty sure I watched some of this back in the day, but don’t remember what it’s like. Jane Seymour plays the titular character who fights for patients and to make it in a world where female doctors aren’t as welcomed. It’s set in the 1800s if I remember right. Stream on Freevee, Hallmark Movies Now or Pluto TV
HART OF DIXIE
This one is vastly different because it’s an American show and if you watch both, you know American vs British TV, well, it’s VERY different. But the plot is similar about Rachel Bilson’s doctor Zoe Hart who moves to nowhere Alabama and tries to fit in with a group of people with whom she shares nothing in common. Stream on Freevee
LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD
A period drama yes, but this one is about small village life and features a teen girl who moves from Lark Rise to the more refined village of Candleford. Stream on BritBox and the Roku Channel
MIRANDA
Again, like many of these, this one isn’t about medicine or a medical plot, but its full of quirky habits. Stream on BritBox
ROYAL PAINS
Another American TV show, this one is still funny following a doctor who falls into concierge medicine in the Hamptons.
Have you seen any of these shows? Do you think any are good fits for this ‘if you like Doc Martin try these shows’ watchalike list? Comment all of your thoughts below, including what small-town shows you like best.
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