Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Fan Reactions

Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine · Jan 7, 2026 · 53m

Chesla is joined by three guests who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin to discuss Best Medicine. She finds out what sorts of shows they usually watch, whether they've seen these actors in other things, and then dives into the show. What are their overall impressions? Did they like the acting? The writing? Are they going to keep watching?

There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.

Finally, she talks with Newbie Judy, who has watched Doc Martin far enough to be well beyond what happens in…