FOX ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY SERIES 'BEST MEDICINE' STARRING JOSH CHARLES, AMERICANIZED VARIETY OF HIT BRITISH SHOW 'DOC MARTIN'

Los Angeles, May 11, 2025 - Fox Entertainment has greenlit a new hour-long comedy series titled 'Best Medicine', with Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles set to star as the lead character. The show is an Americanized adaptation of the acclaimed British series 'Doc Martin', which has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of humor and humanity.

According to reports, the series will follow a successful Boston surgeon who leaves his high-powered job to become a general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent his childhood summers. The show promises to bring an American twist to the beloved UK format, promising viewers 'idyllic charm and absurdity'.

"We are thrilled to welcome 'Best Medicine' to our slate of original programming," said Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn. "The story of Doc Martin has resonated worldwide with its humanity, originality, and humor. With Best Medicine coming to Fox, that eccentricity gets a small-town America spin."

The show is being executive produced by Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Rodney Ferrell of Propagate, and Mark Crowdy and Philippa Braithwaite, who served as executive producers on the original British series.

"Josh Charles is an exceptional talent, and his casting brings gravity to our show," said Ben Silverman in a statement praising Charles' involvement in 'Best Medicine', calling him "the perfect lead for this brilliantly character-driven comedic procedural".

As Fox's first scripted series order for the 2025-26 television season, 'Best Medicine' is set to charm audiences with its unique blend of humor and heart.