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This show is a must see. Doc Martin is little bit House, little bit ER, little bit Little House on the Prairie, and just overall just an enjoyable show that is about a simple life with some complicated situations. I just love the scenery and jealous of that small, harbor town life where its all about everyone getting along. No malls, No WalMarts, No Chili's, no commercialism what so ever. No gang bangers, CSI murders or over the top court cases. If there is an issue, you deal with it as adults. Love some of the characters... and oh by the way... no drop dead gorgeous actors either with Gucci purses and designer pumps while investigating a crime scene. I can relate to alot of these people day to day.

If you haven't seen Doc Martin you're missing a great show. I started watching it last year and loved each episode, especially the last one of the series. I won't say what happened because I don't want to give away the ending, but I was really anxious to see what happened next only to find out that it was not offered again but will be back in 2011 because of demand from the public both in Great Britain and the U.S.

Doc Martin is a doctor who says what he thinks and yells at patients who do not take care of themselves or follow his instructions. It is hilarious! He has come to Portman on the Cornish coast because he has a special problem that makes it impossible to continue as a surgeon in a London hospital. He has a phobia towards blood. It makes it hard to deal with patients because he gets sick whenever he sees blood and he is always trying to hide his problem. He meets Louisa, the town schoolteacher, and falls for her but they don't seem to get along most of the time until later when they get cozy and she becomes pregnant. He has a hard time showing his feelings to Louisa. She leaves town after their marriage plans gets cancelled. Then she returns and he has to watch her pregnancy without being involved in her life and it makes him crazy but he's too proud to tell her how he feels. The last episode is a stitch because the baby is coming and he is there but can't seem to be of any help. It's the best part of the whole series. I have watched all of the shows at least three times and can't wait until it starts again this year. Everyone who likes English sitcoms and romantic comedy will love this series.

This is an excellent, quirky, funny series. I was disappointed when I reached the end. I found myself missing the ol' Doc. I highly recommend this show!

I have watched the 31 episodes of the "Doc Martin" television series five times. It has the best casting, the best acting, and the best story line of any television series I have ever seen. The series is filmed, in the summertime, in the real village of Port Isaac, in Cornwall, England. They have renamed the town Port Wenn, and this locale is a top contributor to the lovability of this series.

This series is about two people in search of love and happiness: Doctor Martin Ellingham, an arrogant chief surgeon from London, and a local elementary school teacher Louisa Glasson, who will soon be a middle aged old maid school teacher. They both have never found success in "love." Martin, forced to leave his powerful position as chief of vascular surgery in London because of a sudden onset of panic attacks at the sight of blood, applies for the position as GP in Port Wenn, a village near his fraternal aunt's farm, where he spent summers as a child. He meets Louisa on his flight to Cornwall, to be interviewed by the committee that will hire him. Lousia is the "lay" representative from Port Wenn. Their meeting gets off to a bad start for both, but they both come away from that initial meeting puzzled and not understanding their feelings for each other. As the series progresses, their interaction stirs emotions and sexual tension. Martin Clunes stars as Doc Martin, and Carolyn Catz stars as Louisa Glasson.

Running side by side with the "love story" is Doc Martin's trials and tribulations with the locals and their quirky problems and ways. More than any series I've ever watched, the top quality filming of these episodes leaves you with a feeling that you are an invisible observer wandering about the village observing its life, and chiefly the day's activities of Martin Ellingham. I sincerely hope they continue this series, as has been rumored. P.S. And you can understand every word spoken by the cast, in contrast to much of television in the UK. (Try understanding the long running series "All Creatures Great and Small"; the books were great, the TV show was obviously for local Brits, only.)

This is a delightful series. Martin Clunes is perfect as Doc Martin, the soft hearted and clueless curmudgeon who is an expert at being "off-putting," never seeing beyond the health problems of everyone he sees.

This show is about a Dr who is afraid of blood. Great story lines. There are a few parts that I could have done with out like his Aunt hooking up with a younger guy. But mostly a funny series! I can't wait for the next season to come out.

I am currently about half way through season 2. Can't get enough. The guy is a blockhead (Doc Martin), but for some reason, you keep hoping he will become lovable. All of the characters are strong, and I am totally in love with Caroline Catz! Photography of the Cornish coast is incredible (I live in the desert). Well worth the time, and good family entertainment.

This series is on my short list of favorite British shows. Beautiful locale and wonderful believable characters. Martin Clunes is so sarcastic but lovable.

Great show. Every medical doctor should love this show. The things he gets away with saying to patients is just incredible.

The hallmark of a great product is that it actually changes one's day to day quality of life--like my IPhone and my IPad. Like my new GM Suburban the first I got lost and called Onstar. Like watching over 3 days all 30 plus episodes of Doc. Martin. This show is a different species of storytelling. It 's as close to perfect as any movie, book, or show I've ever experienced. The signature of its craft is its utter simplicity in presentation successfully masking the relentless artistry.