Doc Martin Season 1 -
British comedy-drama about a surgeon. La Mimi Tv ► All about Movies! ... Doc Martin Doc Martin is a British comedy-drama about Dr. Facebook·Best Movies and TV Were Doc and Becker inspired by same character concept?
: Each episode typically features an "ailment of the week," ranging from a village-wide stomach bug to more obscure psychological or physical conditions.
: The "horrifically unlikable" surgery receptionist in Season 1, whose incompetence is a constant source of frustration for the orderly doctor. Notable Season 1 Moments
: Martin's only real emotional anchor, she provides both common sense and a bridge between him and the wary villagers.
: Martin’s fear of blood is a recurring obstacle; he is shown becoming physically ill at the sight of even small blood samples, which the villagers find ridiculous for a doctor.
Doc Martin Season 1 introduces Dr. Martin Ellingham, a brilliant but misanthropic London surgeon who develops a sudden, career-ending fear of blood. Forced to leave his high-stakes surgical career, he relocates to the sleepy Cornish fishing village of Portwenn—where he spent childhood summers with his Aunt Joan—to become their new General Practitioner. Season 1 Overview
: The season finale cements the Doc’s place in the town, proving that while he may be rude, he is genuinely concerned for the health of his patients.
