Who is Dr. Martin Best in the new series?

Dr. Martin Best is a brilliant surgeon who leaves his Boston practice to become a general practitioner in a small fishing village.

What secret is Dr. Martin Best hiding?

Dr. Martin Best is hiding a debilitating new phobia and deep-seated psychological issues that affect his personal life.

Why do the townspeople call him Doc Martin?

The townspeople call him Doc Martin because he spent summers there as a child and it's the familiar local nickname, despite his preference for Dr. Best.

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Doctor's Secret: Small Town's New GP Hides a Fear

12 Dec

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Summary

Brilliant surgeon leaves Boston for a quiet fishing village.
New doctor's gruff demeanor alienates quirky locals.
He secretly battles a debilitating phobia and intimacy issues.

Doctor's Secret: Small Town's New GP Hides a Fear

Dr. Martin Best, a gifted surgeon from Boston, has traded his high-profile career for the role of general practitioner in a quaint seaside village he frequented in his youth. Renowned locally as 'Doc Martin,' his arrival is met with enthusiasm by the eclectic townspeople, including a charming schoolteacher and a friendly sheriff. However, his abrasive demeanor quickly alienates the needy locals he's meant to serve.

Despite his expert medical skills, Martin struggles with the village's close-knit community, finding their personal dramas and gossip intrusive. His desire for solitude is constantly thwarted as he's drawn into their lives. The logline suggests that Martin's gruff exterior hides significant personal struggles, including a debilitating new phobia.

These psychological issues prevent him from forming genuine connections. Yet, the tenacious spirit of the village and its residents might offer an unexpected path to healing. The quirky, needy locals may, in fact, be the cure for the doctor's own ailments.