Best Medicine's Global Success Mirrors Doc Martin

Sky has secured the UK rights for the popular series 'Best Medicine,' marking a significant international deal. This acquisition mirrors the earlier success of its British counterpart, 'Doc Martin,' which also garnered widespread international distribution and inspired local remakes.

The series, distributed by Fox Entertainment Global, has been sold to numerous broadcasters and platforms worldwide. Bell and TVA in Canada, TV4 Sweden, TV2 Norway, and Talpa Network in the Netherlands are among the European territories that have acquired the show.

Further international sales include NBCUniversal for Central and Eastern Europe, TV2 for Hungary, and Pro Plus for Slovenia. Cosmote TV in Greece, HRT in Croatia, Nos in Portugal, Play Media in Belgium, and Yes in Israel have also acquired the series, with Now TV securing rights for Hong Kong.

'Best Medicine' stars Josh Charles as a brilliant surgeon who relocates to a quaint East Coast fishing town, leaving behind a prestigious career. The character grapples with a phobia that complicates intimacy, finding unexpected healing within the eccentric community.

Season two of 'Best Medicine' is slated to return to the Fox network this fall with a 14-episode run. Fox Entertainment Global anticipates further deals for the series, produced by Fox Entertainment Studios.

Prentiss Fraser, President of Fox Entertainment Global, stated that the show's success is due to its uplifting storytelling and broad appeal. The growing roster of international partners underscores the series' powerful global reach and the increasing demand for feel-good entertainment.