It looks like Doc Martin is finally retiring. RadioTimes reports the ITV series will end with season nine in 2018.
Created by Dominic Minghella, the long-running UK medical dramedy stars Martin Clunes as the only doctor in a small Cornish village. The cast also includes Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, John Marquez, and Selina Cadell.
Clunes spoke to RadioTimes, confirming that season nine will be the last for Doc Martin. Season eight is slated to debut later this year, and the final season is expected to premiere in autumn 2018.
From Clunes:
We start making [series 8] in spring and it’ll probably be on air in the autumn. So [series 8] is the second to last.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Doc Martin? Are you sad the show is ending?
I’ve watched this series since the beginning and have loved every episode. HOWEVER, I did find myself tiring of and disappointed in the never-changing, never-growing, never-learning character of Doc Martin. I think it was a HUGE mistake on the writers’ part to never allow Doc to “grow”, even if just a little bit. He lived among and knew the villagers intimately yet never grew beyond his disdain of any of them, he fell in love, he had a baby, he married his “love”….and through it all, he never grew beyond his socially inept, clueless, seemingly uncaring self. COME ON! How… Read more »
Elementary is pretty much a show for people who abhor deep intellectual thought. Martin has grown quite a bit, anyone with a modicum of intellect can see how he and Louisa have both grown together. CBS has only REPEATED the tiresome cliché of over-exaggerated character development to the point where you start with an unique flawed character and take away the traits that make the character interesting instead of suppress them slightly, and have the character struggle with keeping them suppressed, as occurs in real life. This results in a boring and flat character, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would not… Read more »
I love this series so much. Now I’m looking for it anywhere. It is so interesting and entertaining.
Please please please do not finish with series 9!
Anyone i speak to about this show loves it. MARTIN himself really cracks me up with his dry comments. He is such a character and i love seeing his interaction with everyone.
It would be greatly missed if it was to end,
I so look forward to it every week….I need my weekly dose of humour!
Regards
Caron
my favorite doctor on television. if you can continue a new series do not change anything.
My favorite doctor, if by any chance you can continue , do not change anything.
This is a real shame,but please don’t discontinue re-reuns
My husband and I are total fans of this show! We will miss it greatly! The humor was outstanding, laced with some truth about doctors, teachers, and people in general. We understand that all good things must end, but have enjoyed this show so much!
I agree with Kathryn. Use to watch it on PBS. Haven’t seen in few years. It had a long run.
Yes. I do not want the show to end. They even took series 1 through 6 off of netflix recently. I love this show. Please keep it going. It is so funny to watch. Please return to Netflix, and PBS soon and keep it going!
Sad this wonderful show is ending. I looked forward to seeing it each week and my late husband and I rarely agreed on TV shows, but this one was a winner. I will buy the DVD’s when I can afford it because it is one show that bears repeating over and over again. Martin and the cast and writers and all connected with this show can pat themselves on the back for a “job well done”. This American will miss all your wonderful faces.
Will miss this show dearly,but pray it will be shown in re-runs.
We are absolutely hooked on this series. We have skipped the news or another show, so that we can join in the life’s of Doc Martin and cast. Thank you for wonderful acting and great show.
I absolutely adore this series. It has given me hours of enjoyment . There is nothing I don’t like about the show .As primary care giver for my husband who has dementia. I don’t get out very much this show let me travel to a beautiful village and I have fallen in love with each character. I wish you could extended the show a little longer.
God Bless All of you and Thank you for the many hours of comfort you have brought to me
I have been watching Doc Martin from the begining and hate to see the show cancelled. Is ‘earthie’ and intertaining. Love the characters that are played.
I absolutely love this show ,I don’t want it to end .Watching this show has helped me get through some really tough times taking care of my husband. I love all the actors all the beautiful scenery.
I don’t get out a lot as my husband has dementia ,this series has helped me to relax and have some happy time
Thank you for the many hours of enjoymeny
Love the Doc Martin show! Please don’t cancel! All the great shows are ending! The show is funny, smart and dramatic. We just love it!
How could you cancel such a great show. Finally a show, my husband & I truly enjoy.
I hope you change your minds, but be sure to keep the same actors, they all have the right chemistry, that makes it work. How about just a few seasons a year??
Please don’t go.
I agree! You are all family now. How could you Year it apart like that? We love you. At least do one movie a year ( a very long one)!