It sounds like Doc Martin is hanging up the stethoscope. In a recent interview with Radio Times, star Martin Clunes revealed the ITV series will end with season nine.
Created by Dominic Minghella, the long-running UK medical dramedy stars 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.
In the interview, Clunes said season eight begins filming this spring and it will be the second to last season:
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.”
Season eight of Doc Martin is expected to air in the UK on ITV this fall, with the ninth and final season expected to premiere in 2018.
What do you think? Do you watch Doc Martin? Are you sad it’s ending?
Can we get Doc Martin series on Passport?. I am just wild about this show.
I know I’ve missed a few, they are worth repeating!
I LOVE THE SHOW SO SORRY TO SEE IT END iT IS ONE OF THE SPECIAL SHOWS NOT A SILLY ACT ACT JUST TRUE LIFE LIKE STORIES . JOYC E GUTCHES
I am heartbroken. The chemistry of the cast, as well as the scenic background, the sheer true-to-life nature of the story–this show is irreplaceable. Very sad.
I just found Doc Martin on Acorn TV and absolutely LOVE it! I have watched all of the series while recovering from surgery this month and have become hooked! I want more…. Many thanks!!
I love this show. So sorry to see it go. At least there is 2 more seasons.
It will be a huge loss for my wife and myself. I’ve been watching U.S. TV (and several Brit series) since the mid ’50s and I’ve never seen anything better — maybe not even as good. Series 7 and 8 was the best writing of the run. I’d assumed series 9 would be in 2019. I’d love it to be this year.
Thank you mr. Clunes (and your wife) for giving us this lovely Doc Martin. All things will come to an end but saying goodbye to this serie makes me sad.
Lydia from the Netherlands
I have really loved this show….skillful and convincing acting. Good writers. Amazing locale.And that dog, Buddy!
Oh Nooo I just adore Doc Martin-More than mrs Tishel! Please don’t cancel!
when does final season start?
I found Doc Martin on Netflix and watched all Six Series with my 96 year old Mother within a month. Then I went on Amazon and bought Series 7 & 8, and we just finished both of those along with the bonus disk. I can’t believe it will end after Series 9, it is such a Fantastic Series with Wonderful Actors, they’ve become like Family! Won’t you please reconsider extending the Series, I know the writers can find all kinds of new stories. My Mother would get on her recumbent bicycle and ride the hour and a half until the… Read more »
I love Doc Martin I really will miss it.
sorry its ending I enjoy not only the characters but the humor
I DO NOT WANT DOC MARTIN TO EVER END – SURE HATE THAT!!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW, IT IS NICE AND CLEAN – SURE HATE IT WILL BE ENDING THIS YEAR
Love this series! Have gotten all the past episodes from my library and have enjoyed every one of them. Doc Martin is definitely my favorite program and I will hate to see it end!