If you’re eagerly awaiting the next season of “Virgin River,” which is set to premiere in March, you might also enjoy “Best Medicine,” a similar TV series centered around a small-town doctor. I must say, I’m really enjoying its wry humor.
Here are the details for the upcoming season of “Virgin River.” It is confirmed to premiere on Netflix on March 12, 2026, with all 10 episodes released at once. The new season will pick up right after Jack and Mel’s wedding, continuing their journey as newlyweds. The series has also been renewed for an eighth season, with Season 7 production scheduled to conclude in mid-2025, following the start of filming in March 2025. filming that began in March 2025.
Here’s the scoop on “Best Medicine,” John Charles shines as Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon who takes a bold leap, trading his bustling Boston career for the charm of a delightful East Coast fishing village filled with memories from his childhood summers. While his straightforward approach may ruffle some feathers among the quirky locals, Martin’s genuine heart truly shines through. Despite the challenges, he becomes an essential part of the community, showcasing that sometimes, the most unexpected paths lead to incredible connections!
Yes, everything isn’t always perfect, and occasionally it’s an everyday kind of situation that eventually gets clearly handled. What’s great is the townsfolk almost treat ‘Best’ as an equal, even going into his office to yell at him for canceling the monthly baked bean supper due to a contagious virus that is spreading in their town of Port Wenn. Dr. Best quickly revealed childhood trauma to account for his blood phobia, which does make him more typically sympathetic. It’s not revealed how this happened to him. However, likely it developed from a traumatic childhood experience with blood (like witnessing an injury), or perhaps a fearful caregiver, a genetic predisposition, or an unexpected panic attack that created a strong association between blood and panic. However, the exact cause isn’t specified without knowing the person; common triggers include past trauma, learned behaviors, and underlying fears of illness or doctors, often manifesting as fainting, which he actually does in the show.
In a series regular role, Josh Segarra plays Sheriff Mark Mylow, the lovable, open-hearted lawman who may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but knows the town inside and out. He’s heartbroken over the breakup of his long-term girlfriend, Louisa, and is excited to befriend Martin as a confidante although as Martin and Louisa grow closer, a crazy love triangle begins to materialize.
The series functions as a quiet look into a small town where, deep down, all do essentially care for and love one another; they may have their differences, but even those are resolved through acceptance. If you’re looking for a slice of home-spun happenings in which neighbors actually know one another well and also help each other through a crisis or simply ‘getting through a day,’ then this series is for you.
The series premiered on Fox on January 4, 2026, and is streaming on Hulu. Four Episodes have dropped on Fox weekly, with the third one dropping today, January 20.
Sarah Knight Adamson© January 20, 2026
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