I suspect another reason America is enthralled with the Doc Martin series is because we Americans are having socialized medicine crammed down our unwilling throats, and watching socialized medicine in action adds a certain little touch of horror spice to the story that Brits probably do not even notice. I love British films and "Doc Martin" best of all. They are even brilliant in the way they use color to match the characters to the environment and create an ambiance that disarms the viewer. From the impeccable casting to the brilliant writing and believable dialogue to the ability the British have to plumb the depths and soar the heights of human drama and comedy without having holes and gaps that need filled with obscenity or worse. You cannot fool a dog! Why does America love this series so much? Because the British do a much finer job than we do at so many many film endeavors. There are all kind of subtle clues that Doc Martin is wonderful, but none so telling as the fact that dogs love him and are not impressed by his screams and sneers. We love him thirdly because he needs our love and he has been so mistreated and has such voids within him. We love him second of all because he has transcended most of his feelings (unlike us) and has moved to a higher plane of capability because of it and we benefit from his capability and confidence. Isn't that sad? We notice (and love) Doc Martin first of all because he oozes alpha male chemistry and we react to that with a mixture of love and hate, contempt and admiration. When a patient codes and doesn't make it, the Doc Martins of the world are left to handle their grief and feelings alone. It takes years to find out how weak and vulnerable and sad they are. Ruth is back from Mexico with more than maracas. 2022 Everlasting Love 8.0 (157) Rate Martin rubs up against the new herbalist and Penhale, Louisa, and James are all interested in Janices new pedicure fish. That is why I switched to the Medical Floor, to get away from the Doc Martins of the hospital. Martin attends Stewarts survival course, but not as a participant like Al and Penhale. I am a registered nurse and have worked in the Operating Room (theater, if you are picky) and I can tell you this man exists. Dr Martin Ellingham, a smart physician with a foul disposition, moves to Portwenn to replace the. Some dedicated viewers really don't understand why they are so hooked! So I shall tell them why they love Doc Martin. I do not understand why some people do not understand why they love this series nor understand why they love Doc Martin.
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