Doc Martin (TV Series) Fly Me to the Moon (2022) User Reviews

The Spark Is Not There

[Hitchcoc · 6/10 · 10 January 2024]

Luisa's old man showing up having received a parole because of a medical death sentence, is the only thing I found interesting here. Had he atoned in some way for his criminal activities might have washed a little better. But he is just as disgusting as he ever was, misleading people and betraying his patient daughter. His taking off in a taxi with all his booty was fine because he has no morals. He manages to get a reprieve from his disease. Instead of being eternally grateful for his good fortune, he takes advantage. In other focuses we have Burt Large also using his avarice to try to sell a few little motor homes. And the continuation of the idiotic cop is getting really tiresome.

Going over the same old ground

[vonnoosh · 5/10 · 6 October 2022]

This final season has been disappointing more than half way through. The series always managed to keep itself fresh and interesting by offering a new plot twist which fueled each season. That freshness is not here. I felt certain it would be inevitable given how season 9 ended. So much more could have been done with Martin either returning to be a doctor (they also did that before) or to struggle with a new career (those who can't do, teach. Dr Martin dealing with students for a few episodes would have been a hilarious change of pace, or even something goofy like Martin accidentally ingesting hash and suddenly his blood phobia is cured) ultimately fighting for his job back. Instead, we are basically back like nothing happened and now we have old love interests, igniting jealousy again, blah blah blah. Not much in the way of interesting drama to go with the comedy. It's a shame, really.

Can Bert ever manage to do ANYTHING right?! Oh, and Louisa's father returns.

[planktonrules · 5/10 · 7 April 2024]

The main theme of this episode is a reunion between Louisa and her career criminal father. He was previously seen in episode nine of the second season--at which point he was sent to prison for his many, many violations of the law. Now, well over a decade later, he's out and seems to be trying his best to make things right with Louisa.

The other main plot is the ever-annoying Bert. He's making illegal whisky once again (despite the problems it caused before) but his biggest cockup involves selling one of the mobile homes at the park where he's SUPPOSED to be working.

Some minor plots involve Aunt Ruth trying some VERY unconventional therapy on Doc for his hemophobia, Penhale and his possible girlfriend making up as well as a girl whose sea sickness is just abnormal.

The part of the show with Louisa's dad is just fine. I appreciated seeing some follow-up here. But Bert once again costs his son a fortune and never seems to learn a darn thing...making this a difficult episode for me to enjoy.

Not the best

[nmottel · 5/10 · 9 December 2022]

Sorry to say that this episode was not particularly engaging nor interesting. This final season they are throwing so many obscure diseasese/conditions at Martin that he can immediately diagnose has become laughable. The rare condition of a local seasick young woman and then the issue with Louisa's father was far fetched. Martin has become exceedingly patient with his patients (I see the pun) which doesn't fit the curmodgeon we've come to love. Aunt Ruth's insistance on curing Martin of his blood phobia is ridiculous along with her makeover. Who is this woman? Once again Bert Large is up to a scheme that we know will not go well. As good as it is to be back in Port Wenn this season does not have the chops of the previous nine.