Martin Clunes has long been a beloved figure in British television, captivating audiences with roles in popular shows like Men Behaving Badly and William and Mary. However, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Ellingham in the hit ITV comedy-drama Doc Martin. Set in the charming Cornish village of Port Wenn, the series follows the socially awkward yet brilliant doctor who relocates from London to the countryside. After over a decade of delighting fans, Doc Martin concluded with a heartwarming Christmas special in December 2022.
In May, Clunes teased fans with thoughts about the future, joking about a prequel titled Young Doc or Baby Doc Martin, sparking excitement for more from the beloved character.
For those craving more of Martin Clunes’s on-screen presence beyond Doc Martin, here are three thrilling miniseries starring the actor that you can binge in just one day:
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Manhunt
Premiering in 2019, Manhunt stars Clunes as real-life Metropolitan Police detective Colin Sutton. The gripping crime drama’s first season investigates the murder of French student Amélie Delagrange, found on Twickenham Green in 2004. The second season, released in 2021, follows Sutton’s intense pursuit of Delroy Grant, a serial rapist who terrorized south London for nearly two decades.
With three episodes in season one and four in season two, Manhunt offers a concise yet captivating viewing experience that earned praise for its compelling and gritty storytelling.
A Mother’s Son
This intense ITV miniseries aired in 2012 and revolves around Rosie (Hermione Norris), a mother who becomes tormented by suspicions that her teenage son Jamie (Alexander Arnold) may be involved in the murder of a young girl in their Suffolk coastal village. Martin Clunes plays Ben, Rosie’s husband, integrating his own family into a tense new household dynamic.
Described by The Guardian as “tense, absorbing and thrilling," and by The Telegraph as “a taut psychological thriller,” the two-part series delivers a powerful exploration of parental fear and doubt. Its two hour-long episodes make this the perfect choice for an evening binge.
Arthur & George
Based on Julian Barnes’s 2005 novel, this three-part British drama stars Clunes as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the celebrated creator of Sherlock Holmes. The series dramatizes a lesser-known chapter of Doyle’s life, where he becomes a detective himself to help prove the innocence of George Edalji (Arsher Ali), a solicitor wrongfully convicted of the Great Wyrley Outrages — a troubling case of animal mutilations.
Clunes’s performance earned nominations at the 2016 Critics' Choice and Satellite Awards, while audiences and critics praised the show for its excellent acting and well-crafted storytelling. Arthur & George offers a compelling blend of history and mystery, perfect for viewers who appreciate period dramas.
All three miniseries — Manhunt, A Mother’s Son, and Arthur & George — are currently available to stream on ITVX, making them easy and thrilling options for a Martin Clunes binge day.