‘Best Medicine’ Casts Jack Cutmore-Scott as Louisa’s Shock New Flame
Best Medicine Season 2: New Doctor, New Drama, and a Love Triangle Gets Even Messier
What’s Happening in Port Wenn?
Imagine you’re a brilliant doctor with a secret fear of blood. You’ve been letting your assistant draw blood for you because you just can’t do it yourself. Then—oops!—the medical board finds out. Now they’re sending someone to watch your every move. That’s exactly where Dr. Martin Best (played by Josh Charles) finds himself in Season 2 of Best Medicine.
But wait—it gets worse. The person sent to monitor him? He’s charming, he’s friendly, and he catches the eye of Martin’s love interest, Louisa.
IMPORTANT POINT
Jack Cutmore-Scott joins the cast as Parker, a "professional monitor" sent by the medical board to oversee Martin’s compliance. But Parker doesn’t just watch Martin work—he also sparks chemistry with Louisa (Abigail Spencer), making Martin’s complicated love life even more tangled.
The Backstory: How We Got Here
If you missed Season 1, here’s the quick version:
- Martin and Louisa had a will-they-won’t-they romance all season long
- Martin was about to confess his feelings in the finale
- But he overheard Louisa talking to her ex-fiancé Mark (Josh Segarra)—who offered to have a baby with her as friends
- Martin panicked and turned to his ex-girlfriend Eden (Eliza Coupe)
- Plot twist: Eden is also Louisa’s fertility doctor
So yeah, things were already super complicated before Parker showed up.
Meet the New Guy: Parker
| Detail | What We Know |
|---|---|
| Played by | Jack Cutmore-Scott |
| Role | Medical board monitor assigned to Martin |
| Personality | Charming, friendly, constantly in Martin’s space |
| Complication | Louisa notices him—and likes what she sees |
Executive producer Rodney Ferrell calls Parker’s arrival "a juicy, big arc of the season." Translation: buckle up.
Double Trouble: Two Monitors, Double the Headaches
It’s not just Parker. Ferrell revealed there are TWO monitors this season:
- Monitor #1 — "Gives him all kinds of problems" (Ferrell’s words)
- Monitor #2 (Parker) — Shows up after the first one leaves, and that’s when Louisa takes notice
Martin’s reaction? He can’t stand it.
Josh Charles explains: "He’s someone who I think is so vastly overqualified for this position, so the idea that because of what happened… he’s just feeling completely frustrated by it to have someone looking over his shoulder to do stuff that he’s more than capable of doing. But I also think he feels some shame about it because he’s trying to… They don’t know exactly why he did it, but I think they’re here and he’s dealing with it the best he can."
What This Means for Martin & Louisa
The Love Triangle Just Became a Love Square
Martin ←→ Louisa ←→ Parker
↑
└── Eden (Martin’s ex / Louisa’s fertility doctor)
- Martin is already jealous/regretful about Eden
- Now Parker is literally living in Martin’s house (eating his food, making noise while he works)
- Louisa finds Parker charming
- Martin has to pretend everything’s fine while being monitored 24/7
Ferrell describes the monitor situation: "There is someone there sort of evaluating his role as a doctor through the first period of episodes. So, he’s definitely being checked and watched daily about what he’s doing."
Mark Your Calendar
Best Medicine Season 2 Premiere
Tuesday, September 22
8/7c on Fox
Quick Summary
- Martin’s blood phobia secret is out — medical board is watching him
- Jack Cutmore-Scott joins as Parker — charming monitor who annoys Martin
- Parker catches Louisa’s eye — new romantic tension
- Two monitors total — first one leaves, then Parker arrives
- Martin feels shame + frustration — overqualified but under surveillance
- Premieres September 22 on Fox
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
Why did the medical board send a monitor?
Martin has a blood phobia (he’s terrified of blood—ironic for a doctor!). He let his assistant Elaine draw blood for him, which is against the rules. The board found out and sent someone to make sure he follows protocol.
Who is Jack Cutmore-Scott?
He’s an actor you might recognize from Deception, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life, or Kingsman: The Golden Circle. In Best Medicine, he plays Parker—the monitor who becomes a romantic rival.
Is this the end of Martin and Louisa?
Not necessarily! But it’s a major obstacle. The show thrives on "will they/won’t they" tension, and Parker adds a whole new layer of jealousy and complications.
How many episodes will Parker be in?
He’s a guest star in multiple episodes—exact number hasn’t been confirmed, but Ferrell calls it a "big arc," so expect him to stick around for a good chunk of the season.
Do I need to watch Season 1 first?
Highly recommended. The Martin-Louisa-Eden-Mark history is essential context for why Parker’s arrival hurts so much. But if you’re jumping in cold: doctor with blood phobia, complicated love life, new hot monitor = drama.
Final Thought
Best Medicine Season 2 is serving up medical drama + romantic chaos + workplace comedy all at once. Martin’s blood phobia secret has consequences, his house is no longer his sanctuary, and the woman he loves might be falling for the guy sent to police him.
Grab your popcorn. This is going to be messy—in the best way.