As a resident TV writer, I can name so many lovely shows that were canceled even with passionate fanbases. This includes first season shows that are still standouts, like the sentimental Forever and Freaks and Geeks. In fact, a lot of quirky shows never live to see Season 2, which is why I’ve been super worried about Josh Charles’ new series ever since it hit the 2026 TV schedule.
You may know Josh Charles from his previous network TV efforts as part of The Good Wife cast and Law And Order True Crime cast, but his latest series has taken him to Fox, where he plays a small town doctor with an aversion for blood. This new series, Best Medicine, had gotten a solid start at Fox a few weeks ago. However, it’s been missing a lot of the high-octane hallmarks that have landed network TV shows more success in recent years. For example:
