"In a review for the online website, The Medium is Not Enough, the series was given a more mixed reception, when it was criticized for becoming more serious following the first episode with a mix of humour in turns; mentioning "If you're going to get serious then you need to do it consistently, not just in bits you like".However it was said of the series that "A decent enough show with potential that’s already been rewarded with a second season, "Doctor Doctor" nevertheless needs to look hard at what it wants to be in life if it’s to avoid losing patience."