“Skärgårdsdoktorn” was a Swedish TV series crafted by SVT Drama, airing from 1997 to 2000 with a total of 18 episodes. The title translates to “The Archipelago Doctor” in English, and it emerged as one of the most beloved Swedish television shows of the 1990s. With an average audience of around 2.5 million, it stands as one of SVT Drama’s most triumphant productions. The series was the brainchild of Lars Bill Lundholm and Gunilla Linn Persson, with Martin Asphaug directing the initial eight episodes. It also reached audiences in Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

In May 2009, plans were unveiled to create a feature film adaptation of “Skärgårdsdoktorn,” revisiting the same characters a decade later. The film was anticipated to premiere around Christmas 2010, or possibly in January or February 2011.