Doctor Who

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Season 1
Season #: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. Katalkyste
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    oh boi where to begin:

    I was never really interessted in Dr.Who in the beginning when i stumbled across the series in Cosplay events and in some geek quotes. Then i got a bit more curious and started watching the episodes with Ecclestone as the doctor and was "mildly" intrigued.. when Tennant and smith took over i was full ablaze, binge watched full series and was full speed ahead    oh boi where to begin:

    I was never really interessted in Dr.Who in the beginning when i stumbled across the series in Cosplay events and in some geek quotes. Then i got a bit more curious and started watching the episodes with Ecclestone as the doctor and was "mildly" intrigued.. when Tennant and smith took over i was full ablaze, binge watched full series and was full speed ahead whovian.. boguht the dvd edition and could not stop watching..

    this idea of an Millenia old God like being that is wise , old and gentle while also capable of being cruel or emotional and solving issues of magnitude greater than himself with self sacrifice and the sacrifice of others was great.. it was awesome to watch and see his controvers character grow, see rivals rising to great power, and to start to see the stains on the former white vest of the almost almighty being "the doctor"..

    in the end it was an almost superhuman person, old and wise with a superb and very nuanced humor and absolutely fearless, unless things really hit the fan. He is kind, unbiased in the most times and encounters new lifeforms always with open arms and a cheerfull attitude.. the sidekicks are worthwhile additions and have meaningfull story arches and deliver meaninfull additions to the narrative. Plus: the story has a big overarching background and you never have the impression that you "have seen it all" there was always a "wait a sec"..

    Nowtime:

    I was the first to propose a new , female doctor who to my friends.. i was advocating this since the 11th doctor and Amy .. i was proposing Tilda Swinton as the Doctor and Benedict Cumberbatch as the sidekick.. But i do understand that this would have put a big dent in the economy of most european states since probaly everyone would have been online and in front of the TV sets to see that Episode on air.. Tilda Swinton, because in order to be subtle funny without cracking jokes you need to be taken seriously in the first place. and she would have been a perfect Dr.Who.

    what we got instead was Jodie.. a slapstick producing, magic wand wielding, comic relief of the serious background Dr. Who was playing in .. and she has another very bad habbit that doesnt suit Dr.Who well: she is a coward. almost every episode she is afraid of something.. -.-

    in episode 9 when they land in Norway she is afraid to go to where the noise comes from.. i can't imagine a Tennand or Smith NOT sayin "oh beautifull there is finally someone we can probably ask" and wanders into the forrest.

    i do NOT blame Whitaker for the scripts, but i do blame her for her poor acting skills when it comes to depcit a millenia "have seen it all" being from outer space and time. and she asdmitted it in an interview herself. The "doctor" she is playing is "Doc Brown" from "back to the future" who is according to whitaker "her favourite doctor"

    the script writers obviously did not take their time to get to basics of the series: you cant alter history since it has already happened.. the 10th doctor even goes as far as explaining it to rose that this is not as easy as it seems because the past has already happened..
    and this base cornerstone of Dr. Who, which made it the series we all loved and like is been cast out of the window and just made it anotehr episode of "back to the future in our magic schoolbus" "Education time!" instead of "Adventure time!"

    Next Issue: what is this new trend that individuals cant be powerfull and successfull anymore.. the show lived from "the Doctor" (the clue is in the Title" and not "the Tardis Crew" or even more horrible: "Team Tardis" -.-

    If you have an Episode of the Doctor, you will have an X amount of time to tell a story.. if you have ONE sidekick you must divide the screentime between those two. If you now introduce 3 sidekicks and their relatives you have to split screen time even further .. in the latest episode "Resolution" there are about 15 minutes (that 1/4 of the entire episode) people chatting to Ryans Father Aaron in an absolute unwarranted and boring way. This is not broadchurch ..

    this is followed by a cringeworthy "action scene"..where team tardis attacks the dalek with a somehow popping up microwave oven that Ryans Father seems to carry around a lot. (for no given reasons.. )

    Fazit: as a torchwood spinoff, okay
    ..as a "new who, the girl from space " okay.. i dont mind nor care..
    but as an alledged episode of "Doctor Who", this is a complete miss. (like the whole series 11 so far -.- )

    i am just waiting for a reasonable return to telling space, time and scifi stories. i dont need another feed for what i going on in the world around me. i am already covered for this.. i want distant shores not around the corner..    … Expand
  2. WhoFan7118
    Dec 10, 2018
    0
    Having been a fan of Doctor Who for mumble-mumble years, who have had great fun watching the show with my children and introducing them to the audio stories, comics and toys; I looked forward to this season as a way of making a leap forward and change things up.
    And there was a change. A massive change.
    Gone were the intelligent scripts, the structure and excitement. I feel sorry for the    Having been a fan of Doctor Who for mumble-mumble years, who have had great fun watching the show with my children and introducing them to the audio stories, comics and toys; I looked forward to this season as a way of making a leap forward and change things up.
    And there was a change. A massive change.
    Gone were the intelligent scripts, the structure and excitement. I feel sorry for the cast as they had scant little to play with, no discerning back stories and a water thin character description which relied heavily on what they were rather than the people they wanted to be. Then there was the new Doctor who seemed to be a passenger in the stories rather than the pace setter. Why did they pick Jodie Whitacker? she was the one we were all screaming at in Broadchurch to be the murderer so she wouldn't come back in the second series! When there are so many actors out there with talent, why her? If the show had cast Zoe Wannamaker (is there a more natural doctor than her? She's talented, craftful, can carry the plot and command respect) Helena Botham-Carter, Thandie Newton. Even Maggie Smith would have been excellent - even the daleks would have run from one of her looks! but instead we end up with a dull as dishwater, and just as dynamic Doctor who needed a cyber conversion just to get some emotion into the part. I'm sure the rumours that the behind the scenes affair the new dr who show runner and the new Dr who had on Broadchurch series three had nothing to do with her being cast over loads of better alternative actors had nothing to do with it.

    Is this a bad season? Yes. It's terrible, but this has more to do with the production team behind it than the unfortunate individuals who appeared on screen. You could see Brady Walsh trying to lift some of the dire scenes, he was acting his socks off (by raising and lowering his wrinkles) to pass some meaning to his words. The others did well and I feel really sorry they will get tarred with the bush of steaming mediocrity that the whole thing bathes in.
    Why did the new show runner (who I now know has killed more shows off than grew in strength) get rid or cause to rid himself of all the best writers? Why did he not realise it is the recurring monsters that draw fans in and instead plunge forward with a new Doctor and a new set of very thin ideas?

    Over all, this is a kids show, so what do my kids think?
    Well the 18 year old never watched any of them as it's not cool (but exploring alien world on an x-box is).
    My fourteen year old daughter gave up after episode 6 as she hated it all.
    My eight year old stopped when my daughter did as he didn't like the stories - they were aimed at a very different audience, almost parent shaming rather than child engaging.
    and my six year old only had the next couple on in the back ground as he played toys.

    I'm very sad to say this was the first season of Doctor Who I haven't seen all the way through to the end. And, as I hover over the icon on BBC iPlayer, I can't seem to find the enthusiasm to push play. It's a shame. If I had my way they would regenerate the production staff, starting with the show runner and then the script writers. That way we might get a bloody good new season next year and have something to look forward too.

    As my kids don't want to watch the next season or the Christmas special (now moved to New Years day as the BBC have no faith it will get any viewers against the repeats on channel 3) I doubt I'll watch it anymore.
    Still, we have all the DVD's and the new range of Blue-ray discs that are now emerging to continue enjoying the show with.

    P.S, if anyone is interested, the score given was based on that of my children who have been put off the show based entirely on this year's mess.    … Expand
  3. Jiano74
    Nov 11, 2016
    1
    A hugely overrated and boring TV show. This lacks so much that makes TV shows great such as chemistry and good storylines. It is something that isn't worth watching it is a true snooze fest.
  4. nickrowsell
    Oct 25, 2018
    2
    Very disappointing all round. Despite the hype from the reviews "fresh etc etc", we get a tedious storyline, dreadful sets, childish acting. I was going to say suitable for teenagers but i dont think this would entertain them either.
    Episode 3 a failed attempt to piggy back on a histotical event. Taught some history but fails to entertain.
    So little worth watching here that i had to skip    Very disappointing all round. Despite the hype from the reviews "fresh etc etc", we get a tedious storyline, dreadful sets, childish acting. I was going to say suitable for teenagers but i dont think this would entertain them either.
    Episode 3 a failed attempt to piggy back on a histotical event. Taught some history but fails to entertain.
    So little worth watching here that i had to skip through the most tedious scenes in all 3 first episodes.
    Thats it for me.
    Watching Dr Who since the 70's.
    I think i'll give the rest of this series a miss and see what the next offers.    … Expand
  5. cosmicv
    Nov 24, 2018
    0
    Horrible season. This could have been done really well, but this whole browbeating the viewers is crazy. Start a new show if you want to try that, otherwise check back in the history of the show and see what viewers liked, and give them more of that.
  6. SwartLodewyk
    Dec 6, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season is the worst TV program that have ever been aired.

    It implies american democrats are pro guns (a gun yielding american that will oppose trump would be a democrat) -- makes no sense
    The make racist comments like the white man have to educate the black man who Rosa parks are or the statement "They all look the same to me".
    The acting is laughable bad and the extra's have no idea what accents are.

    3.2 Million viewers stopped watching this show from episode 1 to episode 9 need i say any more

    It is sad to see that one of the most diverse British tv programs have been reduced o this garbage.    … Expand
  7. michall
    Jan 1, 2019
    0
    I had such high hopes but I think they picked the wrong woman for the job. Sad that the show runner has made things worse. Better to have a social change message that shows as normal than as a bat to hit you over the head with that seems forced at best. Reboot and try again with a woman showrunner who likes and has sci fi experience and a different woman doctor.
  8. MrMayhemStark
    Jan 5, 2019
    0
    This Last seazon (11) really sucked... Jodie Whittaker was a bad choice for the doctor, to say the least. I'm not even gonna touch on the Sjw politics introduced :v Would give a -10000 if i could
  9. rws
    Jan 8, 2015
    1
    I've been watching the doctor since the 60's. I've tried to give this seasons re-incarnation a chance but the story lines and the acting are just horrible. I don't understand why this season has gotten the good reviews it has. The stories are lame and seem to be trying to turn this show into a sci-fi soap opera. My personal opinion, after watching most of the seasons, is this is one ofI've been watching the doctor since the 60's. I've tried to give this seasons re-incarnation a chance but the story lines and the acting are just horrible. I don't understand why this season has gotten the good reviews it has. The stories are lame and seem to be trying to turn this show into a sci-fi soap opera. My personal opinion, after watching most of the seasons, is this is one of the worst I've seen. I'll give the actors credit though for making the best of horrible scripts and story lines.… Expand
  10. Broyax
    Jan 20, 2017
    1
    Je me suis arrêté à la première saison et je me demande s'il n'y a pas une erreur : ça date de 2005 ?... parce que techniquement je pensais que ça remontait aux années 90. Les "effets" spéciaux sont à pleurer de rire, du genre "Babylon 5" ou "Firefly" et les maquillages font carrément de la peine. Nous voilà donc en présence d'une série en carton.

    Les scénarios sont du même acabit. Sous    Je me suis arrêté à la première saison et je me demande s'il n'y a pas une erreur : ça date de 2005 ?... parce que techniquement je pensais que ça remontait aux années 90. Les "effets" spéciaux sont à pleurer de rire, du genre "Babylon 5" ou "Firefly" et les maquillages font carrément de la peine. Nous voilà donc en présence d'une série en carton.

    Les scénarios sont du même acabit. Sous un air "décalé" et sous des excuses d'humour anglais, la série ne cesse de se ridiculiser d'épisode en épisode avec des relents particulièrement nauséabonds de "voyageur/routard galactique" (cf les merdes de Douglas Adams, un Anglais tiens, tiens...). Le seul point pas trop négatif concerne la fausse petite blonde, tout-à-fait bitable et assez charmante ma foi.

    Docteur Qui/Quoi est une série qui cumule les tares de son imbécillité omniprésente et de son côté kitsch outré à gerber. A éviter !    … Expand
  11. Bigears
    Dec 29, 2018
    2
    This doctor is very disappointing to me, the stories are so boring dull and predictable.
    They could have made this female doctor smart and strong, but she seems to be wondering what is going on al the time... really disappointed. I was hoping for A interesting female doctor. now its fuel on the fire of people who don't want a female doctor.
  12. Fawkes-Phoenix
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    I have been watching Doctor Who since 1977, and I must say I am disappointed and shocked as to what it has become. There is literally a total lack of scriptwriting and direction for this show. They truly need to end this pain and suffering now. They need to get new people behind and in front of the camera. Do not waste time or money on a season 12, just either end it for good or startI have been watching Doctor Who since 1977, and I must say I am disappointed and shocked as to what it has become. There is literally a total lack of scriptwriting and direction for this show. They truly need to end this pain and suffering now. They need to get new people behind and in front of the camera. Do not waste time or money on a season 12, just either end it for good or start totally fresh and on the right footing.… Expand
  13. NikolayG
    Sep 7, 2014
    2
    Because I generally enjoy British TV and because I like sci-fi, I gave Dr. Who a try. It's been on since the early 60s (with a hiatus in the middle) and has over 1,000 episodes. So it has to have SOMETHING going for it, right? Turns out, the answer is no. I tried three times. Couldn't get through an entire episode. It's so ridiculous and so internally inconsistent, it's a joke, a jokeBecause I generally enjoy British TV and because I like sci-fi, I gave Dr. Who a try. It's been on since the early 60s (with a hiatus in the middle) and has over 1,000 episodes. So it has to have SOMETHING going for it, right? Turns out, the answer is no. I tried three times. Couldn't get through an entire episode. It's so ridiculous and so internally inconsistent, it's a joke, a joke that's not funny. I should mention I've watched the current version of Dr. Who (or until 2014 he was current; now a new older Dr. Who has replaced him). I also saw one of the old episodes from the early 80s or maybe 70s. Back then it was super low budget. But like the current version, a hodgepodge of meaningless nonsense. The pace is frantic, as if they believe by barreling along the viewer won't notice the plot holes here, there, and everywhere. It is strictly for children, probably starting at about the age they become too old for Teletubbies. This is coming from a guy who appreciates Star Trek and the rebooted Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, and a variety of sci-fi flicks. So I am definitely not against the genre. It's just that Dr. Who stinks.… Expand
  14. Ricky843
    Jan 2, 2019
    0
    This is the most TERRIBLE agenda driven show I have EVER seen. If you believe all white men are evil and need to be subdued by women then this is the show for you. Another great show turned to GARBAGE thanks to a SJW agenda and "diversity and inclusion" BS. No one cares that Dr. Who is woman but when you get sanctimonious and make it cause and FORCE it makes everyone want to throw up. STOPThis is the most TERRIBLE agenda driven show I have EVER seen. If you believe all white men are evil and need to be subdued by women then this is the show for you. Another great show turned to GARBAGE thanks to a SJW agenda and "diversity and inclusion" BS. No one cares that Dr. Who is woman but when you get sanctimonious and make it cause and FORCE it makes everyone want to throw up. STOP PUSHING YOUR POLITICAL AGENDA ON PEOPLE! Trying to brainwash the masses with pop culture is not going to work. We see right through our agenda!… Expand
  15. oliver1h
    Jun 1, 2013
    0
    The episode I saw yesterday featured airplanes (WWII) with rotors, flying in space and shooting lasers, which was ridiculously dumb. The Daleks look like tin cans with antennas, on wheels. These things do not seems intelligent, or threatening enough for me. These thing can no even shoot accurately, and the Doctor can simply run away from a dozen, without getting injured. I loveThe episode I saw yesterday featured airplanes (WWII) with rotors, flying in space and shooting lasers, which was ridiculously dumb. The Daleks look like tin cans with antennas, on wheels. These things do not seems intelligent, or threatening enough for me. These thing can no even shoot accurately, and the Doctor can simply run away from a dozen, without getting injured. I love science-fiction (the serious kind), but it needs to contain science (at least be a little bit plausible) and not fantasy. I do not like this show being called science-fiction for these reasons. I think it is light entertainment, but it is too light for me. I would prefer a more challenging show. The CGI and the production values are rather cheap, but that would not be a problem for me. Overall It is not for me.… Expand
  16. JackConstantine
    Jan 4, 2015
    0
    Purely giving it red because I hat what Moffat has done to Doctor who. However if you would have asked me the same question some years back, it would easily have acquired a green.
  17. Bossuk
    Dec 13, 2018
    2
    The issue with Doctor who in this latest series is that the writers have forgotten what they are supposed to be doing.
    Doctor who was good because it was silly science fiction mixed with the impending danger they were in. Nix in some silly/funny lines and you got Doctor who.
    But instead of this, we are watching a mix of the history channel and the Religion Channel. Every story has    The issue with Doctor who in this latest series is that the writers have forgotten what they are supposed to be doing.
    Doctor who was good because it was silly science fiction mixed with the impending danger they were in. Nix in some silly/funny lines and you got Doctor who.

    But instead of this, we are watching a mix of the history channel and the Religion Channel.
    Every story has some "message" that we are supposed to get from it, some ethical teaching that I am supposed to walk away promising to improve my own life. I do not need lecturing of ethics, I need entertaining.
    Add in the episode about a famous historical political figure and we get one of the most terrible episodes ever shown. No laughs, no fun, barely any danger.

    I do not blame the cast, I think Jodie Whitaker has potential as a good doctor, but the scripts she and the rest of the team are being asked to perform are abysmal!. She isn't the doctor, she's a school therapist!

    The writers need to be fired immediately and a team brought in who care about the show and what it's supposed to be. And stop with the "What did we learn from todays' show children?".    … Expand
  18. Okayish_Aviator
    Jan 6, 2019
    2
    I've been a long term fan of Doctor Who, having watched since the 2005 restart, and having since gone back and seen all of the original Who series. For the most part, I absolutely love Doctor Who...

    However, I'm now torn and very upset with the direction the show has taken. For Series 11, I was very hopeful with the inclusion of a female doctor after the incredible performance of    I've been a long term fan of Doctor Who, having watched since the 2005 restart, and having since gone back and seen all of the original Who series. For the most part, I absolutely love Doctor Who...

    However, I'm now torn and very upset with the direction the show has taken. For Series 11, I was very hopeful with the inclusion of a female doctor after the incredible performance of Michelle Gomez as The Master. However, I've been incredibly let down by the terrible writing under this new show runner, increasingly political and over the top feminist messages and mediocre performance by the current doctor Jodie Whittaker. I don't feel her or Chris Chibnal have the sense for what this show was supposed to be about. Every politically correct message slaps you in the face, and feels like every episode they're trying to go down a list of check boxes to make sure they've included various topics. I have also seen a trend toward shaming fathers which I find very offensive given how hard so many fathers work to provide for their families.

    From the restart to the last iteration of the doctor in Peter Capaldi has been great, but after series 11, I just feel like my time is better spent on other shows that don't try so hard to please 3rd wave feminism at every turn.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best TV Season of 2005
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#11 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Marilyn Moss
    70
    Silly, sophomoric stuff that is sure to please its television audience.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Sharon Eberson
    70
    Some of the pop-culture humor and creatures owe a nod to "Farscape," but the camp level is high and can be mighty funny.
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  3. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    80
    If you're looking for allegorical, intriguing science fiction, this isn't it. If you're OK with rapid-fire, light-hearted dialogue with an occasional dig at politics and culture, this "Doctor Who" is your cup of tea.
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