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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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 678 Ratings

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  1. imthenoob
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    IMO - The first season is the best season that New Who has to offer. Every episode is fantastic and Eccelston does such a phenomenal job as the Doctor. He hits every emotion and his wide range captured me from the beginning until his short end.
  2. rtospeak
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Series 1 of the reboot was in all honesty, a perfect way to come back from an absence. The show has been very entraining and the acting spot on. It was a shame to see Christopher Eccleston leave after the 1 series. Series 1 is worth every second and worth having repeated re-runs over and over again.… Expand
  3. Jazzwazler
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    9.4/10
  4. kyloren1111
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Doctor Who is definitely my number one favorite tv show, I am a huge fan of Sci-fi and action/ adventure.
  5. Longtimefan1
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Good show. Well worth watching and lot's of fun. Watch the early seasons. Each season gets weaker.
  6. Wynnzenz
    Apr 14, 2018
    9
    (This review is about season 1-7)
    After its reboot in 2005, Doctor Who has become increasingly better since Doctor 8. The new ones (9, 10, 11) are well-casted and are the best reason for watching the series. The companions are charismatic and the storylines more complex than ever before. The only reasons, why I rated the series on 9, is, that some final episodes are unlogical, and the    (This review is about season 1-7)
    After its reboot in 2005, Doctor Who has become increasingly better since Doctor 8. The new ones (9, 10, 11) are well-casted and are the best reason for watching the series. The companions are charismatic and the storylines more complex than ever before. The only reasons, why I rated the series on 9, is, that some final episodes are unlogical, and the special effects sometimes look like they have been made in the 90's.    … Expand
  7. TheRealZoko
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
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  8. The_Historia117
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first episode of Doctor Who i saw of this season was in the cinema special and i just have to say DO I NEED TO EXPLAIN WHY ITS GOOD... ok i will. First of Peter Capaldi is back in the game for one last season bless his good soul and of course his new companion Pearl Mackie as she brings the love the doctor need ever since clara (sad) anyway the only reason i didn't give it a 10/10 is because....
    I WANTED MORE DOCTOR WHO, Sincerely THE_HISTORIA117    … Expand
  9. Kingofdanerds
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    Great reboot of the original TV show. I really enjoyed it! I am an American Whovian who enjoys this so much I could dedicate a monument of a TARDIS or a Dalek. Great show to watch for anyone. 10/10.
  10. drews02
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    Doctor who is a funny space adventure TV series with mostly good episodes. Although there has been more plot holes as the series becomes more complex.
  11. dwfan42
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Probably the best TV show I have ever seen. It has excellent sci fi episodes, it's emotional, and all of the characters are likeable. The RTD era is my favorite because the characters are all amazing, but Moffat has the best episodes, like Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead and Heaven Sent
  12. whofan12
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    Easily the most engaging, fun, emotional, and just all out fantastic television show I have ever seen. Shows like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and the Walking Dead are much more popular, and are all excellent, but none hold a candle to Doctor Who. Series 1 has fantastic acting, stories, and an incredible finale. Series 4 was flawless, and series 9 was just as good.

    Overall, a really    Easily the most engaging, fun, emotional, and just all out fantastic television show I have ever seen. Shows like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and the Walking Dead are much more popular, and are all excellent, but none hold a candle to Doctor Who. Series 1 has fantastic acting, stories, and an incredible finale. Series 4 was flawless, and series 9 was just as good.

    Overall, a really fun tv show that everyone can enjoy. I was never interested in British television, but Doctor Who is just outstanding. 10/10    … Expand
  13. pjgs
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Great television. Really, just give it a chance. I avoided the day that I would watch Doctor Who for nearly 2 years. It seemed like it was dumb and it had terrible special effects. After I watched the first episode "Rose," it was o.k. I kept at it, and I am glad that I did. When Doctor Who puts out an awesome episode, it is genuinely the best television out there. It is truly an amazingGreat television. Really, just give it a chance. I avoided the day that I would watch Doctor Who for nearly 2 years. It seemed like it was dumb and it had terrible special effects. After I watched the first episode "Rose," it was o.k. I kept at it, and I am glad that I did. When Doctor Who puts out an awesome episode, it is genuinely the best television out there. It is truly an amazing show, you just have to stick with the crappy effects for a season or two. Even my 70 year old grandmother is hooked… Expand
  14. NinthDoctorGuy
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    By far my favorite season of the series, possibly the best season in TV history. Christopher Eccleston is my favorite Doctor and Billie Piper is in my list of my top ten companions. My favorite episode is included in this series (The Parting of the Ways), so...yeah. The first series of Doctor Who is very well worth watching!
  15. gabriellecomte
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Doctor Who represents the perfect mix of drama, a little bit of comedy and Science fiction. Through all the new generation, the actors Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi have played several faces of The Doctor, and made each one unique. At first sight, it may seem as just one more weird alien Science fiction, but when you go deep into it, you never leave. ItDoctor Who represents the perfect mix of drama, a little bit of comedy and Science fiction. Through all the new generation, the actors Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi have played several faces of The Doctor, and made each one unique. At first sight, it may seem as just one more weird alien Science fiction, but when you go deep into it, you never leave. It is definitely Worth a shot.… Expand
  16. DoctorWhy
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    Doctor Who continues to get better with every doctor, season and episode. New Who is even better (in my opinion) then the original, and Moffat is amazing as always.
  17. Soma9840
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    I really like this show. It's fun yet odd characters, music worthy of such a great show and story arks that make you want to watch more really make this show... well, what it is. I don't know if there's a phrase to define this show... How about we call it a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey.... stuff. Yup, that pretty much sums it up.
  18. drlowdon
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    One of the advantages afforded to Television over the film industry is the opportunity to tell a story over a longer period of time. As a result, with the odd exception, I have generally preferred shows with an ongoing story to those with standalone episodes. Doctor Who fits pretty much completely into the category of one off episodes and so, for me at least, wasn't initially drawn back toOne of the advantages afforded to Television over the film industry is the opportunity to tell a story over a longer period of time. As a result, with the odd exception, I have generally preferred shows with an ongoing story to those with standalone episodes. Doctor Who fits pretty much completely into the category of one off episodes and so, for me at least, wasn't initially drawn back to watch episode after episode in the way that some of the very best drama series have done.

    Having said all that the more I watched the more I started to enjoy the show and Doctor’s revival undeniably ranks amongst the best British sci-fi/dramas of modern times. Some episodes are certainly better than others, and the special effects aren’t great on occasions, but the writing is generally very good across the entire series and Christopher Ecclestone and Billie Piper are always watchable in the lead roles. Never taking itself too seriously there are more than enough interesting and entertaining ideas here to please almost any sci-fi fan.    … Expand
  19. Shedegg
    Dec 4, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doctor who has is one of my old time favourites, but of late the scripting and stories have become pretty bad. Also, now practically every episode is filled with clara (the doctors assistant) moaning about something. I believe that in the future doctor who will become better. Overall it's a fun and original thing to watch.… Expand
  20. HomeBoyJake
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Just...great. By far the best TV show ever put out there! It has good acting, writing, emotion, and directing. I am just, simply stunned. This is most certainly my new favourite show.
  21. vikesh2206
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    Doctor Who's main problem is its inconsistency. Some episodes are great, some disappointing and the rest in between. However, Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are excellent in their respective roles and help make this season a very memorable one.
  22. Tommings
    Jul 14, 2014
    7
    I've been a big fan of Doctor Who for a long time, born in the gap between the classics and the new. I kind of new what to expect when watching it, however without going into loads of detail about how British and iconic and fantastic the original classic series from 1963-89 but with every new doctor comes a new era of who and seeing as the gap of televised who was roughly 16 years, when itI've been a big fan of Doctor Who for a long time, born in the gap between the classics and the new. I kind of new what to expect when watching it, however without going into loads of detail about how British and iconic and fantastic the original classic series from 1963-89 but with every new doctor comes a new era of who and seeing as the gap of televised who was roughly 16 years, when it came back it came in 2005 the series hit, it hit with a bang, starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper this new series of Doctor Who would have to win over potential new fans and old in order for success...Luckily it does this, 13 episodes of the Ninth Doctor and his new assistant Rose Tyler venturing into time and space...oh did I say time and space? sorry I meant earth's future and past, yes suffice to say the first series of the Doctor Who loves using familiar settings and same enemies, given for granted this series didn't have a huge budget and has done remarkably well on props, GCI and design, however you get the feeling that the ideas kinda run out and something needs to be established with the same scenery so granted some episodes feel a bit familiar, which is a shame seeing as on the whole, this series delivers. Its cheesy, its camp, yeah don't take it too hard, but accept it as a new era of who, and that its back! this time in a fragile state but nether the less better that what it once was in certain remarks, and sitting here in 2014 I think we can agree it did a successful job at that. Yes the plots to some of the episodes are also similar mostly aiming around profit and the destruction of earth, but never the less The Ninth Doctor brings a new character into play with a mystery and a recurring element to entice viewers further into what seems like a well established plot ark, but I cant simply review a whole series in an integral format. after I go through each episode "briefly" then I will conclude the whole series as a whole.

    1.01: Rose
    a great introduction, simple, smart and funny, some nice character chemistry and a whole lot of mystery is played out here. 4th out of the 10 stories
    1.02: The End of the World
    a seemingly fitting story that doesn't go to far, with some nice pace and tension, some great character building for the Ninth Doctor but apart from that pretty basic, pretty mediocre. 6th out of 10 stories
    1.03: The Unquite Dead
    venturing into the past and with some great acting, simon callow pulls this one together, a bit of a shambles the whole episode isn't concluded very well and is just taken for granted. 8th out of 10 stories
    1.04: Aliens of London/ 1.05: World War Three
    A bit of a silly two parter, it just felt like a really long gag with themes already used in previous story but this time more predominate, some good character building though. 9th out of 10 stories
    1.06: Dalek
    Unlike any other Dalek story before this episode, tests who really is the enemy in this scenario, an eternal battle brought down to two entities, fulfilled with tension, horror, bit of a stereotypical cast but hey ho, the action is all here. 3rd out of 10 stories
    1.07: The Long Game
    basically the prime example of reused material, Simon Pegg is wonderful and although this story is crucial to the series finale, its very mediocre and nothing really going for it. 7th out of 10 stories
    1.08: Fathers Day
    some really good plot narratives come into play, unfortunately the episode is flawed from making it the best episode here, this episode really shows off the Doctor's and Rose's relation and the structure that keeps it in place...friendship. 5th out of 10 stories
    1.09: The Empty Child/ 1.10: The Doctor Dances
    beautifully written, smart, scary, hits the nail on the head for what Doctor Who is, clever and compelling this two parter is and should be number 1 but the finale is just too good. 2nd out of 10 stories
    1.11: Boom Town
    Familiar was an understatement, this episode makes you believe that the plot is going in one direction, which is already mediocre enough only to change direction at the last minute into more of a shambles than anything, easily the weakest episode a noticeable episode filler. 10th out of 10 stories
    1.12: Bad Wolf/1.13: The Parting of the Ways
    a great two parter one that will stick with many fans, everyone delivers in this two parter making it easily the best and with a simple but effective plot and some neat revelations to the story ark, its hard to dismiss this as the best story of season one... oh and lots of Daleks!

    so this series roughly has about 4 good stories that's 6 good episodes out of 13, not that bad, but could be better, Christopher Eccleston was a good doctor, but not memorable enough and falls to the bottom of the Doctor list (as of July 2014) some really good acting, average plots mainly bar 2 or 3, some nice designs and visually impressive for a low budget 2005 sci-fi show, on the whole its done well, and at least got a vote of confidence from me.    … Expand
  23. CuptralCritique
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    From dark dialog to light hearted, funny moments, "Doctor Who" has been one of my favourite shows since 2011! The first season is no exception. Yes, it may have cheesy effects here and there, and yes a couple episodes like "The Long Game" or "Aliens of London" don't exactly hit a home run, but it's by far made up for with fantastic episodes like "Rose", "Dalek", "Father's Day", "The EmptyFrom dark dialog to light hearted, funny moments, "Doctor Who" has been one of my favourite shows since 2011! The first season is no exception. Yes, it may have cheesy effects here and there, and yes a couple episodes like "The Long Game" or "Aliens of London" don't exactly hit a home run, but it's by far made up for with fantastic episodes like "Rose", "Dalek", "Father's Day", "The Empty Child", and "Bad Wolf". Christopher Eccleston does a fine job to portray a dark, troubled man like the Doctor, and Billie Piper does a good job to play an average, yet brave 19-year old. Not to mention, that diner scene in "Boom Town" is something I'll never forget for all the right reasons. Doctor Who, you're absolutely fantastic!… Expand
  24. DoctorTorchwood
    Apr 19, 2014
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed season one. Rose is a perfect companion for the mysterious Doctor. I didn't care for some episodes, and some of them seemed to drift away from the story arch but even those were very well written. Overall it's a fantastic series filled with science fiction and drama.
  25. nivs10
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    After stumbling upon this show on BBC iPlayer for my Wii back in 2010 with Series 5 I had got hooked on to watch more. So I decided to rewatch some old episodes on Netflix and I got to say it was just as good as it was today. Totally recommend it, now to Series 2.
  26. Skitte
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    IT ROCKS! WONDERFUL PLACES, AMAZING PERFORMANCE AND INTELLIGENT DIALOGUES AND EPISODES. THE BEST SCI-FI TV SERIES EVER. WHAT CAN I REQUEST MORE? I'D SPEND MY WHOLE SUMMER, WATCHING IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!
  27. dangerousd
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    I remember watching Doctor Who since i was 8, been hooked ever since, then moved to Canada where i forgot about it.. then came along Netflix where i caught up with all the doctor who i missed in the past 5 years in about a week... Love the show and actors and can't wait for the new episodes of doctor who to come out
  28. PolisKanin
    Feb 18, 2014
    8
    The revival of a classic series. However, 2005's season with Cristopher Ecclestone doesn't stand up against the other seasons, and felt like it was just showing off all their new special effects most of the time.
  29. IronPrometheus
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Doctor who dünyanın en uzun sürmüş ve süren bilim kurgu filmidir.
    Hikayesi her bölümde nerdeyse birbiriyle bağlı ama sanki sinema filminin 1.,2.,3.... bölümleri gibi sarıyor yani şunu demek istiyorum her bölümde farklı birşey oluyor ama arada bir bağ var vede bu her bölüm sıkılmadan izlememizi sağlıyor.
  30. devenlg
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    First of all, let me get this straight. This is my favorite TV show of all time. The classic Doctor Who was awful for me. But then the new Doctor Who came out. I wasn't sure. Then I watched one episode, then I fell in love. Doctor Who is a strange show, yes, but that's what makes it amazing. Some the episodes may not look good, but once you see them they are great. Now, I'll try to keepFirst of all, let me get this straight. This is my favorite TV show of all time. The classic Doctor Who was awful for me. But then the new Doctor Who came out. I wasn't sure. Then I watched one episode, then I fell in love. Doctor Who is a strange show, yes, but that's what makes it amazing. Some the episodes may not look good, but once you see them they are great. Now, I'll try to keep this as spoiler free as I can. The only hint I can give you. Time travel. If that doesn't bring you in, the rest will. The show has expanded to have many toys and things, games, and make a large impact on the world. No, I'm not kidding. The entire world. The 50th anniversary cause Google, Yahoo, etc. to celebrate with Easter eggs and games. And if you don't live in the UK like me, the show is on Netflix and Hulu Plus. Check it out now.… Expand
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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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#1 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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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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