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. Positive: 598 out of 678
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 678
  3. Negative: 42 out of 678
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  1. 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
  2. TheRealZoko
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Great, just extroadinarylkjhfgdhjdfedfasfsdfdf af z azfe fase fasefa sefa eaf esaf ezsaf esaf efae zsaef safe af eaef aef aef aef zaf eaef fae a efaedf aedf zaedf azedcf
  3. 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
  4. Longtimefan1
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Good show. Well worth watching and lot's of fun. Watch the early seasons. Each season gets weaker.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Inphyniti
    Dec 14, 2018
    5
    I am a Doctor Who fan & also thought Jodie Whittaker was brilliant in Broadchurch. Unfortunately, in casting a female Doctor Who, the new showrunners have underwritten Jodie Whittaker, who is capable of far more challenging scripts. Worse, they seem to have forgotten WHO The Doctor is. He/She makes people better. He/She guides them into better versions of themselves and, sometimes theI am a Doctor Who fan & also thought Jodie Whittaker was brilliant in Broadchurch. Unfortunately, in casting a female Doctor Who, the new showrunners have underwritten Jodie Whittaker, who is capable of far more challenging scripts. Worse, they seem to have forgotten WHO The Doctor is. He/She makes people better. He/She guides them into better versions of themselves and, sometimes the companions fill that role for The Doctor. And that is what is missing from the new series. Its heart. The soul of The Doctor. Jodie Whittaker is brimming with potential, as are her companions, but they have been failed by the 2 dimensional writing... Take the training wheels off this new team and write scripts worthy of their talent!… Expand
  9. 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
  10. Jazzwazler
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    9.4/10
  11. SimboTheKing
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm starting a big rewatch of the Doctor Who reboot and I must say this season is not quite as good as I remember it being as a 6 year old lmao.

    I think that's it biggest problem is that it is still clearly finding its feet to the point where some episodes feel so comically over-the-top (e.g. slitheen). When it strikes the correct tone it is very good though.

    The season finale was particularly great and I loved the way that Bad Wolf was hinted at throughout the season.

    Overall, I think I can sum up my review with this season is good but inconsistent.    … Expand
  12. 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
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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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#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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