BBC America | BBC One | Release Date: March 26, 2005
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Lemings9151Feb 2, 2022
Bruh, what is this? It's like a trash fanfic. Come on why do you think rehashing Matt Smith over & over again is a great idea
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ieshadoverMar 2, 2020
Classic and modern doctor fan. But it turns out The Doctor's greatest enemy is Chris Chibnall. Lazy story teller, DW is no longer fun, entertaining, or engaging. It would just be boring if it weren't for the pain of my breaking heart at theClassic and modern doctor fan. But it turns out The Doctor's greatest enemy is Chris Chibnall. Lazy story teller, DW is no longer fun, entertaining, or engaging. It would just be boring if it weren't for the pain of my breaking heart at the death of a long beloved TV series. Expand
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doctorpooMar 5, 2020
Chibnall has reached back in time and destroyed Doctor Who's legacy with the Timeless Child. It wasn't enough for him to defecate over the present, he had to destroy the past. He is the most destructive and disrespectful show runner inChibnall has reached back in time and destroyed Doctor Who's legacy with the Timeless Child. It wasn't enough for him to defecate over the present, he had to destroy the past. He is the most destructive and disrespectful show runner in history, ignoring cannon that was already established! Chibnall is a psychopathic small minded talentless hack, he hates the fans, he hates the legacy. Expand
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petr1207Apr 17, 2020
Thank you for rewriting the whole lore of the entire series. I hope two last seasons will be erased as a bad trip of the Doctor and Chris Chibnall will die in pain.
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ChloelabMar 3, 2020
The script, the acting, the character development are brilliant. Chris Chibnall successful revived Doctor Who in a stunning way... Is what I wish I would be saying. I loved Doctor Who since its rebirth in 2005 when I was a kid. I feel soThe script, the acting, the character development are brilliant. Chris Chibnall successful revived Doctor Who in a stunning way... Is what I wish I would be saying. I loved Doctor Who since its rebirth in 2005 when I was a kid. I feel so empty now watching season 11 and 12.. Expand
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fotografMar 7, 2020
Its time for a name change to something that is more representive and inclusive of what this thing has become, namely: Dr WTF?
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HempWolfMay 2, 2020
Great show, until season 11, season 11 and ongoing have the worst wiriting and forced fluff. Just not recommandable.
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ScottnessMar 7, 2020
Preachy and woke rubbish, hopefully the license fee will be removed soon so we don't have to legally pay for this dumpster fire
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BeyonderforceMar 16, 2020
I'm just surprised at how much disrespect and deceit they can muster up to justify all this. re: Series 12. It's either the people working on the show right does not understand or know Doctor Who at all, or they're just mean for the sake ofI'm just surprised at how much disrespect and deceit they can muster up to justify all this. re: Series 12. It's either the people working on the show right does not understand or know Doctor Who at all, or they're just mean for the sake of whatever gain they may achieve. I'm just sad that the show that meant to a lot of people doesn't seem to mean so much to the people making it. Or I don't know, maybe they just don't get it, which is also sad because I'd like to think one of my favorite IP (one with a gargantuan legacy at that) are being handled by professionals. But yeah, that's that. Expand
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DevAppearedDec 5, 2020
Since Chibnall joined the show is nothing but a hollow shell, no background story arcs, no effort. He destroyed decades worth of lore in a matter of months. I hope they fire them all and wipe all his season's off the face of the earth forever.
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The_CreatorJan 22, 2021
Chibnall succeeded where Dalek, Cyberman and every villain in the universe failed: he killed the Doctor.
This isn't just a bad season to pass over, it's a premeditated murder of the whole series and its legacy.
This series is not only bad to
Chibnall succeeded where Dalek, Cyberman and every villain in the universe failed: he killed the Doctor.
This isn't just a bad season to pass over, it's a premeditated murder of the whole series and its legacy.
This series is not only bad to watch, but it really hurts.
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bartcbemJan 13, 2020
As a massive fan of Doctor I`m utterly disappointed by this new serie as it looks like its made by someone who never even watched any previous Doctor Who.
No wonder viewers are dropping in spades.
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CCColemanJan 26, 2020
This show is dead. Worst writing in 30 years. Chibnall has killed DW twice in his lifetime. Too stupid to believe.
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DexEngineerJun 27, 2020
Worst Doctor Who I have ever seen. Where are great brilliant stories of Doctor Who!?
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Gizlo_May 22, 2020
The only thing I hope that hell exists only for those who destroy the universes. Be it books, movies or games. You destroyed the best science fiction series. It was necessary to stop at season 10. Capaldi would be the perfect ending to theThe only thing I hope that hell exists only for those who destroy the universes. Be it books, movies or games. You destroyed the best science fiction series. It was necessary to stop at season 10. Capaldi would be the perfect ending to the series. But you could not. Shame on you. Expand
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LaDruidJul 24, 2020
WOW, how the mighty has fallen.

Doctor Who throughout the last 50 years has been evolving, and generally the evolution has been a a positive thing, that is until recently. The last couple of seasons is an absolute dumpster fire, where you
WOW, how the mighty has fallen.

Doctor Who throughout the last 50 years has been evolving, and generally the evolution has been a a positive thing, that is until recently. The last couple of seasons is an absolute dumpster fire, where you get preached at so much, its like an educational propaganda film than entertainment. BBC you have failed the fans. The writing is now garbage, and the lead actress has the charisma of a flat plank.

Can you really believe they burned 50 years of historical canon to show signal virtuing? sad day indeed.

My advice is that anyone who wants to try Doctor Who, try the old material, that was good... the new stuff is just utter crapola.
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dandrewb03Jan 19, 2020
Not sure if it's Jodi, or the fact that it's just a female doctor, or just bad writing but the stories are poor. Season 11 was weak but I just chalked it up to be a transition season. I feel the "companions" have more of a relationship withNot sure if it's Jodi, or the fact that it's just a female doctor, or just bad writing but the stories are poor. Season 11 was weak but I just chalked it up to be a transition season. I feel the "companions" have more of a relationship with each other than the Doctor has with them. It's also obvious that these stories have more of an agenda to push rather than telling a fun imaginative story. Personally I can't wait for them to change doctors again, but I realize that a change may not produce what I desire, mostly I wish Stephen Moffit would come back. I may just give up watching a show I love simply due to its spunkiness no longer being present. Expand
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PragnorVornJan 6, 2020
This show is beyond saving now. It's a discrace that takes a dump on the work of everyone that came before. As custodians of this show it's you're duty to take care of it, but you've destroyed it and now you're beginning to rewrite cannon inThis show is beyond saving now. It's a discrace that takes a dump on the work of everyone that came before. As custodians of this show it's you're duty to take care of it, but you've destroyed it and now you're beginning to rewrite cannon in the next episode?! F U BBC!!! Expand
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Honest-YanJan 10, 2020
This is for Season 12, episodes 1 and 2- Jodie Whittaker is an accomplished actor and I used to like her before Doctor Who. I hope she can redeem herself with a movie or something after ending her contract making this terrible show. BiggestThis is for Season 12, episodes 1 and 2- Jodie Whittaker is an accomplished actor and I used to like her before Doctor Who. I hope she can redeem herself with a movie or something after ending her contract making this terrible show. Biggest issues were rewriting cannon, terrible script that confuses woke identity politics for science fiction, terribly written accompanying actors, anachronistic color blind casting that destroys realism, rewriting actual history and plot-convenient unexplained superpowers that Doctor Who has never shown before, casually thrown in to save time finding solutions to poor scripting choices. I wondered- Perhaps the writers broken the delete button on their computers and are not able to adjust or rewrite any parts of the script when they write themselves into a corner? There is also a race swap to a character (White to non-white obviously), although I didn't mind the race swap. I did mind that the new actor was desperately trying to over-act in a failed attempt to leave an impression in the two minutes of screen time they were given in the role. I expect this was more a writing issue than an acting issue as I got the impression the actor could have done more in an appropriately cast part and some actual characterization. Bradley Walsh returns and is average at best, but in his defense, he's given nothing in the script to work with. The other two unknowns are bad but also have nothing to do. Tosin Cole announces that he has dyslexia from time to time, in Lieu of character development. I have increased the review score from zero to one because at least Tosin Cole announces his dyslexia less often than in series 11. This deserves a point because Cole is far less aggravating to watch and makes me wonder what he could do with a real part in a TV show. Mandip Gill is just there. I think the identity politics obsessed writers "needed" more "women of color" in the show and once Mandip Gill was in the show they never really thought any further about what she did for the story. The three sidekicks are clear examples of tokenism. It also looks like they cut the budget for this series as the visual effects were worse than usual. I didn't mind bad effects, this wasn't a problem as the show has destroyed all realism with the writing. Hopefully they will cut the budget down to zero quite soon. Expand
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radzmanJan 15, 2020
I have been a fan of Doctor who since the return of the show in 2005. I loved it so much that i went back and watched as many of the classic series as well and fell in love with that. It is an ultimate disappointment that the state of theI have been a fan of Doctor who since the return of the show in 2005. I loved it so much that i went back and watched as many of the classic series as well and fell in love with that. It is an ultimate disappointment that the state of the show has completely dissolved into political sludge. Any nuance and subtlety Doctor Who once had has been replaced by an over-the-top political message aimed at a broader audience who watches these kinds of shows to escape the monotony of everyday life.

I have nothing against Jodie Whittaker as an actor, nor do i feel that a woman should never play The Doctor. I just do not believe that she was the right choice. Whatever chance she did have has been completely destroyed by the abysmal writing of a clearly inexperienced writing team, and an incompetent show runner (Chris Chibnall) who seems hell-bent on cramming any political message into a story regardless of whether it fits the narrative or not.

I do not hold any contempt towards politics or political shows. But i do not feel that Doctor Who ever needed to become a vessel for political views no matter who's views they were representing.

I believe it is time for the BBC to bite the proverbial bullet, cancel the show and reevaluate their situation. If they do not feel that they can reverse the direction the show has taken, maybe it is time to let it rest. But i think they are going to keep on going with what the show has become, lose more and more viewers and probably silently snub it off when it loses all viewership.

I know it's too late to say it, but this show has hit an Iceberg. We know what happens next...
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metalatraiuJan 13, 2020
(jndjenfinoerwunugnerouingoerwunueronfucinncourfuonroubfuerbfuerbfuerfbuhercnclwnijne) that's the script for doctor who.
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QuadrapoleJan 29, 2020
Just getting worse and worse with the SJW stunning and brave direction. Get woke, go broke.

Disgusting that the critic scores deviates so much from the user review. Shows how much critics know.

Bad show, save your time and watch re runs instead.
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BubberJan 13, 2020
It started out great and was very good in the early seasons, now it's just getting worse and worse. This presumably final season is awful, not worth your time.
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trollkiller55Dec 30, 2020
THIS REVIEW ONLY REFERS TO SEASONS 11+, since Chibnall took over.Chibnall has ruined the show with terrible writing and narrative choices. Jodie deserves better. No wonder the show has lost a third of its loyal fans. The worst showrunnerTHIS REVIEW ONLY REFERS TO SEASONS 11+, since Chibnall took over.Chibnall has ruined the show with terrible writing and narrative choices. Jodie deserves better. No wonder the show has lost a third of its loyal fans. The worst showrunner ever. He has destroyed one of my favorite shows. Expand
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OwynFeb 8, 2021
Seasons 1 to 9 are 10/10 or close if you like the genre, then it's shamelessly butchered into nothingness of 2/10 at best
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BowLLNov 22, 2020
seeing that i've kind of watched multiple episodes of season 12, and now seeing trailers for season 13, it is no longer the charm that we would get out of each season, it was horrible, with a seemingly uninteresting character from theseeing that i've kind of watched multiple episodes of season 12, and now seeing trailers for season 13, it is no longer the charm that we would get out of each season, it was horrible, with a seemingly uninteresting character from the trailers. season 12 was really where i was absolutely bored of the series, it just got boring and didn't have a good storyline anymore..

how did they manage to ruin the doctor who childhood that we used to have?
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tnirominJul 17, 2021
sorry to write this review but doctor who had lot of potential and after chibnalls era ,everything started going down hill.The show did no longer commit to intresting scientific or philoshopical ideas, no more relatable or interestingsorry to write this review but doctor who had lot of potential and after chibnalls era ,everything started going down hill.The show did no longer commit to intresting scientific or philoshopical ideas, no more relatable or interesting characters , no more good music ,cheap story and cheap music.Im sure a university student would have done a better job , oh wait one did(talking the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lBeV5bQW70 someone did better.)
RIP ,its interesting how little time it takes to destroy grand pillars and mystical architecture by just one idiot.
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DuelingPistolJan 19, 2020
After 38 years of watching Dr Who, this once great TV series is at rock bottom. And it's got a mining drill and looking to dig deeper. Everything is dull: characters, acting, dialogue, suspense and storylines. Episode 3's Orphan 55 isAfter 38 years of watching Dr Who, this once great TV series is at rock bottom. And it's got a mining drill and looking to dig deeper. Everything is dull: characters, acting, dialogue, suspense and storylines. Episode 3's Orphan 55 is possibly the worst episode in the series' 50+ years. Men in alien suits with big fangs mincing around looking for...who knows...a dentist? They were as frightening as that grey monster that grrr grrrs across Joss Whedon's Mutant Enemy final screen. Jodie Whittaker is completely wasted (and embarrassed) by the BBC here just as Peter Capaldi was. It's time for the creatives behind the series to regenerate, or walk into a cyberman bar. Expand
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Andy2708Feb 10, 2020
This show uuused to be alright but since last series it's been painfully bad to watch, jodie over acts every scene. There is way too much dialogue with her doing a stupid confused voice. The writing is terrible I have no idea why criticsThis show uuused to be alright but since last series it's been painfully bad to watch, jodie over acts every scene. There is way too much dialogue with her doing a stupid confused voice. The writing is terrible I have no idea why critics think it's good, I think they just don't want to look ani PC, it's not bad because jodie is a woman it's bad because jodie is poor casting and the stories are over the top PC **** Expand
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TridogMay 20, 2020
I'm a huge doctor who fun. It's the only series where I've cried repeatedly. When I feel sad, I watch seasons one through nine. But the last three seasons... it's a personal insult to me. You took one of the deepest, most emotional pieces ofI'm a huge doctor who fun. It's the only series where I've cried repeatedly. When I feel sad, I watch seasons one through nine. But the last three seasons... it's a personal insult to me. You took one of the deepest, most emotional pieces of science fiction and turned it into a piece of **** In hell you're gonna have a special zone where you're gonna be forced to watch that **** over and over again. Shame on you! And BBC go KILL YOURSELF PLS Expand
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adeejamesFeb 11, 2020
I've watched this show since I was a child in 1970's, but I have given up on it now. Too much 'woke' crap.
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doroutJan 5, 2020
This show has progressively worsened since David Tennant's Doctor Who departed. As it stands, this is the worst season by far although 2 episodes are out. I don't care about women in the show. I care about good a good story, good characters,This show has progressively worsened since David Tennant's Doctor Who departed. As it stands, this is the worst season by far although 2 episodes are out. I don't care about women in the show. I care about good a good story, good characters, well thought settings, plot, and conflicts. Nearly everything is predictable and bland - there is no excitement. I feel like there is more bloat in these episodes than anything. Expand
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WeidenwieselSep 24, 2022
Only watch until S9. Everything after that has been infected by modern true toxic agendas and THE MESSAGE. 0/10 represents only the current status of this show.
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