Doctor Who
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
First Air Year
1963
Seasons
26
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series Snapshot
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
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Doctor Who is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Who should watch Doctor Who?
Doctor Who is best for viewers who want drama, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy with clearer next-step recommendations.
What tone does Doctor Who have?
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Is Doctor Who easy to binge?
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