Doctor Who
1963 | 26 seasons | 25 min | Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Why it’s a Saturday Special
It ran for 26 seasons, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.9/10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.9/10 from 728 viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
26 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Britbox Apple TV channel
BritBox
BritBox Amazon Channel
The Roku Channel
Tubi TVRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, Donald Wilson
- Sylvester McCoyThe Doctor
- Sophie AldredAce