Doctor Who
Seen it?2024 | 2 seasons | Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made and it collected a shelf of major awards, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Samurai Jack or Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Doctor and his companion travel across time and space encountering incredible friends and foes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 11 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 6 BAFTAs: BAFTA Cymru Awards: Best Drama Series/Serial, BAFTA Cymru Awards: Best Director – Drama, BAFTA Cymru Awards: Best Director of Photography – Drama, BAFTA Cymru Awards: Best Costume and 2 more. Also nominated for 14 more BAFTAs and 5 Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.0 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12024 · 8 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22025 · 8 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Ncuti GatwaThe Doctor
- Varada SethuBelinda Chandra