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Doctor Who

1963·Show
694Episodes in26Seasons·TV-PG
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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An , drama series: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

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.
Iconic British Sci-FiTime Travel AdventureWhimsical & IntellectualGenerational NostalgiaAlien Worlds & MonstersThe Doctor's CompanionshipClassic Cult PhenomenonMoral Complexity in FantasySoundtrack as CharacterEndless Imagination

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Questions about Doctor Who

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doctor Who?

In the United States, Doctor Who streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Doctor Who worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (68). Season 24 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.0 against 8.1 for the best season.

Which season of Doctor Who is best?

Season 14, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 24 is the weakest at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is The War Games: Episode Ten (season 6, episode 44) at 9.1, and the lowest is The Space Pirates: Episode 6 (season 6, episode 34) at 4.7.

Is Doctor Who okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Doctor Who?

289 h

About 289 hours: 694 episodes in 26 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1963 to 1989.

Will I feel good after watching Doctor Who?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Will Doctor Who make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).