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Season 2 – Doctor Who

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"Doctor Who" is a classic science-fiction series with a cult following. The Doctor is called a "Time Lord," a time-traveling scientist from a far-off planet who travels through time and space in a shop known by the acronym TARDIS. A TARDIS is a machine that is larger on the inside than the outside and is supposed to change its appearance based on its surroundings. The Doctor is also able to evolve his biology, so he appears as many different people throughout the series. The Doctor loves Earth, so he makes many trips here to save the planet, or to enlist earthlings to help him with tasks in the galaxy.

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Doctor Who — Season 2

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Christopher Bahn AV Club At least in the five First Doctor tales I've covered so far here, I've been generally impressed by how non-draggy they are, and "Time Meddler" keeps things moving despite its relatively simple plotline Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Cliff Chapman Den of Geek The Rescue and The Romans see Hartnell at the top of his game; a compelling, unique lead of the like you'd never get today. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Ross Ruediger Bullz-Eye.com "The Romans" reaches for something greater than most of the era in which it was produced. Rated: 4/5 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Charlie Jane Anders io9.com The second Dalek story is a lot more fun than the first, with a ton of crazy plot devices thrown together to create a weird, wild ride. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Simon Brew Den of Geek The problem here though is that the story of The Time Meddler doesn't effectively cover four episodes, and while it's got some nice ideas... and punched above its budgetary weight, it's not a vital purchase off the back of the story itself. Rated: 2/5 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Arnold T. Blumberg Den of Geek Despite the obvious budgetary limitations and typically stylized acting of the BBC actors of the time in a period piece, "The Time Meddler" benefits from a truly dynamic match-up between the seemingly reinvigorated Hartnell and Peter Butterworth. Rated: 7/10 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jason B Possibly the singles greatest season of Doctor Who Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/05/23 Full Review Wolfgang B More regrettably missing stories, but what remains is mostly ok. Dalek Invasion is a highlight Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review Audience Member While still having the odd tedious story, the second season steps up it's game considerably and manages to produce some absolute gems for the Hartnell era, namely with it's historical affairs i.e. 'The Romans', 'The Crusade' and 'The Time Meddler' Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Another really fun season. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member An improvement to the first season, this instalment to the series sees the doctor and his friends go on greater adventures through space and time. The actors settle into their characters well and the writing improves, and the introduction to new companions keeps the series fresh and exciting. A must for any Whovian. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A sure improvement over the previous season, with some of Hartnell's best work and truly amazing stories. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sydney Newman

Creator

William Hartnell

Dr. Who

William Russell

Ian Chesterton

Jacqueline Hill

Barbara Wright

Maureen O'Brien

Vicki

Carole Ann Ford

Susan Foreman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 31, 1964 Planet of Giants: Planet of Giants The time travelers witness a murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 7, 1964 Planet of Giants: Dangerous Journey Ian and Barbara are accidentally taken into Smithers' laboratory and, while the Doctor and Susan face a hazardous journey to reach them, they witness the deadly effects of DN6 first hand. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 1964 Planet of Giants: Crisis The tiny time travelers take action. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: World's End The Daleks control humans. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Daleks The Daleks plan to take over Earth. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 5, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Day of Reckoning The Daleks plan to take over Earth. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 12, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The End of Tomorrow Susan intervenes. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 19, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: The Waking Ally The Doctor takes action. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 26, 1964 The Dalek Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint The Doctor races to save Earth. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 2, 1965 The Rescue: The Powerful Enemy Two people survive a spaceship crash. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 1965 The Rescue: Desperate Measures The Doctor helps the two survivors. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 1965 The Romans: The Slave Traders When the Doctor visits ancient Rome, he is mistaken for an enemy of Nero. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 23, 1965 The Romans: All Roads Lead to Rome Slave traders capture Ian and Barbara. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 30, 1965 The Romans: Conspiracy Romans think the Doctor is Nero's foe. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 6, 1965 The Romans: Inferno The Doctor is mistaken for a musician. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 13, 1965 The Web Planet: The Web Planet The TARDIS is drawn to Vortis. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 20, 1965 The Web Planet: The Zarbi Antlike Zarbi capture Barbara. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 27, 1965 The Web Planet: Escape to Danger The Doctor seeks the Animus. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 6, 1965 The Web Planet: Crater of Needles Butterflylike Menoptera want Vortis. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 13, 1965 The Web Planet: Invasion Both Menoptera and Zarbi want Vortis. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 20, 1965 The Web Planet: The Centre Barbara intervenes in the battle. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 27, 1965 The Crusade: The Lion A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 3, 1965 The Crusade: The Knight of Jaffa A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 10, 1965 The Crusade: The Wheel of Fortune A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 17, 1965 The Crusade: The Warlords A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 24, 1965 The Space Museum: The Space Museum The TARDIS lands in the future. Details Episode 27 Aired May 1, 1965 The Space Museum: The Dimensions of Time The Doctor learns he is in danger. Details Episode 28 Aired May 8, 1965 The Space Museum: The Search The Doctor tries to alter events. Details Episode 29 Aired May 15, 1965 The Space Museum: The Final Phase The Doctor tries to alter events. Details Episode 30 Aired May 22, 1965 The Chase: The Executioners The Daleks build a time machine. Details Episode 31 Aired May 29, 1965 The Chase: The Death of Time The Daleks chase the Doctor. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 5, 1965 The Chase: Flight Through Eternity The Daleks chase the Doctor. Details Episode 33 Aired Jun 12, 1965 The Chase: Journey Into Terror The Daleks chase the Doctor. Details Episode 34 Aired Jun 19, 1965 The Chase: The Death of Doctor Who The Daleks chase the Doctor to Mechanus. Details Episode 35 Aired Jun 26, 1965 The Chase: The Planet of Decision The Daleks must battle the Mechanoids. Details Episode 36 Aired Jul 3, 1965 The Time Meddler: The Watcher The Doctor finds a time-traveler. Details Episode 37 Aired Jul 10, 1965 The Time Meddler: The Meddling Monk A time-traveler exists in 1066 England. Details Episode 38 Aired Jul 17, 1965 The Time Meddler: A Battle of Wits The time-traveler intends to alter history. Details Episode 39 Aired Jul 24, 1965 The Time Meddler: Checkmate The Doctor intervenes. Details

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Season Info

Director
Richard Martin, Douglas Camfield, Mervyn Pinfield, Richard Martin, Christopher Barry
Creator
Sydney Newman
Screenwriter
Bill Strutton, Dennis Spooner, Glyn Jones, Louis Marks, Glyn Jones, Terry Nation, David Whitaker
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 31, 1964