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Season 1 – Doctor Who

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The Doctor and friends travel from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds; everywhere they go, they find adventure, terror, fun, chases, joy and monsters.
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Doctor Who — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ncuti Gatwa's dashing interpretation of The Doctor brings a breath of fresh air aboard the TARDIS, piloting this perennial sci-fi series into an exciting new era.

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Verne Gay Newsday 05/22/2024
3/4
Fun, lively, imaginative — with a whiff of Disneyfication. Go to Full Review
Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 05/17/2024
Gatwa is magnetically watchable and not technically gay as a sexless alien, but also, come on. His chemistry with Gibson works, if anything, a little too well. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 05/15/2024
Ncuti Gatwa’s full radiance and considerable charisma is on display in every scene. Go to Full Review
Michael Cook Geek Vibes Nation Jul 18
9/10
Doctor Who‘s future is looking as bright as ever. Go to Full Review
Alberto Carlos Espinof 06/24/2024
4/5
The new era of 'Doctor Who' knows how to have fun and entertain us, gifting us that magic that at some point had faded. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Pat Stacey Irish Independent 05/30/2024
If the episodes are mostly forgettable, Gatwa, the first black Doctor and the first openly queer actor to take on the role... is the opposite. Go to Full Review
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John K @UndeadKingUK Nov 13 Worst Doctor Who season ever made! Only one episode was good and that was Rogue, everything else was garbage. Some of the Doctor Who episodes like "93 Yards" and "Dot and Bubble" were a waste of time because of how wasted the Doctor was in those episodes and felt like unrelated scripts with Doctor Who thrown in (I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.) The final episode felt rushed and felt like it was a cheap excuse to move ahead for a new story arc. This is why Modern Disney can't be trusted with old franchises like Star Wars and Doctor Who, its their fault for ruining it. See more Brent H @BrentMHinson Nov 2 Despite openly being a long-time fan of the Doctor Who franchise, the three seasons that Chris Chibnall served as showrunner were frustrating to watch. It seemed as if he wanted to carve out his own way of doing things instead of following the path that both Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat seemed to take. With the return of Davies as showrunner, coupled with the charisma, charm, and playfulness of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, you could instantly sense a return to form as a breath of new life seemed to rejuvenate the show. I'm having trouble understanding the aversion many fans have to this season. In addition to Gatwa being a true standout as The Doctor, the chemistry he shared with Millie Gibson as "Ruby Sunday" felt more authentic than anything the previous three seasons brought us. Davies not only served as showrunner, but he also wrote six of the eight episodes. In addition to that, even Steven Moffat returned to write one of the season's best episodes. I consider this season a valid redemption of the series that seemed to go astray under the direction of Chibnall. See more Jonas V Oct 21 I thought this was the worst season of doctor who ever, but then the second season came out. This one at least has a cool companion. But such a terrible doctor, always crying. It's such a shame, there are some cool ideas in some of the episodes but why such a crybaby doctor. See more Teliyah L. @PoeticLove Aug 18 "Doctor Who" with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, infusing the series with fresh energy and a charming portrayal that blends humor and depth. The engaging writing, stunning visuals, and meaningful themes create a thrilling adventure that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers. See more Bryan R Jul 14 Don't let the trolls fool you. These are some of the best seasons of the show. *Love* Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, and Millie Gibson is an exceptional companion! Great Doctor Who; just a lot of trolls trying to bring down the audience rating. See more Richard C Jun 8 In the 2 series of the current doctor, there were only 2 or 3 episodes worth watching, and those barely so. Most of the episodes felt like Dr Who meets high school musical, or The Doctor meets Glee. Kept expecting it to improve, but it was a horrible waste of time See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired May 10, 2024 Space Babies Ruby learns the Doctor's secrets when he takes her to the far future; there, they find a baby farm run by babies. Details Episode 2 Aired May 10, 2024 The Devil's Chord The Doctor and Ruby meet the Beatles but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is changing history; London becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake. Details Episode 3 Aired May 17, 2024 Boom While caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor must figure out how to save himself, Ruby, and the entire planet after he steps on a landmine and finds himself unable to move. Details Episode 4 Aired May 25, 2024 73 Yards Landing on the Welsh coast, the Doctor and Ruby embark on the strangest journey of their lives; in a rain-lashed pub, the locals sit in fear of ancient legends coming to life. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 1, 2024 Dot and Bubble The world of Finetime seems happy and harmonious, but an awful terror is preying on the citizens; The Doctor and Ruby must make them see the truth before it's too late. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 8, 2024 Rogue A mysterious bounty hunter, Rogue, is about to change the Doctor's life forever when he and Ruby arrive at an 1813 ball. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 15, 2024 The Legend of Ruby Sunday As the Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past, horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve are revealed; The mysterious Triad Technology unleashes the greatest evil of all. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 22, 2024 Empire of Death The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme and a shadow falls over creation; nothing can stop the devastation, except one woman. Details
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Season Info

Director
Dylan Holmes Williams, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson, Ben Chessell
Executive Producer
Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner, Jane Tranter, Joel Collins, Phil Collinson, Julie Anne Robinson, Steven Moffat
Screenwriter
Russell T. Davies, Kate Herron, Briony Redman, Steven Moffat
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 10, 2024