Season 1 – Doctor Who

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Cork B It's pretty bad. I only made it through 2 episodes, but it really destroyed my memory of Doctor Who. I don't want to say this is horrible, but it just isn't Doctor Who. It is more like Doctor Who made a guest appearance on Sesame Street with a non-stop annoying music track. If you like that warm and fuzzy kiddie show, it isn't all that bad, aside from the indoctrination. Gatwa has a warm and expressive personality, which again isn't really the Doctor (Matt Smith's antics aside), but you do want to like his character. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review JONATHAN S STOP!!! STOP!!! STOP!!! Stop Disney!! Stop rewriting classic shows, movies and programs and beloved characters into your little agenda box!!! Just stop it!!! You'd think you would've learned by now!!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Rowan M Despite the show’s somewhat predictable and repetitive storyline, Ncuti Gatwa injects it with a fresh, joyful, and engaging performance. Given how long Dr. Who has been around, some predictability is unavoidable, so for me the show really rests on the shoulders of the main cast. David Tennant was brilliant, but Ncuti Gatwa has filled those rather large shoes extremely well. He brings flair and humor, and represents the LGBTQ+ community in the best way. As the first Dr. Who of color as well as the first LGBT+ doctor, he had a daunting task ahead, and I had confidence in his abilities but he’s exceeded my expectations. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Nick B Great return to the show that ultimately does not stick the landing as well as it could have. Clever, campy, with a twist of darkness. Doctor Who once again does what it does best. Season One of the soft reboot brings back the charismatic Time-Lord to our screens. Good things first: Most episodes have a very fast pacing and Ruby and The Doctor have exceptional chemistry. Their banter makes the day. Additionally the season features creative monsters and stories with the likes of Sutekh and Maestro. Beautiful CGI and Setpieces provide eyecandy and the viewer can definitely see where the Disneymoney went. After years, 'Doctor Who' feels fresh again. However, the series ks far from perfect. One thing that Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the titular hero repeatedly does is rapidly concluding stories for the sake of runtime. Not a single episode dares to get close to the 60-minute-mark. As a consequence, many conclusions feel rushed and not well thought out. The finale is especially guilty, since it does not bring the Whoniverse forward in any way. It resets the state of the world to its status-quo from before the episode with no notable stakes. Additionally, not all seasonal mysteries get a satisfying conclusion. Ultimately, the reboot of the worlds longest running SciFi Show is a success that leaves things to improve in another installment, but those who long for Doctor Who alla 2005 have certainly come to the right place. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review JP H The Doctor is fine, all the other characters are terrible, as are many of the plots. It’s badly written and badly produced. It does seem that in its history there are always a few Doctor runs that are pretty bad, even if the Doc is a good actor. I expect history to repeat. Really needs a new Show Runner. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 Full Review Leslie B I watched this as a child but now my kids will never see this terrible rubbish. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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