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Doctor Who
2005 Version
EMAILPRINTSERIES: Sci-Fi, Friday 9:00p (60 minutes)
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 49 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created By:
Russell T. Davies (2005 version)
Sydney Newman (original series)
First Air Date: March 17, 2006
Summary
Starring Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Noel Clarke, and Camille Coduri
Christopher Eccleston becomes the ninth actor to take on the role of the time-travelling title character in the BBC's latest incarnation (the first in 16 years) of its venerable sci-fi franchise, airing in the U.S. for the first time after becoming an unexpected hit in Britain last year.
Also On Metacritic
TV: The Sarah Jane Adventures Torchwood: Season 1 Torchwood: Season 2
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa TimesCharlie McCollum
If you're looking for allegorical, intriguing science fiction, this isn't it. If you're OK with rapid-fire, light-hearted dialogue with an occasional dig at politics and culture, this "Doctor Who" is your cup of tea.
Read Full Review >The New York TimesCharles McGrath
Like so much British science fiction, especially Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, this "Doctor Who" has a goofy, homemade quality; it's less interested in gizmos than in characters.
Read Full Review >TV GuideMatt Roush
This remake achieves an Avengers-like balance of cheeky wit amid the cheesiness.
Hollywood ReporterMarilyn Moss
Silly, sophomoric stuff that is sure to please its television audience.
Read Full Review >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSharon Eberson
Some of the pop-culture humor and creatures owe a nod to "Farscape," but the camp level is high and can be mighty funny.
Read Full Review >Village VoiceJoy Press
The real disappointment of the new Who isn't its use of (slightly) slick special effects, though. It's a structural problem: Instead of stretching a storyline across a whole season, each adventure is resolved within a single episode, making this closer to your average detective series.
Read Full Review >SlateTroy Patterson
It's pretty decent hokum--fast, corny, genial, honest in its schlock.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 49 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Roderic R. gave it a10:
Duh, a 10. The show is amazing. The premise is awesome. The cast, though interchangeable, is almost always incredible. The 4 seasons since it was resurrected have been absolutely phenomenal.
Arron C gave it a10:
Utterly fantastic.
Jackie M. gave it a10:
Fantastic!
Samuel gave it a10:
Honestly My Favorite TV Show of all time, It has a bit of everything in it!
Roland B. gave it a10:
all i need to say is that the finale involves escaping reality tv shows in the year 200,000. if you're evicted from the house....you DIE! amazing.
Eric E. gave it a10:
Some of the best Sci-Fi of all time. No wonder it is the longest running Sci-Fi series of all time. With nearly 30 years under its belt it is just as fun today as it was in the 60's. This new series fits in quite well with the old and continues the cheesy props, bad guys and story lines we all love.
Jane K. gave it a10:
Campy, entertaining, and very British. I love the good Doctor... I can't think of any other show that has two characters holding hands and hugging so often. It's charming.
