Doctor Who: Season 5

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BBC-1 | BBC | BBC America | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: April 3, 2010

Starring: Matt Smith (XI), Karen Gillan

Summary: The Doctor (Matt Smith) regenerates into his 11th self as the sci-fi series moves over to BBC America and meets the Doctor's new companion, Amy Pond (Karen Gillan).

Creator: Terry Nation and Sydney Newman

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E13. The Big Bang (2)
Air Date: June 26, 2010
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S5:E12. The Pandorica Opens (1)
Air Date: June 19, 2010
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S5:E11. The Lodger
Air Date: June 12, 2010

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Rob Owen

It's obvious from the start that a familiar hand is at work in the storytelling, and 27-year-old Mr. Smith is as game as his predecessors in committing whole-hog to the crazy and delivering the drama. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Smith's work in "The Eleventh Hour" showed us exactly what Moffat saw in that audition...."Eleventh Hour" is also a great build-up for Karen Gillan's immensely likable Amy Pond, who has by far the most interesting, emotionally resonant backstory of the modern companions. Read full review

Randee Dawn

It's family-friendly and adult-pleasing, over-the-top and nightmarish, witty and deep all at the same time. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Though Moffat's written some scary stuff for The Doctor before this, Saturday's season premiere feels like a fresh start. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

It takes no time at all for the new team to establish its authority; the new "Who" feels at once traditional and fresh, and completely right. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Truth is there’s nothing off in either Smith’s infectiously enthusiastic spin on the good Doctor or in newly installed executive producer Steven Moffat's confident storytelling. Read full review

Mike Hale

Allowances must be made for a scene-setting episode introducing an entire new cast, and the show could easily get back in the groove next week. But perhaps, once the new Doctor gets the hang of the Tardis, he could go back to late 2009 and pick up Mr. Davies, just for a consult. Read full review

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TatrTotz

Sep 3, 2011

Hands down the best season of Doctor Who so far. Moffat is a clever writer, with episodes that make you realize that The Doctor is more than just a silly man with a time machine. Sure, its ridiculous, but if you're bashing this season for being overly ridiculous, you should step back andHands down the best season of Doctor Who so far. Moffat is a clever writer, with episodes that make you realize that The Doctor is more than just a silly man with a time machine. Sure, its ridiculous, but if you're bashing this season for being overly ridiculous, you should step back and realize that you're watching a show starring a man named "The Doctor" who is a time traveling alien called a Time Lord, with two hearts and a sonic screwdriver that can basically do anything, and can't die because he just turns into a different person basically. If that's not ridiculous, you have no business watching this show. As a friend of mine said, The Doctor's greatest tool is his cartoon resourcefulness. Every episode in this season is brilliant, Matt Smith is an incredible actor, and everything is so shiny and fancy, not cheap-feeling like seasons before. I'm glad Moffat took the reigns. He's a brilliant writer and is turning the show into something great and its never been before.… Expand

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MightyMatt

Jan 11, 2015

This season, rebooted by Steven Moffat as showrunner and Matt Smith and Karen Gillan starring, had me from the first episode, the brilliant The Eleventh Hour. Having seen all of Nine's run and a handful of Ten's, Eleven really sold me on the show--there are just so many memorable episodes.This season, rebooted by Steven Moffat as showrunner and Matt Smith and Karen Gillan starring, had me from the first episode, the brilliant The Eleventh Hour. Having seen all of Nine's run and a handful of Ten's, Eleven really sold me on the show--there are just so many memorable episodes. This was genre storytelling at its finest, with Moffat's vision of the show at its strongest. I can go back and enjoy most of the previous actors in this role, and enjoy a bit of Capaldi, but Matt remains My Doctor, with Karen my favorite companion. (although I have to say, she is so sweet and cheery in interviews, I wish they had more of her real personality in Amy!)… Expand

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HeidiF

Apr 17, 2010

Great Show I saw it online early and it's the best.

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vikesh2206

Nov 10, 2014

The Fifth Series of Doctor Who is by far the best. Matt Smith and Karren Gillan make for enjoyable leads and the plot becomes more complex and deep. Additionaly, the visual effects and production values are a huge step up from the previous series. There were a few episodes which misfired,The Fifth Series of Doctor Who is by far the best. Matt Smith and Karren Gillan make for enjoyable leads and the plot becomes more complex and deep. Additionaly, the visual effects and production values are a huge step up from the previous series. There were a few episodes which misfired, but overall, Doctor Who continues its great streak uptil now.… Expand

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benderrodriguez

Sep 24, 2010

Matt Smith portrays a very interesting Doctor, but he's not quite as charming as David Tennant. Amy Pond and Rory however are both great companions. The only thing I don't like is that some of the stories and special effects are rather simple. I hope the Christmas episode makes up for anMatt Smith portrays a very interesting Doctor, but he's not quite as charming as David Tennant. Amy Pond and Rory however are both great companions. The only thing I don't like is that some of the stories and special effects are rather simple. I hope the Christmas episode makes up for an above-average Doctor so far. The Big Bang so far has been the best episode.… Expand

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funsizekid

Sep 22, 2010

matt smith takes to the role like a duck to the pond (no pun intended :P) he makes the doctor character look so old. i must admit though, matt smith is not my doctor. christopher eccleston was. he was malencholy, realistic, witty, and humorous. in my opinion christopher kinda makes mattmatt smith takes to the role like a duck to the pond (no pun intended :P) he makes the doctor character look so old. i must admit though, matt smith is not my doctor. christopher eccleston was. he was malencholy, realistic, witty, and humorous. in my opinion christopher kinda makes matt smith look kind of feeble at times.… Expand

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CritiqueGirl

Mar 2, 2011

I didn't like it from way back when and it is no different now. Campy at its dumbest. I have a few friends that liked it many years ago but they have also lost interest.

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