Doctor Who
Doctor Whohas been back on our covert for over fifteen class . During that fourth dimension we have had 12 time of year , five doc , dozens of companion , and a whole host of adventures that persist in the classic British science - fiction show .
unhappily , the last duet of season have n’t been welcomed favorably by most lover . uninventive storytelling and meddling with the beloved lore have been turning TV audience off in droves . Although some time of year might be denounce a fate lower than others , it ’s still not bad to have the show on the breeze , and devotee can natter the world of the Doctor and the TARDIS anytime .
Updated on April 9th , 2021 by Kristen Palamara : Doctor Whocontinues to be one of the most influential and long - running series on television beginning with Classic Who in 1963 and return with New Who in 2005 . novel Who has been on for 12 seasons with no conclusion in sight , even though the last few time of year have importantly lower ratings than the first 10 . The show still has a patriotic fan base despite the downhearted ratings , and most of the seasons have eminent IMDb ratings , prove that overall , New Who is an enjoyable series for both fan and critics likewise .
Season 12 (2020) 5.9
Season 12 does n’t have a high-pitched rating on IMDb , even though there are some episodes that were middling well - received , like " Fugitive of the Judoon " where the Judoon alien return and " The Haunting of Villa Diodati " about the stirring of Mary Shelley ’s Frankenstein , but overall this is the lowest season of New Who so far .
This is the second season for Jodie Whittaker ’s 13th Doctor and Chris Chibnall as the show - base runner along with Yaz , Ryan , and Graham returning this time of year as the Doctor ’s companion .
Season 11 (2018) 6.6
Chris Chibnall deal over as showrunner and introduce the 13th Doctor in this time of year of New Who . Most of the episodes in this time of year were n’t well - encounter and are rated between 5 - 6 on IMDb . The highest - rated episode of the time of year is Peter Capaldi ’s last episode as the twelfth Doctor , the Christmas special " Twice Upon a sentence , " as the premiere of this season .
Graham O’Brien , Ryan Sinclair , and Yasmin Khan are infix as the Doctor ’s companion as Jodie Whittaker begins her first time of year limn the MD .
Season 1 (2005) 8.0
This was an launching to the first new Doctor in nine years . The Modern running ofWhostarted with a bang , introducing Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor andBillie Piperas his companionRose Tyler , plus a whole host of annoying side characters that might attribute to its lower ranking within the New Who seasons .
time of year 1 boasts a duo of great episode including " Dalek " and " The Empty Child . " This time of year would also have the set phrase BAD WOLF litter throughout the universe , leading to an unforgettable and scandalous finale .
Season 5 (2010) 8.1
This time of year wasthe debut of The 11th Doctor , Matt Smith , and of Amy and Rory . Season 5 was also the first time of year of Modern showrunner and lifelong fan Steven Moffat . Furthermore , fans get a new TARDIS for the first clock time in the show ’s reboot , both inside and out , what with the previous conception brag up in The Doctor ’s epic positive feedback at the end of the last season .
Highlights include " The Time Of The Angels " , " Amy ’s Choice " and the epic finis two - part episode " The Pandorica Opens / The Big Bang . " From this tip on , the show feel less grounded in realism , give a skill - phantasy feel rather than science - fiction .
Season 7 (2011) 8.32
This time of year was split into two region , so even though it started at the oddment of 2011 ( if the Christmas special is counted as the season premiere , as IMDb does ) , it did n’t end up until 2013 . An epic time of year , thanks to the superb teaser poster campaign for each write up .
This helped each adventure feel more like an event rather than just another chapter . rooter said goodbye to the Ponds , Amy and Rory , as played by Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill , and hello to Clara Oswald , played by Jenna Coleman as there was a luck of transition of characters and stories throughout this season .
Season 10 (2016) 8.34
Easily one of the best seasons , Peter Capaldi ’s final turn as the twelfth Doctor took thing back to basics , with Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts joining him by his side . Other guest ace let in a return Michelle Gomez as Missy and a returning Matt Lucas as Nardole .
A love letter to long - time Who sports fan , featuring the original Cybermen , and perhaps more excitingly , The Master and his iconic face fungus . The first installment is even call " The Pilot , " a little nod to signalize that most of the loose ends from old seasons had been tied up , create this a great jump - off point for any new Who fans who desire to work their way backward .
Season 8 (2014) 8.4
From the twelfth Doctor ’s last serial to his very first , time of year 8 was also the first full time of year for Clara , and saw the debut of Missy , formally known as The Master , the first time in the show ’s history a time lord was impersonate by a someone of unlike gender , with Michelle Gomez doing a mythical job as the malefic contender Time Lord / Lady .
This planted the come for The Doctor ’s next incarnation . This season also introduce Danny Pink , as played by Samuel Anderson . Season 8 give the Doctor more of a dingy side and Clara had to visualize out if he was still the hero in the fib .
Season 2 (2006) 8.5
time of year 2 introduced the 10th Doctor , David Tennant , in his first season . Rose Tyler would accede out this yr in an emotional finale , but soon after that , fans would be introduced to , at least momentarily , future associate Donna Noble , roleplay by Catherine Tate .
This serial was also instrumental in the foundation of Torchwood , an institution designed in the previous 1800s to protect Britain from extraterrestrial threat , which would be debut its own spin - off series by and by that class . Doctor Whohad found its confidence again after a successful first season , allowing the writers more freedom to play with musical theme .
Season 3 (2007) 8.6
Season 3 featured tenth Doctor David Tennant and introduce a novel companion , Martha Jones . Unlike Rose , Martha did n’t number with the baggage of unneeded side characters like Rose ’s Chrysanthemum morifolium Jackie and her boyfriend Mickey , allow more screentime for escapade and the fantastical .
It also brought back The Doctor ’s arch - nemesis The Master , as play by Derek Jacobi , at least for a second , before he regenerated into John Simm . Another highlight of the time of year is the Doctor - lite installment " Blink " , which pore on the Weeping Angels and remain the highest - rated episode ofDoctor Whoof all time .
Season 6 (2011) 8.72
The first season since the show ’s comeback to not introduce any new character , devotee instead get the go along dangerous undertaking of the 11th Doctor , Amy , Rory , and River Song . This is also the season the show delves into the mysteries of Professor Song that has many surprising and cheering reveals .
With no fresh fictional character to introduce , it allowed fans to consider and become more acquainted with who the characters were , allowing more of an excited link that the viewer had not really experienced before .
