Doctor Who (2005)
Doctor Who (2005)
Continuing on from Doctor Who (1963), this revival follows the further adventures of the Doctor and their companions as they encounter various alien threats and save civilizations on different planets and time periods.
RichyE reviewedOctober 18, 2025
The TARDIS roared back to life in 2005 and it wasn’t just a revival, it was a regeneration of the entire idea.
Russell T Davies reintroduced the Doctor as a wounded hero, Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth was raw, brilliant and deeply human.
Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler wasn’t just a companion; she was the emotional anchor.
Their chemistry made the show sing.
The pacing was sharper, the arcs deeper and the effects finally matched the ambition.
It honored the past but dared to evolve.
Then came David Tennant, romantic, witty, and heartbreaking.
Matt Smith brought manic energy and fairy tale wonder.
Capaldi added gravitas and grit.
And Jodie Whittaker? She didn’t have it easy.
First female Doctor, heavy expectations and a fandom split down the middle.
But she brought warmth, curiosity and a sense of wonder that echoed the show’s core.
Her run had uneven scripts, sure, but her Doctor never lacked heart.
Each Doctor reshaped the mythos while keeping the heart intact.
Through it all, the show remained a celebration of empathy, imagination and the belief that one person, armed with nothing but a screwdriver and a sense of wonder, can change the universe.