The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Sarah Jane Adventures
How do you adjust to life after you've seen all of time and space? Sarah Jane Smith had every adventure possible until she had the one adventure she never dreamed of: she had a family. With her son Luke and her brave teen companions, Sarah Jane saves the world when the Doctor's not around.
RichyE reviewedOctober 12, 2025
This one’s a heartfelt spin off that never felt like second tier Who.
Sarah Jane Smith, once the Doctor’s most beloved companion, steps into the spotlight, not as a sidekick, but as a hero in her own right.
With her adopted son Luke and a crew of brave teens, she defends Earth from alien threats when the Doctor’s not around.
And she does it with wit, warmth, and wisdom.
Created by Russell T Davies after Sarah Jane’s triumphant return in School Reunion, the show was aimed at younger viewers, but never talked down to them.
It tackled real issues: broken families, loss, identity and even Alzheimer’s, all wrapped in sci-fi adventure.
Elisabeth Sladen was magnetic, ageless, compassionate and quietly fierce.
She made every episode feel like a hug and a call to action.
If you grew up watching Tom Baker, this felt like a beautiful continuation.
And if you came in through the 2005 reboot, it was a bridge between eras, a reminder that the Doctor’s legacy lives on in those he inspires.
Elisabeth Sladen’s passing in 2011 cut the series short, but her impact endures.
The Sarah Jane Adventures wasn’t just a spin off.
It was a love letter to the idea that life on Earth can be an adventure too.