# Doctor Who (2005–2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/doctor-who-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Sydney Newman & C. E. Webber & Donald Wilson |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Seasons | 13 (153 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Doctor Who (2005–2021) is a Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series created by Sydney Newman & C. E. Webber & Donald Wilson, streaming on BBC. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (90%), audience ratings (82%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 13 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The 2005 revival turned a cancelled teatime serial into Britain’s biggest cultural export — a show that renews its lead and its whole grammar every few years.

## Synopsis

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.

## Cast

Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Doctor Who worth watching?**
Yes — Doctor Who earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 90%, audience 82%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 78%. The 2005 revival turned a cancelled teatime serial into Britain’s biggest cultural export — a show that renews its lead and its whole grammar every few years.

**Why is Doctor Who so highly rated?**
Doctor Who scores 83% because all five independent sources agree: critics 90%, audiences 82%, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 78%. The 2005 revival turned a cancelled teatime serial into Britain’s biggest cultural export — a show that renews its lead and its whole grammar every few years. See the full breakdown on the Doctor Who series page.

**Is Doctor Who on Netflix?**
No — Doctor Who is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Doctor Who come out?**
Doctor Who first aired in 2005 and ran through 2021 (2005–2021). Created by Sydney Newman & C. E. Webber & Donald Wilson; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Doctor Who are there?**
Doctor Who has 13 seasons across 153 episodes (2005–2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Doctor Who?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Doctor Who’s 153 episodes take roughly 115 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Doctor Who?**
Doctor Who streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Doctor Who?**
Doctor Who stars Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop. Created by Sydney Newman & C. E. Webber & Donald Wilson.

**How many episodes are in Doctor Who?**
Doctor Who has 153 episodes across 13 seasons (2005–2021).

**What is Doctor Who about?**
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.

**Who created Doctor Who?**
Doctor Who was created by Sydney Newman & C. E. Webber & Donald Wilson. It is a action & adventure, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Doctor Who?**
Browse more action & adventure series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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