I’ve been watching Doctor Who since the 1970s, including all of the original episodes, the film, and every episode of the 2005 series. I'm familiar with the highs and lows that come with being a fan. The time between the old show ending in 1989 and the new one starting in 2005 was disappointing, but the stories beginning in 2005 seemed promising and held my attention. They quickly surpassed the original series, an…

The quality of this show is astonishing; it lives up to all the buzz surrounding it, filled with captivating events and unexpected turns. It’s rare to encounter someone who shares my reaction when watching Doctor Who—the strongest emotions I experience are surprise, excitement, happiness, enjoyment, and a desire to know more. This series feels almost too exceptional to be real, and I feel fortunate to have discovered…

Christopher Eccleston’s run gets a rating of 4.5 out of 5. David Tennant's series earned a perfect score, with 5 out of 5 stars. Matt Smith also received a very good assessment at 4.5/5. Peter Capaldi’s season was rated considerably lower at just 3.5/5. Jodie Whittaker's series only managed to get half a star, or 1⁄2/5.

The current state of Doctor Who can be seen as symbolic of the changes the program has undergone. What began as an enjoyable science fiction series, occasionally prompting reflection, now carries an element of political correctness that often feels awkward, gloomy, preachy, and frankly, wearing. This isn’t helped by the fact that the lead character, the Doctor, seems uncertain about her role, which is understa…

Doctor Who holds the top spot as my all-time favorite television program. While not flawless, the series consistently delivers excitement, enjoyment, cleverness, originality, and a distinct sense of charm. To fully appreciate it, I’d suggest approaching each installment with flexibility and, ideally, selecting an enjoyable episode. Occasionally, the show might veer into overly sentimental or ridiculous territory; how…