Doctor Who - Season 1 Apr 2026

In November 1963, Doctor Who debuted not as a sci-fi epic, but as an educational docudrama meant to teach children about history and science.

: Starring Christopher Eccleston , this season introduced a "broken" Doctor haunted by a dark past (the Time War), accompanied by Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), a human companion who humanized him. Doctor Who - Season 1

: This era was notable for its inclusivity, introducing the series' first major LGBT character, the pansexual Captain Jack Harkness . In November 1963, Doctor Who debuted not as

: These episodes often explore deep themes of identity and coincidence, attempting to bridge the gap between traditional fans and a new, younger demographic. : These episodes often explore deep themes of

After a 16-year hiatus from episodic television, the show was revived by in 2005, marking a "New Who" era that brought the Doctor to a global, modern audience.

: This season features Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as his companion. It leans heavily into high-concept fantasy and fairy-tale elements, such as the musical-influenced "The Church on Ruby Road".