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It was in November of 1963 that BBC viewers first stepped into the TARDIS and met the mysterious time- and space-travelling alien known as the Doctor. At the time, he was portrayed as a grumpy, duplicitous and quite possibly dangerous old man. Luckily for us, he mellowed, and “Doctor Who” became a British institution. Fast-forward nearly 50 years and he’s now an even older man (maybe 1000), though he’s portrayed as youthful, energetic, and most definitely dangerous. 11 actors have played the Doctor since 1963, and here at Bullz-Eye we attempt to celebrate all eras of the longest running science fiction series in the world. We’ve got interviews, features, loads of DVD reviews, and plenty more.
So much more, in fact, that this area of the site also mixes in the “Doctor Who” spinoff, “Torchwood,” which began in 2006, and stars John Barrowman as the immortal Captain Jack Harkness and Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper. The pair, along with a seemingly ever-changing cast of co-stars, investigates alien invasions on the planet Earth, and as the series has gone on, the aliens have gotten bigger and the situations more intense.
The two shows are very different types of science fiction, yet both created by people with fevered imaginations and a desire to tell engaging, thrilling stories. If you’ve not yet dipped your toe in either pool, a great place to start with “Doctor Who” is either “The Complete First Series” or “The Complete Fifth Series.” With “Torchwood,” starting with its first season would be great, but if you’re running short on time and want to find out what it’s all about quickly, you can’t go wrong with the “Children of Earth” miniseries.
Top 10 "Doctor Who" Stories of the DecadeDecember 12, 2009
There's been no better decade to be a fan of “Doctor Who” than the '00s. With that in mind, here’s an entirely subjective list of its crowning achievements since the new series started in 2005.
Piers WengerExecutive Producer, "Doctor Who" | November 22, 2010
I felt just so proud and pleased for Matt [Smith] and pleased for Steven [Moffat] that it’s worked out as well as it has, and that we’ve been able to do things for the audience and for the fans that we’ve been able to do.
Arthur DarvillRory Williams, "Doctor Who" | April 21, 2011
On the "Doctor Who" legacy: It's one of those things that's part of British culture. It's so sort of deep in there that, yeah, it's kind of unavoidable. You can't really get away from it, and it's always been since I was a kid.
Eve MylesGwen Cooper, "Torchwood" | March 11, 2011
Every day playing Gwen is challenging. I mean, seriously, because she’s so complex. And she has two very different worlds, and they are the antitheses of each other.
 Doctor Who: Series 1
Here’s where it all restarted. Join the Ninth Doctor and Rose Tyler in their first round of thrilling adventures. |
Doctor Who: Series 2
The Time Lord has regenerated into the Tenth Doctor, and the seeds for “Torchwood” were first planted. |
Doctor Who: Series 3
Will the Doctor’s new companion vote Harold Saxon? And just what connection does he have to the Doctor? |
Doctor Who: Series 4
Enter Donna Noble, possibly the Doctor’s most important friend yet, and reenter a classic “Who” villain. |
Doctor Who: The Specials
All of the Tenth Doctor’s final adventures are presented here. Dry eyes in the house will be few and far between. |
Doctor Who: Series 5
Enter Doctor Eleven and his companion Amy Pond in the wibbly-wobbliest, timey-wimiest season yet! |
Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1
Amy and Rory follow the Doctor to America where some pretty bad things happen in the first half of Season Six. |
 Doctor Who: Series 6
River Song is a woman of mystery, but in this season, the layers are peeled back to reveal the truth. |
Torchwood: Season 1
Gwen Cooper joins a secret organization dedicated to sorting out extra-terrestrial life in Cardiff, Wales. |
Torchwood: Season 2
Stakes are raised and antes upped in this sophomore season which ended on a brutally dark finish. |
Torchwood: Children of Earth
The five-part miniseries explores what happens when aliens come to Earth and demand we give them our children. |
Torchwood: UK Complete Series
Just in time for those watching "Miracle Day," this set collects all the previous "Torchwood" episodes to date. |
More Reviews
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest
The Tenth Doctor and Martha go on an epic animated adventure to find the spaceship Infinite and battle the evil Baltazar, voiced by Anthony Stewart Head.
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
The Doctor encounters his possible future self (David Morrissey) living in Victorian London and battles the Cybermen at Christmas.
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
The Doctor meets cunning jewel thief Lady Christina (Michelle Ryan), who accompanies him via a wormhole to the desert planet San Helios.
Doctor Who: Dreamland
In another animated adventure, the Tenth Doctor – after years of time and space travel – finally ends up at Area 51.
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
The Eleventh Doctor faces a sticky holiday situation on the Earth colony of Sardicktown. Guest starring Michael Gambon in the strongest “Who” Christmas special to date.
The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Complete Third Season
Starring Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith and guest starring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor.
Classic Doctor Who Reviews
Find reviews for many of the classic "Who" adventures currently available on DVD – from "The Keys of Marinus" to the 1996 TV movie – in our science fiction archive.
TV Power Rankings: Spring 2011Ranked #23
It's still too early to give the sixth season of "Doctor Who" a thumbs up or a thumbs down, although given the show's tracks record, it would have to go disastrously off the rails for us to stop watching.
TV Power Rankings: Fall 2010Ranked #17
It was never going to be a simple task to follow David Tennant's portrayal of the Doctor or Russell T. Davies' writing and vision, but damn if Matt Smith and Steven Moffat didn't made it look easy.
TV Power Rankings: Fall 2009 Ranked #10
It seemed a tad disappointing that a series with two successful 13-episode seasons under its belt was only granted a five-episode order for its third season, but once we tuned in, the disappointment dissipated pretty quickly.
TV Power Rankings: Fall 2007 Ranked #7
“Doctor Who” is cooler than just about any other sci-fi show on television, and while this new incarnation serves a more impressive effects palette, its stories are frequently as tongue in cheek as the stuff we grew up on.
TV Power Rankings: Fall 2007 Ranked #20
The first season is admittedly a little erratic in tone... but its ongoing dedication to presenting something different and challenging under the sci-fi banner indicates that its upcoming second season will see it coming into its own.
TV Power Rankings: Winter 2007 Ranked #19
Who, indeed, would’ve believed that this venerable British sci-fi series would become a must-see staple of American television viewing?
BBC America’s official “Doctor Who” site
A go to spot for American fans looking for teasers, videos, wallpapers and photos.
The BBC’s official “Doctor Who” site
Same as above, except the site is about ten times as dense. Some material may not be available to U.S. residents.
The BBC’s official “Doctor Who: The Classic Series” site
Everything you need to know about Doctors One through Eight.
The Doctor Who News Page
Fan-run page featuring all the latest news on both “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood.” Daily check-ins for hardcore fans are a must.
The “Doctor Who” Facebook Page
Have news and videos delivered straight to your Facebook feed.
“Doctor Who” on Wikipedia
Detailed breakdowns of nearly every aspect of “Doctor Who” since 1963. These contributors mean business.
The BBC’s official “Torchwood” site
Episode guides, characters pages, behind the scenes videos and photo galleries.
Starz's official “Torchwood” site
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