doctor who & pop culture
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About the ShowBritish Sci-Fi Drama that began in
1963.
Follows the adventures of an alien time traveler known as The Doctor.
Aired from 1963 to 1989 before being cancelled due to low numbers.
Eventually returned in 2005 and still airs today on the BBC Network.
Evolution of the show Doctor Who started as a low-budget children’s show.
• Initially criticized for its violence until it was put under review to adjust the rating.
As the show transitioned to color, it became more “modern” and serious, steadily gaining more popularity.
After being cancelled in 1989, a failed movie hindered a return to television.
In 2005, the show returned with new writers, actors, and budget.
• Created a new surge of fans and skyrocketed the show’s popularity.• Still maintains high numbers and is one of the BBC’s best franchises.
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One of the last Time Lords from the fictional planet Gallifrey.
When he is on the verge of death, he manipulates his cells to regenerate into a new person, changing his appearance and personality completely.
Refuses to actually fight anybody and tries to prevent death whenever possible.
Only eleven regenerations known so far.
Travels using his TARDIS.
The Doctor Was forced to destroy and lock away Gallifrey
in order to end a great war between his race and another, known as the Daleks, exterminating the Time Lords.
He is feared by various aliens throughout the universe and is known as “The Destroyer of His Own Kind” and “The Oncoming Storm”.
The Daleks, nemeses of The Doctor, still consistently threaten the universe and are a constant reminder of his failure to truly end the Time War.
The TARDISTimeAndRelativeDimensionInSpace
The Doctor’s transportation, it lets him travel through time and space.
It disguises itself as a police box from 1963, but it is bigger on the inside through “Time Lord technology”.
The Doctor stole it from a Gallifreyanmuseum when he ran away, it’s the last pieceof his home.
Companions The Doctor’s companions travel or joinThe Doctor in his adventures.
Certain companions serve as loveinterests of The Doctor.
Spin-Offs The show has spawned several spin-offs based
around some of the companions the Doctor has met.
There have been three movies throughout the course of the show, one taking place while the series was on hiatus.
Has several comic books, graphic novels, cartoons, “websiodes”, and books detailing more adventures of the Doctor
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Doctor Who is a regular part of British Culture
Cardiff, the capital of Wales in the U.K., is a popular tourist attraction
Annual conventions in the U.S. and the U.K., such as Gallifrey One in Los Angeles, attract hundreds of fans.
Impact Doctor Who has been recognized for several awards,
such as “Longest running Sci-Fi TV Series”, “Most successful Sci-Fi series”, and “Longest running magazine based on a TV Show”.
Fans create art and designs based on the show for clothing or street art.
Influenced many British Dramas since its revival in 2005.
The Appeal
The show’s quirky, but dark and dramatic nature allows it to be enjoyed by anybody. The show’s use of the
companions Sense of escapism
The different aspects of The Doctor makes him relatable and enjoyable He isn’t perfect, his
philosophies on life, his random and witty behavior.
The music creates an adventurous atmosphere
Varying monsters & villains adds different takes on the series.
Merchandise
Products of the show began with the shows origin in 1963.
Puppets, Figurines, Building sets, animatronics, clothing, mugs, etc.
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