Doctor Who

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Doctor Who is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Philo, and in the UK on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer right now. 13 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 3,398 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Jodie Whittaker — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Doctor Who earns its spot. Doctor Who treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. 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. The human element stays intact thanks to Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill, who anchor every scene. The series ran for 13 seasons (2005–2021), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Doctor Who fits the bill. Viewers who responded to Andromeda will find a lot to like here too. 13 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Jodie Whittaker grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Doctor Who wrapped up in 2021, created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber and Donald Wilson — and 13 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.