Want to catch up with post-2005 Doctor Who but dont have 85 spare hours to watch the whole thing?
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Are you really into the Klingon episodes ofStar Trek: The Next Generation?
Do you want to get the overall gist of the aliens arc onThe X-Files?
Or perhaps youd rather avoid aliens and watch the highlights of their Monsters of the Week?
Do you just want to know who that guy dressed like Constantine is?
will be spoiled, and looking at the details of one suggested route may spoil another.
Heres our guide to modern, post-2005Doctor Who, or Nu-Who as some of us call it.
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Here are four routes through the wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff…
Present, of course, being a fairly relative term at this stage.
As such, the Time War pretty much takes a year off.
Saying that, references to the Doctor mourning and/or belonging in a mausoleum are peppered throughout.
Beyond that, series 6 tends to leave that stuff alone.
The Doctor also goes to war mid-season, but its a different battle altogether.
Its worth a watch as you pace through the series, though.
WithThe Rings Of Akhaten, you might just skip to the speech at the end, though.
Suffice to say lots of fans loved it.
Also, check outThe Five(ish) DoctorsReboot around this time, if you fancy a giggle.
The three episodes listed above are the most relevant to the Doctors ongoing story.
By this point, though, youll be up-to-speed enough withWholore to jump in for series 9.
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to exclusively check out the scarier episodes ofDoctor Who.
Maybe youre a classicWhofan who wants to recreate that hiding-behind-the-sofa experience once more.
Maybe, um, youve got a thing for scary aliens.
The series finale has its moments, too.
If youre a kid with scary teachers,School Reunionwill probably have you shrieking.
Your enjoyment of four of these episodes will hinge on how much you like Cybermen, too.
Theres also Mark Gatiss transforming into a big CGI flesh-eater thingie inThe Lazarus Experiment.
Even the most hardened horror fan will struggle to sleep peacefully afterSilence In The LibraryorMidnight, though.
There are creepy dolls, banshee-like ocean spirits, a talking planet and gooey doppelgangers.
Theres a minotaur too, in a 1980s-style hotel, of all places.
Each has its merits, though.
They resolve long-term mysteries and tee up Capaldis run.
One features a decent Weeping Angel moment, but thats about it for jumpy bits.
Loved the Doctor and Rose arc but not sure what else to watch?
Heard thatDoctor Whohas aThe Time Travellers Wife-influenced arc, and want to check that out?
Not fussed about monsters, but more the Doctors personal relationships?
On the less lovely side, youd better have your Kleenex at the ready for the series finale.
Its a different bang out of time travel love story, but it has its moments.
Elsewhere theHuman Naturetwo-parter is probably the most emotional Nu-Who episode to not feature Rose Tyler.
Journeys Endis the ultimate companion team-up, too, which showcases the strength of the Doctors friendship circle.
Alex Kingstons River Song makes her debut inSilence In The Library.
River Song returns, too, which is always fun.
Matt Smith embraces the newWhostatus quo with unbridled enthusiasm.
Also,The Lodgergives him another new pal in the shape of James Cordens Craig.
A Christmas Carol
The Girl Who Waited
Marriage!
Going to war to secure your friends!
Night And The Doctor specials:
[All available on The Complete Sixth Series DVD and Blu-ray box sets.
Warning: features an Ood on a toilet.
You wont regret it.
The Caretaker
In The Forest Of The Night
An interesting one, this.
With Peter Capaldi becoming the Doctor, the character went a little frosty.
Clara isnt hugely keen on this, and repeatedly talks about leaving his side.
See:The Caretaker,Kill The Moon,FlatlineandIn The Forest Of The Night.
Season 8 is an interesting change of pace for the Doctors personal life.
Are you a fan of classic eraDoctor Whothat has been putting off watching the regenerated version of the show?
Here are a few suggestions…
Every introduction to Nu-Who should begin with Russell T Davies seminal series starterRose.
The Cybermen are back!
So is Sarah Jane!
Series 2 has plenty to love for fans of the originalDoctor Whoseries.
In between, the Daleks find a strange new way to preserve their species.
Elsewhere,Forest of The DeadandMidnightsee Nu-Whoat its tensest and scariest.
Also: Davros is back!
Were sure youll loveTime Crash, too.
More villains than ever seen on one screen unite against the Doctor in series 5s finale.
than Nu-Who had previously dared to go.
Also, seek outThe Five(ish) DoctorsReboot if you have time.
