Doctor Who - The Complete First Series (DVD, 2006, 5-Disc Set)

Fans of the original run of the show will not be disappointed, both new and old villains make an appearance and the oldest of villains become key to the overall story arc of the season. The Doctor and his companions visit the past and future and the laws of time are bent once again. Both the Doctor and Rose have to deal with individual consequences of interfering with the past and the future.

The scripts for the series are tight and very well written with very few holes. The special effects are pretty much industry standard. In my opinion, the character development is outstanding. I would recommend this show to both avid science fiction viewers and non-viewers who want to see how well written, acted and directed scripts can truly make three dimensional characters. Perhaps, in the case of Doctor Who, I should have said four dimensional characters.

"Doctor Who - The Complete First Season," is available as a box set or on four individual discs but, I would sincerely suggest that you chose the set. The season needs to be watched in its entirety to be fully appreciated. The bonus disc of "Doctor Who Confidential," in the set also, provides great insight into the series from inception to completion on an episode by episode basis.