Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Doctor Who List

• Torchwood - A spin-off from Doctor Who focusing on a team dealing with extraterrestrial threats.
• The Umbrella Academy - A team of misfit superheroes journeys through time, similar time-based storytelling.
• Fringe - Exploration of science fiction and alternate realities, with government agents investigating strange cases.
• The X-Files - Agents investigating paranormal phenomena, with strong elements of mystery and mythology.
• Black Mirror - Anthology series exploring futuristic technology and societal issues in a thought-provoking way.
• Stranger Things - Follows a group of friends uncovering supernatural mysteries in a small town, with nods to 80s sci-fi.
• The Twilight Zone - Anthology series that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of life, often with a twist.
• The Expanse - A space opera that combines political intrigue and science fiction elements similar to Doctor Who's adventures.
• Legends of Tomorrow - Time-traveling heroes working together to fix historical events gone wrong.
• Quantum Leap - A scientist leaps through time to prevent disasters while encountering new challenges in different eras.
• Battlestar Galactica - A reimagined space drama featuring the struggle for survival against robotic foes, emphasizing character development.
• Adventure Time - A whimsical series that explores surreal worlds and adventures much like Doctor Who.
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer - A mix of adventure and supernatural creatures, featuring a strong female protagonist battling evil.
• The 100 - Survivors on a post-apocalyptic Earth facing moral dilemmas and exploring new worlds.
• The OA - Explores themes of alternate dimensions and mysteries, with a focus on the human experience.
• Altered Carbon - A futuristic setting with themes of identity, technology, and moral questions similar to the philosophical queries in Doctor Who.
• Star Trek: The Next Generation - Explores space exploration and alien encounters with rich storytelling and moral dilemmas.
• Penny Dreadful - Merges various literary characters in a dark, supernatural setting with rich storytelling.
• The Mandalorian - Follows epic adventures in a fantastical setting with strong character development.
• Firefly - A cult classic about space pirates with rich characters and clever storytelling.
• The Flash - Time travel, alternate realities, and superheroes working together create a familiar vibe.
• His Dark Materials - Explores alternate worlds and profound themes similar to Doctor Who's narrative style.
• Lost - Characters dealing with strange occurrences on a mysterious island, focusing on character development.
• Soulmates - Anthology exploring love in a futuristic context, raises questions about relationships and identity.
• The Man in the High Castle - Explores alternate history with deep societal implications, reminiscent of time travel themes.
• Raised by Wolves - A science fiction series featuring androids and humanity's quest for identity and survival.
• Sense8 - A group of people connected telepathically facing challenges, exploring themes of unity and identity.
• Upload - A satirical look at technology and the afterlife, with humorous elements similar to Doctor Who.
• The Infinite Man - A unique time travel story with comedic and romantic elements.
• Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency - A quirky detective series involving time travel and interconnected events, echoing the wibbly-wobbly nature of Doctor Who.
• Night Gallery - An anthology series focusing on the supernatural and strange, with a similar suspenseful vibe.
• The Disappearance of Alice Creed - A suspenseful narrative that intricately weaves character dynamics, akin to the complex storytelling of Doctor Who.
• The Leftovers - Explores themes of loss and existential questions in a deep and philosophical narrative.
• Doom Patrol - Follows a band of misfits with unique powers dealing with bizarre adventures, similar in tone to Doctor Who.
• 12 Monkeys - Involves time travel, complex narratives, and a mission to save humanity from disaster.
• Watchmen - Explores complex characters and moral dilemmas in a stylized narrative akin to Doctor Who.
• Skyward - A story of resistance and bravery in a fantastical setting with heroes facing great odds.
• The Flash (2023) - Continues the themes of time travel and superhero action found in the Doctor Who universe.
• Dark - Involves time travel, complex family ties, and philosophical themes, deeply engaging and intricate.