Class

Set in Coal Hill Academy, a place where alien species and Earth's history collide, 'Class' follows a group of disparate students as they navigate typical teenage struggles alongside extraordinary, often dangerous, alien threats. With the help of their teachers, they must learn to work together to protect their school and their world from intergalactic dangers, all while dealing with their own complex relationships and identities.

Critically, 'Class' received a mixed to positive reception. Many praised its darker tone and more mature handling of themes compared to previous Doctor Who spin-offs, particularly appreciating the performances of the young cast and Katherine Kelly. However, some critics found the storylines occasionally convoluted or derivative, and the series struggled to find a consistent audience, leading to its cancellation after one season.

• Praised for its darker, more mature tone and strong performances, especially from Katherine Kelly.

• Appreciated for its attempts to blend teen drama with sci-fi horror elements.

• Criticized by some for being overly complex or not fully developing its intriguing concepts.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Class' to be an interesting and ambitious spin-off with some strong performances and engaging concepts. Many appreciated the darker, more adult themes and the integration of sci-fi elements into a school setting. However, some viewers felt the plot could be confusing at times, and a portion of the audience wished for more direct connections to the wider Doctor Who universe.

The series was filmed in and around Cardiff, a familiar filming location for many Doctor Who productions.