Class

Set in Coal Hill School, a place that has a connection to the Doctor Who universe, Class follows a group of teenagers who must navigate love, loss, and homework while dealing with an alien invasion. These ordinary students gain extraordinary powers and must learn to use them to protect their school and the world from various extraterrestrial threats that breach the barriers between dimensions.

Class received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its darker tone, mature themes, and the potential for character development, others found it struggled to find its footing and differentiate itself from other teen dramas and the broader Doctor Who franchise. Audience reception was also varied, with some enjoying the fresh take on the Doctor Who universe and others finding it too different from the established tone.

• Praised for its attempt at a darker, more adult take on the Doctor Who universe.

• Noted for its strong ensemble cast and exploration of teen issues alongside sci-fi elements.

• Criticized by some for pacing issues and a lack of originality within the franchise.

Google audience: Google users generally found the show to be an interesting, albeit sometimes inconsistent, addition to the Doctor Who universe. Many appreciated the focus on the students and the more mature themes, though some felt it didn't quite capture the magic of the original series.

Class was the first Doctor Who spin-off series to be created and produced by BBC Cymru Wales specifically for BBC Three, and it was spearheaded by acclaimed author Patrick Ness.