Doctor Who: Dreamland
Doctor Who: Dreamland

Doctor Who: Dreamland

2009TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

While visiting a diner in Nevada in 1958, the Doctor finds an alien artifact and ends up on a mission to save the Rivesh Mantilax from the danger of the Viperox and the U.S. Military.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Various (Animation Directors)Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Children's

Plot Summary

The Twelfth Doctor, his human companion Sarah Jane Smith, and her alien friend K9, are drawn into the vibrant and dangerous world of Dreamland. They discover a conflict brewing between the native villagers and the alien Fremps, who are intent on exploiting the planet's resources. The Doctor must help the villagers defend their home while uncovering the secrets of Dreamland and the true nature of the conflict.

Critical Reception

Doctor Who: Dreamland was primarily aimed at a younger audience and received a mixed reception. While praised for its visual style and the inclusion of David Tennant's voice, some critics found the plot simplistic and the animation quality inconsistent. It is often viewed as a less prominent entry in the Doctor Who canon, more of a fun diversion than a groundbreaking narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for David Tennant's energetic voice performance and a visually distinct animated style.
  • Criticized by some for a story that felt somewhat generic and animation that could be uneven.
  • Generally seen as a lighthearted and accessible adventure for younger viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited specific reviews, but general sentiment suggests it was enjoyed as a fun, animated Doctor Who story, particularly for its younger demographic.

Fun Fact

The character of Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17, who briefly appears, is voiced by Zoë Wanamaker, reprising her role from the live-action series episode 'The End of the World'.

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