Doctor Who has always been celebrated for its imaginative storytelling, thrilling adventures, and groundbreaking special effects. However, beyond its iconic time-traveling escapades, sonic screwdrivers, and regenerations, the series is renowned for its unforgettable roster of monsters. As a new season unfolds, we’re revisiting the rogues’ gallery of the Doctor’s greatest foes to spotlight the most formidable creatures our beloved Time Lord has encountered.
Before diving in, a few clarifications: We’ve excluded villains who don’t quite fit the mold of traditional “monsters,” so don’t expect to see the Master making the cut. Furthermore, while some of these chilling adversaries hail from the classic era, every monster on this list has made at least one televised appearance post-2005. We believe the modern-era monsters are often more captivating and align better with contemporary audiences. Now, let’s get started! Here are the top 20 Doctor Who monsters of the modern era.
The Best Doctor Who Monsters of the Modern Era
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