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The long running British science fiction television series known as Doctor Who has many creatures and aliens that exist in its fictional universe. Beginning in 1963, the show ran until 1989, at which point it was cancelled. It was later revived in 2005. The series stars its protagonist, the Doctor, an alien who travels through time and space in a ship known as the TARDIS, as well as their travelling companions, as they explore the universe. When the Doctor dies, they are able to undergo a process known as "regeneration", completely changing the Doctor's appearance and personality. Throughout their travels, the Doctor often comes into conflict with various creatures and alien species, with many of them serving as both supporting characters and as antagonists. These creatures are often dubbed "monsters" by fans of the series. This list covers alien races and other fictional creatures from the show's universe, as well as from several of its spin-off series, such as The Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood, and Class, in chronological order of their first appearance.
Initially an educational show, the introduction of the Daleks in the show's second story saw Doctor Who gain a ratings spike. More monsters were made to attempt to capitalise off the Daleks' success and subsequently became a larger focus within the series, notably during the period where Patrick Troughton acted as the Second Doctor. Monsters subsequently became incorporated throughout the rest of the show's original run, with concepts and premises for them being inspired by the setting and atmosphere of the current era of the show. Following the show's cancellation in 1989 and its subsequent revival in 2005, monsters once again became a major part of the show, with many returning from its original run.
The initial usage of monsters in the show's original run has been cited by critics as lacking in significant depth, with many monsters described as pure evil "Others" that sought to represent British cultural anxieties. However, as the series has progressed, critics have noted that monsters gained an increased level of character depth that allowed them to be portrayed more sympathetically.
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