Review of Doctor Who (1996) by James O — 01 Sep 2007

I'm sorry I love Doctor Who but Paul McGann deserved better. Good thing the Audio Dramas are da bomb.

This review of Doctor Who (1996) was written by James O on 01 Sep 2007.

Doctor Who has generally received mixed reviews.

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