If there’s something Doctor Who is known for besides time travel hijinks, sonic screwdrivers, and regeneration, it’s having a vast catalog of memorable monsters. With a new season of Doctor Who upon us, we’re taking a look back at the Doctor’s rogues gallery to highlight the most vicious monsters our favorite Time Lord has encountered.
Before we dive in, a couple of notes: We’ve excluded villains that don’t fit the traditional definition of “monsters,” so don’t expect to see the Master here. Additionally, while some of these creatures originated in the classic series, every monster on this list has made at least one televised appearance since the 2005 revival. We believe that the "modern" monsters are more impactful and align better with our focus. With that clarified, let’s explore. Here are our top 20 Doctor Who monsters.
The Best Doctor Who Monsters of the Modern Era
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