You can watch Doctor Who on several streaming platforms depending on your location and preferences:
- Disney+ : The newest episodes starting with the 60th anniversary series (including the 14th and 15th Doctors) are exclusively available on Disney+ worldwide, with German dubbing available in Germany. This is currently the only place to watch the latest seasons legally
- Amazon Prime Video (BBC Player Channel) : In Germany, seasons 9 to 13 and many specials are available on the BBC Player Channel on Amazon Prime Video for an additional fee. Some classic episodes are also included here
- BBC iPlayer : If you are in the UK, nearly all classic and new episodes are available on BBC iPlayer, including spin-offs. This service requires a UK IP address, so outside the UK you would need a VPN to access it
- Tubi : For classic episodes, Tubi (a free US streaming service) offers many of the older Doctor Who episodes, though some early episodes are missing. A VPN set to the US is needed if you are outside the US
- Max (formerly HBO Max) : In the US, Doctor Who is available for streaming on Max
- Pluto TV : Offers some episodes for free with ads in the US
You can also buy or rent episodes on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Video, and YouTube Store
Summary by region
Region| Platform(s)| Notes
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Germany| Disney+ (new episodes), Amazon Prime BBC Player| Disney+ exclusive
for new episodes; Prime for older seasons 9-13
UK| BBC iPlayer| Nearly complete collection, requires UK IP
US| Max, Pluto TV, Tubi| Max for new and classic, Pluto TV free ads, Tubi for
classic (VPN needed)
Worldwide| Disney+ (new episodes)| Exclusive for latest seasons outside UK
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date access, Disney+ is the primary platform for new Doctor Who episodes globally, while BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime BBC Player channel cover most older content depending on your location
