10 Most Rewatchable Doctor Who Episodes

6. Heaven Sent

Doctor Who Peter Capaldi Heaven Sent
BBC Studios

Heaven Sent is such a unique episode of Doctor Who. No TARDIS. No companion. No fun and games. This is a dark story. A commentary on the overbearing power of grief and loss.

There's a sense of mystery to this episode that compels you to watch it again and again. There's no extravagant planet, no campy aliens, no trip back in time. Just the Doctor, in a castle, trapped in a Groundhog Day-style loop, forced to examine his deepest pains and secrets.

While obviously not a feelgood episode like most of our other selections, Heaven Sent is rewatchable in the sense that you want to solve it, to understand it. It's also got a legendary performance by Peter Capaldi and some of the best work by composer Murray Gold, both of which are worth reliving. Constantly. On a loop.

"What on Gallifrey did I just watch?" Many fans no doubt exclaimed when it first aired in 2015. Well, there's one way to answer that question - watch it again!

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Ellie has been part of the WhatCulture team since 2021 where she began as a freelance presenter for the WhoCulture channel. As a diehard Whovian with a BA (hons) degree in Drama and Acting, this role was the perfect opportunity for her to combine her screen presence training with her extensive Doctor Who knowledge. From there, she branched out to various other WhatCulture channels, including TrekCulture, and became a full time Content Producer/Video Presenter in 2023. Ellie is now a regular fixture on both WhoCulture and TrekCulture and has become a well respected public figure within both fandoms, building up a substantial following across her social media platforms and being given the opportunity to represent the channels and the wider communities at several industry events. Her favourite Doctor Who character is River Song and her favourite Star Trek character is Captain Janeway - which tells you everything you need to know about how she approaches her role within a generally male dominated field.