Every Doctor Who Title Sequence Ranked Worst To Best (2025)

Oh, Class. The potential was there but the interest was not. Unlike the previous spin-offs, Class fell victim to being released online, rather than being broadcast on live TV, which instantly hindered its chances of being a hit. While streaming is commonplace now, back in 2016, the idea of BBC Three being switched to an online-only service was greatly criticised by viewers. As such, Class didn't perform as well as it was hoped and was cancelled after just one series. 

While the external issues might suggest that Class wasn't a good show, the characters and storylines were certainly interesting – ending on a gripping cliffhanger, no less – and the title sequence was a surprisingly solid banger. While Torchwood opted for the more refined, mature style to fit with its target audience, Class offered up a fun, catchy sequence to better suit the teen/young adult viewers. Rather than an original composition for the theme, this sequence introduced a first for the Whoniverse – opting to use an existing song (Alex Clare’s Up All Night), with lyrics, over its opening title sequence. This could have easily been a disaster but paired with the flashy, colourful visuals, fit perfectly with the vibes of the show. 

Visually, this sequence has enough similarities to identify it as a part of the Whoniverse – such as the time vortex-like patterns and nebula imagery popping up here and there – but also steps away from the norm by including flashes of, not just one character's face, but all the main players. It's very reminiscent of many other teen/young adult TV shows of the time and it's a real shame that Class wasn't given the chance to tell more stories.