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

With the 60th anniversary marking the grand return of Russel T Davies as showrunner; David Tennant and Catherine Tate; and music maestro Murray Gold, there was plenty of excitement and plenty of curiosity about what everything would look like. 

In keeping with the diamond anniversary, it was only fitting for the iconic diamond logo to make its return. With some minor 21st century VFX tweaking to add more dimension and definition, this logo is relatively unchanged from the original 1973 version. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? 

As for the title sequence itself, this is one of the most visually beautiful sequences of the last 60 years. More brownie points for another purple colour scheme which feels like a perfect fit for the space imagery. It's clear that nostalgia plays a part in the enjoyment of this sequence but it's fun to point out the elements of past sequences that have been reimagined for this version. The concept is very reminiscent of the sequence of the RTD1 era – with the TARDIS travelling through the time vortex – but also incorporates the more cloudy/fiery visuals of the early Eleventh Doctor titles too. The music, now back in the hands of Murray Gold, is a new arrangement but also feels like a combination of the theme from both RTD1 and the early Moffat era. 

Moving into Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Fifteenth Doctor, the title sequence remained virtually unchanged, save for the addition of a beautiful shot of the TARDIS jumping from one portal to another through an asteroid field. It's remarkable how one tiny adjustment can elevate something even higher and this brief addition just puts the icing on the cake for the most recent title sequence.