"The Sarah Jane Adventures" (2007) TV series 2007-????

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Creator:

Russell T. Davies

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

1 January 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her 13-year-old neighbor Maria form an alliance to combat evil alien forces.

Plot Keywords:

Doctor Who | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Elisabeth Sladen	...	Sarah Jane Smith (23 episodes, 2007-2008)
Tommy Knight	...	Luke Smith / ... (23 episodes, 2007-2008)
Daniel Anthony	...	Clyde Langer (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Alexander Armstrong	...	Mr. Smith (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Yasmin Paige	...	Maria Jackson (15 episodes, 2007-2008)
Joseph Millson	...	Alan Jackson (12 episodes, 2007-2008)
Juliet Cowan	...	Chrissie Jackson (11 episodes, 2007-2008)
Anjili Mohindra	...	Rani Chandra (10 episodes, 2008)

Also Known As:

"Sarah Jane Investigates" (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min (1 episode) | 30 min (22 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Wales, UK

Company:

BBC Wales

Trivia:

This was the second attempt -- and the first successful one -- at giving Elisabeth Sladen's character of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith a spinoff series from "Doctor Who" (1963). The first attempt resulted only in a pilot episode which was broadcast as K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend (1981) (TV).

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Doctor Who: Turn Left (#4.11)" (2008)

Thoroughly entertaining series with great production values

"The Sarah Jane Adventures" continues to display the excellent production values demonstrated in the pilot "Invasion of the Bane". With well-conceived plots, great acting and genuine drama, the series surpassed my expectations.

Elisabeth Sladen remains eternally youthful and is as watchable as ever. She's joined by a solid cast and the whole ensemble makes the series more satisfying that "Torchwood".

"Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?" is the highlight of the first season, superbly directed by Graeme Harper. It's a marvellous tale which paves the way for "Doctor Who"'s "Turn Left" episode.

8 out of 10.