Whovians
Time Lord enthusiasts
Whovians are devoted fans of the British science fiction television series *Doctor Who*, which has aired intermittently since 1963.
The term blends "Who" with a suffix suggesting an alien species or devoted following.
Whovians are known for their enthusiasm for the show's lore, characters, and time-travel mythology: The convention was packed with Whovians debating their favorite Doctors.
- CybermenMechanized former humans
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- companionsThose who accompany
- conventionsAccepted social practices
Daleks · Gallifrey · cosplay · fanfiction · merchandise · collectibles · shipping · headcanon
- CybermenMechanized former humans
- K-9Law enforcement canine unit
- UNITExtraterrestrial defense taskforce
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
Gallifrey · Daleks · companions · Torchwood · fixed-point · vortex
Arranged social gatherings
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- screeningsScheduled film viewings
- RedditSocial news aggregator
Loyalty owed to authority
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- passionIntense emotional drive
obsession · commitment · nostalgia · marathons · memorization · defending · evangelizing · rewatching
TARDIS
- CybermenMechanized former humans
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- companionsThose who accompany
Daleks · Gallifrey · conventions · cosplay · fanfiction · merchandise · collectibles · shipping · headcanon · binge-watching
TARDIS
- CybermenMechanized former humans
- K-9Law enforcement canine unit
- UNITExtraterrestrial defense taskforce
Gallifrey · Daleks · regeneration · companions · Torchwood · fixed-point · vortex
meetups
Arranged social gatherings
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- screeningsScheduled film viewings
Reddit · hashtags · friendships · debates · livestreams
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
passion · obsession · commitment · nostalgia · marathons · memorization · defending · evangelizing · rewatching · collecting
- fan groupsfan club, booster club, fandom, fan forum, online community
- Sci-fi fandomsTrekkies, Browncoats
- book fandomsPotterheads, Twihards, Shadowhunters
Whovianscasual viewers
Infrequent, uncommitted audience members
non-fans · general audience · general public · channel surfers
WhoviansTrekkies
Devoted sci-fi franchise fans
Potterheads · Browncoats · Jedis · Twihards