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After the First Doctor (William Hartnell) and Doctor Who’s first companions, Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford), Ian Chesterton (William Russell), and Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill), came face-to-face with a Palaeolithic tribe in their first adventure, Doctor Who’s second serial introduced them to a monster they would face many times in subsequent years. 1963’s “The Daleks” brought the titular antagonists into Doctor Who for the first time. “The Daleks” released seven episodes between December 21, 1963, and February 1, 1964, making the Daleks the Doctor’s longest-serving enemies.
How the Daleks Have Evolved Since Their 1963 Doctor Who Debut
The general design, voice, and schemes of the Daleks haven’t changed all that much since they debuted in Doctor Who back in 1963. In “The Daleks,” the Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara initially land in the jungles of Skaro, but are taken captive by the Daleks and become embroiled in their long-running war against the Thals. Over the years, the Daleks have become the most frequent villain seen in Doctor Who, which has allowed their history, mythology, and prominence to grow.
