What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Sarah Jane Adventures
Russell T Davies · Series · 2007
If you loved The Sarah Jane Adventures, start with Doctor Who (Sydney Newman, 2005) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Sarah Jane Adventures across media.
You loved The Sarah Jane Adventures because it centers on ordinary young people thrust into extraordinary battles against alien threats.
Start with the source
The source
Doctor Who
Sydney Newman · Series · 2005
Adaptation
Torchwood
Russell T Davies · Series · 2006
Books on the same thread
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain · Book · 1994
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: Friendship.
While missing the extraterrestrial elements of The Sarah Jane Adventures, this story captures the same spirit of young protagonists navigating life-changing escapades and the transition into maturity.
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Cassandra Clare · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: Friendship.
Like the young heroes in The Sarah Jane Adventures, these characters must balance their regular lives with the heavy burden of protecting the world from dangerous forces.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: Alien Invasion.
If you appreciated the high-stakes responsibility placed on children in The Sarah Jane Adventures, you will find this intense tale of young people facing alien threats compelling.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Explores: authoritarianism, class inequality, spectacle of violence.
The Sarah Jane Adventures features brave youth standing up against oppression, a theme echoed here as a young protagonist fights to survive in a hostile, unforgiving world.
Films on the same thread
Attack the Block
Joe Cornish · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: Alien Invasion.
This film mirrors the premise of The Sarah Jane Adventures by depicting neighborhood teens who must unite to defend their home against a sudden alien invasion.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
John A. Davis · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: Family Sci-Fi.
Just as the children in The Sarah Jane Adventures rise to the occasion, this story follows a young genius who must save the Earth when adults disappear.
The Avengers
Joss Whedon · Film · 2012
Explores: Teamwork, Sacrifice, Global Threat.
The Sarah Jane Adventures thrives on the importance of teamwork when facing global threats, a core dynamic that defines this assembly of heroes fighting to save humanity.
Spy Kids
Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2001
Explores: Children becoming spies, Parents with secret pasts, Family teamwork.
Much like the young companions in The Sarah Jane Adventures, these children discover that ordinary family life can quickly transform into a world of secret, high-stakes action.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Teen Commandments
Podcast
Shares a thread with The Sarah Jane Adventures: friendship.
If you enjoyed the focus on mentorship and navigating the complexities of teenage years found in The Sarah Jane Adventures, you will appreciate this candid look at adolescence.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
While grounded in a rural setting, this series shares the commitment to community and the interconnected relationships that make the world of The Sarah Jane Adventures feel authentic.
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Common questions
Is The Sarah Jane Adventures related to Doctor Who?
Yes, The Sarah Jane Adventures is a spin-off from the 2005 Doctor Who series. It follows Sarah Jane Smith, a character who inhabits the same world of mystery and alien threats established in the parent series created by Russell T Davies.
Should I watch Torchwood if I liked The Sarah Jane Adventures?
If you enjoyed the world-building in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood is a logical next step. Both shows are part of the same television universe created by Russell T Davies and feature the recurring theme of Earth facing constant threats from aliens.
What is the connection between Maria Jackson and The Sarah Jane Adventures?
Maria Jackson is a central character in The Sarah Jane Adventures who moves in next door to Sarah Jane Smith. Her arrival marks the moment her ordinary life ends and she enters the world of danger and wonder that defines the series.
How does The Sarah Jane Adventures relate to the wider Doctor Who universe?
The Sarah Jane Adventures is set within the same universe as Doctor Who and Torchwood. It focuses on Sarah Jane Smith, a remarkable woman who deals with the alien threats that are commonplace in the reality shared by all three of these television programs.