Before moving forward make sure to watch de special episode called the five Doctors, which features all previous incarnations of the Doctor as they fight their respectable enemies on the Death Zone on Gallifrey. The sixth Doctor, Probably visually most memorable due to his colorful choices in regards to clothing is played by Colin Baker. He portrayed the Doctor for a relatively short run that is twenty-second and twenty-third seasons. This is the point where the series slowly starts to decline in quality.
One of the main reasons is that the show actually went off air mid-season for more than a year in The character of the Doctor himself became more arrogant which is a part of the reason why many fans consider this to be the worst version of the Doctor in the entire series.
This new persona was trying to be sassy and it rather came off as irritating and unfortunately, the trait is present from his very first lines. Another unlikable trait is that the silliness previous Doctors displayed through their personality was replaced and rather shown through the over the top wardrobe choices. This is also where the Doctor seems to lose his general idea of himself since he literally tries to strangle one of his companions.
The writers were probably going for a darker version of the Doctor, however, it is clear that they miss that mark by a lot. The Seventh Doctor was portrayed by Sylvester McCoy from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth series. This new incarnation marked a return to the more classic version of the Doctor due to the backlash the previous version got. Despite the technological abilities improving immensely during the eighties, Doctor Who seemed to be as stable as it ever was.
Although the Doctor himself was very likable and Sylvester McCoy does a great job of portraying him as the Doctor we know and love, it all falls into the background due to the poor writing at times. A part of why this show is so good is that there were always enormous stakes, but the new version of the Doctor was written so overpowered and constantly in control that the show loses any dynamic it had.
Another thing that bothers most of the viewers is that in the attempt to distance themselves from the previous Doctor, the new one was overly artistic and campy which definitely entertains the viewers but also comes off as overly theatrical. Before you jump onto the next incarnation of the Doctor you should watch a charity crossover between Doctor Who and another popular British TV, called EastEnders, which was titled Dimensions in time and followed all the Doctors from the third incarnation forward.
The eight Doctor, played by Paul McGann, had the shortest on-screen tie since he appeared only once, during a movie that was supposed to bring the show back to its old glory. Although he had a short run and was a bit westernized for his movie release, the Eight Doctor is actually a very good one.
It presented a doctor that we know overall. Where Paul McGann shines the most is actually one of the best mini-episodes that the show has produced. He returns to the show effortlessly and presents a different outlook on the Doctor, the one where he is still the sill and witty person we know, simply trying to do some good, but with the emphasis on the fact that he was still a bit war-torn, which is arguably one of the best angles to look at the Doctor which largely goes unexplored.
Besides his movie and the mini-episode, this iteration of the Doctor is most popular for audio dramas, which unlike other media that features him were very well received. At this point, we made it to the modern series. The important task of reviving the show and making it as popular it once was fell onto Christopher Eccleston.
Despite the enormous task of everything being perfect, Eccleston actually does a great job of portraying the Doctor. Nellius Nellius Thanks for the answer. I'll go with the series to start then, and see where that leads me.
And thanks for the recommendations on must-see episodes. I'll probably go to the classic series any way eventually, since I love old-school low budget special effects : — Fernando Briano. Also, don't judge the series until you reach the episode "The Empty Child".
It may be the fifth or sixth episode. If you get impatient, just watch the pilot and then skip to it. That's how it worked for me, my wife and my nephew. Torchwood, which is a bit darker, may not cater to such a diverse demographic! This is a great suggestion given that there are so many runs from the original show. I think that once you've seen most of the modern series, revisiting the classics will help you appreciate the character and adaptation in the revival.
CodexArcanum CodexArcanum 4 4 silver badges 6 6 bronze badges. I would concur with this. As awesome as it is, the older series has a much higher "cheese factor", with lower production values and, frankly, terrible acting and dialog; all this can be terribly distracting, particularly to a new viewer. The concepts behind the stories, as well as the charm of the characters, is what makes Doctor Who awesome.
My favorite parts of the newer series are when they manage to channel the old series but keep the feel of the new. I complete agree with this answer and comment. However, the current eleventh doctor is my personal favourite - awesome! Thanks for the answer and the comments. The terrible acting and dialog could take me away from watching it, but low budget special effects are awesome for me.
I'll start with like most people recommended and once familiar with the series, I'll check out some classic episodes. From Wikipedia: There are 27 incomplete Doctor Who serials, with of episodes from the first six years of the programme missing. Jeff Jeff k 28 28 gold badges silver badges bronze badges.
Thanks for the heads up on the missing episodes. Guess I'll just check the first episodes out of curiosity once I'm familiar with the show. Season 5 is the first Season with Matt Smith as the doctor, and is a good place to start. Season 6 is the second, and is much better served after season 5. And Skip "I am sorry, I am so sorry!
I admit, Smith's debut may be a good jump-in point, but if it fails to capture you, try earlier ones from the reboot to catch the 10th Doctor, if Smith doesn't catch you, Tennant might. Dan Ray Dan Ray 7 7 silver badges 15 15 bronze badges. Then, if you like it, start watching from the reboot. Which leaves room for the ultimate villain in the Doctor Who canon. Another rogue Time Lord, The Master uses their abilities in the name of chaos and evil, goading The Doctor into several conflicts over the course of Doctor Who history.
No one knows how to hurt The Doctor better than The Master, no matter their form or alias at the time. Many have argued what their exact relationship may be, and the canon has given many valid explanations.
Of course, this is where any good guide will warn you, there's bound to be obstacles that will prevent a truly complete picture. The original series debuted in And now, the question that must be asked, as well as answered, in order to help you work your way into the Doctor Who universe: where do you watch the series? Well, depending on the path you choose, there are varying options. Again, depending on where you want to start, and how deep you want to go, you're going to have to do a lot of planning.
The first seven Doctors can be found throughout several sources. And while we love 'em to bits , no Big Finish audio plays either — just for the sake of clarity and our sanity. Here we go Part 2 ' should be enjoyed between episode 5 'Flesh and Stone' and episode 6 'The Vampires of Venice'. Digital Spy has launched its first-ever digital magazine with exclusive features, interviews, and videos.
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