movies/tv Where Do I Start With Doctor Who?

[Kazuki Fuse 534]

Aight so now that season 2 of MLP is about to wrap up, Californication season 5 just ended and I don't know when Justified season 4 starts, I need a new show to get into over the next few months and I figured alot of you ponies rave about it so I decided to start watching Doctor Who. However I had no idea the show had been running since the 60's and had like 30 seasons.

 

It seems like most people like the series reboot or whatever that started in 2005 (the 9th/10th doctor?). Should I start there? Or is the old-ass series worth watching also?

 

Help me out yo!

[Jokarr 70]

i would start in 2005. ive seen a few of the older versions but they didnt appeal; to me personally. some of the movies are pretty good to you could start with them

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Start with the old school Dalek/Cybermen/Time Lord episodes. And that old movie about the Daleks. Much better than this new 21st century series, in my opinion.

[ImAvinOops 83]

I started with 2005 and found I couldn't get into the earlier series after that so if you want to watch the older ones then I would start with those.

[FLARE 952]

I started with the new ones (2005+) and I've never watched the older ones, but I might later. I think 2005 is a fine starting point.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Ah, the old series, the true series. Its doesn't have very good special effects or anything, not by todays standards anyway, I will admit. But its intresting and characterful and its all well made and thought out. Why not give it a try?

[pizzaparty9 19]

i would say start with the begining unfortunatly i haven't due to the fact i cant find the original 1st season and i have only seen from the 9th-11th dr

 

http://www.iwatchdoctorwho.com/season1/

[FedoraMemes 582]

I started in 2005, that was when the modern series was at it's best. However, I've also watched some of the older ones. If I were you, start off with 2005 then if you enjoy it, check out some of the old ones (4th Doctor is best Doctor)

[Arylett Charnoa 4,919]

The modern series assumes that you haven't seen the older ones, so it's a good starting point as I haven't and probably never will. Yet at the same time, it also makes references to the older show for those who have. But you'll never really be left out of the loop. Start in 2005. You won't regret it.

[Jackie Yoshi 3]

I started becoming interested in Dr. Who, by watching the episodes mentioned in TV Tropes High-Octane Nightmare Fuel section for the series.