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[Orablanco Account 3,707]

Renumbering? That's new, I haven't heard that rumour yet.

 

That means inserting an 'unknown' regen between McGann and Eccleston... Or maybe only renumber 11 as 12, with 'partial' regen that Tennant's version went through in Journey's End counting as one.

 

It makes me suspicious that they might try to address the 12 regen limit established in the classic series. Meaning there's only one Doctor left until he 'breaks the rules'. Interesting. Not sure if that's a good idea or not, because that's requiring a lot more continuity than Doctor Who really ever followed.

John Hurt, who will be appearing in the Anniversary special, recently said something along the lines of him being part of a trinity of Doctors. This may mean that he's simply a future regeneration.

 

Also, speaking of cotinuity, wasn't the Doctor's name already revealed to be Theta Sigma?

[Ventfy 19]

NEW EPISODE SPOILER IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IT PLUS A THEORY!



You know, I saw the new episode yesterday and I thought to myself.

You remember how there was a "great intelligence" when The Doctor found Clara in Victorian times? And again when he met her in the present time? The '1337 HaxoZ' episode.

In the new episode The Doctor was controlled by a Cyberman for a certain amount of time before he broke free of it's control by hitting it with the pulse hand thingy...

What if that survived and because of it's knowledge it went through time (acquiring the knowledge on how to do so from The Doctor's mind) and tried to stop him? The second time, the GI new The Doctor was coming. Just a thought :/

[Darth Fader 24]

It's not just about who's acting though, the writing matters too and there's something amiss this series.  I just doesn't seem quite as good.

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

As a new BroWhovian here, I've been a Doctor Who fan since about mid-late 2010, and I've been enjoying the current series so far. Matt Smith is my favorite new series Doctor and Patrick Troughton is my favorite classic Doctor. Pumped for The Name of the Doctor this Sunday!

[Mr. White 71]

I love Doctor Who for many, many reasons. One of them is that the basic premise is set up in such a way that there are almost infinite possible plots for the episodes, and if one writer runs out of ideas another can do something since they so often switch it up. Another great thing is that unlike most of the mainstream media that spoon-feeds the message you're supposed to get out of the media, Doctor Who lets you figure that out for yourself making it a much more meaningful and emotional experience. I'd say that The Doctor is probably the best character in any TV show ever.

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

I'm quite a big Doctor Who fan, and I would have to say that my favourite Doctor was David Tennant. He was funny, quirky and he had a Scottish accent! Best doctor ever!

[Fhaolan 4,483]

John Hurt, who will be appearing in the Anniversary special, recently said something along the lines of him being part of a trinity of Doctors. This may mean that he's simply a future regeneration.

 

Also, speaking of cotinuity, wasn't the Doctor's name already revealed to be Theta Sigma?

 

Answering the second bit first....not really. It was his 'school nickname' from when he was in the Academy, according to Drax.

 

As for the first bit..... erghabutluasdsdfaskasdghasjdafkjlk! Yes, I just watched the latest episode. Fine! Fine! Okay, yet another headcannon re-write. I should be used to this by now with Doctor Who, but for some reason that one actually caught me.

 

Why did that episode seem more like a Neil Gaiman episode than the Cyberman one did?

Edited May 19, 2013 by Fhaolan

[SoundRaptured 139]

I prettymuch guessed the 10th would beat the poll. but that's expected.

Omg I'm so excited for the finale tonight! :DDD Name of the doctor!!! *awkwardfangirlmoment*

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

What did everyone think of the finale? I was surprised by the ending, but I'm sure that *INSERT MASSIVE SPOILER HERE* will certainly make the next episode very interesting!

[--Eve-- 351]

next episode

you make it sound like it's not 6 months away.

 

Anyways, I started watching Classic Who and I've loved it so far. I started on the 3rd doctor due to the missing episodes for the 1st and 2nd. I've seen the first three episodes(which is like 8 hours).

[Azaxx 111]

With the latest episode out, the comment below refers to it, spoil at your own risk.

 

I think John Hurt will make an excellent mysterious "Doctor". His attitude to roles such as these is what the show needs to get back onto it's feet, which it has lacked over the past 2 seasons.

 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

With the latest episode out, the comment below refers to it, spoil at your own risk.

 

I agree with you there Azaxx. While it's a full six months away, it will certainly be worth the very, very long wait! I quite enjoyed the finale though! It was quite gripping!

Edited May 19, 2013 by DJ-BRONI3

[Toastie 110]

It was a hard one, I like the Eleventh Doctor and the Tenth Doctor pretty equally. However I picked the 11th just because season 5 had my favorite story arc in it. but the 4th season comes behind it by very little so I like them both.

[Doctor XFizzle 8,669]

I see what they did there. "The Name of the Doctor"

didn't really mean his literal name, but the promise/oath of saving the universe in the name of the Doctor. John Hurt's "Doctor" is either the missing incarnation between 8 and 9 who fought in the Time War, or he is The Valeyard.

 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

November 23rd can't come soon enough! The next episode is certainly going to be a very interesting one! I'm counting the days!

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

Bad news everyone: Matt Smith is officially leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/matt-smith-doctor-who.html

 

Very sad to hear. I was expecting he'd do at least half of series 8. I wish him well in the future

Edited June 1, 2013 by Rainboom Dash

[Mr. Nutt™ 146]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvQLedeN4CI

 

As for Matt Smith leaving, I guess it was going to happen eventually. Now the question is, who should be the next Doctor? Then again another question could be why did Steven Moffat decide to say River is bi? Was he hinting a a girl Doctor or something? Then again, he's Moffat, he's kind of a troll sometimes.

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

I've actually only watched more recent episodes (9th, 10th, and 11th doctors)

But I like Matt Smith's Portrayal a little more than David Tennant's.

1. He inserted more youth  into the role.

2. Also, a little more humor.

3. (This isn't about the doctor, but anyways) I liked his assistants the best.

 

Unfortunately, his departure is nigh. He did quite well. I hope 12th doctor will be an even better doctor.

Edited June 28, 2013 by Rainbow P.F. Sparkle

[Randomfacts137 61]

I love the Tenth Doctor because, well, um, because, I can't really describe it, but whenever I think of the Doctor, the voice and personality default to the Tenth, and the appearance to the Eleventh.

 

Favorite antagonists? I'd have to say it's a tie between the Daleks and the Cybermen. I just love robots!

Bad news everyone: Matt Smith is officially leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/matt-smith-doctor-who.html

 

Very sad to hear. I was expecting he'd do at least half of series 8. I wish him well in the future

 

Reading that, I think he lied about the Doctor Who fandom. Bronies are just as devoted, if not more so, as the Whovians.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvQLedeN4CI

 

As for Matt Smith leaving, I guess it was going to happen eventually. Now the question is, who should be the next Doctor? Then again another question could be why did Steven Moffat decide to say River is bi? Was he hinting a a girl Doctor or something? Then again, he's Moffat, he's kind of a troll sometimes.

 

I sincerely hope that there will be a female Doctor. That will be so amazing! 

[Fire_Fly 499]

I like both Matt Smith's and David Tennant's portrayals of the Doctor for completely different reasons, and I'm not sure which one I like better, if any: 

 

David Tennant's portrayal of the Tenth Doctor is amazing mostly due to David's range. He perfectly handles quick and believable transitions between anything and everything the Doctor might be feeling. From quirky curiosity, to funny enthusiasm, to crushing, powerful despair. David Tennant wore all of the Doctor's emotions in a way that no one else has ever come close to. 

 

Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor might not be as emotionally powerful as the Tenth Doctor, but he more than makes up for it with charisma and a generally younger feel. Compared to the Tenth Doctor, the Eleventh's lines are fast and somewhat arrogant, which I think is an interesting direction to take the Doctor's personality. Matt shows us a younger-seeming more confident Doctor, and his personality plays perfectly off of everyone around him, especially River Song. 

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

Bump: Twelfth Doctor actor/actress will be revealed this Sunday in a simulcast special:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/The-Next-Doctor-will-be-revealed-on-Sunday-04-August

It's going to be simulcast in the UK and US.

[jezsiema 39]

12th will be announced tonight! 

 

Feeling nervicited because I want to know who will play 12th but I am feeling a bit sad that Matt Smith is leaving. 

 

I like 11th because he tends to be a bit childish! And that makes him really cute. 

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

Peter Capaldi IS the Twelfth Doctor!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01dpxh4

 

I've seen him in some other programs (he was also in Torchwood and the episode "The Fires of Pompeii") and I think he's a great choice! Can't wait to see him as the Doctor!

[The Taxman 274]

Wow, you all stopped talking about Doctor Who for four months? ;P

Anyway, I'll just revive this thread now .

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

Any fans of Doctor Who music?

http://drwho.tmstor.es/

I'd love to buy it but it's way out of my price range.