Unpopular Opinion Alert: Donna in 'Journey's End' = Perfect

[arabian]

I'm putting any and all thoughts behind the cut even though it's been a week, because it was a week ago on BBC one, but it will be a bit of time before it airs on the Sci-Fi network. (How anyone can wait that long is beyond me, but there ya go ...)

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Re: Doctor Who who?

[arabian]

I would suggest starting with New Who. The first season (13 episodes)started in 2005 has Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, the 2nd series to current has David Tennant as the Doctor.

It's technically a British, sci-fi children's show, but I think it's a BIT much for a children's show. When it first came on in the 60/70s it was more kid-friendly. That's roughly all I knew when I started watching it. I got hooked after about the fifth episode or so, but I enjoyed it before then.

Well, I didn't know the Tennant part and was devasasted when Chris Eccleson left. The Doctor is a Timelord and when he "dies" he regenerates -- he has 13 regenerations, we're on 10 -- his entire DNA is rewritten, thus the explanation of a new actor taking over the role. I'm letting you know because if you do watch it and love Eccleston as the Doctor, I want you forewarned. I was SHOCKED and so upset, I didn't watch the next season until two years later.

If you have Netflix, the first season is available to watch instantly, and the following seasons are available to rent.

Why is it all that? I don't know; it just is. Great acting, great writing, great concept, it's fun, silly, campy, cheesy, yet dark, haunting, beautiful, fascinating. I just really, really love it.

Re: Doctor Who who?

[fey_spirit]

Do we know for sure whether he has 2 or 3 left now? Did the last regen count even though he kept his own body and personality?

Re: Doctor Who who?

[arabian]

Well, that's a loaded question. Technically, he didn't use a regeneration -- that's what I got from the Doctor-explanation and the DWC (although, David Tennant doesn't seem to be sure, it seemed like the others involved do). However, I've also heard that the BBC is keeping it somewhat vague that because he's the last Time Lord that should somehow enable him to have more than the standard 13 regenerations.

So, in other words, who knows? I guess it depends on how long the show lasts.