"New" Doctor Who

[Brian Reed]

Sci-Fi is running the new (last year or so?) BBC series. Finally watched the Tivo of the first two episodes tonight and I have to say it was exactly the stupid goofy fun I wanted it to be. I haven't seen much Doctor Who in my day (bad geek, I know), but this was fun and I'll certainly be back for more.

[Your Pal, Carl]

I missed the first episode. :(

Second episode was cool. I too never watched Doctor Who back in the day. Don't know if I'll be interested in the older series but I like this one.

[mewelke]

It hits a rough patch early on in that season, but recovered right about the time I thought I wasn't going to watch anymore.

It's a shame that actor isn't playing the doctor anymore. I like his take on the doctor as well as the moral ambiguity of the doctor.

[FrogMan1]

Watch the original, too, if you can. Loads of fun!!!

[Brian Reed]

It hits a rough patch early on in that season, but recovered right about the time I thought I wasn't going to watch anymore.

It's a shame that actor isn't playing the doctor anymore. I like his take on the doctor as well as the moral ambiguity of the doctor.

The only real rough spots for me have been the pilot (which, frankly, I expect to be rough on a show like this) and "The Unquiet Dead". Other than that, I've been loving it. Tonight was "The Empty Child" which did all the things this show does well - funny, creepy, good sci-fi (with the accent of the fi there, since very little sci ever figures into it). I also really liked last week's episdode about Rose's Dad.

I've got a few of the old series discs on my Netflix list. I'm looking forward to them. I might well buy a region free DVD player just to score the new season's discs as soon as they're out in the UK.

[mewelke]

I really disliked the farting aliens two parter.

[Alysha]

I called Colin on Friday night when I was at work and instead of saying hello just said "Are you my mummy?"

[amy]

I missed the first episode. :(

Second episode was cool. I too never watched Doctor Who back in the day. Don't know if I'll be interested in the older series but I like this one.


Were you even born "back in the day?"

[Alysha]

After watching last night's episode, I now firmly believe that Russell T. Davies is the new Joss Whedon. And I love him far, far more.

[mewelke]

After watching last night's episode, I now firmly believe that Russell T. Davies is the new Joss Whedon. And I love him far, far more.

Which is last night's? I have them on disc, maybe I'll get around to watching that one.

[Alysha]

Which is last night's? I have them on disc, maybe I'll get around to watching that one.

It was the second half of "Are you my mummy" gasmask freaky dudes/Captain Jack about to get blowed up real good. The actual name, I believe, is "The Doctor Dances."

[Brian Reed]

Yep, it was absolutely stellar. They really settled into the pace of the show, the logic of the world and all of the characters. It's now doubly a shame that I only get another episode or so with this Doctor.

[Alysha]

Yep, it was absolutely stellar. They really settled into the pace of the show, the logic of the world and all of the characters. It's now doubly a shame that I only get another episode or so with this Doctor.

But...but...David Tennant! :drool:

[Brian Reed]

But...but...David Tennant! :drool:

I don't know. I'm pretty gay for Christopher Eccleston.

[Alysha]

I don't know. I'm pretty gay for Christopher Eccleston.

Pinstriped suit and Chuck Taylors beat black leather jacket.

[ramtower]

Pinstriped suit and Chuck Taylors beat black leather jacket.

Not having seen the newest Doctor, I'll withhold judgment, but... Yeah, I'm with Brian so far. I've been a Doctor Who fan for a while, and I really like the tone of Eccleston's Doctor.

[Alysha]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/episodes/2006/newearth.shtml -- This trailer alone. I was thinking it would be tough to top Christopher Eccleston, and yeah I'm in love with David Tennant, but he appears to bring such joy to the character.