Doctor Who

[Just Another Gamer]

Just saw the Power of Three and its pretty good showing things from the view of the companion instead of the doctor. Can't wait until the next episode since Amy and Rory leave this time and honestly I couldn't like them that much to me even Donna was a better companion.

 

[Gundam Eclipse]

This thread got me interested, so I acquired what I thought was series 1 was before realizing that there were others before and that this was a reboot(I am confused in this aspect, would love it if you could clear it up).
Still, watched the first episode. Holy fuck I LOVE THIS SHOW, I FUCKING LOVE IT.
So my question is, do I just keep watching the 2005 version or should I start from the very beginning? Will I miss any plot if I don't? Even if I don't, is the old series worth watching?

Also, thanks, seriously, I have only watched the first episode so far and even so I fucking love this.

So basically, the original Doctor Who ran from 1963-1989. There were 8 different Doctors in that time. In 2005, the show was revived with the ninth Doctor in "Series 1". Note that this was a revival, not a reboot; the story "continues": in the interim between the old series and new ones, there was the "Time War" between the Time Lords and the Daleks, which eventually led to both being "wiped out" [although the daleks are still recurring villains in the new series], by the Doctor (the last living Time Lord).

The new series work perfectly well as a standalone show without any knowledge of the old series. I have never watched a full episode of the old series. I couldn't say if it's worth watching or not, but I've been told it is very good (although the acting is apparently quite poor). Every now and again there will be a reference to the old series, or a recurring enemy, but it doesn't matter if you don't get those references, it won't negatively impact on your enjoyment of the new series.

Thanks for the explanation! That clears up quite a bit :V Might end up watching the old series as well once I catch up with this.

Also just watched the second and third episode, fuck, I am downright addicted to this series. So good

 

[signz]

This thread got me interested, so I acquired what I thought was series 1 was before realizing that there were others before and that this was a reboot(I am confused in this aspect, would love it if you could clear it up).
Still, watched the first episode. Holy fuck I LOVE THIS SHOW, I FUCKING LOVE IT.
So my question is, do I just keep watching the 2005 version or should I start from the very beginning? Will I miss any plot if I don't? Even if I don't, is the old series worth watching?

Also, thanks, seriously, I have only watched the first episode so far and even so I fucking love this.

So basically, the original Doctor Who ran from 1963-1989. There were 8 different Doctors in that time. In 2005, the show was revived with the ninth Doctor in "Series 1". Note that this was a revival, not a reboot; the story "continues": in the interim between the old series and new ones, there was the "Time War" between the Time Lords and the Daleks, which eventually led to both being "wiped out" [although the daleks are still recurring villains in the new series], by the Doctor (the last living Time Lord).

The new series work perfectly well as a standalone show without any knowledge of the old series. I have never watched a full episode of the old series. I couldn't say if it's worth watching or not, but I've been told it is very good (although the acting is apparently quite poor). Every now and again there will be a reference to the old series, or a recurring enemy, but it doesn't matter if you don't get those references, it won't negatively impact on your enjoyment of the new series.

Thanks for the explanation! That clears up quite a bit :V Might end up watching the old series as well once I catch up with this.

Also just watched the second and third episode, fuck, I am downright addicted to this series. So good

 

[ProtoKun7]

This thread got me interested, so I acquired what I thought was series 1 was before realizing that there were others before and that this was a reboot(I am confused in this aspect, would love it if you could clear it up).

So basically, the original Doctor Who ran from 1963-1989. There were 8 different Doctors in that time. In 2005, the show was revived with the ninth Doctor in "Series 1".

Strictly speaking, there were only seven incarnations from '63-'89. The Eighth Doctor debuted in 1996.

 

[Arm73]

I'm really new to the series, I'm watching now the 2005 reboot, and yesterday I've seen the episode with Charles Dickens and I like it more than the first and second episode.
Yep, it keeps getting better, I think I'll keep watching !

 

[ProtoKun7]

Spoiler: Open this image at your own risk

 

[Just Another Gamer]

I'm really new to the series, I'm watching now the 2005 reboot, and yesterday I've seen the episode with Charles Dickens and I like it more than the first and second episode.
Yep, it keeps getting better, I think I'll keep watching !

I'm glad your enjoying the series and well to be fair the 1st and 2nd were kinda breaking in the new Doctor and his companion.

 

[Prime_Zero]

I watch it off and on, its a thousand and one times better than the original which used to put me to sleep when I was lil, really wish they would stop changing the main character though. I mean some are good others arn't like the current one.. hoping he will die soon. Though I feel the show is getting a bit full of its self lately in my opinion....

As for the greatest show in the Universe err id have to say that would be Stargate / Stargate Atlantis, Atlantis was so freaking epic.

 

[MelodieOctavia]

Spoiler: Open this image at your own risk

GAH! nononononononono....why would you do that? I looked in it's eyes!!!!

 

[SifJar]

This thread got me interested, so I acquired what I thought was series 1 was before realizing that there were others before and that this was a reboot(I am confused in this aspect, would love it if you could clear it up).

So basically, the original Doctor Who ran from 1963-1989. There were 8 different Doctors in that time. In 2005, the show was revived with the ninth Doctor in "Series 1".

Strictly speaking, there were only seven incarnations from '63-'89. The Eighth Doctor debuted in 1996.

Apologies, I must admit I'm not an expert on the old series, I have only seen a few snippets of episodes.

 

[ProtoKun7]

This thread got me interested, so I acquired what I thought was series 1 was before realizing that there were others before and that this was a reboot(I am confused in this aspect, would love it if you could clear it up).

So basically, the original Doctor Who ran from 1963-1989. There were 8 different Doctors in that time. In 2005, the show was revived with the ninth Doctor in "Series 1".

Strictly speaking, there were only seven incarnations from '63-'89. The Eighth Doctor debuted in 1996.

Apologies, I must admit I'm not an expert on the old series, I have only seen a few snippets of episodes.

It's fine, that's what I'm here for.

 

[ProtoKun7]

Spoiler: Open this image at your own risk

GAH! nononononononono....why would you do that? I looked in it's eyes!!!!

You think that's bad?

http://youtu.be/zjeNUhcso-o?t=1m20s

Hm, can't get it to start at the right time on the embed.

 

[Foxi4]

Relevant and quite funny:

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Spoiler: Open this image at your own risk

FOOL! That which holds the image of an Angel *becomes* itself an Angel! You just killed a good few unsuspecting people!

 

[The Catboy]

Quite relevant to the conversation, I am actually watching Dr.Who right now at this very moment. I have been watching it all day.

 

[431unknown]

I'm pretty sure that the Ponds departure is while going to be sad since they are leaving and at the same time going to be a "happy ending" of sorts.

 

[Foxi4]

I'm pretty sure that the Ponds departure is while going to be sad since they are leaving and at the same time going to be a "happy ending" of sorts.

What's sad is that Matt Smith pretty much confirmed he'll be leaving the series after the 2012/2013 season.

http://www.tgdaily.com/entertainment/59234-matt-smith-is-leaving-doctor-who

This pretty much means that the current Doctor is going to die by the end of this season and it will mark his 11th regeneration (12th incarnation).

 

[MelodieOctavia]

I'm pretty sure that the Ponds departure is while going to be sad since they are leaving and at the same time going to be a "happy ending" of sorts.

What's sad is that Matt Smith pretty much confirmed he'll be leaving the series after the 2012/2013 season.

http://www.tgdaily.com/entertainment/59234-matt-smith-is-leaving-doctor-who

This pretty much means that the current Doctor is going to die by the end of this season and it will mark his 11th regeneration (12th incarnation).

I welcome it. I'm sick of looking at that stupid chin.

 

[431unknown]

I'm pretty sure that the Ponds departure is while going to be sad since they are leaving and at the same time going to be a "happy ending" of sorts.

What's sad is that Matt Smith pretty much confirmed he'll be leaving the series after the 2012/2013 season.

http://www.tgdaily.com/entertainment/59234-matt-smith-is-leaving-doctor-who

This pretty much means that the current Doctor is going to die by the end of this season and it will mark his 11th regeneration (12th incarnation).

He has in numerous interviews since then said that he was misquoted. I'm on my phone right now and don't feel like searching for it but he has said that he is in the role for the 50th and the series after that.

The chin grows on you kinda... Sorta.. No not really but if it helps.

 

[Foxi4]

He has in numerous interviews since then said that he was misquoted. I'm on my phone right now and don't feel like searching for it but he has said that he is in the role for the 50th and the series after that.

The chin grows on you kinda... Sorta.. No not really but if it helps.

Not the same quote. In this article, he says it himself - "I've got one more year of Doctor Who". Well, if he stays, I'm going to be pretty darn happy - he's my Doctor.

I welcome it. I'm sick of looking at that stupid chin.

That's just... just... Rude! ()

I like his "energy" more than anything. He's a "proper" Doctor - all around the place and crazy, but at the same time he can be wise and serious when the situation calls for it.

 

[431unknown]

Yeah that's because the BBC only really does contracts one year out and at that time his contract was only for the current series. I know that I have read somewhere that he has a contract now to the end of one more series and that's not counting the 50th anniversery special happening next year.

I'll be said to see him go when he does. He's grown on me and I've come to like how he plays the part.