The New Doctor

[Emilyfromohio]

I actually kind of like the fact that he's using a gun. I love Tennant, so lets not have a Tennant-like Doctor.

For the five mintues I have seen Smith, I think he'll be, in the least, good.

[Reg]

I'm a HUGE Doctor Who fan, so I will watch regardless of who the new Doctor is. I thought the same thing- Wow, he looks young! But I love the show overall, and am looking forward to watching the new season. I will miss Tennant. But I still miss Rose too!

[Keara]

Originally Posted by DoctorDonna

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/ca...1466-25542346/

I hope this means we get to see some Capt. Jack!! And is it me or does this TARDIS look bluer?? Maybe its just the lighting.

Yes, you are correct--the TARDIS is different. I saw pics of it [WARNING SPOILERS WITHIN LINK--SET PHOTOS FROM UNAIRED EPISODES!] here. The person who took the photos commented that the TARDIS looks old school, as in the First Doctor, old school. I found that to be a very interesting comment.

As for Matt Smith. There is something about him, that despite his chronological age, his eyes and the way he comes off in just the little bit of footage I've seen of him, make me think of a much older person in a younger person's body, which is pretty appropriate for someone playing the Doctor. I'm excited about the new series. I'll miss DT, but I'm ready to move on and I have all the faith in the world in Moffat's ability to oversee the new series in a way that may be even more pleasing to me as a fan than RTD did. I found RTD to often get it almost right and then go way over the top and throw in a schmaltz-fest that seemed out of place in many episodes. Most of my favorite episodes, on the other hand, were written by Steven Moffat. There you have it. I'm ready for Matt Smith and Steven Moffat. Bring it on.

[Keara]

Originally Posted by Kodiak

Looks good, just like a book, better not to judge a Doctor by his cover.

My only concern is that BBC America will play it sooner, like the day after the UK premiere, rather that letting us wait for who know how long.

Also i think that they show a bit of how the Tardis will be looking on the inside now.

My understanding is that we'll see it in March on BBC America. I'm so ready! And thrilled that there won't be a big long wait between the end of the specials and the start of the new series.

[Emilyfromohio]

The specials did not do too bad on BBC America. I would be surpirsed if they did not air Doctor who over here a day after England gets it.

[Nitro Pie]

Ok, so I know this is a new actor that's playing the Doctor but I'm still confused. Is this a "new" Doctor plotwise? I was under the impression that when the Doctor takes on a new form he keeps all his memory behavior and mannerisms. The only thing that would change is his physical appearance.

This new Doctor seems like he's a completely new entity in every way.

[Keara]

Originally Posted by Nitro Pie

Ok, so I know this is a new actor that's playing the Doctor but I'm still confused. Is this a "new" Doctor plotwise? I was under the impression that when the Doctor takes on a new form he keeps all his memory behavior and mannerisms. The only thing that would change is his physical appearance.

This new Doctor seems like he's a completely new entity in every way.

The Doctor will have his memories but will be a different person in mannerisms and character. If you just watch season one of the new Who stuff, the 9th Doctor was very different from the 10th Doctor and I didn't understand that at first. David Tennant's over the top "portrayal" bugged me at first and I didn't "get" that he was supposed to be different. If you watch the Classic Who stuff (which I admit I watch painfully little of) the previous incarnations of the Doctor were all different men. Some you'll like. Some you won't. Everyone loves the 4th Doctor. I think it was the 6th Doctor that I thought was a bit on the pompous ass side. It's actually a very interesting concept for a character, though, to be able to do this kind of change. Convenient for casting changes, yes, but from a fan's perspective I think it works through the years.

[pap]

I'm really looking forward to the new series because of the change in show-runner. Props to Russell T. Davies for getting this show back on the air, but I am looking forward to seeing if Stephen Moffat brings something a little darker to the table. imo, he's behind some of the best Doctor Who episodes ( "The Empty Child, Blink" ). I'm intrigued as to the direction he'll take.

Really loved Tennant's portrayal as the Doctor. He mixed manic enthusiasm, extreme competence, wit and a growing darkness during his tenure as Tenth Doctor. Who didn't get chills when he muttered "Time Lord Victorious" during "The Waters of Mars"?

Very pleased to have seen the series so successfully revived. This show dominates family Saturday nights when it airs in Britain. People of all ages watch it, from little kids covering their eyes in fright to pensioners remembering it all from the first time around.

Really excited about 2010. Must keep the ol' expectations operating within normal parameters

[Davidj0207]

This could be damn cool...(per iO9)

At last addressing the long-bubbling rumor that he would be writing for Doctor Who, award-winning author Neil Gaiman has confirmed that he's penned an episode for the second season with new Doctor Matt Smith.