So Matt Smith is the 11th Doctor Who (sorry, but for me the 12th as I DO count P Cushing!).... Anyway, EXCELLENT ... This chap, young as he is,has all the quirks of the next (best) Doctor. Sorry but none of the other 'suggested' nominees (Not John Simm, David Morrissey, James Nesbitt, Russell Tovey, Paterson Joseph, James McAvoy or, thank the Lord, David Walliams. Not Amy Winehouse, Catherine Zeta Jones or Lesley Sharp, all of whom were - somewhat mischeviously - suggested by outgoing showrunner Russell T Davies.) could have stepped into the shoes of one of the longest running 'timelords'..

Personally, as a 40+ fan (apart from those mid years, low effects budgets periods!) I and the family were breathing serious sighs of relief as the BBC announced the new 'intern'.

Good luck mate, you shouldn't need it judging by your performance as yourself on BBC tonight (you ARE the doctor or at least an off-spring, I'd check your birth certificate mate !).

I'll start positive. David Tennant nailed the character of the Doctor way back in his first Christmas special, and he excels here as always, even if all his 'allons-y', talking fast, silly jokes etc have become entirely predictable. When he mentioned that the year was a bit boring at the beginning, I sighed, cos we've had similar dialogue before and if I want a repeat, I can just go back and watch that (far better) episode (Girl in the Fireplace). Another good point about The Next Doctor is how it looks. It looks big and flash and expensive, and the period setting is nicely realised. It looks great. Apart from that, however, I found little to enjoy. David Morrissey - I'm sure he's a great actor, but he merely came across as irritating here, and his 'companion' was as one dimensional as they come. The plot's convoluted and not very interesting, and the whole 'they killed my wife', 'oh I have a son' routine is done so half heartedly it fails to be moving. I wanted to enjoy this, but like the past two series of Doctor Who, I'm finding it more and more difficult to care. I look forward to Series Five and the other specials, I just hope they can do better than this.

Written by Kane

Doctor Who has always been a great show, from the old show to the excellent new show. All the seasons are really good but Doctor who has become even better when releasing the new seasons 3 and 4. The new seasons 3 and 4 are just that much better to say that those seasons are fantastic. Next year 2009 are staring the 5th season and is going to be the best season ever.

Doctor Who - season 1 - (75%) really good season
Doctor Who - season 2 - (80%) really good season
Doctor Who - season 3 - (90%) very very good season
Doctor Who - season 4 - (99%) excellent season
Doctor Who - season 5 - (N/A %) N/A - out 2009

Written by Kane

it isn't often that an old cancelled show can be remade and remade well, especially a cult classic with a huge and (lets be honest) geeky fanbase already in existeence. But somehow this show has managed with bells on.

Before I start singing the praises of David Tennant (who is arguably the best Doctor since Tom baker... thats right I said it!), a moment should be spared for Christopher Eccleston. He did after all undertake the title role for the first series of the revitalisation project and to be honest he did it well too.

Since then the show has gone from strength to strength (with the possible exception of last years christmas special.. I mean any show that casts Kylie as a main character has issues... anyone remember Street Fighter?!) Plus it is British - Like me!

I have been a fan of Dr Who since the 80s. This is a program that makes you think. Really think. What could happen if one traveled through space and time? What could you see? Who could you meet? How could your visit affect history? It also includes a tad bit of a soap opera for those who arent just sci fi geeks.

And the show has been around for, well, since forever so that must mean that the producers have a plan that works. I believe the doctor only has 12 lives and we are starting to go into the 11th. Perhaps something will happen when the 12th doctor decides to move on so the show will not end, but continue, well, forever!

You either love it or hate it. As for me, I LOVE IT! 'nuff said

Everytime i watch this show i just have to keep watching it and can't stop!
The doctor is just such a clasic show,
it goes back soo far. he has touched soo many peoples lives. and he changes them all.
I just love all the characters. This show is defenetly the one show that i would do anything
to keeep watching. I really liked Rose and i was
soo sad when she left the show, but i also really liked Donna, and Martha. i cant wait to swee who is coming next.
The Doctor just brings out the best in people. most of the time anyways.
The Doctor is just the perfect character.

The first season I have to say wasn't my favorite, but the 'New Doctor' has to be THE best doctor of our time. Well, more like all of history.
The writing is pure genius and has something new to give with each episode. I love Dvid Tennent and he has a great sense of humor which helps his cause oh so much more. The chemistry that he is able to make with Rose, Donna, Martha, everyone he meets he makes that connection that whenever one has to leave, it leaves you in tears. I love Doctor Who and will ALWAYS will. ^_^

What can I say? Since a child this show has captured my imagination. Peter Davison being my own Doctor, my first memories are of the doctor running up and down stairs (Keeper of Traken) whilst looking at Pyramids (Castrovalva) and eventually regenerating in a barn (Logopolis). Whilst this adventure never existed in Who, and is just a childs memory confusing things (it was the bottom of a Radio Telescope, not a barn - I was a weird kid), for me to remember anything from that age is amazing.
A story about an Alien from an all powerful culture (the Timelords from the planet Gallifrey), who left because he wanted to help others rather than see them destroyed by the evils of the galaxy has enough potential. But when you consider he is able to do this at any point in time, in any dimension, the opportunities are endless. Not only that, but he does this with companions who are there to inspire us, and bridge the gap between us and this all powerful hero. But if the all powerful thing is too much for you, then this is also a character with flaws, he needs to companions to help him understand what is right and wrong beyond his own understanding, he has died (although he can regenerate himself up to 12 times), and he travels around in a semi-sentient TARDIS time machine that is out of date and only works when it feels like it, or if it senses danger itself.
I'm sure you realise that I could go on about this show for ever, telling you every single nuance that has been given on screen (and off in the Books, Audio adventures and Fan Stories). But the best thing to do is delve in yourself. The new Series has given people a good place to start, introducing you to the backstory a bit at a time, as well as possible future stories. But don't forget the classic series, it lasted for 26 years, unprecedented for such a show, and yet it worked. This could be due to the shows 'Britishness', or because it's not Sci-Fi in the usual sense, and therefore does not alienate the common viewer. The story of a lone hero, who changes as well as his companions has meant it has been able to stay fresh for decades.
As a 5th Doctor fan, my stories to start with would be 'The Five Doctors', 'Black Orchid', 'The Awakening', 'Revelation of the Daleks' and 'Frontios' (okay, 'Curse of Fenric' and 'Remembrance of the Daleks' are a must too). These display the show in it's many genres (historical, futuristic, dark and moody, combinations and the good old fashioned self indulgent romp [sod continuity, the Five Doctors just works]). However there is a lot to be said from watching it from the start, as long as you don't mind the initial black and white episodes. This way you see the character evolve, and learn of his back story as it was invented.
Whatever you choose to do, enjoy this truly unique show.

Let me first say up until 2007 I had never watched Dr. Who, though I had heard of the long running series. So I did really pay attention to the new series. Until one day on one of my days off from work the Sci-Fi channel was showing their daily marathon of shows, and the show happened to be the new series of Dr. Who. I had nothing else going on at the time and decided to watch. I haven't stopped watching yet.

The series is a breath of fresh air compared to a American television. I had seen nothing else like it here in the USA. It was truly original at least for me. The story telling was wonderful. The acting was great you could just tell the actors enjoyed what they were doing. The special effects were really good for a television Sci-fi series, and the music is just wonderful. Sure seasons only last 13 episodes, but those 13 episodes are better the entire seasons of any USA show.

The series has produced some of my favorite episodes(Father's Day, Bad Wolf, The Parting of the Ways, The Girl in the Fireplace, The Impossible Planet, The Satan Pit, Army of Ghosts, Doomsday, I could go on, and there are many more. The series also have some of my favorite characters. Dr. Who(my favorite is David Tennant), Rose Tyler(who I think is by far the best companion), and Captain Jack Harkness who I just love.

This is by far my favorite television series. So if you are looking for something new and different from the same old USA television check out Dr. Who, you won't be disappointed.