For some perspective for American sci fi fans, Dr. Who started 3 years before Star Trek and 2 years before Lost in Space. To me, one of the most significant things about Dr. Who is that its makers actually understood what people like about science fiction. Gene Roddenberry aside, Star Trek was meant be "a Wagon Train to the stars", sold as such to the powers that were. Westerns saturated American television at the time and apparently it wasn't really possible to sell the concept if it was anything other than a Western set in space. Another significant aspect was that Dr. Who was not afraid to include morally ambiguous characters; there weren't just "good guys" and "bad guys" but also "guys who mean well but are doing bad things because they're misinformed".
@Random-pt9mn Жыл бұрын
Tom Baker was my Doctor. Fell in love with the show then. Was sad when it ended. Was happy when it came back. Glad to see you covering this. The old episodes are on TUBI all the way back to the first Doctor.
@themediaangel7413 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This isn’t a franchise I’d guess you’d cover, but I’m glad to see it!
@TheAmericanPrometheus Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of getting around to watching Doctor Who, but I've heard that (like Game of Thrones) some seasons are better than others. Which seasons are worth watching and which ones should I skip?
@thing_under_the_stairs Жыл бұрын
@@TheAmericanPrometheus I think a lot of it is a matter of personal taste. There have been online wars fought over which seasons were better/worse, and which Doctor is the best. I personally really liked most of everything from Christopher Eccleston on, but the writing does vary from season to season. The acting is pretty much top shelf as a rule, though.
@Lia-zw1ls7tz7o Жыл бұрын
@@TheAmericanPrometheus As the Doctor states in one episodes: "So...all of time and space, everything that ever happened and ever will...where do you wanna start?" You seriously can start wherever you want. My personal journey with Doctor Who was fittingly achronological. I saw some clips first on KZbin of Series 3 and 7 and so I started with them because I was so intrigued by the scenes I had seen. And then I grabbed whichever series I could find in the store in the DVD section. My Doctor is the Thirteenth Doctor because she was the first one I saw live as it aired and her first appearance touched me on a personal level. But my first Doctor was the Eleventh Doctor in series 7 and Clara Oswald as the companion. But you might very well fancy a different Doctor. First looks can often impress the most here (at least it did with me). And there are other Doctors that also speak to me on a personal level and with whom I'd love to travel if they were real.
@frakjohnson2494 Жыл бұрын
I get a lot of "InDeepGeek follows series that dive deeper than many would think, and leave you with life lessons you did not know immediately were presented"... vibes
@stelmaria-mx Жыл бұрын
@@TheAmericanPrometheusI would say start at series 1 from 2005 and go forward from there.
@thomasrinschler6783 Жыл бұрын
For those who say they are intimidated by the number of episodes and aren't sure where to start, even as an old-school fan (1982 vintage), I'd say start with the first season of the revived series in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor. Since it was a revival after over 15 years since the show had been running as a ongoing series, it was purposely made to be a jumping-on point. That season is also a self-contained arc, so it will give you a good story over the course of its episodes. And, just remember, it's made as a family show, so don't get annoyed by the periodic goofy things to please the kids - that's just part of the show's charm. It will go from wacky and goofy to very dark and serious at a drop of a hat. And in the end, if you like the 2005 season, just carry on through watching subsequent seasons. And there's no harm in dipping into the classic (1963 - 1989) series if you want - there are plenty of articles online that list some of the more highly-regarded episodes. Just remember that they were made on shoe-string budgets with pre-CGI effects (so expect lots of models and green-screen shots that are sometimes a bit unconvincing, and some monster costumes that are... a bit lacking). And if that interests you enough to continue watching the classic stuff, go right ahead and enjoy (although you'll have to pick up alternate versions for the 97 episodes from the 1960s that remain lost - thankfully fans audio recorded all those episodes during broadcast, so there are narrated audio versions, reconstructions, and even many animated versions using those recordings)
@LanceCSTCuddy Жыл бұрын
Eccleston remains my favorite doctor. A wonderful interpretation.
@bosmanka Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thanks 🙏
@rustiouk760 Жыл бұрын
If you do dip, Robots of Death with Tom Baker.
@Theggman83 Жыл бұрын
Solid advice. 👍
@Theggman83 Жыл бұрын
@@LanceCSTCuddymine too. He was the post war, PTSD doctor... That resonated with me.
@erichorton3901 Жыл бұрын
Huge Doctor Who fan and the idea of In Deep Geek covering it is very exciting :D
@clarebirschel4100 Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@GBfanatic15 Жыл бұрын
"In 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important" this quote gets me EVERY time
@NealKlein6 ай бұрын
It is delightful to hear the authoritative voice of this channel accurately describe this beloved series with his usual educated cadence. He's a treat because this man is the same person who speaks of lofty literary topics. I appreciate this turn into a new subject. Thank you.
@dumbguy1007 Жыл бұрын
One thing I've come to appreciate about doctor who is that he exists in a unviverse of cosmic horror, but his presence makes it into a family friendly, kinda goofy, adventure.
@hogweed23 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see you covering a show that's been as big a part of my life as Middle Earth has been. Thanks, Robert! 👍🏼
@tomsbrewing1 Жыл бұрын
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s I'd watch Dr. Who every week. Those were the Tom Baker years. I would get really upset if I missed an episode, so my mom would try to always make sure we were able to watch it. (We didn't get a VCR until, like 1985, and I think Tom Baker was done by then.) What a great show.
@interstellargreenbean Жыл бұрын
Yes, Robert. Doctor Who content from you is amazing! Please keep it coming.
@omarbey3868 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite DW episodes is the one with Matt Smith working with Vincent Van Gogh. I also enjoyed the "Blink" episode with David Tennant. The strange thing about this episode is the Doctor is barely in it.
@WS12658 Жыл бұрын
The Vincent Van Gogh episode is a tear-jerker for sure. Really beautiful ending.
@GeoEstes11 ай бұрын
Both of those were very good. I still look at sunflowers today and think them creepy.
@kwren-od3si9 ай бұрын
This was a great episode....not only a sympathetic look at VVG, but also had TV's only stealth space-dinosaur-cockatoo from hell
@jonasfilmstudio3 ай бұрын
The Van Gogh episode made me cry!! And I rarely cry at films/shows
@djgonsalves3319 Жыл бұрын
Omg Robert’s doing Dr. Who now?!?!? 🤯 I’m here for it!
@mick2998 Жыл бұрын
Something you probably should have mentioned are some more jumping-off points: The best time I think is starting with the start of the reboot, the 9th doctor, to get you into the series, then you can work your way back if you want (simply because often times finding the earlier episodes can be challenging)
@Nightmster Жыл бұрын
I've always found 11th Hour to be a better jumping on point. As much as I love Eccleston, Rose hasn't aged well and his season takes until the halfpoint to get going^^"
@claycracknell5237 Жыл бұрын
Hasn't she?
@literallypuni4091 Жыл бұрын
The Timeless Child is canon. You mean the 26th Doctor.
@pooshkahnla6074 Жыл бұрын
As a lifelong fan of Doctor Who, I just squee'd really happily that you've covered the show!
@billprice859611 ай бұрын
I remember as a small boy on that November night watching the very first Doctor Who on a black and white TV. My mother made the comment "What a load of crap, it will never take off!". Well, 60 years later, I'm still a fan, and on one of my last birthdays, my mother gave me a Doctor Who mug. Please do more Doctor Who videos.
@Jebbtube Жыл бұрын
Christopher Ecelston was my first Doctor, in no small part because I didn't even know what Doctor Who was. I just happened to catch the reboot premier on Sci Fi back in '05. While I've fallen off with the series, I do greatly enjoy the franchise.
@ThomasD-TankEngine Жыл бұрын
I am just rewatching the show with a friend who has not seen it before and after watching 4 hours doctor who and seeing this video being online im really happy for it to be here because it perfectly introduces the show. ty Robert for this video!
@jonasfilmstudio3 ай бұрын
Where do you watch it? Can it be streamed anywhere??
@lilithdeandela48248 ай бұрын
This has the best description of the Doctor as a person I've ever seen. So moving and heartfelt. Good job, Robert, you are made for DW videos. Looking forward to see more DW videos on this channel! Definitely keen to find out more about the Whovian Universe!
@joshuat42 Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, and yes. More Dr. Who. I think it would be a fantastic addition to other content covered. Christopher Eccleston and William Hartnell, where my favorites. But Tom Baker will always be "The Doctor." P.S. Matt Smith was amazing, too. I think it speaks well of the writers who give these gifted actors a lot to work with.
@saphcal Жыл бұрын
i almost skipped this because i thought it was a video from the official doctor who youtube channel. theyve been posting a lot of stuff like this to catch any new fans up. defintely excited to hear your take on the introduction!
@Cailus3542 Жыл бұрын
"Amy Pond, there's something you better understand about me 'cause it's important, and one day your life may depend upon it. I am definitely a mad man with a box." If ever a quote could sum up Doctor Who, that's the one.
@AroAceGamer Жыл бұрын
Doctor Who is perhaps one of the few big geek tv & movie ips that never lost its charm. The only other I can think of is Star Trek, but that hasn't had as much of impact on my life. I am looking forward to more videos on Doctor Who subjects.
@oscarstainton Жыл бұрын
A surprise to be sure, but a very welcome one! Like you, I LOVE this series even when it's far from perfect.
@meganofsherwood3665 Жыл бұрын
Okay, but now he needs to discuss the fact that not only have The Doctor & The Master read LotR, they have agreed that the Doctor is Gandalf. I need to see this discussed & analyzed, please!
@jaybea68 Жыл бұрын
Let's not forget Delia Derbyshire an English musician and composer of electronic music who with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop during the 1960s, arranged the theme music for Doctor Who. Fascinating woman: gifted, pioneering and missed.
@superpheemy Жыл бұрын
Excellent jumping on point for a deep dive Robert. I discovered Doctor Who when I was in my mid-teens through our local PBS station that would license second runs from the BBC. My first Doctor was the 4th. Tom Baker, and my first episode was The Crynoid. I've watched ever since. It's been 40 years for me, give or take and I still have wild daydreams about the TARDIS materializing nearby, and a daffy TimeLord in a box inviting me to run off into the Universe. My kids, my co-parents and their Bubbie all share love for this old series. Here's to 60 more years and another four generations of companions and adventures through time and space!
@michaelkelleypoetry Жыл бұрын
When it was mentioned that the Doctor didn't carry a gun, I thought of River Song yelling while shooting up a bunch of bad guys, "You have a screwdriver! Go build a cabinet!" 😂😂
@therexinator7139 Жыл бұрын
Hi Robert- I loved Dr Who as a kid (pre-reboot) definitely hiding behind the sofa sometimes 😂. I never got into the reboot but did enjoy this walk down memory lane with you. Your fondness and respect for the series shines through ❤
@KENNETHUDUT Жыл бұрын
what a fantastic overview of the show. Thank you.
@EugeneGM1 Жыл бұрын
Oh, yes, more Doctor Who episodes, thank you.
@Buford_T_Justice1 Жыл бұрын
The stories can take place on any planet across the galaxy and they usually look exactly like a quarry in the British countryside.
@richardwebb5317 Жыл бұрын
Remember quarries are not playgrounds - lots of hazards: drops, falling rocks, machinery moving, deep water, Daleks....
@Nightmster Жыл бұрын
Curious that you chose the Weeping Angels as recurring enemies over any of the other recurring classic monsters like Silurians or Sea Devils. Though I do agree that they are probably the most iconic monster of the new show.
@cato1684 Жыл бұрын
The Darliks seemed to crop up more often to me.
@geetee9113 Жыл бұрын
Please keep covering this topic! Whovian here!
@yakuza_pallooza6339 Жыл бұрын
Bro, yesterday I was thinking about starting Dr Who from the first 1963 episode and you post this the next day 🤯
@pillepolle3122 Жыл бұрын
Did you start watching yet
@backpacker3421 Жыл бұрын
More Doctor Who coverage, please and thank you.
@federicaesu8580 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video about Doctor Who. I’m a long time whovian so I appreciate it a lot. I’m looking forward to the new episodes and I hope that the return of RTD Will bring a new freshness to the show after the controverse run of 13th.
@thebeatles1143 ай бұрын
Controversial? More like crap I would say. Jodie Whittaker & Chris Chibnall are the worst things to ever happen to Dr. Who throughtout it's entire run.
@hunterwyeth Жыл бұрын
I’m one of those sci-fi nerds who has never seen Dr Who. The biggest barrier for me truly is where to start. Thanks for the intro. I’d love to see more videos like this, maybe about the Firefly universe?
@Cailus3542 Жыл бұрын
Series 1 (2005) of the modern show is a good place to start, and Series 5 offers a fresh start too.
@MariaVosa Жыл бұрын
Honestly, if you can then start with the 9th Doctor - Eccleston. It was a soft restart that didn't require viewers to have a lot of fore-knoweldge. That's when I really got into it. It's also a really fun and good first season (despite the Slitheen - don't let them discourage you).
@chronoscat3371 Жыл бұрын
If you don't mind the fact that it's slow paced, low-budget, and black and white, the beginning of the classic series isn't a bad place to start. (But if any of those things sounds like it might be a stumbling block for you, the 2005 series would probably be the better place to start.)
@Jaytaxman Жыл бұрын
You are a mad man!!! No one can know this many franchise's lore!!!!
@ashleydeniserouleau8364 Жыл бұрын
Yessssssss!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Doctor Who is an amazing show!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@SHDUStudios Жыл бұрын
Deep dives into Doctor Who? I’m in!
@BasicallyBaconSandvichIV Жыл бұрын
I guess I've found my new target for lore deep dives. I think this one my be the most challenging, and therefore fun, yet.
@jleisner1974 Жыл бұрын
Gen-X Yank here, THANK YOU for this. Been wanting to jump in forever, but never knew where to wade in.
@lukasakac1450 Жыл бұрын
Hope you will be going in depth with Doctor Who on this channel!
@MariaVosa Жыл бұрын
Love this. I have mixed feelings about Moffat (while acknowledging he made a lot of my favourite episodes of of Doctor Who - as you might surmise) - but I absolutely love his point that the Doctor's defining feature is an extra heart.
@GeoEstes11 ай бұрын
11:40 Those are my Doctors. I grew up with Tom, but when David came along, he stole my heart away as soon as he said, "Why is there an apple in my dressing gown?"
@robtibbetts890 Жыл бұрын
The most important thing to know about starting Dr Who: the first actor that you see in the role becomes “your Doctor” for life, and you never quite love another as much as yours.
@neemz0117 Жыл бұрын
I don't know.. my first doctor was Christopher Eccleston. but David tennant kills everything he's in... he had some BADASS scenes.... (the family of blood) but then you have matt Smith and Peter capaldi...
@nuraalek8296 Жыл бұрын
I get what you're saying, my first for me was Jon Pertwee (yeah, I'm in my 50s), but Matt Smith is my favourite (although that my be also because Amy Pond is my favourite companion!)
@jawjagrrl Жыл бұрын
Tom Baker was my first as a kid seeing repeats on PBS in the US. Still love him, but love Tennant and Smith and Capaldi. Eccleston highly underrated as is the 3rd Doctor.
@Widdershins. Жыл бұрын
Saw Jon Pertwee first, but will always be loyal to Tom Baker. Tennant was super charming, but Eccleston had gravitas that Tennant lacked. Capaldi was great and is sadly underrated. Refused to bow to the wokeness that hired a woman to play the role. I've seen the actress in other things and like her fine, but have not and will not watch a single second of her playing the Doctor. This from a female fan of the show since very early days...
@Lia-zw1ls7tz7o Жыл бұрын
@@neemz0117 It was similar for me. The Eleventh Doctor was my first Doctor but then Thirteen really spoke to me on a personal level so she became my Doctor. But Eleven, Nine and Twelve all come second switching in place.
@c.w.simpsonproductions1230 Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, I’ve met five of the Doctors and gotten their autographs, yet never actually watched an episode. I really should get around to that. And since I know I'm gonna get asked, the Doctors I've met are the 5th(Peter Davison), 6th(Colin Baker), 7th(Sylvester McCoy), 8th(Paul McGann) and 12th(Peter Capaldi). I've also met a few of the Dcotor's companions over the years including Amy Pond and Clara Oswald. Tbh, the story as to how is the same: Just stumbled across them while attending various comic conventions over the years. I figured I'd watch the show eventually, so might as well get their sig.
@princesspea97 Жыл бұрын
Omg you’re the luckiest 😂
@amberantk1 Жыл бұрын
I started watching Doctor Who in 1980 so to me Tom Baker is Doctor Who
@LadySilmarien Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robert, for this excellent introduction. I have been a Doctor Who fan for over 40 years. Tom Baker is, of course, the doctor. YMMV 😃 And I absolutely love His relationship with Sarah Jane. Highly recommend to anybody who has not seen Doctor Who to dip in and take a look.
@raigrant680 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vid, loved the Doctor since I was a kid in the 70's. Tom Baker is my Doctor 😊
@aegorbittersteel2154 Жыл бұрын
Thanks IDG wanted to know more about this but wasn't sure.
@Weatherman4Eva Жыл бұрын
Please let this be the beginning of a plethora of doctor who video essays
@LanceCSTCuddy Жыл бұрын
Please more! My favorite KZbinr talking about my favorite fun sci-fi? Yes, please!
@LOT9T Жыл бұрын
Matt Smith then D. Tennant! Also Amy Pond best companion! Next series i would enjoy is a synopsis of Farscape, if not already done that is! Enjoyable video Robert ty!
@vnorman15 Жыл бұрын
More of this please
@benjaminweaver8760 Жыл бұрын
Will you be covering more Dr Who? I'd love a series covering each of The Doctor's in more detail.
@scottleneau6221 Жыл бұрын
Oh no, this series jumps the shark every week, and that's why we love it. But I can't imagine a deep, scholarly exploration of the lore behind the series, though. Every time I think about the Face of Boe, I want to slap my forehead.
@joenjoey Жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know how much I wanted IDG Doctor Who videos!
@QuirkyChickadee Жыл бұрын
Tom Baker was my first Doctor!♥
@trainsurfer7593 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robert - I do hope you continue with some Doctor Who content in the future.
@sophdog1678 Жыл бұрын
My first Doctor Who was the 2nd Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton.
@literallypuni4091 Жыл бұрын
Patrick Troughton was the 18th Doctor.
@dubstepzsi Жыл бұрын
The Doctor has such a huge heart that it had to be split into two :)
@mauralee9987 Жыл бұрын
I have been watching Dr. Who since the first season black and white episodes but stopped after Sylvester McCoy’s doctor. Everyone will have their favorite doctors but mine will always be Tom Baker’s Dr. Who
@Rawmp Жыл бұрын
This is a huge well of content to add to your excellent channel. I adore your LotR and ASoIaF videos and would love to see your videos about the expansive history, enemies, friends, and events of the Whoniverse.
@niamhriordain1547 Жыл бұрын
You have such a great way of explaining it all.
@princesspea97 Жыл бұрын
Omggg my favorite show of all time and you’ll be breaking it down!? Omg am I IN THE TARDIS!? ALONSYYYYYY 😍
@justinselgrad1382 Жыл бұрын
More Dr Who please 😊
@redsoxcometh Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re covering this! Been a huge fan of both Doctor Who and your channel!
@2hungry2care41 Жыл бұрын
As a fan since 05 I’m so happy to see this
@robgeib1723 Жыл бұрын
Great video. In depth Dr Who lore videos would be added to my watch list. lol I don't watch everything because I'm not in to those franchises.
@willherondale6367 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic introduction that really gets at the heart of the show. I just want to highlight that as well as being a silly space show, it has also had many of the greatest writers in British tv history and therefore some stories which rank among the absolute best episodes of TV ever made.
@TheMaskedGamer Жыл бұрын
A wonderful summary. Hopefully it pulls new viewers into my all-time favorite show.
@gerrimilner9448 Жыл бұрын
peter cushing who also played Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, in the origional star wars film, was the doctor in two films Dr. who and the daleks (the only time Dr . is used),1965 and daleks' invasion earth 2150, 1966. i saw them once and was shocked to see peter as the DR. but i remember them being great films, which spooked me for ages
@ScarlitWidow Жыл бұрын
So excited you are doing The Doctor
@lakrids-pibe Жыл бұрын
There was that summer when twitch streamed all the pre-1989 episodes (those that have survived) It was great. I didn't know much about the first doctors - besides Tom Baker. I got to say that, for all the flaws of the early years, the limited budgets, the barebone production, the wobbly set pieces , the endless running down corridors, it's just pure fun. The later era seems to me to be dragging a great weight of the ever growing mythology. The Doctor has become the most powerful being in the universe, past or present. Tom Baker's doctor was an eccentric guy with a big scarf who enjoy to travel.
@Havreflan Жыл бұрын
This presentation has made me consider watching Dr. Who in a way I've never considered it before.
@psychkosys Жыл бұрын
Last time I watched, Sylvester McCoy was the doctor. It's great to see the show get so much popularity the last decade. Tom Baker is still my favorite, but I do want to catch up for the last 20 years I've missed out on.
@reecepowell788 Жыл бұрын
Yes, more Who please 😁!
@ijrm37 Жыл бұрын
Timely video. Just started Season 1!!
@EmblemParade Жыл бұрын
You forgot to assert that Jon Pertwee was the best Doctor and Liz Shaw the best companion. Now let the KZbin comment flamewar begin! (And thank you for the Moffat quote about heroes, never fails to bring a tear to my eye.)
@jimmytwoguys Жыл бұрын
A suggestion. A great fantasy+ series currently being written is 'The Spellmonger" series by Terry Mancour. It is quite good and much deeper than it seams at the start. He just released book 16 and is planning on 30. He publishes regularly, and has several collections of short stories and 2 Young Teen collections about a couple of characters from the main story. They are worth the read and worth discussion. My 2 cents.
@Ambushhh111 Жыл бұрын
Please make an introduction to Avatar: Last Airbender! Love that show
@WildeMermaid Жыл бұрын
💙💙 always up Doctor Who content!
@Hezabelle772 ай бұрын
Coming in to Dr. Who at 47. KZbin got me hooked in shorts with Matt Smith. I guess based on the theory, he's my Doctor! Or do I get to pick my own coming in so late? 😊
@alexanderzack37206 ай бұрын
seems like one of the very very rare cases where the showrunners managed to integrate re-casts into the plot so that it makes sense and keeps the show open to take it in a new direction, be creative and explore different plots and viewpoints
@JamesWjRose Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I was shown DW in the late 70s and never really cared for it. But a few years ago I saw the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece of television, a clip where the Doctor takes Van Gogh to see how important an artist he was. Brilliant and beautiful. Thanks again for this, and all your content. Hope to see you over on Nebula.
@ericmcclellan6901 Жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen all the old episodes but the Van Gogh episode you referenced is my favorite of the episodes I’ve seen
@TETASARAIVACS Жыл бұрын
Amazing! I coincidentally started to watch the 2005 series some 2 weeks ago. Already at the end of season 3.
@matthewparker9276 Жыл бұрын
If youre looking to start watching Dr Who, or looking to start watching the revival, I would recommend starting with the 10th season of the revival. It seeves as a strong introduction to the show, explaining the basic concepts, but ut doesnt start with a regeneration, so it has a stable characterisation of the doctor. After that I would suggest going back to the first season of the revival and watching through from there.
@jacobshore5115 Жыл бұрын
I hope you do more of these! I’m kinda interested in getting into Doctor Who, though I kinda doubt I could watch all of it anywhere…
@rmsgrey Жыл бұрын
If you're in the UK, BBC iPlayer has most of it - there are a few "lost episodes" that there are no known copies of. To access it legally, you need to be in possession of a valid UK TV Licence. In the US, I'm told you need at least three streaming services.
@jacobshore5115 Жыл бұрын
@@rmsgrey great… and I don’t even have one streaming service!
@janiceleeripley443 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is going to be fun!!
@almab6875 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert!!!
@Razarelie Жыл бұрын
Hope this leads to much more Who content! 🎉
@Uzotrups Жыл бұрын
That was very touching. I'm certainly watching at least the first episode of the next one!
@bencarter3888 Жыл бұрын
more please!
@neverbunny5046 Жыл бұрын
I adore this. Thank you
@amandareynolds8930 Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to see you cover Who! I
@mintybadger6905 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this video came out. I’ve been wanting to finally get into this series but I only know it’s about time travel and that the doctor gets switched out. I’m not sure if I should start at the beginning or If I just pick a season and jump in (a la Discworld).
@rmsgrey Жыл бұрын
You could just pick a spot and start running - there are things you might not pick up on, and the show has gone back and forth between totally standalone episodes and multi-season story arcs, so some places are probably not a great place to jump in - starting with Trial of a Time Lord Part Thirteen would be a poor choice - but mostly you can start wherever. Possibly the best starting place is with the 2005 relaunch, since that was reintroducing the character after a decade and a half away (not counting the TV movie). There were also soft resets with each new showrunner in the modern era - 2010 and Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor, and 2018 with Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, both cleared the decks, keeping little more than the Doctor and the TARDIS. That's not to say that it's a complete reset - a lot of things from the show's history keep coming up - UNIT, former Companions/Assistants, and, most of all, old enemies - but it's a new Doctor with entirely new Companions, who need things explained to them, incidentally explaining them to the audience. I suspect the 60th anniversary specials, bringing back a former showrunner and the Tenth (and now Fourteenth) Doctor will lean rather more on past continuity, so might not be a great starting point, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a good starting point either with the Christmas special, or the new season coming next year. New Doctors also make reasonable jumping on points, though they've often carried over Companions and storylines. There's also a minor issue with trying to start at the very beginning - the show is older than the idea of routinely keeping copies of shows around, so, while a lot of episodes have been recovered, there are some gaps. I'd suggest starting with Modern Who (2005+) and going back to check out Classic Who (1964-89) if you're interested.
@seibervideo Жыл бұрын
As a long time Doctor Who fan, great summary of the show. 👍