Doctor Who - The End of Time: Part 2 - ''I could do so much more...''

[@say2135]

It had to be this way. He couldn't die shot by the Master, or something like that. No. He was the Doctor. He had to die as he always lived. Saving a life.

[@highjim7778]

and the ironic thing is he died alone. This incarnations biggest fear.

[@say2135]

Yes. He had the biggest family of the world and, even though, he was alone. God, this makes me incredibly sad.

[@that_dead_pixel4229]

highjim the worst part of doctor who even in a crowed room of people who love him the doctor always died alone as he lost his people last of his kind and that bersion of him self died in his head alone and in the dark so i always imagined that every new doctors firsr memory and fear is the old ones last hence why he always checks everything (along with making sure the regeneration did not fuck up) but he remembers the fear and it scares him as he nows one day its his turn

[@ValaAssistant]

if i remember correctly the third doctor shot some people.

[@Silverwind87]

He lives to help and dies to save. Who would be more worthy of being called the Doctor?

[@AnEnemySpy456]

I love how even at his angriest, there's never a moment where the Doctor even considers not saving Wilfred. He's raging because he knows he's going to do it even though he could save himself, because that's who he is.

[@noonespecial9704]

On top of Wilfred actively telling the Doctor to save himself, every turn and every choice Wilfred made was to try and help save the Doctor.

[@ryandavies2634]

@@noonespecial9704 But even the action of getting himself locked in there, he didn't do it to protect himself or hide. He did it because he saw someone trapped and needing help, considered the 'enemy' in the context of the episode, and didn't even hesitate to help. Wilfred, a good man.

[@noonespecial9704]

@@ryandavies2634 Exactly. I hope they show something that honors him in the 60th anniversary special, he deserved it. He's one of my favorite characters.

[@Dark_Ronius]

Exactly. I've seen reviews of The Doctor being seen as childish here for getting cross with Wilf. He was NEVER angry with Wilf. He's angry at the fixed nature of this event. He's not even blaming Wilf. He's angry that time was always leading to this moment. "You just had to get yourself stuck in there didn't you"... Saying that because he knows there wasn't a choice. He was always going to be in there. "Not remotely important... But me... I could do so much more... But this is what I get". This whole line is kinda just sarcasm... Wilf is incredibly important. And the only thing worth doing is to save him. Like, ok the first time I saw it I felt like it was a bit rude. But every time I watch it again, it's nothing but love seeping out of him. He's angry at the situation, but he wouldn't do it any different

[@paris-1911]

@@Dark_Ronius I think people miss the forest for the trees when looking at this scene. When the Doctor says Wilfred isn't remotely important, it isn't to be an insult or to berate him -- it's just true, Wilfred's life and the lives of all of humanity are fragile, fractions of fractions of all the creatures and things that make up the universe. The Doctor can do an infinite number of more important things than any human on Earth could for the universe -- but he's going to give up what he thinks is his last regeneration for a man as insignificant as Wilfred. That said... I can understand why people get miffed by the Doctor's reaction here despite that context. This isn't the first time he's sacrificed a life for a human. The 5th Doctor did the same for a companion he met only a story prior, and it's less about the motives being wrong and moreso the reaction. The Doctor's been put into this situation plenty -- this scene is compelling for some and a mischaracterization to others. I can't deny that Tennant and Russell's talent combined make a scene that really gets you to think about what this old timelord is feeling about his inevitable sacrifice -- but I can also see how people might scoff and wonder why he's bitching about something he's done and taken in stride many times before. Suppose its just up to the person.

[@andrewh5136]

Tragic how the four knocks didn't come from a horrific enemy, but a dear friend that the Doctor respected as an equal. He never saw it coming. This is the era of Doctor Who that I miss. Rest in peace, Bernard Cribbins.

[@vulnavia691]

That 4 knocks was the ironic point. He was warned the 4 knocks was going to be tragic.

[@thegrandpotato6014]

What do you mean by Wilfried being equal to The Doctor ?

[@Dadum-bass]

​@thegrandpotato6014 I'll answer for the other Andrew 😂 The Doctor *respected* Mott as an equal. The doctor doesn't consider himself the godlike being the rest of the universe. Just a crazy man running away with a stolen box. But his line to mott in this scene "because that's who you are" . . . The doctor in every iteration has always respected those willing to help others. Even at the risk of their own lives.

[@mickeyscratcher]

The culmination of the story with the 4 knocks coming from Wilfred was an absolutely masterful piece of storytelling.

[@paolotorres4037]

​@@Dadum-bassso true. Waters of Mars was 10s refutation of him being superior and rejecting the concept of the Time Lord Victorious. He was so humble...while still being confident in himself

[@Dartanius100]

I've just noticed that The Doctor exhibits all 5 stages of grief in this scene: Denial when he hears the knocks. Anger for Wilf at getting himself trapped. Bargaining that he could do "so much more." Depression as he has "lived too long". Acceptance when he tells Wilf that it's (his) honour to save his life. Absolutely masterful scene.

[@deccy_boi5569]

Haha MASTERful

[@animelytical8354]

@@deccy_boi5569 noice

[@CapralHarrison]

Honestly, i think he went through these stages at the start with expressions at his face. It's cut from this video, but when Doctor hears four knocks, there is a horror on his face, then it switches to acceptance of what had to be done

[@CapralHarrison]

@@mrwanwan480 i don't think Doctor is capable of just letting his friend die, it's surely out of question

[@ОлексійКондратюк-ф5ч]

I believe lived to long is start of acceptance

[@Deathlygunn]

Weird question, but can you imagine being Wilfred trying to get to sleep after this scene? Knowing you'd condemned one of the most amazing people you know to death, fair enough Ten regenerates into Eleven but Wilfred had no idea how well thinks would work out for The Doctor and surely suffered for that.

[@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181]

Wilfred Actually knew regeneration was a thing.

[@thisguyrocks6131]

He surely didn’t sleep I think he watched tv all night trying to forget about this scene

[@spongeyspikes09]

If I was him I'd never forgive myself

[@enzyte9215]

spongeyspikes09 honestly 😭

[@shadwsmoke]

@MrDalekEmperor2 He told him, that regeneration is like dying and being replaced by another one.

[@professionalmemeenthusiast2117]

The knock four times prophecy was the best plot twist ever. The way it was said was like it was Death himself knocking, but it turned out just to be an old man asking for help. The Tenth Doctor died the only way the Doctor would: he died saving someone.

[@Darkstar263]

I remember when this first aired. I originally assumed that the Master would be part of that prophecy. But that would've been too predictable. This was a brilliant twist.

[@Dontknowlol11]

I’m your one 1000th liked

[@ceridwenmillington3955]

Got goosebumps reading this

[@maxxandubar503]

I really wish he had show about 5 seconds more in the beginning of the video. where he is SO relieved he escaped his fate and is so happy.... and then... " Knock knock knock knock.....

[@gogozeppeli9267]

this scene always make me cry....the despair on his face :(

[@jackeuiiijiuiuiiuoioiiobro4202]

Max Xandubar maxXandvbar

[@TemporalCommander]

When I first saw this episode, I audibly yelled "Fuck You!" when I heard the knocks and realized what they meant.

[@sammy-er7on]

That would’ve been perfect!!

[@midwestmangos2452]

@@TemporalCommander all the way up until that point I was hoping it was a metaphorical death like the death that the beast predicted for Rose.

[@mattc4941]

Tennant deserves a bloody Oscar

[@terminatorhamilton3210]

He deserves one for each episode he was in.

[@DrewManDew]

Maybe one day, but for now, let's all be glad he got the special recognition award at the NTA's.

[@fiadhearthpony6177]

except love and monsters that can go to the person that plays abzorberoth for a smashin 5/5 star performance for making me piss myself laughing

[@adama9300]

Matt C ikr

[@forgedtofight]

500th like, yes he does :-)

[@jakegodfrey4320]

THIS is Doctor Who; for me. A masterful monologue from Russell T Davies and the sheer powerhouse acting by Tennant and Cribbins. Seriously one of the greatest scenes in the history of the show.

[@bencarr6074]

Totally agree

[@lofkii]

he was also the first doctor I ever saw growing up, so he'll always have extra nostalgia from me

[@TheMOReviewers]

Amen! And don't forget the spectacular music of Murray Gold!

[@c0nvict_pleb174]

Debatable

[@noprobllama9747]

Afirmative.

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

You can literally feel his despair and rage at his own, kindhearted nature. He had it. He had survived. He could let a single human, who wouldn't last more than a breath in his eyes to begin with, pass away and it would be as nothing to one such as himself. Yet from the moment he saw Wilfred in that containment unit, he already knew what he would do. The inner struggle between his selflessness and his will to live was made so tangible in this scene. Masterful performance.

[@johnnypickering7688]

and yet people winge on about this episode and actually dislike the tenth doctor. apparently a relatable hero is not a good character 🤡

[@jk-vo3hn]

How interesting....

[@pascalprincess]

Some people actually write fanfic where wilf goes, im not giving you a choice and presses the button so it kills him before the dr can save him.

[@churrocharcharm]

​@@johnnypickering7688David Tennant, as the 10th doctor, is undoubtedly my favourite of the New Who doctors. Followed by Matt Smith, but I still think in terms of emotion and impact on others Tennant just has... something else haha.

[@johnnypickering7688]

@@churrocharcharm there's not a single Tenant episode without some form of intense emotional response from me

[@jinkino]

The real twist of the story. The four knocks is wilf not the master. Overall, beautifully written.

[@kathleecho3467]

i just realized it now . god i am crying so hard

[@alexzeng9833]

No,the 4 knocks is "ME"

[@thedoctor1814]

+Alex Zeng Yep. Every time I knock on someone's door I always make sure I knock four times. You know you're a Whovian when.

[@jonesjoestar]

+David Willcocks I've always knocked 4 times o.O I just noticed that by your comment

[@walf5091]

+The Doctor not the only one XD

[@ethandalton6480]

One of David's finest scenes.

[@surfdude8152]

Nearly made me cry although his regeneration didnt

[@thereplication2567]

I always find myself in tears when I see this. (probably because of the soundtrack)

[@thekaboominator1]

The way he breathes as he's crying - those deep, shuddering breaths, barely able to stop the sobbing as he gasps for air.... that is some quality acting right there.

[@RTS-wg7ut]

The Replication - Especially when you extend the beginning of the scene to when the Master and the Time Lord Council have gone, and the Doctor's just crinkling on the broken glass; laughing, boasting that he cheated death-only to hear those sets of four knocks each that crumbles his hopes to ruins in a mere two seconds.

[@will-cw8qu]

You should be a writer

[@OColpin]

Just fun facts, the writers of Doctor Who said that as a character Wilfred was the only person The Doctor believed was equal to him.

[@AndereundIch]

that would be some kind of a disrespect, cause the Doctor is puting every human above himself.

[@paints18]

where did you get this information

[@kynosouraludentes8308]

Seems reasonable

[@abialston8476]

Doesn't he always put the needs of his companions before himself though?

[@KyunaCookies]

O Colpin not equal, he believed Wilfred was the only one who could do the same things in his place, he respected him above all others

[@callumdodsley6794]

Its probably obvious but Ive just realised that Ten is arguing with the man behind the glass because in essence, Wilfred is his reflection. A man who never raises a gun, amazed by the stars and human spirit and who does what is right without thought or pause. Wilfred gets locked in the box because he was helping to save someone who was essentially his enemy. Hes everything the Doctor strives to be and in debating saving Wilfred, hes debating why he has to be that and why he always will be that. 'Thats who you are Wilfred, you are always this'

[@TY-km8hj]

Well said man

[@Twisted_Code]

TBH I didn't quite get that until watching it again today. You got it nine months before I did so... good for you LOL

[@thequietestengine]

2:36 The moment Ten started to realise he wasn't liking what he was becoming. The grin, the swagger, it was fading and he was becoming everything he hated about the Timelords. The fact he took so long to think of saving Wilf, compared to his saving of Peri on Androzani, and let a dear friend see the ugliness that was forming inside of him all summed up in those words, 'live too long'. Just such a brilliant performance.

[@SchardtCinematic]

I know Wilfreds time is done on Doctor Who. But seeing one episode of Wilf and 12 together would be fun. Two old men running around having an adventure.

[@DarthRushy]

He's a bit too old for it now, I feel.

[@SchardtCinematic]

DarthRushy I know unfortunately. But it would be cool to have one scene where he runs into Wilfred one last time. just one scene thrown into an episide. one where the Doctor runs into him accidently at an old folks home. Donna and her mother could be there visiting him. could be a very heart warming scene to throw into an episode. a scene where the Doctor gets knocked out. He's found an thought to be a resident that snuck our of the home. He gets temporary amnesia and is trying to remember who he is. the final scene to get his memory back is running into them. in his room. seeing all 3 jogs his memory and Donna says she felt like she's seen him before. (Fires of Pompei) Donna's memory is jogged and once again she remembers the Doctor and starts to get a headache as her brain burns being half timelord. The Doctor quickly explains he is the Doctor and he kisses her on the forehead as she passes out and he blocks her memory again. then Wolf and him talk for a bit as he sneaks out finds his cloths and screwdriver.

[@gaskinforeman303]

Schardt Cinematic Productions *14th* Capaldi is the 14th Doctor.

[@DarthRushy]

Gaskin Foreman Nobody cares about the details, he's Twelve.

[@gaskinforeman303]

DarthRushy I care. It's vital to the story. I will refuse to refer to him as the 12th Doctor.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

2:46. The only way Moffat's writing helps this scene is that, when you take the War Doctor and Tentoo into account, this is technically the last time he can regenerate in his regeneration cycle. When Eleven dies, the Doctor is supposed to die for real. His anguish, his heartbreak, his fear stems from the fact that, as Ten, he only lived 8 years. His next regeneration could be just as short. When he loses his mind, then steps back and realizes "I've lived too long", he isn't just referring to his time as Ten. He's referring to himself as the Doctor in general. He's right on the precipice of being dead for good, and he's desperate for his second to last regeneration to not be this short. And it's making him cruel.

[@breakingthewall3837]

UltimateKyuubiFox than we have Heaven Sent. which is even more heartbreaking for the Doctor imo

[@p0ppyfarr95]

UltimateKyuubiFox I remember watching the whole episode in both parts. The thing that gets me is when he says the quotes "If I regenerate it feels like dying. some new man comes in...and I'M dead." "I've tricked people into taking lives of their own...a time lord myself can live too long." I thought up until we had the story of the Day of the Doctor and the War Doctor in existence, since the Time Lords are gone and that he can regenerate as much as he wants while not following the rules of regeneration, he took regeneration as a form of death not a form of rebirth and was tired of letting more people die because he was the last of his kind (up until Series 10!) and that if anybody has to die for him, he needs to waste a life to save somebody who will eventually die for him, just like he did when he was in his 3rd, 5th, 9th incarnations. What even made it more sadder is he said farewell to his past companions before he regenerates because he didn't want to be a new person and nobody would accept him for what he is, let alone he still is the Doctor who flies the TARDIS, uses his trusty sonic screwdriver and face off his recurring foes like the Daleks. Using that loose story arc and the whole hype of David Tennant leaving the show made the whole episode really epic and melancholy.

[@josholiver4436]

No he lived for 6 years. In the 9th Doctor episode "Aliens of London" the following conversation between Rose and The Doctor occurs: DOCTOR: 900 years of time and space and I've never been slapped by someone's mother. ROSE: Your face! DOCTOR: It hurt! ROSE: So gay (wow controversial I know)... When you say 900 years...? DOCTOR: That's my age. Now in this episode above, when the 10th Doctor is talking to Wilf on board the Vinvocci ship the following conversation occurs: WILF: You don't want to listen to an old man's tales, do you? DOCTOR: I'm older than you. WILF: Get away. DOCTOR: I'm 906 Therefore the 10th Doctor's incarnation (including his regeneration in The Stolen Earth where he regenerated but kept the same body) only lasted 6 years in total.

[@josholiver4436]

The 7th Doctor also claimed to be over 900. The most popular theory is that when he regenerated into the War Doctor he started counting his age over again, seeing as he was "Doctor no more". In the 50th anniversary the 11th Doctor claims to be "1200 and something" to which the War Doctor replies "400 years older than me", meaning that the War Doctor is about 800 years old. So seeing as the War Doctor regenerates later on in the episode that puts the 9th Doctor at around 800 when he was "born" so to speak. So he would have been travelling around for 100 years, give or take, before he met Rose.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

Josh Oliver My theory has always been that the Time War actually erased years in the Doctor's timeline via Time Lord technology damaging the whole timestream, which is why the Doctor needed to end the war before the universe basically ripped itself to pieces.

[@KnightOfErebus]

The 10th doctor was only alive for like 5 years but 11th was alive for over 1000 years, no wonder 10 is so upset

[@seanmurphy7845]

Which is why 11 has a completely different attitude when he’s regenerating. He’s fully accepted what’s about to happen and even seems to take a little bit of revenge for David Tennant wrecking the Tardis by intentionally sending the Tardis to crash for his replacement

[@tempest20000]

Well not to mention 11 gets a whole new cycle of regenerations. So it’s not as impactful.

[@TonberryShuffle]

I just want to point out that the number of seasons that we see for each Doctor doesn't represent the number of years that each iteration was alive. There's even indications or outright statements that some have jumped up hundreds of years. And that's not just relying on the 11th's "I could be lying" numbers. Several people have actually gone back from the very start of the series and as it turns out even 10's or 11th's estimate on their age are even too young for even 1's lifetime. Basically, the point I'm trying to make, sithat 10 wasn't 5 years but probably dozens if not hundreds of years. We just didn't get to see it all.

[@antoniodee7245]

@@TonberryShuffle Nah he lived for like 5 years, in season one he said he was 900 or 901 flat. Towards the end of his run he said that he was 906

[@grantwalter2243]

@@TonberryShuffle yeah lol. One thing they always talk about the Doctor is how he saves planets and civilizations and goes on adventures. But the only planet we ever see him save is earth 😂. Unless you count the times he saved the universe as a whole.

[@ciaranoconnell4783]

He's angry over the fact that he is a good person and won't allow himself to let Wilfred die. He's enraged by who he is and his very nature. In these moments, he seemingly hates having a conscience. He wants to be callous, he wants to be indifferent, he wants ANYTHING to take the decision away from him, even the radiation going off early before he has to do this to save him. Rare to see this in drama. The best person wants to be selfish but cannot because he won't be able to live with himself. Sacrifice for another is one thing but to know that the universe is far better served by the Time Lord living as long as possible in each incarnation but the Time Lord cannot do it is incredible. He gives up an regeneration just to save an old human.

[@jacklomas4218]

It's so unbelieveably well written isn't it. I think with ten out of all of them imo he carried the most emotional weight much as I love Smith and capaldi. The sorrow the suffering the pain. God the pains got to be unbearable at times. Times he must want to give up but can't. Because if he does and the universe does need saving who would truly be able to do it. Its this constant state of flux really. Really does make you think.

[@Moks89]

+

[@coolperson962]

He doesn't just give up a regeneration, he gives up his LAST regeneration. We didn't know it at the time (neither did RTD) but the Eleventh was the last incarnation. When you add that to the performance, it's even more somber.

[@Squicx]

For me Wilfred was perfect in EVERY WAY. Growing up in the late Tennant era, Wilfred was the DEFINITIVE companion for the Doctor for me personally. Even in 10s final stand, Wilfred was the only man in the entire universe The Doctor considered equal to him. The one man The Doctor respected HIGHLY even going as far to ask him to never salute him from one soldier to another. Wilfred wasn’t afraid, wasn’t cruel nor cowardly. Bernard stood by the Doctors rules potentially better than The Doctor himself did. He wasn’t afraid to confront The Doctor at times even knowing his species was the deadliest in the universe, post-time war. ESPECIALLY when he looked up to the one man that essentially ended the war. Wilfred saw the beauty in the universe that the Doctor almost lost. He was the sweetest man and NO OTHER could play him other than the great, Bernard Cribbins. This man will forever be a LEGEND. Rest In Peace ❤

[@ShaunakDesaiPiano]

I have never watched the classic series, but what about Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart? From what I have heard of their relationship, you could also be describing him instead of Wilfred.

[@TheDoctorwho747]

That was a very wonderful thing to say and I loved him too. Even before becoming a companion the way he was with Donna, always encouraging her and believing in her and being the grandfather we all should have already made him a great character. He was so happy for Donna when she started to travel with the Doctor and I for sure thought a part of him wanted to go along and did get his wish. However it's sad that his big adventure ends with the man he respected dying in his place. I have only heard good things about Bernard and was happy to see his final acting role be this character

[@TheSolarzEclipse]

Damn, Wilson thinks he's about to die, and even then he apologizes to the Doctor. So beautiful but damn painful.

[@ponytailsforlunch]

Wilfred*

[@TheSolarzEclipse]

Sorry about that, I was sleep-deprived when I was watching this.

[@boringperson-zb8vy]

Doctor Who on KZbin does that to you.

[@James-gc5if]

Come back Wilsonnnn! I'm sorry!

[@blackettcharlie]

Can I come in Jackie?

[@Comet12864]

I think the most painful part about this scene is that you can pinpoint the exact moment Ten "dies". As soon as the system shuts down, that's his life gone.... I always get chills at that moment. I know he gets up afterwards, that's how regeneration works. But it's still really sad....

[@thedoctor1814]

Really? I would say it's at the beginning where he's really pleased about surviving Rassilon and the other Time Lords. Then he hears the knocking and you can see his face fall.

[@Comet12864]

David Willcocks That's quite a painful moment, too. I just think the moment the system goes dead hits harder for me.

[@patopp5540]

I don´t think none of those are the saddest parts. In my opinion, the saddest part is the "I could do so much more" and the "Is not fare". He could perfectly not die in this episode. But he is the good old Doctor. He will always save you. And its not fare

[@charliep123]

David said in the audio commentary that it would have been cool if Ten fell and Eleven got up.

[@Kasino80]

The saddest part for me is when he meets Verity Newman at the book signing. The way her breath quickens and her eyes become wild before she looks up. THAT has me in tears everytime.

[@kathrynasaba]

For me, this is by far the Doctor’s finest moment. He spent 4 episodes previous running away from death...his strongest desire was to keep living. He had just made one of the most difficult decisions he has ever had to make (for the second time I might add), and yet he doesn’t get the glorious death of dying to save the entire universe. Instead, this is his reward-suffering and dying in the place of one seemingly insignificant human man (who was near the end of his life anyway). And he does all this with no audience. No one else watching. No one to applaud him or herald him as a hero. And it’s not fair. It’s just not. And he knows it, and he becomes angry. But then his face changes. He sees the look of concern and fear on Wilfred’s face , and it was like he had just realized the words that had just come out of his mouth. Words spoken in anger, bitterness, and self preservation. And he knows he’s lived too long. He’s been running from this for too long out of fear and selfishness. But what makes this moment glorious is that he doesn’t stay there. He realizes his own anger and fear, then he puts it aside. He lays down everything-his fear, his anger, his bitterness, his glorious hopes for his own future, his very life-all so that one man doesn’t have to suffer. A true hero.

[@tuckerthewise9647]

That hits right in the feels

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

Beautiful scene, beautiful words.

[@angryalanrants9574]

Genius writing. The 4 knocks was this seemingly insignificant, sweet old man. The last person he would ever expect

[@jacklomas4218]

That's what's so incredibly well done about this scene. It's not a monster, dalek, cyberman, judoon or whatever else knocking. Just an innocent old man asking for help. So well done it truly is. Holy shit thanks for the likes everyone :)

[@ethansolorzano5989]

What’s worse about it is that Wilfred knows what’s about to happen and yet he fully accepts death if it means he can give the doctor more years as he is now, and at the very end begs him to let he be the one to die

[@jacklomas4218]

@@ethansolorzano5989 exactly. Just so brilliantly done. Also nice to see that people are coming back to this moment as well. One of those where yeah the doctor maybe could have dealt with this better in a way. You really can understand why he's that upset though.

[@wazopaio]

This is all in my opinion so hate me if you want, but it is ALL opinionated. David Tennant's Doctor was by far the most impactful. He found true love. He found hope... And just as easily watched all of it die. He experienced heartbreak that would kill anyone else. He sacrificed everything for almost nothing. He gave his life to save one, insignificant, worthless soul. He lived with the constant pain and regret of what he had done. He stayed strong even in the face of certain defeat. David Tennant put so much into his role, it felt real. The emotion, the power, everything about the 10th Doctor was absolutely astonishing. He was a man who knew nothing but pain, but chose to love. That's what makes him the greatest, in my opinion. David Tennant's Doctor was, is, and always will be my favorite Doctor.

[@takishotebe]

AWSUMPOSSM yes, so true!

[@MollyMcLaughlin]

So much truth to that.

[@camillatrainini1320]

I quote your beautiful comment.

[@bentertainmentproductions8451]

He ties with Capaldi in my opinion.

[@apexa903]

I read like two lines of that but yeh

[@kadebendici7310]

The tenth doctor burned a regeneration to avoid dying, and yet here he sacrificed his life to save one old man who said that the doctor should let him die so that the doctor didn't have to. That truly shows the doctor's character.

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

The doctor wouldn't have needed the temper tantrum first, he'd save wilf in a instant

[@kadebendici7310]

Galactic yo yo fair point.

[@Deadriser]

There is no singular "The Doctor", not really. There are some core underlying similarities but who he is changes depending on who he needs to be. Sure, one incarnation of The Doctor would have given his life in an instant for Wilf, but Ten wasn't ready to go.

[@jackeuiiijiuiuiiuoioiiobro4202]

Kade Bendici kadeBendici

[@mattakins1559]

Can't imagine what it would be like for Wilf, whatching the Doctor basically get nuked and know there was nothing he could do but stand there and watch him die...

[@alexsherry1238]

Matt Akins I always did wonder why will didn't just punch his panel. The doctor said a single button would set it off and we could see the despair in wilfs eyes and we know how much Wilfred appreciates the doctir and all the wonderful things he does. He even said to let him directly, and I believe he truly meant it. I know no one wants to die but I think wilf would have sacrificed himself.

[@bonniestar4707]

@@alexsherry1238 Probably because even though he was begging the doctor not to die for him, he also wanted him to choose for himself. He probably also was not sure what the buttons did and did not want to accidentally press one that caused the radiation to leave the glass

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

@@bonniestar4707 He might not have thought of it either, given how quickly it all happened. The Doctor's a super-intelligent Time Lord, and we have the benefit of a narrative perspective, but he's just a guy in that moment and he's probably not used to trying to fight against the Doctor in particular.

[@jacewillden27]

"Wilfred it's my honor." Those words are the very reason I love the Doctor. His harsh words, his sometimes less than heroic actions, his selfish wants, all boiled away to one core part of the Doctor, he considers being able to save people like Wilfred, like the human race, an honour and a privilege.

[@Artisan1979]

3:12 That is a very layered response. It's his honor to sacrifice himself for Wilfred's life, and it's also his honor at stake if he doesn't. The only time lord that gives a damn about humanity has to walk the walk.

[@WarGrowlmon18]

In one of the comics, in an alternate timeline, the Doctor chose to let Wilf die, and it broke him so badly that the Doctor fully became the Time Lord Victorious.

[@Ariaoff.Limits]

To those who complain about the doctors selfishness, please consider this: This was a time to humble the doctor. The first time tenant faces the master there are seems were characters literally praying to him. His hubris had grown to big, this is exemplified in Timelord Victorios. The Doctor was dealing with having lived so long and lost so much, that he had lost sight of who he really was. This was the Doctors punishment for his hubris. It's fitting and so powerful. His death isn't saying humanity is unimportant, but by excepting his death. He is once again accepting that he has no more greater control over life and death as we do.

[@Artisan1979]

Joey Utley Could not have put it better myself

[@grantwalter2243]

None of that is actually a thing without the Mars episode though

[@Ariaoff.Limits]

@@grantwalter2243 that is how good season finales work. They build on the themes of previous episodes.

[@grantwalter2243]

@@Ariaoff.Limits yeah. Too bad they stopped with the 12th doctor

[@marcus14659]

I think he didnt need to accept death, since he could have left wilf. But this was proof that 10 overcame his hubris. He no longer saw himself as more important or above the 'little people'. I think 10 was without a doubt the most flawed and human doctor. Unlike other doctors he felt envy, rage and greed at such a level that his identity was put into question. But in the end he still proved to himself that he was the doctor, flaws and all

[@MeMeMe365]

As soon as I heard the knocks, I broke down crying

[@megwhite6295]

Honestly one of the best pieces of acting I've ever seen, and one of the first that truly impacted me, I keep coming back to it over and over! DAVID TENNANT MAN!

[@angelpygs72]

Meg White episode 2 season 1 of black mirror is one of the few things in cinema that tops this.

[@whereami2477]

Mr Jones You have no idea what good acting is if you think this is trash

[@PlayupskybIues]

You couldn't find another doctor where they could flip to silly whacky heart warming to an emotional wretch , David tennant is fan made to perfection

[@Jafs]

"Wilfred...It's my honour." Could rewatch Tennant say that over and over again and still be fascinated, this really was incredible.

[@ЯрославИванов-м7ц]

RIP Bernard Cribbins, thank you for your incredible perfomance as Wilfred Mott

[@TheeGameTable]

In my mind all the doctors brought there own element to the character but tennant was the closest we've come to a doctor, who embodied all those traits in one incarnation he was funny, energetic and quirky but with a snap of his fingers could also show the intense hidden emotion and sadness that drove his character

[@boxdoesASMR]

I agree 100%

[@pg8835]

then you see useless jodie basically doing a cariacture of tennant, but without the emotion, without the wit, without the raw passion, there is nothing, she is just some 'quirky' school teacher assistant or some bollox with absolutely 0 stage prescence and just tarnishes any scene she is in.

[@stevenhall1746]

@@boxdoesASMR I agree 101%

[@ionthegreat13]

I would have to say 12 captures the entire essence of the Doctor better. Tennant lacked the grandpa warmth.

[@elle7680]

well done, you just described every nuwho doctor. seriously.

[@chilliard120]

In which Russell T Davies demonstrates the proper use of Chekov's Gun

[@mspeter97]

That's one HELL of a gun then. It spawned pretty much all of Tennant's run, starting with him Shooting down Harriet Jones way back in 05

[@vdesatch6273]

Chilliard2000 In what way? Can I have the summary? I think I'm missing something.

[@MrKingofkings68]

Greppellio So chekovs gun is basically if someone sets a gun in the background in act one, then they should use it in act two. Wilfred’s been here since the beginning of ten basically and then is the reason for ten’s end. Hence, they set wilfred as a background character in the beginning of the run, then made him almost the most important character of ten’s run

[@vdesatch6273]

Kingdude68 I know what Chekov's gun is.

[@Winchent]

@@vdesatch6273 Then why ask?

[@jumasalazar1289]

I feel that this scene was more emotional and powerful than the regeneration

[@dynasty4221]

Juma Salazar I still think the regeneration is very emotional and a beautiful scene but I think it’s easier to have a more heart felt Scene when you’re acting with someone in that scene.

[@seanmurphy7845]

Dynasty Which is why 11 can still have an emotional regeneration scene after the positive end to the last scene. Clara is right there with him.

[@nokachi3339]

@@seanmurphy7845 bro 11 was going great up until he actually regenerates

[@westerlypelicandreams]

The way he fights to lift his head and look at Wilfred one last time when he gets hit in the chamber. Somehow, that gesture echoes his saying: "I think you look like giants." He breaks my heart.

[@JB-vq6xv]

3:25

[@clairepandabear]

I’ve seen this scene so many times. Every single time brings me to tears. God David Tennant’s acting here is unparalleled, you can feel the pain, the sorrow, the resentment, and the resolution in his voice. He was born for this role and by golly did he play it well.

[@TysterTG]

Although The regeneration scene was very sad and depressing. The way how #10 died. Just takes the cake here. In my opinion. This was way more depressing than the actual regeneration. So GG Russell. You did good m8. You did good. Forever this will give me goosebumps.

[@kkhohoho1]

Honestly, this scene SHOULD have been the regeneration. If 10 had regenerated right then and there, it would have been perfect.

[@heatherrockwell9012]

kkhohoho1 Nah, then we wouldn't have gotten the farewells.

[@VanVelding]

In Deep Space Nine, it was said "it's easy to be a saint in paradise." It's easy to do the right thing without any temptation. And that's what this is. It's not "the dark side of The Doctor," it's a man who's tempted to survive--who wants to survive--but knows the right thing to do is to give his life for another. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of people have given their lives for the ideals The Doctor represents and in this scene he's called upon to do the same and he wavers. The right thing to is hard and this scene shows how hard it is. Bad writing would've ennobled a lack of hesitation. This writing shows that doubt and how The Doctor does it anyway.

[@JeremyDonaldsonLondon]

One of the best doctor who episodes of all time

[@Ray_D_Tutto]

The whole master plot was terrible but Wilf and the Doctor scenes were brilliant.

[@Widdums]

I agree. Will never understand why people hate this story. It's Incredible from start to finish, I was constantly wanting characters to make different choices so 10 wouldn't go 😭😭😭

[@g-s-c-1229]

Widdums7 the reason why people dislike the episode is because it has many features that is out of character. Such as the doctor whining about how much he doesn't want to go. He even thinks about not saving wilf so that means he's putting himself first which the doctor doesn't do. Also earlier in the episode, the doctor says how regeneration means he dies and another man goes wandering off meaning he David's doctor dies. This is defiantly not how regeneration works as the doctor is still the same person with different characteristics. This did not give Matt smith a good start when playing the doctor because fans would see him as the evil man that stole their David. Honestly I did enjoy part of the episodes but it just kinda sabotaged Matt smiths beginning. If u want to hear more bout this search wingy media. He's made a couple videos about this and even put this episode on the worst dr who episodes of the new series.

[@Widdums]

G-S-C-12 But that was his character. What he was saying about regeneration feeling like death was inaccurate but 10 was extremely vain. I wouldn't expect him to act any differently. And I love him for that.

[@JackRafael]

G-S-C-12 lool do you people seriously think it was "out of character" for the doctor to act this way because he wasn't cracking jokes or being witty or being a grown immature child or saying something clever, or because GOLLY HE ACTUALLY SHOWED EMOTION WHAAAAAT!? You seriously do NOT know the doctor at all. Also when wilf and the doctor were in the cafe, the doctor explained exactly how regeneration works. It IS like a new man sauntering away, that's EXACTLY how it's like, when you watch a doctor you hardly ever get even the slightest glimpse of the old doctor at all, apart from when 9 regenerated into 10, that was the only time the change seemed coherent because you could actually sense the 9th doctor in the 10th, but apart from that you can't. I mean you do realise that when the doctor regenerates a part of him, or multiple parts of him, dies with that incarnation, it DOES feel like dying, that's why the doctor is always dreading regenerating.

[@pixiembob]

3:41 up until now the Doctor seemed fearless, grown up and knew how to do everything. All the knowledge in the universe. This moment of weakness showed us that the Doctor, despite being half immortal and lots of knowledge, he always ends up alone, no matter how much he tries. He always experienced pain for the people he cared for. After this even, he said he had to get his own reward. There was no-one and nothing to reward him except himself. He was alone to the end. The man who regrets. This led him to regenerate into the man who regrets. This guy is a great screenwriter! Never been more understanding of a show!

[@Avalon_1991]

This is when Dr Who was at it's peak. The way it added new stuff but recognised the past was very good. Bringing back the Doctor's friends over Tennant's run was brilliant. His goodbye to them all was great.

[@lucyhartwell2134]

You know, I can sit through 12's most painful moments just fine. Same with most of 11. But I still can't bring myself to watch this scene, because I know I'll cry. That's the distinction between a good doctor and a great one.

[@iamsherlocked345]

Lucy Hartwell yep no amount of time makes it not hurt rewatching this ... tie feels

[@seanmurphy7845]

Lucy Hartwell 11’s regeneration speech always gets me because they not only have the Doctor accepting his death and attempting to comfort Clara, but also draw a comparison to the Doctor’s regenerations and the stages of our own lives

[@saundyuk]

God I loved Bernard Cribbins in this.

[@jackeuiiijiuiuiiuoioiiobro4202]

Mark Saunders markSavnders

[@RaymondConlon25]

Legend.

[@AlessandroTheCynical]

I can usually endure it until i hear him scream "no no no no! don't! please don't! Pleeeaase!" then i just break.

[@highjim7778]

its the "Ive lived too long" imo

[@camerontrivett3808]

AlessandroTheCynical it's because on top of it all he knows how much The Doctor meant to Donna before she had to be wiped, it's both their sadness at once and he never leaves the doctor after

[@kaylademarco3856]

My breaking point is when the Doctor screams "I could do so much more!"

[@ramaabapat]

@@kaylademarco3856 sameeeeeee

[@Vassilinia]

Wow you guys lasted way longer than me. I start crying when I see poor Wilf telling the Doctor to leave him. Probably thinking that an old fogey like him isn't worth someone like the Doctor. It's no easy feat to decide that someone else's life is worth more than your own...

[@MTHlink25]

I couldn't help but think of this scene when he mentioned to Donna that he's never been so happy. He finally got his reward :)

[@raven_canopy8195]

And his reward was getting his old face back and the bi generation

[@jacklomas4218]

Rest in peace Bernard cribbins. Just brilliant at what he did and he was just so, honestly loveable in this. What an absolute legend.

[@p0ppyfarr95]

I remember watching the whole episode in both parts. The thing that gets me is when he says the quotes "If I regenerate it feels like dying. some new man comes in...and I'M dead." "I've tricked people into taking lives of their own...a time lord myself can live too long." I thought up until we had the story of the Day of the Doctor and the War Doctor in existence, since the Time Lords are gone and that he can regenerate as much as he wants while not following the rules of regeneration, he took regeneration as a form of death not a form of rebirth and was tired of letting more people die because he was the last of his kind (up until Series 10!) and that if anybody has to die for him, he needs to waste a life to save somebody who WERE GOING to die for him, just like he did when he was in his 3rd, 5th, 9th incarnations. What even made it more sadder is he said farewell to his past companions before he regenerates because he didn't want to be a new person and nobody would accept him for what he is, let alone he still is the Doctor who flies the TARDIS, uses his trusty sonic screwdriver and face off his recurring foes like the Daleks. Using that loose story arc and the whole hype of David Tennant leaving the show made the whole episode really epic and melancholy. UPDATE (due to the fact I’ve read the Doctor Who: The Flood with Paul McGann’s 8th Doctor): Had they stuck to the original plans as Russell T Davies wanted to have it in fruition - this would play during a comic-book reenactment of Paul McGann regenerating into Christopher Eccleston. What would be a bonus is the “Restoration” that the President Rassilon’s daughter (the Doctor’s true love long before Rose Tyler) had in her system/spirit that she pass on to the Doctor - enabling him to regenerate for all eternity without following the rules. Something would happen that will trigger the Doctor’s memories of the Time War and the actions he did in his 8th incarnation - so 9 would have whatever is left of 8 as part of his psychological profile. Makes sense eh?

[@jlvfr]

Damn this ending... everyone thinking "the damn 4 knocks are over, hooray"... and then...

[@cring334]

I used to think the Doctor's speech here was incredible. he could have done so much more. In Christmas Carol, when 11 says "I never met someone who wasn't important," when 10 says he'd be proud if Wilf was his dad...this scene was the culmination of all of that. A man-nay, more than that, the Time Lord Victorious-giving his life to save something not even remotely important (and seeing 10 leave) broke my heart. But 2:58? Wilf knowing that the best man he ever met-someone so alike yet so different, a man wise beyond his years, someone that would be proud to have Wilf as a dad (and Wilf would probably love him as a son, considering the recent death of Donna's dad Geoff)-is ready to sacrifice himself to save an old man? The Earth's savior time and time again giving his opportunity to "do so much more" to save an old man? Wilf's desperation and moving to tears when ordering the Doctor not to do it for him? The old soldier standing outside, knowing that he was the cause of the death of the most incredible man that he ever knew-and being able to do nothing about it? Damn I grew up with 10; and seeing 10 let out his agony and anger, accepting the four knocks, visiting his companions 1 last time, the "I don't want to go" knowing that his next life would be his last? This took the tiny little pieces of my already broken heart and smashed them with a sledgehammer (if they did "i dont want to go" take 4, I honestly dont think I'd have any tears left). Wow. This is what TV should be. This is art.

[@hiddenassassin3233]

Well fucking said

[@poisonpotato1]

Catchphrase: "Allonsy" (Let's go) Ending: "I don't want to go"

[@giovannaargon9010]

Don't mind me I'm just here to be in awe at how Tennant's acting is truly amazing

[@MrAjaysparrow]

These two actors were excellent in this scene...

[@twilliamspro]

500 rads? couple of radaways will clear that right up

[@starguy321]

For me that'd help me recover some crippled limbs

[@rickydas5338]

Lol it was actually 500,000 rads

[@thewerewolff7248]

500,000 rads actually

[@thewerewolff7248]

MEEEPMEEEPMEEEPMEEEP hate to break it to u but if your not cheating you die at 1000 rads so no you wouldn't.

[@thewerewolff7248]

MEEEPMEEEPMEEEPMEEEP u can't tgm. Doctor who is played on console!

[@bmsvg7356]

I love that even with everything great about this scene there's still the fact that the Doctor was always going to try to save Wilfred. His "Well exactly, look at you." and "I could do so much more." was him trying to convince himself to leave and that he could bare this one sin to keep living. But in the end he just couldn't live with himself and sees that he's lived too long and almost put himself on a higher standing than everyone else much like he did on Mars.

[@Project2025WILLRUINYOURLIFE]

i don't think there was much debate though, i think he knew there was absolutely no way he'd let wilf die, maybe he was trying to talk himself out of it a little, but i don't think there was even one moment where he seriously considered it

[@jessebridgeman767]

I like to think after knocking everything off of the table he sees Wilf looking at him and it snaps him out of his anger. Makes him reflect on who he's letting himself become and realizes that even as short of a life relative to other incarnations, he's starting to see the beginnings of being the villain who would selfishly sacrifice a dear friend and remembers to be the man who never would.

[@real-babz-tv]

This scene is so damn deep. You're literally seeing the 7 stages of grief here in a single scene. I dunno how many people actually realize that is exactly what we're exposed to here or not. Everything from anger, to bargaining, to rage, sadness, regret, and then acceptance......

[@MABSTER33]

one of the best written and acting in the whole doctor who history

[@jackeuiiijiuiuiiuoioiiobro4202]

mark braine markbraine

[@seanmurphy7845]

mark braine Even though I prefer Matt Smith THIS SCENE will forever be in my memory. (Actually got into Doctor Who after being given the DVD of this special from a grandparent, didn’t understand what regeneration was so that was a shock. And yet these characters could make me love them and make me cry during this scene. It works as a culmination and as a stand-alone product

[@Warpguy1]

I always find "YOU had to go in there, YOU had to go and get stuck" interesting, I wonder perhaps if he would have saved the man who Wilfred saved originally or if this is a hint to The Doctor's darker side.

[@krithika.-.5199]

ofcourse he has a darker side he's lived for that long, seen so many terrible things and had to live with pain after thinking he killed his entire species it gets hard to handle at times

[@XiaoKyonko]

But I also feel that because its this "YOU" that the doctor said, its precisely that moment you (and the doctor himself) knew that, he have to save Wilf. Hes not going to leave him to die in there, despite all the hurtful things he said just seconds ago. ;((

[@ENTERtheCREATOR]

I feel like behind the "you," is the idea that he has literally been standing next to, fighting with, and even fighting for his inevitable doom. His end was always literally inches from him.

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

He finally realized, in that moment, why they kept being brought together. It was for this situation to occur, this moment where the Doctor was going to die.

[@that_dead_pixel4229]

i always so it has he was trying to convince himself of agreeing with wilf amd letting him die so when he said those things he realised he could not leave a good man to die alone so he decided in his rage that he has a chance to live a life after but wilf only gets one chance

[@ilseawesomeness9828]

no ofcourse i had to watch this and break my own heart why not

[@SuperHitman55]

Don't worry, I'm in the same boat haha

[@lucasceisel2389]

RIP Bernard Cribbins. Wilfred Mott, the greatest companion the Doctor never had.

[@nathanlabrador7664]

Rest in peace, Bernard Cribbins, you wonderful, wonderful man.

[@thedoctor1814]

2:15 = Me when I get writer's block in an English lesson.

[@KingOfTheSoulSociety]

That genuinely made me laugh.

[@thedoctor1814]

KingOfTheSoulSociety It's not funny 😢

[@TheExplodingBacon]

2:29

[@TheExplodingBacon]

2:15 when the last 5 mins of a test goes by in 5 seconds

[@couragew6260]

ITS NOT FAIR!!!

[@KoishNoish]

It's moments like these that make me really miss the earlier seasons of Doctor Who. There were some cock ups, some bad episodes, but generally good episodes and intriguing stories were the norm. 'Dalek', 'Journey's End', 'Doomsday', 'The Family of Blood', the 'Utopia' arc, 'Midnight', 'Blink', 'The Lonely Child', 'The Parting of the Ways', so many amazing an unique stories with just the right amount of depth and intrigue. These days it's generally the opposite. The good episodes like 'Heaven Sent' are rarities, not commodities, 'Hell Bent' should have been a straight up battle of wits and influence between the Doctor and Rasselon but it became the 'Clara Show'. The bad or meh episodes are far too common. The last days of Tennant and RTD were the show's last finest days.

[@iamsherlocked345]

Raymondo yep the true emotional stuff is gone really ... that and the story lines that made you really care for the characters ... I miss that side of it

[@caleb7551]

Mate you realize the whole series 9 arc was the Doctor and Clara right? Honestly the people who complain about Hell Bent are usually the biggest knobs out there. And "early seasons"? Mate this was 40 years into Doctor Who's history. This was the 30th season of Doctor Who.

[@user-vy7xo8kg8d]

@@caleb7551 Hell Bent was a huge letdown, stop trying to defend it.

[@caleb7551]

@@user-vy7xo8kg8d yeah we were both wrong in the way we said our statements, let's not try to tell each other that our opinions are incorrect. In my opinion, it was a masterpiece

[@user-vy7xo8kg8d]

@@caleb7551 Fair enough

[@pheebeetwo]

The funny thing about David's finale is that he was originally planned to be in Series 5, Episode 1. And regenerate in front of Amelia. He really could of done a bit more.

[@aKoolAidMan]

You realize the only reason he found Amelia is because his TARDIS was crashing, and he only reason his TARDIS was crashing is because he was regenerating. So therefore, he wouldn't have met Amelia. #rekt

[@vitlCSGO]

+KoolAidMan He actually was supposed to be dying, crash into Amelia and regenerate then disappear. Then Series 5 would be a story arc with older Amy where it's leading up to the inevitability of 10 going back to Amy's childhood to regenerate in front of her.

[@curtyeomans8446]

Moffat has said the original plan was for 10 to stay on one more year and have Amy as a sidekick. Supposedly the 5th series would have been similar to the one with 11, but with some changes to accommodate it being the 10th doctor instead of the 11th. And yes 10 would have first appeared to Amy when she was a kid and he was dying, then a younger 10 would show up when she was grown up

[@the10thdoctor21]

Curt Yeomans Take me to an alternative universe where this happened

[@carlostapuera7149]

@@curtyeomans8446 a younger ? wow that would be awesome

[@zacharygrant6780]

I love how the retcon of the 11th Doctor's regeneration being the last one makes this even more impactful. 10's basically looking down the barrel of his twilight years, knowing that this is the last trip around. And yet he still saves Wilf despite this putting him that much closer to the end.

[@matilda_heals]

The way he curls up into a little ball and just lies there for a moment gets me every time😢

[@oliviaphilippi271]

3:44 i cried a river, this was the most horrible death for such an amazing character.. RIP 10

[@fiadhearthpony6177]

did you also cry two ponds?

[@TheSkully343]

Enough to water a Rose even?

[@kjl3080]

Did it bring you ClaraTy?

[@michaeledmunds7056]

Did you regain your emotional staBillyTy?

[@CorundumDevil]

I think the Doctor's real grief in this scene comes from knowing exactly what it took to realize just how much he cares about people. No matter what excuses or pragmatic reasons he could have to turn his back on Wilfred, what hurts the most is knowing that the Doctor couldn't live with himself if he did. To him, this scenario wasn't even a choice. He's prepared to throw away everything that he is and everything that he could accomplish, because it would be meaningless in the face of remembering Wilfred. He just needed to come to terms with how much he cared.

[@imogen4877]

I loved this scene so so much. We always get the doctor willingly sacrificing himself for others without a seconds thought. It's interesting to see him angered at his own moral code

[@WynnFoxy]

Rest in peace Bernard Cribbins, our dear Wilfred Mott.

[@Mote.]

This rant is one of my favorite parts in Doctor who. Shows the doctor has anger too, he just usually doesn't show it often. And it took him only a short while to gain his composure.

[@galli2920]

I really think that this WAS David talking at the end. Because he really LOVED doing the show, and that's why he kept on for four seasons. Heck, say the name "David Tennant" and the whole fandom of Doctor Who goes crazy. But I really think David was sad he left the show, knowing that his time was up. Same here too. The Doctor knew his time was up, and he was sad about it, screaming how it wasn't fair, and just how his life could go on, or how his run could have gone on in the show. And i really think, included his last scene with the tremendously heartbreaking "I don't want to go" line, that if an actor can engross in his role, and really feel like he is the character is absolutely amazing. And when that actor knows it's his time, and he can just poor his real feelings into those final scenes.....Well... Thats... That's....... Fantastic

[@jackruckus89]

rest in peace Bernard Cribbins

[@paulgardner1995]

Couldn't he just channel the radiation into his left shoe?

[@austinboylan5476]

Too much. He couldn't transfer it all.

[@hollywood9456]

So wish he could do that again 😭😭

[@Fez8745]

wrong type of radiation.

[@Kryptoscripto70]

Did he even have to be in the booth? Couldn't he have just opened and shut the door?

[@Fez8745]

The way it's 'supposed' to work in the situation, is the door can't open until the other door is closed, and the button is pressed. releasing the other door. a double switch lock.

[@reecer0503]

I get people can see this as 10 whining about giving his life to save Wilf, and that it seems out of character, here is my rebuttal to that Look in his eyes at the beginning of this clip... the decision was already made. The Doctor was ALWAYS going to save Wilf, he just wanted to hold onto these last moments before (in a pre-timeless child canon) he regenerates one last time. As one comment said, this was supposed to be the final regeneration after we learnt about the War Doctor, and that 11 would die for good. For a while, that made this scene so much better, because it wasn't just 10 who was going to die... it was The Doctor entirely. He regenerates, and gets one step closer to death, that's why he breaks down and wants to hold onto these moments before moving onto his final life. But it was inevitable. He knew he was always going to save Wilf on his OWN accords, because it's right. Because it's decent. And above all, it's kind (apologise for the 12th quote). He dies saving just one man, after all the time lords and the master and world ending shit had passed, it came down to just one man. One meaningless life. He could've walked away and been like "fuck fate", but no. To quote another comment, he dies doing what he lived for, saving lives. THAT'S Doctor Who. Also 13 would've 100% walked away and not have any consequences for it because Chibnall CANNOT write a fucking Doctor Who story :/

[@Batman-ro9mj]

If you’re like me and pretend that anything chibnall done doesn’t exist, it makes it a lot better.

[@fanthonyfictions]

It's a crime against humanity to speak ill of this scene. But that radiation-proof box has HUGE gaps in the door.

[@animelytical8354]

This is incredibly well written and well delivered. Phenomenal stuff. I used to love this show. The grief exhibited by the Doctor leading up to his sacrifice is just superb. And Wilf was great too.

[@LilyGrace95]

One of the best scenes ever. So well written, with an oscar-worthy performance from David Tennant, I'd argue. His voice break when he says "that's who you are" kills me every time.

[@emmaleec1714]

Gah, this gets me every time! This is the most brilliant, heartbreaking acting I've ever seen

[@doodoo5594]

3:25 this is one of the most underrated pieces of music murray gold ever composed, it’s hauntingly beautiful

[@Kaiimei]

One of the saddest things is the fact that he died believing that Jenny was dead, that she hadn't regenerated. It would have been nice to see her again, at least once.

[@Maximus-ke5wm]

The Doctor's reaction at 1:24 is heartbreaking, and so well acted it hurts.

[@AsteckPlaysMC]

Tennant does an amazing job at portraying his betrayal to his newfound purpose and ego as Time Lord Victorious all for what he truly and originally stood for. Where the grief slowly broke him and begun to lose his sense of humanity, he truly believed he could rewrite time if he took control and pushed his rules aside.

[@theevildalek5425]

Rest In Piece you absolute legend! Your last adventure awaits and we all will laugh & smile with you for one last time, but also forever… ❤️

[@chumby2862]

this is honestly some of the best acting I've ever seen. His performance is perfect, thank you for my childhood david

[@thealiencommunicator]

He not only knocks four times. but he knocks four times *Four Times*

[@Artisan1979]

0:12 That look of resolve, stoicism, restrained outrage at the unfairness of it all, you can see all of that in his silent response to those four knocks. He thought that he cheated death only to have that snapped away a few seconds later from the most unlikely source.

[@JyujinPlus]

God... Ive had a lot of stories tug at my heart strings. A lot hurt me and make me gasp or squeal. I have never had a story make my heart drop like those four knocks. For months as I was binging Doctor Who he reminded us about the four knocks, and we heard them from the Master all over this special. After an emotional climax it seems like The Doctor narrowly avoided death and scrounged through every struggle to survive. And then... Four knocks, And we knew the story wasn’t over. And there was no way the Doctor was getting out alive.

[@CC-zw9ku]

1:35 Love this, the way he says it is like: “yeah right, as if that’s an option”

[@mattia4165]

Tennant has a particular talent for facial expressions that say more than words ever could, this is a brilliant example, at 2:35ish after his "rant" he just looks at Wilf and without saying a word you can all but see him say to himself "what are you doing?"

[@nasus_elyob]

he finally got his reward.

[@robertmacphee5]

This was tennant talking not the doctor

[@curtyeomans8446]

Except Moffat tried to convince Tennant to stay on for series 5. The original plan was to have 10 crash in Amy's garden instead of 11. If Tennant wanted to stay, he could have done so

[@chancellorzimolo594]

WHAT?!?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@PresidentSnow10]

Umm, no. Tennant didn't want to leave, that's why his line "I don't wanna go" meant so much.

[@chancellorzimolo594]

That was on his script, not was he literally said. I don't even know if RTD would even let him say something on his own. That line brakes my heart. :(

[@kieradavid9646]

Actually, David said in an interview that it was his choice to leave because he knew that if he stayed for the next season he would never want to leave and so it would be harder on him.

[@GreenShell212]

Such a beautiful, heartbreaking scene. He knows he's going to save Wilfred. He knew the moment he heard those knocks. But he's still going to try and convince himself not to. Let someone else be the hero. Maybe for once he could be the selfish one, who turns their back on someone in need for sake of their own life. He even lets Wilfred give him his excuses. No matter what though, he can't abandon who he is. He's not going to walk away when people need him, and he will always give his life for anyone, no matter who they are. Because that's who he is. He's the Doctor.

[@charliep123]

David is absolutely phenomenal in this episode

[@TheOldBlackShuckyDog]

Literally the most heartbreaking scene on tv. RTD and Tennant literally made my childhood.

[@Mote.]

When he says "It's my honor" you know that's the real Doctor speaking. His rational mind.