The 11th Doctor
I just watched the new Doctor Who. If you’re out of the loop, this was the first episode with the new Doctor, played by Matt Smith, since beloved David Tennant decided to leave the show. David Tennant was, like, the PERFECT Doctor. Of course, I’d been upset when 9 was leaving and we moved onto 10, and THAT worked out, but now I look at 9 and think Psh, why did I care about him again? Every time I expect the writers of Doctor Who to disappoint, they don’t. They not only don’t disappoint, but they wow me. They go so far beyond not disappointing, I don’t know why I ever doubt them.
Well, getting a new Doctor is a big deal, and I may have said some rude things about Matt Smith’s giant forehead. I may have doubted him… a lot. Not only could I not believe I’d ever love another Doctor, but, well, I certainly couldn’t like him. And that stupid brown suit and bow tie they put him in? BARF. AND AND AND the lead writer left the show!
Well, another awesome writer took over (Steven Moffat, the one who wrote Blink and The Girl in the Fireplace, some of my fave episodes), so that was a relief. The writing on the new episode was amazing. It was creepy, hilarious, and full of adventure… and I just sat there in awe the whole time. (I can’t think of the right words to describe the feeling you get when watching Doctor Who, but hopefully you know what I mean.) And Matt Smith did an excellent job. I expected to hate him, and at the least still dislike him. But I not only didn’t hate him, he was so endearing and funny and “just right,” that I’m glad they picked him. I can’t wait to see more of his adventures as the Doctor!
So all the changes they made to the show? Not awful at all. I might possibly even call them improvements. I was so sure I’d be horribly disappointed and that my heart would be broken and never heal. And instead… I think it’s awesome and everything’s going to be okay.
Dia
Ooo, I wanna see! I had the same reservations about the new doctor (and I’m with you–totally hated the 10th doctor at first, but now I love him and don’t know what I saw in the 9th doctor; how weird is that?)
Shaun Hutchinson
I wholeheartedly agree! Th specials last year were beginning to feel like everyone behind DW were a little tired, but The 11th Doctor felt fresh and shiny again. I was incredibly impressed by the new Doctor…AND I love Amy, the new companion. She’s got a lot of spunk.
Guinevere
I’m still catching up on Doctor Who after discovering the show (am currently on season 3), but I’m really curious to see this new (cuter!) doctor when I get that far along!
Tiff
I didn’t quite mention Matt Smith forehead when I found out he was replacing Tennant. I actually made some comments of him being a throwback on an evolutionary scale. (David Tennant is one of my secret boyfriends) But I’ve moved past that and when the trailer came out for this season, I was/am uber excited. I just have to catch up with Bones and then I’m going to watch Dr. Who. But I can’t wait for the third episode, River Song! Eep. (My sister is as huge of a dr. who fan as I am. We still go “shhhh, spoilers” and burst out in giggles. People tend to think we’re insane).
Steven Moffat writing = me uber excited. The Silence in the Library and Blink are two of my favorite episodes.
Jana
I too was pleasantly surprised with Matt Smith. He has totally captured the maniac-ness of a Doctor. There is hope for the show (now, when is the next season of Torchwood going to start?)