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?
@@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.
@@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 TH-cam 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.
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
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".
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)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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)
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^^"
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 ❤
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!" 😂😂
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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).
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.)
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?"
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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...
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!)
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.
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...
@@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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
You forgot to assert that Jon Pertwee was the best Doctor and Liz Shaw the best companion. Now let the TH-cam comment flamewar begin! (And thank you for the Moffat quote about heroes, never fails to bring a tear to my eye.)
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.
The time I hid behind the sofa watching Dr. Who was during Tom Bakers reign, and his enemy was the large killer spiders. Perhaps they were just to real, maybe because I was 5 years old at the time. I must have been watching for nearly 50 year despite this appetiser.
Coming in to Dr. Who at 47. TH-cam 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? 😊
Wow! This isn’t a franchise I’d guess you’d cover, but I’m glad to see it!
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?
@@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.
@@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 TH-cam 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.
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
@@TheAmericanPrometheusI would say start at series 1 from 2005 and go forward from there.
Huge Doctor Who fan and the idea of In Deep Geek covering it is very exciting :D
Me too!
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".
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)
Eccleston remains my favorite doctor. A wonderful interpretation.
Excellent explanation. Thanks 🙏
If you do dip, Robots of Death with Tom Baker.
Solid advice. 👍
@@LanceCSTCuddymine too. He was the post war, PTSD doctor... That resonated with me.
"In 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important" this quote gets me EVERY time
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.
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! 👍🏼
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.
The Vincent Van Gogh episode is a tear-jerker for sure. Really beautiful ending.
Both of those were very good. I still look at sunflowers today and think them creepy.
This was a great episode....not only a sympathetic look at VVG, but also had TV's only stealth space-dinosaur-cockatoo from hell
The Van Gogh episode made me cry!! And I rarely cry at films/shows
Yes, Robert. Doctor Who content from you is amazing! Please keep it coming.
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.
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!
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)
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^^"
Hasn't she?
The Timeless Child is canon.
You mean the 26th Doctor.
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!
Where do you watch it? Can it be streamed anywhere??
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.
Omg Robert’s doing Dr. Who now?!?!? 🤯 I’m here for it!
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.
As a lifelong fan of Doctor Who, I just squee'd really happily that you've covered the show!
A surprise to be sure, but a very welcome one!
Like you, I LOVE this series even when it's far from perfect.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 ❤
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!" 😂😂
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.
what a fantastic overview of the show. Thank you.
"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.
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.
Bro, yesterday I was thinking about starting Dr Who from the first 1963 episode and you post this the next day 🤯
Did you start watching yet
The stories can take place on any planet across the galaxy and they usually look exactly like a quarry in the British countryside.
Remember quarries are not playgrounds - lots of hazards: drops, falling rocks, machinery moving, deep water, Daleks....
A wonderful summary. Hopefully it pulls new viewers into my all-time favorite show.
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.
The Darliks seemed to crop up more often to me.
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.
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.
Oh, yes, more Doctor Who episodes, thank you.
Please keep covering this topic! Whovian here!
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?
Series 1 (2005) of the modern show is a good place to start, and Series 5 offers a fresh start too.
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).
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.)
More Doctor Who coverage, please and thank you.
Yessssssss!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Doctor Who is an amazing show!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You are a mad man!!! No one can know this many franchise's lore!!!!
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?"
Hope you will be going in depth with Doctor Who on this channel!
Gen-X Yank here, THANK YOU for this. Been wanting to jump in forever, but never knew where to wade in.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for this vid, loved the Doctor since I was a kid in the 70's. Tom Baker is my Doctor 😊
Deep dives into Doctor Who? I’m in!
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.
Omg you’re the luckiest 😂
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!
Please more! My favorite TH-camr talking about my favorite fun sci-fi? Yes, please!
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.
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...
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!)
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.
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...
@@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.
My first Doctor Who was the 2nd Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton.
Patrick Troughton was the 18th Doctor.
Please let this be the beginning of a plethora of doctor who video essays
I didn’t even know how much I wanted IDG Doctor Who videos!
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
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.
Glad you’re covering this! Been a huge fan of both Doctor Who and your channel!
Thanks IDG wanted to know more about this but wasn't sure.
More of this please
I started watching Doctor Who in 1980 so to me Tom Baker is Doctor Who
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
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.
Will you be covering more Dr Who? I'd love a series covering each of The Doctor's in more detail.
Thanks, Robert - I do hope you continue with some Doctor Who content in the future.
Omggg my favorite show of all time and you’ll be breaking it down!? Omg am I IN THE TARDIS!? ALONSYYYYYY 😍
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.
You have such a great way of explaining it all.
Tom Baker was my first Doctor!♥
Hope this leads to much more Who content! 🎉
The Doctor has such a huge heart that it had to be split into two :)
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.
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
Thank you Robert!!!
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.
I haven’t seen all the old episodes but the Van Gogh episode you referenced is my favorite of the episodes I’ve seen
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.
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.
So excited you are doing The Doctor
More Dr Who please 😊
Please make an introduction to Avatar: Last Airbender! Love that show
This presentation has made me consider watching Dr. Who in a way I've never considered it before.
As a fan since 05 I’m so happy to see this
Yes, more Who please 😁!
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.
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).
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.
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…
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.
@@rmsgrey great… and I don’t even have one streaming service!
That was very touching. I'm certainly watching at least the first episode of the next one!
Timely video. Just started Season 1!!
You forgot to assert that Jon Pertwee was the best Doctor and Liz Shaw the best companion. Now let the TH-cam comment flamewar begin! (And thank you for the Moffat quote about heroes, never fails to bring a tear to my eye.)
more please!
Amazing! I coincidentally started to watch the 2005 series some 2 weeks ago.
Already at the end of season 3.
I adore this. Thank you
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.
Wow! This is going to be fun!!
Love, 💕 Doctor Who
💙💙 always up Doctor Who content!
As a long time Doctor Who fan, great summary of the show. 👍
The time I hid behind the sofa watching Dr. Who was during Tom Bakers reign, and his enemy was the large killer spiders. Perhaps they were just to real, maybe because I was 5 years old at the time. I must have been watching for nearly 50 year despite this appetiser.
I’m so excited to see you cover Who! I
Coming in to Dr. Who at 47. TH-cam 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? 😊