You might already know this now but as well as a new doctor, there is a new showrunner Steven Moffat, who penned this episode and had written The empty child/The doctor dances two parter, the girl in the fireplace, blink and the silence in the library/forrest of the dead two parter.
Well done. The best, most reaction-worthy episodes in season 5, imho, are 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The others--2, 3, 6 and 8--are not bad, but the ones I listed are essential. You are going to love this season.
Matt Smith has an incredible skill of encapsulating the ancient age of a Time Lord and the youthful excitement of a child within one person. He's a delight.
That IS true! Personally I prefer Tennant over Smith by far, but Smith really looks like he has an ancient soul, combined with (albeit sometimes too much) youthfulness and chaos.
Yeah, I was a bit worried that Matt Smith looked too young when he was first cast but by the end of 'The Eleventh Hour' that was put totally to rest. Ancient and youthful is a good way to put it.
I completely agree, but don't feel he got that down in his first series. By series 6, he was even physically embodying it with the slow movements, occasional shoulder slump and calmer demeanor.
I actually think the dramatic moments under Moffatt work better than they did under RTD, if only because they aren't omnipresent. Moffatt rarely descends into melodrama, whereas RTD rarely emerged from it.
I knew "Rory" on this show before Legends. It's funny because on Legends I kept thinking "Rory" and here you keep thinking "Rip Hunter". Rory will always be Rory to me. But I guess maybe Rip Hunter will always be first for you?
.....in real life, not the characters in the show which it what it seems like you are suggesting by the way you worded it, I know that’s not what you meant, well I hope so anyway, lol
I’ve actually met the actor of Amelia a few years ago, it was in my local city, we spoke for a while but then she had to go cuz she had to sign autographs
"Hello, I'm the doctor. Basically....RUN" Little Amy trying feeding the doctor is one of my favorite Matt Smith moments, and Amy is my favorite companion to this day. ps. the actress playing little amy is actually Karen Gillan's (big Amy) cousin irl.
@@dresdenfan88 Yeah much better than: "Have I already mentioned often enough in this episode that I'm a lesbian? Because this may come as a surprise to you; I am a lesbian! I'm not interested in men, I like women. I drink from the fairy cup." or a very incapable cop who doesn't know CPR when someone drowns.
As far as New Who DOCTORS go, Matt Smith's introductory episode probably does the best job of introducing a new Doctor over any of the others. And refer to them by their numbers OR by the actor's name. Either way, we'll know WHO you're referring to, but for ease as the numbers keep adding up, the actor seems to have become the most convenient shorthand in fandom.
@@justsomerandomguyonline1144 most people seem to like The Eleventh Hour, who specifically says that the Christmas invasion and Rose are better than the eleventh hour
The three-season thing isn't so much a rule, as it is a pattern. It's partially Pat Troughton's fault. He took over from Hartnell as the second incarnation of the Doctor, and over three years was pretty much worked into the ground. After him, Pertwee lasted for five years then Tom Baker for seven. But early after taking the role, Peter Davison, the fifth Doctor, met with Troughton in a parking lot and was advised to go for three years then bail. So, he did. And since then, sometimes by accident but often on purpose it's kind of become this thing. There's no reason why actors necessarily have to move on after three years, but the notion is in place and they tend to hew to it as a model. More or less.
I read this somewhere and I couldn't find it. I knew it came down to the second Doctor. And Tennant is close to Davison (obviously), so he was certainly done after 3 seasons. Personally I could have dealt with 4-5 seasons of Ten and Eleven, I would have liked to see more of Nine as well but he was supposed to just introduce a new generation to Who and there definitely was no chance of him lasting longer (that's a can of worms).
@@Mrazmatmahmood It's very bizarre (and not a little disheartening) to think that (not counting specials) we haven't seen a fourth season from any actor since Tom Baker.
I remember the months-long wait for this. It was torture because no one really knew how Matt would do. He was the youngest person to ever play The Doctor, and I couldn’t see it in the early interviews. He sold me right around “basically... run.”
So now you know - before they were Nebula in Guardians & Rip Hunter in Legends, Karen Gillan & Arthur Darvilll were Amy Pond and Rory Williams for us. That's some impressive denial at the beginning, is it healthy...you don't need us to answer that lol. "The Pandorica will open, silence will fall"- you forget how great these episodes were, especially to follow 10. Can't wait for more! ...And yes, these shows have a lot of Rorys lol.
Steven Moffat actually wrote some of my favorite episodes during Russel T Davis' era: The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances The Girl In The Fireplace Blink Silence In The Library/Forest of The Dead So him taking over felt like a natural progression for the show.
I know it's gonna be hard, but try not to compare Matt to David. They're playing the same role (The Doctor), sure. But they're two different versions of that role... If that makes sense. xD Each version of the doctor has different everything, from look to personality. And each actor has good AND bad points. They're all portray the doctor in very different ways. Basically what I'm trying to say is just go with it. Enjoy it all, and have fun. Loving these reactions btw. 👍
yes matt is my favorite new who and second only to tom baker but i loved david tennant to and his stories and ecclestons and all the classic who doctors make matts doctor so much more
This is why I don't pick favourites XD. The Doctor(s) and also the companions. Each Doctor has their own quirks, good and bad. Same with companions. That's why I usually focus on the positive. :D
Tennant's my favorite, but... yeah,; there's gonna be some wonderful stuff coming your way. Can't disagree with that. That's what this show is all about. New characters, you love them, they leave, your heart breaks and then you fall in love again.
watching with my headphones and hearing your family in the background keeps making me freak out thinking there are people in my house XD love the reactions tho
"It hits me harder then any other show" YEP. This is basically all of us Whovians in a nutshell. Something about it is SO GREAT. I could go on and on and on about how important this show and its messages are for HOURS! Even when there were seasons I thought were AWEFUL, when I went back later and was able to watch them all at once and was able to see what they were trying to do, I loved them for what they were trying to do, even if I didn't feel like they did it WELL.
Also, yeah, Matt is/was my favorite Doctor, though the newest Doctor has kind of demanded I love them EVEN MORE, whether I wanted to or not! 😆 BUT. Once you start to deep dive into the entirety of it all and think about the series as a whole, don't be surprised if you just end up loving ALL OF THEM, for their own little quirks and eccentricities! You'll have the ones you love the most for whatever reason, but they're all great. ☺
For me personally, Smith is my favorite New Who Doctor and I loved his introduction. Then again, I fell off DW after Tennent left and didn't pick back up until years later. So, I had a long time to heal lol
You’re awesome ! Your reaction to End of Time was so emotional, and I had exactly the same kind of feelings going into series 5 / Matt Smith for the first time as you had here. What I would say is : - It *is* a different show. Take it as a different take on the age old myth of The Doctor. Series 1-4 were Russel T Davies’ take, series 5-10 are Steven Moffat’s. But both those guys were lifelong fans of the show and, both in their own ways, they really GET what Doctor Who is about. - Steven Moffat is an amazing writer. While some fans, including me, might prefer the Russel T Davies era a bit more, come on, you gotta hand it to Moffat : he is crazy talented. His episodes form series 1-4 are absolute classics and his era as showrunner is epic, full of bigger-than-life plots and huge emotions. Knowing that you like Sherlock, you’re gonna LOVE it. - Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi are AMAZING as the Doctor. While Tennant is my favorite for sentimental reason, I think Smith and Capaldi might actually embody the character even better than him. It is so hard to play a character who can be young (childlike) and old (900 years old) at the same time, but they do it perfectly ! So wise, old, sad, joyful and kind. As The Doctor should always be !
i wont spoil but i want to say for season 5 almost everyone is must see great episodes but after this first episode here are other just a bit above : im gonna use episode number to avoid any possible spoiler the title may give...#4 #5 #11 #12 and #13....
@@josephesperanza5681 Not number 10? That was my favourite, at least a very specific part (you probably understand which part, but I won't say it to avoid spoilers) I really loved 12 and 13 as well. For some reason they get a lot of hate. But 11 I personally absolutely hate. 4 and 5 indeed absolutely are awesome although some people hate them because of certain changes in the rules.
Very interesting to you see you getting this show and coming to understand that it's not a betrayal to love another Doctor after a regeneration - it's something probably unique to this show and why it has endured for so long. You will end up with a "my Doctor" eventually but can still love them all because of what you said about the strange feeling that it is "an entirely different show". From how you have (brilliantly) reacted so far, you are in for one helluva ride!
Agreed. Somehow, partly by accident and partly by design, the production team on Who in the mid 60s created in my opinion the best single "engine" for telling stories there has ever been. You can change the supporting cast and the show just trundles on. You can change the _star_ and still, on it rolls. Every week you can change the genre, the location and the time period to any place and time in the universe, 'Doctor Who' just takes it all in its stride.
The End of Time, Part 1 was 1 January 2010, The Eleventh Hour was 3 April 2010 (a similar gap is between previous Christmas specials and the next episode).
And, of course, you're right - the show feels entirely different. Moffat's dialogue is certainly a lot faster than RTDs was - perhaps thanks to Moff's background in sitcom writing. The budget's also bigger and there's more of a emphasis on plotting rather than before - in every way it's a new show. You said it was too early to characterise the Doctor for you - I won't say think spoilery, but I think the one phrase that for me sums him up better than any other and it's from that wonderful scene between him and Amy in the Tardis: "Amy Pond, there’s something you better understand about me ’cause it’s important. And one day your life may depend on it. I am definitely a mad man with a box."
I was so happy to see you smiling in the thumbnail! It does feel like a totally new show and like you said that is for the best. I know you're going to love what coming up! I wish you would react them all this seadon minus a few.
@@JustSoShayla well I dont know about canon as Doctor Who resides in the Marvel Universe and Legends of Tomorrow is DC. However, timelinewise, Aurthur was Rory prior to being Rip
Trust me, you'll always miss the 10th doctor but this doctor will grow on you fast. I just found your channel and watching these videos reminds me of my first time watching doctor who. So you've got a new subscriber
Oh - that's brilliant - I'm really, really glad you took a bit of time out after the end of S4 specials - it's good to get some perspective - and you will, at least in a small way, be coming to S5 as fresh as the new showrunner, new companions, new Tardis and, of course, new Doctor.
Fun fact : Young and old Amy Pond actresses are cousin in real life and they never had the occasion to meet until they do on stage ( familles living in distance or something like that ).
This was always my favorite David Tenant love reactions and it’s funny how on point your first few words were considering you have forgotten your love for Tennant. And here you speak about how time away from a season will cause exactly that. It’s very cool and interesting how we all work as humans!! Great reactions!!
Well Matt is my favorite New Doctor but Tom Baker is the best Doctor of all time. I didn't think I would like him because he's the first Doctor that's younger than me but damn if he didn't do it. Enjoy!
New Doctor, new companion, and a new showrunner; Yes it has the feeling of a new show because the show regenerates just the same as the Doctor. I know of no other show that can do this. I enjoyed your reaction and look forward to your upcoming videos.
The actress who plays young Amy doesn't get enough credit. She's our first impression of Amy, and she sets up the character beautifully, a really great performance. She would have been a great companion even as a kid (except all the problems with that, of course).
watching a show as it comes out gives you time to fully think about everything that happened and let those feelings subside, but when you're binge watching something, it's just one thing after another, after another, and after another. You get hit with everything with no time to calm down and it makes everything so much more breathtaking and intense! I wish I could experience bingeing Who again jskdaslhjadsh
When it first aired 13 year old me felt so much grief for 10 going into 11. Little did I know I was about to fall head over heels in love with the doctor, the companions, the new Tardis, the storylines, the series arcs, the music (GOD I love the music)
Just a reminder that Karen Gillan was also in The Fires of Pompeii with Tennant AND Capaldi, and that she plays Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
theres nothing wrong with loving the past doctors. To this day 10 is my favorite Doctor but I also enjoyed every second of 11. They are all so different so I think that they connect differently with each viewer. We all have OUR Doctor :)
Selina Merritt Totally agree. Mine is Matt Smith, but most of the other doctors have something to offer to the character. I love 10 and 12 as well. (I’m not including Classic Who in this discussion, it would be a blog, lol) Binge watching does heighten the effects, so do take a break if you need one. It’s so hard to lose a doctor and companions too. It’s can get quite emotional. BTW, Doctors can stay as long as they like but 3 is about the average. It’s a had role to play, burn out is a big factor.
I return with the skill of hindsight! I'm going to comment this on more recent videos when appropriate, however, considering your run of reactions: - You showed the normal (imo) adoration of Tennant aka the man who made you love the character - Smith made you love the fun the Doctor could provide - Capaldi will make you love the depth the Doctor will make you feel
Lots of people weren't ready to say goodbye to David Tennant as the Doctor... I know plenty of people who still aren't over it. A lot of people started with Tennant, and as they say, "you never forget your first Doctor."
If you're asking, David Tennant is far better than Matt Smith, and RTD to Moffat, who has no regard for continuity. Series 5 seems to start well, because it is fresh, but you can only really decide which era/series/Doctor you prefer when you've seen every episode at least twice, maybe three times.
It's interesting. I binge watched the first 4 seasons, then had to watch Waters of Mars and the specials from there on in on the regular schedule. Sadly for me the show never recovered from that - for me. But, a lot of people enjoy Matt Smith so I hope you do as well. I mean, there are several episodes with him that I really like, but it never reach the heights of something like Doomsday or the Family of Blood for that matter.... For me that is. Looking forward to your reactions...
@@HarryLiamReeves i know i was just looking forward to it ever sence she started reaction to doctor who but i dont mean to make her feel bad she makes great reactions there is no doubt about that :)
David Tennant will always be my favorite Doctor, but I love this episode, and I think it was the best introductory episode of any of the Doctors, as it did kind of serves as an entrance point for new viewers while also having a great story.
Well, you have now met my favorite Doctor. This was actually the first episode I ever watched, and this is what got me hooked. Like you, I went in with fairly high expectations thanks to several Whovian friends, but I was not expecting to fall in love with this show within 5 minutes. I swear I got chills the first time I heard the theme tune (which is now my ringtone). As for the show feeling completely different, that's normal. It always does after a regeneration, especially if there's a new showrunner as well. It might take a little getting used to, but if you liked Sherlock, I think you'll like this era of the show as well. :)
Yes, time isn't just wibbly-wobbly, it's a fractally-branching tree of possibility, a flickering electric circuit through a plasma field and an infinite, messy stack of flat circles, too, so all The Doctors that have ever been or will ever be are out (or in) there somewhere! Even the 1960s movie Doctor Who, whom I personally think is the 10th Doctor's doddering old human-hybrid hand-clone after he builds a TARDIS from scratch many decades after being dropped in the Tyler-verse.
I remember when Supernatural had that woman use "Amy Pond" as her pseudonym and Sam gave a little nod and said, "Nice name." I had already been watching Doctor Who at that time, so it was fun.
Fun fact, I read somewhere that the reason this Doctor's hand (Matt Smith) sometimes hits him when he is being stupid because it's still Tennant's hand due to the fact that it was cut off and then regenerated. So, this Matt Smith's hand is younger and it's still Tennant's hand proventing him from doing stupid things. That would be so cool if it was true xD
Here's the schedule for 'New Doctor' emotions: "I'm not going to like this new Doctor" After their first series: "Yeah... he's ok. Not as good as the previous one,though" After their second series: "I'm really starting to get used to him now!" After their third: "He's become my favourite :) No,he's regenerated! I'm not going to like this new Doctor :( "
Aw, Shayla didn't show her reaction to "Amy Pond there is something you better understand about me 'cause it's important and one day your life may depend on it, I am definitly a mad man with a box!"
Amy is like a flirty Scottish version of Donna. Good luck with binge-watching the three seasons of Matt Smith's run. But sometimes it is best to take your time with these episodes, especially if you grow attached to this Doctor and want to savor every moment with him before the end.
Looking back on this episode I'm seeing how many arc words got crammed into this episode; not only do we have the crack in time, but we've got the Pandorica Will Open, we have Silence Will Fall- that's not even until two seasons from now- et cetera
Seasons 1 through whenever the tenth doctor regenerates. After that I watched Matt smiths time as the week to week and when David Tennant and Billie Piper come back in whichever episode it is I feel the emotion more because I still think and miss their characters. It almost feels like seeing an old friend who you haven’t seen in years.
My favourite doctor of new who is Matt Smith. But David Tennant is my second favourite. For classic doctor who it's Tom Baker who is my favourite, followed by Patrick Troughton.
Christopher Eccleston supposedly didn't really want to do the show but agreed to do one season as a favor to Russel T Davies. Its a shame he didn't want to do more. Hes hands down my favorite doctor and played the nuances of his incarnation (including things yet for you to see) exceptionally well
I'm glad you're already starting to like the new season. Tennant is definitely my favorite Doctor until this day, but Matt is an excellent actor and he did an amazing job as the Doctor. Oh, and everyone has a crush on Karen hahahah
In case you don't like my ramblings, the reaction starts at 7:40...enjoy everyone!
What are the season 5 episodes you’re going to react to? Great reaction btw!
Btw, its "Moffat" not 'Moe-fat'. Lol, like Hoff etc.
You have to react to 50th anniversary episode
You might already know this now but as well as a new doctor, there is a new showrunner Steven Moffat, who penned this episode and had written The empty child/The doctor dances two parter, the girl in the fireplace, blink and the silence in the library/forrest of the dead two parter.
Well done. The best, most reaction-worthy episodes in season 5, imho, are 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The others--2, 3, 6 and 8--are not bad, but the ones I listed are essential. You are going to love this season.
Matt Smith has an incredible skill of encapsulating the ancient age of a Time Lord and the youthful excitement of a child within one person. He's a delight.
That IS true!
Personally I prefer Tennant over Smith by far, but Smith really looks like he has an ancient soul, combined with (albeit sometimes too much) youthfulness and chaos.
Yeah, I was a bit worried that Matt Smith looked too young when he was first cast but by the end of 'The Eleventh Hour' that was put totally to rest. Ancient and youthful is a good way to put it.
I completely agree, but don't feel he got that down in his first series. By series 6, he was even physically embodying it with the slow movements, occasional shoulder slump and calmer demeanor.
@@PathsUnwritten Well he was a couple years older by series 6 and even much older by the start of series 7.
@@PathsUnwritten Agreed, at first I really didn't like him at all, especially in S05e11. But he really grew into the role.
It's very normal to crush on Karen Gillan. She's gorgeous.
She's the most attractive woman.
Wholeheartedly agreed.
She's one of my favorite companions. And only partially because she's s gorgeous.
Gotta love gingers
I love her
I agree that adjusting to Matt Smith was made much easier by the fact that the entire feel of the show changed also.
*sigh... Get ready for tears of the Eleventh. Plentiful they shall be.
I actually think the dramatic moments under Moffatt work better than they did under RTD, if only because they aren't omnipresent. Moffatt rarely descends into melodrama, whereas RTD rarely emerged from it.
4:00 yup, Tennant's fine. He's having the time of his life stalking Jessica Jones ;)
and investigating the murder of a child in a town called Broadchurch. Really fun...
ShawnDude82 and swimming in pools of gold coins
Yeah, he's gearing up to avert the apocalypse...
And avenging his father's murder by his uncle.
This comment has a whole new meaning now
I knew "Rory" on this show before Legends. It's funny because on Legends I kept thinking "Rory" and here you keep thinking "Rip Hunter". Rory will always be Rory to me. But I guess maybe Rip Hunter will always be first for you?
but just remember in real life he was rory first then after became rip...lol
He is slowly becoming Rory to me, but I think in my heart he is gonna be Rip for a while.
same, I went Rory got a time machine of his own! Well done, chap.
Matt’s probably my second favourite after Peter Capaldi but that’s probably just cause 12 gets the best character arc of all the doctors
This is the correct answer
Although I prefer Smith by far, I agree with your reasoning
The young girl Amy is cousin to the adult amy
Caitlin blackwood (amelia) is the actual cousin of Karen Gillan (Amy)
Amelia is the young girl, Amy is the adult.
Oh I did'nt know that. Cool.
.....in real life, not the characters in the show which it what it seems like you are suggesting by the way you worded it, I know that’s not what you meant, well I hope so anyway, lol
I’ve actually met the actor of Amelia a few years ago, it was in my local city, we spoke for a while but then she had to go cuz she had to sign autographs
"Hello, I'm the doctor. Basically....RUN"
Little Amy trying feeding the doctor is one of my favorite Matt Smith moments, and Amy is my favorite companion to this day.
ps. the actress playing little amy is actually Karen Gillan's (big Amy) cousin irl.
Jamie and Zoe from classic Who will always be my favorite companions, but Amy comes close.
She also plays the blue skinned cyborg in the guardians of the galaxy.
Donna really is my favourite.
Sure, she isn't eye candy but she's great fun!
@@MarcelNL i love Donna too...sassy companions are best companions
@@dresdenfan88 Yeah much better than: "Have I already mentioned often enough in this episode that I'm a lesbian? Because this may come as a surprise to you; I am a lesbian! I'm not interested in men, I like women. I drink from the fairy cup." or a very incapable cop who doesn't know CPR when someone drowns.
As far as New Who DOCTORS go, Matt Smith's introductory episode probably does the best job of introducing a new Doctor over any of the others.
And refer to them by their numbers OR by the actor's name. Either way, we'll know WHO you're referring to, but for ease as the numbers keep adding up, the actor seems to have become the most convenient shorthand in fandom.
Even though he isn't my favourite doctor, his first episode is definitely the best
Rose and The Christmas Invasion are miles better and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that.
@@justsomerandomguyonline1144 who else thinks that?
Luke Rose people on social media and TH-cam. The RTD era is critically acclaimed whilst The Moffat era is panned
@@justsomerandomguyonline1144 most people seem to like The Eleventh Hour, who specifically says that the Christmas invasion and Rose are better than the eleventh hour
silence will fall & the pandorica will open
Just found your channel today. I am not one who really watches reactions but have become addicted to you instantly.
Oh wow, thank you so much, glad you enjoyed :)
The three-season thing isn't so much a rule, as it is a pattern. It's partially Pat Troughton's fault. He took over from Hartnell as the second incarnation of the Doctor, and over three years was pretty much worked into the ground. After him, Pertwee lasted for five years then Tom Baker for seven. But early after taking the role, Peter Davison, the fifth Doctor, met with Troughton in a parking lot and was advised to go for three years then bail. So, he did. And since then, sometimes by accident but often on purpose it's kind of become this thing. There's no reason why actors necessarily have to move on after three years, but the notion is in place and they tend to hew to it as a model. More or less.
Yep, it's got kinda annoyingly predicable at this point. I wish at some point we get a Doctor who stays for a longer period of time.
I read this somewhere and I couldn't find it. I knew it came down to the second Doctor. And Tennant is close to Davison (obviously), so he was certainly done after 3 seasons. Personally I could have dealt with 4-5 seasons of Ten and Eleven, I would have liked to see more of Nine as well but he was supposed to just introduce a new generation to Who and there definitely was no chance of him lasting longer (that's a can of worms).
@@Mrazmatmahmood It's very bizarre (and not a little disheartening) to think that (not counting specials) we haven't seen a fourth season from any actor since Tom Baker.
I love the look of wonder on Amy's face when they take off. This show can always reinvent itself in a moment.
"I'm definitely a madman with a box"
This is exactly the WHOLE Smith era. You're soooooo gonna love it^^
I remember the months-long wait for this. It was torture because no one really knew how Matt would do. He was the youngest person to ever play The Doctor, and I couldn’t see it in the early interviews. He sold me right around “basically... run.”
So now you know - before they were Nebula in Guardians & Rip Hunter in Legends, Karen Gillan & Arthur Darvilll were Amy Pond and Rory Williams for us.
That's some impressive denial at the beginning, is it healthy...you don't need us to answer that lol.
"The Pandorica will open, silence will fall"- you forget how great these episodes were, especially to follow 10. Can't wait for more! ...And yes, these shows have a lot of Rorys lol.
So many Rory's haha!
Wait, Amy's Nebula? Dang
Steven Moffat actually wrote some of my favorite episodes during Russel T Davis' era:
The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances
The Girl In The Fireplace
Blink
Silence In The Library/Forest of The Dead
So him taking over felt like a natural progression for the show.
Ooooo good ones ;)
I know it's gonna be hard, but try not to compare Matt to David. They're playing the same role (The Doctor), sure. But they're two different versions of that role... If that makes sense. xD
Each version of the doctor has different everything, from look to personality. And each actor has good AND bad points. They're all portray the doctor in very different ways.
Basically what I'm trying to say is just go with it. Enjoy it all, and have fun.
Loving these reactions btw. 👍
Some of the best advice I've heard for going into a new Doctor
yes matt is my favorite new who and second only to tom baker but i loved david tennant to and his stories and ecclestons and all the classic who doctors make matts doctor so much more
This is why I don't pick favourites XD. The Doctor(s) and also the companions.
Each Doctor has their own quirks, good and bad. Same with companions. That's why I usually focus on the positive. :D
i feel while 10 is more reserved, integrated; whereas 11 swings through more extremes.... almost like he's thrown all caution to the wind
@@azizuladnan2957 I don't pick favourites, either. They pick me! 😁
The introduction of 11 is amazing BC its different, this whole season felt like a fairytale season...a dark one with some light moments. Brilliant.
Hello 11!!
Edit: Rip hunter! Nebula!
2nd Edit: BOW TIES ARE COOL
@tylerx2f01 are you saying that as in I spoiled her or for a certain character?
Bow ties are cool!
@@JustSoShayla yes, and the original first for doctors thought so too!
Hears Shayla say "My heart is pounding right now..."
Resists urge to say "U have something on ur back...u r something new" :D
;)
You're going to love Matt Smith
Yesss, Understatement of the century, I'm calling it now. Come back here next year and tell us we were right or wrong. xD
Tennant's my favorite, but... yeah,; there's gonna be some wonderful stuff coming your way. Can't disagree with that. That's what this show is all about. New characters, you love them, they leave, your heart breaks and then you fall in love again.
Yes but the problem is Moffat’s writing which is awful
Actually Moffat is brilliant
JustSomeRandomGuy Online do you ever get tired of stealing my username
watching with my headphones and hearing your family in the background keeps making me freak out thinking there are people in my house XD love the reactions tho
"It hits me harder then any other show" YEP. This is basically all of us Whovians in a nutshell. Something about it is SO GREAT. I could go on and on and on about how important this show and its messages are for HOURS! Even when there were seasons I thought were AWEFUL, when I went back later and was able to watch them all at once and was able to see what they were trying to do, I loved them for what they were trying to do, even if I didn't feel like they did it WELL.
Also, yeah, Matt is/was my favorite Doctor, though the newest Doctor has kind of demanded I love them EVEN MORE, whether I wanted to or not! 😆 BUT. Once you start to deep dive into the entirety of it all and think about the series as a whole, don't be surprised if you just end up loving ALL OF THEM, for their own little quirks and eccentricities! You'll have the ones you love the most for whatever reason, but they're all great. ☺
For me personally, Smith is my favorite New Who Doctor and I loved his introduction. Then again, I fell off DW after Tennent left and didn't pick back up until years later. So, I had a long time to heal lol
I love that the post-regeneration food scene is basically everyone who has ever been hungry while badly hungover.
Eleventh Hour was my favorite introduction to a new Doctor. Matt Smith and Karen Gillian are great together!
You’re awesome ! Your reaction to End of Time was so emotional, and I had exactly the same kind of feelings going into series 5 / Matt Smith for the first time as you had here.
What I would say is :
- It *is* a different show. Take it as a different take on the age old myth of The Doctor. Series 1-4 were Russel T Davies’ take, series 5-10 are Steven Moffat’s. But both those guys were lifelong fans of the show and, both in their own ways, they really GET what Doctor Who is about.
- Steven Moffat is an amazing writer. While some fans, including me, might prefer the Russel T Davies era a bit more, come on, you gotta hand it to Moffat : he is crazy talented. His episodes form series 1-4 are absolute classics and his era as showrunner is epic, full of bigger-than-life plots and huge emotions. Knowing that you like Sherlock, you’re gonna LOVE it.
- Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi are AMAZING as the Doctor. While Tennant is my favorite for sentimental reason, I think Smith and Capaldi might actually embody the character even better than him. It is so hard to play a character who can be young (childlike) and old (900 years old) at the same time, but they do it perfectly ! So wise, old, sad, joyful and kind. As The Doctor should always be !
Great comment, gonna take this info to heart.
Glad you explained the differences in reactions based on how you watch a show! I feel so many people forget that.
Yes! Thank you :)
Love the ramblings, this isnt my doctor but he's damn good
Great channel
Thank you!
Welcome to 11, I love this season...but spoilers!
Spoilers...
Dante's Package indeed
I hope you enjoy being in the minority a lot of people stopped watching the show after this series
i wont spoil but i want to say for season 5 almost everyone is must see great episodes but after this first episode here are other just a bit above : im gonna use episode number to avoid any possible spoiler the title may give...#4 #5 #11 #12 and #13....
@@josephesperanza5681 Not number 10? That was my favourite, at least a very specific part (you probably understand which part, but I won't say it to avoid spoilers)
I really loved 12 and 13 as well. For some reason they get a lot of hate.
But 11 I personally absolutely hate. 4 and 5 indeed absolutely are awesome although some people hate them because of certain changes in the rules.
Very interesting to you see you getting this show and coming to understand that it's not a betrayal to love another Doctor after a regeneration - it's something probably unique to this show and why it has endured for so long.
You will end up with a "my Doctor" eventually but can still love them all because of what you said about the strange feeling that it is "an entirely different show".
From how you have (brilliantly) reacted so far, you are in for one helluva ride!
until series 11 omg yuck
Agreed. Somehow, partly by accident and partly by design, the production team on Who in the mid 60s created in my opinion the best single "engine" for telling stories there has ever been. You can change the supporting cast and the show just trundles on. You can change the _star_ and still, on it rolls. Every week you can change the genre, the location and the time period to any place and time in the universe, 'Doctor Who' just takes it all in its stride.
Thank you :)
The End of Time, Part 1 was 1 January 2010, The Eleventh Hour was 3 April 2010 (a similar gap is between previous Christmas specials and the next episode).
And, of course, you're right - the show feels entirely different. Moffat's dialogue is certainly a lot faster than RTDs was - perhaps thanks to Moff's background in sitcom writing. The budget's also bigger and there's more of a emphasis on plotting rather than before - in every way it's a new show. You said it was too early to characterise the Doctor for you - I won't say think spoilery, but I think the one phrase that for me sums him up better than any other and it's from that wonderful scene between him and Amy in the Tardis:
"Amy Pond, there’s something you better understand about me ’cause it’s important. And one day your life may depend on it.
I am definitely a mad man with a box."
Yes yes yes!
I was so happy to see you smiling in the thumbnail! It does feel like a totally new show and like you said that is for the best. I know you're going to love what coming up! I wish you would react them all this seadon minus a few.
Thank you! So far I think I have done s5 justice!
Rory Williams became Rip Hunter afterwards.
Lord Freeza exactly 😁
Ah canon!
@@JustSoShayla well I dont know about canon as Doctor Who resides in the Marvel Universe and Legends of Tomorrow is DC. However, timelinewise, Aurthur was Rory prior to being Rip
Rory is the Chuck Norris of Doctor Who.
Technically speaking David is still the Doctor and alive. He is living in a Parallel World with Rose. You will love Amy and Rory.
Trust me, you'll always miss the 10th doctor but this doctor will grow on you fast. I just found your channel and watching these videos reminds me of my first time watching doctor who. So you've got a new subscriber
Trust him, he's The Doctor :) (attention with music)
“Woah, new intro. New credits. Like it, love it.”
*Skips the intro.*
LMAO
Oh - that's brilliant - I'm really, really glad you took a bit of time out after the end of S4 specials - it's good to get some perspective - and you will, at least in a small way, be coming to S5 as fresh as the new showrunner, new companions, new Tardis and, of course, new Doctor.
Thank you, glad I did as well.
Fun fact : Young and old Amy Pond actresses are cousin in real life and they never had the occasion to meet until they do on stage ( familles living in distance or something like that ).
So the previous show was the Lonely God. Now it is a Fairy Tale.
My favourite Doctor! 😆😆😆
This was always my favorite David Tenant love reactions and it’s funny how on point your first few words were considering you have forgotten your love for Tennant. And here you speak about how time away from a season will cause exactly that. It’s very cool and interesting how we all work as humans!! Great reactions!!
Well Matt is my favorite New Doctor but Tom Baker is the best Doctor of all time. I didn't think I would like him because he's the first Doctor that's younger than me but damn if he didn't do it. Enjoy!
New Doctor, new companion, and a new showrunner; Yes it has the feeling of a new show because the show regenerates just the same as the Doctor. I know of no other show that can do this. I enjoyed your reaction and look forward to your upcoming videos.
Thanks!
"Bow ties are cool."
"Are you from another planet?"
I love how that's her first thought.
Yo I HEAR ZERO SAY PANDORICA AND I WAS LIKE WAAAAHHHTT NO WAY! I mean I didn't know it went that far back but dam, took me by surprise
The actress who plays young Amy doesn't get enough credit. She's our first impression of Amy, and she sets up the character beautifully, a really great performance. She would have been a great companion even as a kid (except all the problems with that, of course).
Basically, you're going to love the hell out of him.
Most of our reactions were the reverse of what you had when seeing Rory. When Arthur Darvil became Rip, most of us said “Oh hey, It’s Rory!”
Haha I am backwards!
Same man. Same memories. Different personality. Different TARDIS interior.
watching a show as it comes out gives you time to fully think about everything that happened and let those feelings subside, but when you're binge watching something, it's just one thing after another, after another, and after another. You get hit with everything with no time to calm down and it makes everything so much more breathtaking and intense! I wish I could experience bingeing Who again jskdaslhjadsh
Yes! Agreed with your take on binge watching.
You're right about Amy; she is tough to describe. You have to get to know her. Have fun.
When it first aired 13 year old me felt so much grief for 10 going into 11. Little did I know I was about to fall head over heels in love with the doctor, the companions, the new Tardis, the storylines, the series arcs, the music (GOD I love the music)
I love that you were saying “different, like it,” about the new credits and immediately hit the skip ahead button!! 😂😂
Just a reminder that Karen Gillan was also in The Fires of Pompeii with Tennant AND Capaldi, and that she plays Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
theres nothing wrong with loving the past doctors. To this day 10 is my favorite Doctor but I also enjoyed every second of 11. They are all so different so I think that they connect differently with each viewer. We all have OUR Doctor :)
Selina Merritt Totally agree. Mine is Matt Smith, but most of the other doctors have something to offer to the character. I love 10 and 12 as well. (I’m not including Classic Who in this discussion, it would be a blog, lol) Binge watching does heighten the effects, so do take a break if you need one. It’s so hard to lose a doctor and companions too. It’s can get quite emotional. BTW, Doctors can stay as long as they like but 3 is about the average. It’s a had role to play, burn out is a big factor.
;)
I return with the skill of hindsight! I'm going to comment this on more recent videos when appropriate, however, considering your run of reactions:
- You showed the normal (imo) adoration of Tennant aka the man who made you love the character
- Smith made you love the fun the Doctor could provide
- Capaldi will make you love the depth the Doctor will make you feel
"started talking to myself after a while" takes on a whole different meaning after Day of the Doctor
Eleven is a little crazier than usual right out of his regeneration XD But Matt Smith settles into the role wonderfully
9:58, Shayla: "This little girl has stolen my heart."
Oh, Past Shayla, you don't know the truth of that statement yet.
You'll grow to love 11 and Amy and Rory as this series goes on. trust me.
Lots of people weren't ready to say goodbye to David Tennant as the Doctor... I know plenty of people who still aren't over it.
A lot of people started with Tennant, and as they say, "you never forget your first Doctor."
You skipped the intro? It's a massive change. I feel betrayed.
This episode actually doesnt have any intro.
@@zlee001 ?
zact lee the title sequence featuring the logo and Tardis that’s what jimmy meant
She had to edit stuff out, even stuff she wants to include, or the BBC would take down the video
@@ooooneeee I was the fact she clicked the skip button.
If you're asking, David Tennant is far better than Matt Smith, and RTD to Moffat, who has no regard for continuity. Series 5 seems to start well, because it is fresh, but you can only really decide which era/series/Doctor you prefer when you've seen every episode at least twice, maybe three times.
It's interesting. I binge watched the first 4 seasons, then had to watch Waters of Mars and the specials from there on in on the regular schedule. Sadly for me the show never recovered from that - for me. But, a lot of people enjoy Matt Smith so I hope you do as well. I mean, there are several episodes with him that I really like, but it never reach the heights of something like Doomsday or the Family of Blood for that matter.... For me that is. Looking forward to your reactions...
love to see others that are a passionate for Dr Who as I am. great video..I subscribed..now a fan..keep the reactions coming... :)
awwwh u skipped the scene with "Hello, I'm the doctor. Basically....RUN" was looking forward to that :(
dowelk12 I wouldn’t comment stuff like this, it can make the reactor feel bad or regret editing it the way they did 😕
@@HarryLiamReeves i know i was just looking forward to it ever sence she started reaction to doctor who but i dont mean to make her feel bad she makes great reactions there is no doubt about that :)
This was so hard to edit, I had to cut some things that I normally would have loved to keep in, damn copyright sometimes!
@@JustSoShayla okey well it was still a great reaction :) hmm got a question.. cant u just upload that scene or dosnt that work either?
This was my first doctor who episode I ever saw. Was hooked ever since.
David Tennant will always be my favorite Doctor, but I love this episode, and I think it was the best introductory episode of any of the Doctors, as it did kind of serves as an entrance point for new viewers while also having a great story.
Matt Smith really grows into the role over the course of his tenure, and watching you react to that is going to be amazing!!
New subscriber alert. I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy your reactions. You've got so much to look forward to. You'll love Matt Smith.
Thank you!
@@JustSoShayla DT was my favourite and his regeneration hot me hard. It was tough but you'll grow to love Matt Smith... And his new companions too!!!
Well, you have now met my favorite Doctor. This was actually the first episode I ever watched, and this is what got me hooked.
Like you, I went in with fairly high expectations thanks to several Whovian friends, but I was not expecting to fall in love with this show within 5 minutes. I swear I got chills the first time I heard the theme tune (which is now my ringtone).
As for the show feeling completely different, that's normal. It always does after a regeneration, especially if there's a new showrunner as well. It might take a little getting used to, but if you liked Sherlock, I think you'll like this era of the show as well. :)
10 and Rose are still running around in the universe with Big Finish audiobooks.
btw 10 is still out there trapped in a Parallel Universe with Rose Tyler :)
Well to be fair all the doctors are still out there you know wobbly time stuff
Yes, time isn't just wibbly-wobbly, it's a fractally-branching tree of possibility, a flickering electric circuit through a plasma field and an infinite, messy stack of flat circles, too, so all The Doctors that have ever been or will ever be are out (or in) there somewhere! Even the 1960s movie Doctor Who, whom I personally think is the 10th Doctor's doddering old human-hybrid hand-clone after he builds a TARDIS from scratch many decades after being dropped in the Tyler-verse.
I remember when Supernatural had that woman use "Amy Pond" as her pseudonym and Sam gave a little nod and said, "Nice name." I had already been watching Doctor Who at that time, so it was fun.
Fun fact, I read somewhere that the reason this Doctor's hand (Matt Smith) sometimes hits him when he is being stupid because it's still Tennant's hand due to the fact that it was cut off and then regenerated. So, this Matt Smith's hand is younger and it's still Tennant's hand proventing him from doing stupid things.
That would be so cool if it was true xD
ive been watching since 1983 when i was born, the feelings dont fade with time, if anything it made my heart jump when rose came back
Here's the schedule for 'New Doctor' emotions:
"I'm not going to like this new Doctor"
After their first series:
"Yeah... he's ok. Not as good as the previous one,though"
After their second series:
"I'm really starting to get used to him now!"
After their third:
"He's become my favourite :)
No,he's regenerated!
I'm not going to like this new Doctor
:( "
Aw, Shayla didn't show her reaction to "Amy Pond there is something you better understand about me 'cause it's important and one day your life may depend on it, I am definitly a mad man with a box!"
Loved your reaction as always!
I can't find the 5x02 reaction. Was it removed or something?
Amazing reaction! Matt Smith is my favourite Doctor, and Karen Gillian is amazing as Amy
Thank you :)
Your reactions are so cool!! I cant wait for you to watch all of this season and doctor!💞
Thanks!
Amy is like a flirty Scottish version of Donna.
Good luck with binge-watching the three seasons of Matt Smith's run. But sometimes it is best to take your time with these episodes, especially if you grow attached to this Doctor and want to savor every moment with him before the end.
In a recent reaction I just did I explained that I am going to slow down a bit for that exact reason.
More like modern version of Reinette.
MY Doctor is Ten.
My favourite Doctor is 12th :)
I also love 8th, 9th and 11th. I love all the Doctors I watched so far (haven't watched 13th yet)
"New credits! Different! Like it!"
(Immediately skips them)
Looking back on this episode I'm seeing how many arc words got crammed into this episode; not only do we have the crack in time, but we've got the Pandorica Will Open, we have Silence Will Fall- that's not even until two seasons from now- et cetera
Seasons 1 through whenever the tenth doctor regenerates. After that I watched Matt smiths time as the week to week and when David Tennant and Billie Piper come back in whichever episode it is I feel the emotion more because I still think and miss their characters. It almost feels like seeing an old friend who you haven’t seen in years.
My favourite doctor of new who is Matt Smith. But David Tennant is my second favourite.
For classic doctor who it's Tom Baker who is my favourite, followed by Patrick Troughton.
yes tom baker he is my favorite all time i started who off with him so long ago the 70's
That's 4 of my Top 5 right there. Different order but it's all good.
Christopher Eccleston supposedly didn't really want to do the show but agreed to do one season as a favor to Russel T Davies. Its a shame he didn't want to do more. Hes hands down my favorite doctor and played the nuances of his incarnation (including things yet for you to see) exceptionally well
It’s really funny and cute the way you deal with the whole David Tennant thing haha. That’s kinda how I was too when I first watched this.
:)
I'm glad you're already starting to like the new season. Tennant is definitely my favorite Doctor until this day, but Matt is an excellent actor and he did an amazing job as the Doctor. Oh, and everyone has a crush on Karen hahahah
I think you're going to love this series
It was like 3-4 months later. The special was new years day the series 5 started late march/early April time
Welcome to the new era :) you'll fall in love with it very soon