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I edit the Doctor Who reactions for the Blind Wave TH-cam channel. I would recommend starting from the 2005 reboot and not the 1963 origins. That way it should take you about 3 or so years to catch up if you do 1 episode a week.
Start with the modern series 1, 9th doctor (Eccelston) and work forward. Most people haven't seen the old episodes anyway due to the fact they aired from the 60-80's. Then you can go back and watch a couple great episodes from that era. This way the new series was a kind of reboot for the modern audience so it explains a lot of the mythology and the pretext towards The Doctor
Appreciate the info! Got a lot'a folks recommending to start from the new series, so if we decide to jump in, that's probably how it'll go haha. Just gotta get over those purist vibes 😅
@@ReelRejects watch a couple of stories from each Classic doctor (there are loads of 'best Classic stories to watch' lists on the Net). This will help keep your viewing reasonably pure,and will allow you to enjoy many of the classic references when they appear in the new series (and there are a LOT of them). Nonetheless,there are several Classic Who reactors who are watching as many of the stories as are available. One more will be good :)
definitely start from 2005 onwards, that point is a semi-reboot as in it gives a lot of new viewers the context of the show. Most fans haven't seen much of the show previously, but feel free to check the classics out after you've caught up
When I was growing up I saw the Dr from the 80s, but every Sunday on UK Gold (basically a repeat channel) there was a Dr.Who Omnibus which was 5 episodes back-to-back from the very old episodes. I found that enjoyable to watch, even if I have to admit they were cringey. There was a charm about the old episodes. T'was the 60s after all. So if you watched 5 episodes a day it'd take you 24 weeks to get through the entire back catalogue. That's about 6 months. In all honesty though starting with the 2005 series is good, because there was a break of like 16 years between Sylvester McCoy the 7th Doctor and Christoper Eccelstons 9th doctor. The movie released in 1996 was a failed attempt to move in to the film format so when the 2005 series started with Christopher Eccelston it acted like a new beginning. It explained alot of what had happened before. In fact the show uses the Companions as a great way of getting people up-to-date if you missed a series or are a first time watcher.
Damn! That's a pretty lovely memory! I feel like I would've enjoyed those old Who episodes growing up. Appreciate the history as well! 😊 Gonna try and convince the G-Train to start at some point. We can both be kinda purist-y about the order of our shows, but in this case the overwhelming majority seems to suggest starting with the new series haha, so, I imagine that's probably what'll happen.
Small correction: The movie wasn't an attempt to move to a film format. It was just the pilot of an intended series on Fox as a co-production between the BBC, Fox, and Universal. Reception in the UK was divisive, but reception in the US was so negative that Fox and Universal backed out leading to the Paul McGann series not happening.
Sesskasays has nearly caught up and she hasn't been watching that long, a year, I think? She started with the 2005 reboot. I am sure there are people with schedules. Oh, I was wrong. I checked. She watched S1 E1 on Nov 15, 2015. She is very close to finishing the most recent season. She watches 1 episode a week, but has taken time off periodically.
I don't think the amount of time is a bad thing...it gives you guaranteed views for the next 3 year's. Just don't do what fandomreactions did and only record reactions to 2 or 3 episodes a season in a bid to rush through it.
About the rule (the 12 regenerations), they didnt change it. Simply the story in the last movie The Time of The Doctor time lords restarted Doctors regenerations.
I LOVE that you did this reaction. This video was so well made. Also, Doctor Who is awesome and I'd watch every reaction video to it if you decided to start a series reaction.
They didn’t change the rules of regeneration per say, they just hade something happen so the doctor got to start another regeneration cycle. So even though it would be 13, 14, 15 regenerations and so on, it’s the start of a new cycle, 1, 2, 3, etc at the same time. At least that’s what I can gather from it.
I've seen every episode including reconstructions of the missing episodes multiple times. I would definitely say it's worth your time if you like sci-fi and fantasy stuff
All you have to remember is the series actually started in 1963, and is still going. "Anywhere in Time And Space, everything that ever happened or ever will, where do you want to start?" Is the best quote to sum up the series.
Greg if you are going to watch doctor who which I doubt you will just watch it from the 2005 soft reboot. Lots of people suggest watching any episodes called Blink as a tester episode. The newer series episodes are 42 minutes long but the older series episodes were 25 minutes and could of been part of 3,4,5 or 6 part stories.
Ahhh, good to know! Especially about the runtimes on the older stuff. We always wanna watch everything from the top, but... with Doctor Who that seems a bit.. tricky.. haha
i started just around the time of series 7 of new, i was bored one day so i started on Rose and immediately was hooked and caught up to series 7 in a week
You keep saying that you’ve seen two seasons if you’re going by British seasons. What? That makes no sense. We have the same seasons, if you’ve only watched the 9th Doctor (Christopher Eccelson) then you’ve only watched one season. Cause he only did one season. Christmas episodes are mid point between two different seasons, most seasons have 13 episodes apart from Season 7 which is longer as they had the 50th anniversary. In 2009 there was only four episodes of Doctor who that year and they were branded as “special” episodes as they were scattered throughout the year like having an Easter special, Christmas special. The actor who plays the Doctor stays for the whole season. Eccelson (2005)did 1 season, Tennant(2006-2010) did 3 seasons plus 4 specials, Smith (2010-2013)did 3 seasons and so did Capaldi (2013-2017)
They changed the regeneration rules in the 1980's, when the Master was allowed to be granted extra regenerations, so the whole 'gifting' of regenerations, is completely 'in canon'.
Basically when the Doctor regenerates he/she gains a new body and personality while maintaining memory. As we know nurture is far more important than nature. He/she is essential the same person but acts and responds differently to situations. This is awesome because it's a huge deal for actors to take on this iconic role but gives the freedom to create their own interpretations. It's also a huge burden because fans give a lot of pressure to make sure you don't fuck up their favorite character...a character so many people have loved literally since childhood
I would watch Tom Baker as the Doctor on PBS as a youngin' I couldnt' get enough, I didn't understand it came from England and would get pissed when i coulndnt find DR.WHO on tv. I made my Mom bring me to book stores to buy the paperbacks. I felt like some explorer finding new worlds, it was an amazing time.
The regeneration rule wasn't changed recently. The 12 regeneration limit was revealed back in 1977. In 1983, it was revealed that the Time Lord High Council can grant more regenerations.
I just got into Doctor Who this summer. I started at 2005 and I was able to binge through the 10 seasons in about a month. It was pretty much all I watched plus I was on summer break so I had a TON of downtime. If you really commit though you can fly through, especially if you get hooked like I did!
U wouldn’t have a problem starting at the beginning of the new era as it was designed partly for kids at the time that didn’t know doctor who, and does a brilliant job of explaining the backstory
I love Doctor Who! I'm obsessed. And I've seen all of new Doctor Who. Seen some of the classic Doctor Who. Great performances all around! It's defiantly a must watch!
YOO DO IT DUDE, WATCH DOCTOR WHO, TRUST ME YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. You seem like the type of guy who'd LOVE show like this. I know, of course, it seems a bit daunting, but just stick with it and give it a chance, it'll blow you away!
I started with Matt Smiths season and transitioned into Capaldi, and I would highly recommend doing so. My boyfriend is a massive fan and he suggested I watch it and I was adamant about starting at the beginning of the revival, but he suggested Matt Smith and I'm glad he did because now having gone back and watched the entire series, I don't think I would have stuck with it if we started at the beginning.
I've been a fan for 3 years its a great show, probably the best show, it currently has 36 seasons and a movie, and over 850 episodes. it is daunting but worth it!!!
I started at 11 then weny back to 10 then 9 then 12, working on 13. I love all of them and this worked for me. It actually made some episodes better knowing a little more of back story.
I wholeheartedly recommend that you watch Doctor Who, it's so very, very good! I agree with everyone else saying you should start with the 2005 return of the series.
been watching it since 1974, and i love the old series but i have to agree with everyone that starting from the 2005 would make sense. and dipping in and out of old who as you go along
I watch Doctor Who. And im completely obsessed with it!! Ive watched all of new Doctor Who and a bit of classic Doctor Who. Its definitely worth the watch!
I started with the movie in the 90s and loved the concept, so checked out the 1st TV episode, and couldn't deal how old it looked. Picked it back up on the new 2005 series, and was hooked. Between the series I read the summaries of the older series, and the stories are good. May one day watch the best of episodes.
Start with the 2005 Revival with the 9th Doctor. I'd recommend including all the mini-webisodes as well that can usually be found on TH-cam as well as some of the 'Children in Need' Charity specials. The revived series covers the important stuff from the 'Classic era' that most people will have missed. You might not understand a few references here and there for hardcore fans who will have watched the entirety of the classic series but it's not a deal breaker. That will pretty much give you the definitive Doctor Who experience explaining and showing you everything you NEED to see in order to fully understand and get the most out of the show. There should be lists online on where to slot in the mini-episodes amongst the main ones. Hope this helps :)
Start in 2005 and power through. Some of its campy but heartfelt and fun, some of its hilarious and witty, some of it's down right creepy, and some of it is the best writing in television. This is the show that basically has zero boundaries and can literally do anything.
I've seen quite a bit of the old stuff growing up, and I enjoyed it, but it's the new series that really got me hooked. And David Tennant is my Doctor for sure! He's my favorite, but they all have something to offer and are fun to watch! Give it a chance. You might like it!
Classic Who's stories were 4 episodes, the equivalent to a two parter now. The episodes were 25-30 minutes an episode. The newer episodes regular episodes are 42-45 minutes, some are a little over an hour, but two-parter's now are the equivalent to a whole story back then, but even singular episodes are good enough. 12-13 episodes a season in New Who, and a Christmas Special every year. The new season will consist of 10 episodes, each around 50 minutes I believe.
Woah when you compile all his dark moments together, it makes Doctor Who look like a really dark show. There's a lot of humour in it I promise :) Also start with the 2005 reboot - season one. There are moments in Moffat era that may make you want to give up on the show, but you can make it through :)
Ive watched it all…. Started with Smith till Clara came then went to the start of the 2005 reboot watched till i was at Smith then went back and saw all the classics in order. Hell i even lisen to alot of the audiostories.
if you guys want to start watching Doctor Who the new episode that comes out 10/7 is the perfect jumping on point because its a new actor and a new show-runner and they have said that they will not reference previous continuity for a couple of seasons.
Well the idea of restarting a regeneration cycle didn't start with the revamp. In the classic episodes the master was reaching the end of his cycle and bargained with the time lords for another 12 regeneration to help save the doctor.
Some people here are saying to watch from 2005 but the new series next week has been catered towards people who have never seen the show before so you could start there at first! 😊
I don't know why your channel has never showed up in my suggestions! I'd love to see reactions to NuWho (2005 - ) starting with 9/Eccleston like others have suggested. Like many people, I've only watched NuWho. I think John's pitch for the show was real good.
Yep, seen all episodes though I started in 1974.. (the show started in 1963) brilliant show but definitely start with new series ecclestone, it was 2005 so effects not like today but each season improves massively.. enjoy
Sorry, that's how it was pitched to me initially. Maybe whoever told me that was used to the idea that British seasons are 6 or so episodes and assumed they'd been lumped into one for America or something like that... either way, I stand corrected!
The new series who has 13 episode per season Eccleston did one season, Tennet did 3 season and a bunch special/ep, Smith did 3 and Capaldi did 3. Also there's always a Xmas special/ep after each season
I have always wanted to see a new fan watch from the very beginning. It would be interesting to get an outsiders perspective of the classic stories as someone who hasn't watched the modern series.
You are definitely going to love doctor who if you watch it :D I recommend you start from season one of the new series. They made the new series so that people new to the series can watch it without knowing any backstory :) Ps. remember to watch the christmas specials!
Oh, and if you want to get a real feel for how cool this show can be, watch a David Tennant episode called, Blink, it won a Hugo award, and has one of the best bootstrap paradoxes I've seen since Back to the future..
Two of my favorite things.. You two reacting to stuff and Doctor Who, my favorite TV show. I don't get why John says Eccleston did two seasons by British standards because it'd still just be one season. But never mind that. Don't start from the very beginning. Start with the new series (144 episodes I think) and then potentially go back to watch some of the highlights of the old ones. Each Doctor brings something unique to the role, while some of them are obviously influenced by previous portrayals. Definitely worth the watch
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The first season from 2005, obviously.
The Reel Rejects Start at the first season of the revamped show from 2005. You’ll get all the info you need from it and it definitely is a fun ride.
First Season duhh there are a lot of callbacks so you should not miss anything
2005 reboot. Skip the classics for now
You guys are gonna love it
I edit the Doctor Who reactions for the Blind Wave TH-cam channel. I would recommend starting from the 2005 reboot and not the 1963 origins. That way it should take you about 3 or so years to catch up if you do 1 episode a week.
+Lazy Lono Are we ever going to get yours and your mother's reactions to the series 10 finale? :P You guys have the funniest reactions, lol.
If I ever find free time to edit them haha! They're just sitting on the hard drive waiting to be edited
I wait with bated breath man
Haha, fair enough! :) Blind Wave sure keep you busy. You have some mad editing skills! ;D
Yes, I always recommend the 2005 episodes to start with :)
start with 2005 if you do watch It
Duly noted!
Doctor who is what got me into sci-fi as a child
Same my dude i was 4 when i first watched it back in 2005
Start with the modern series 1, 9th doctor (Eccelston) and work forward. Most people haven't seen the old episodes anyway due to the fact they aired from the 60-80's. Then you can go back and watch a couple great episodes from that era. This way the new series was a kind of reboot for the modern audience so it explains a lot of the mythology and the pretext towards The Doctor
Appreciate the info! Got a lot'a folks recommending to start from the new series, so if we decide to jump in, that's probably how it'll go haha. Just gotta get over those purist vibes 😅
@@ReelRejects watch a couple of stories from each Classic doctor (there are loads of 'best Classic stories to watch' lists on the Net). This will help keep your viewing reasonably pure,and will allow you to enjoy many of the classic references when they appear in the new series (and there are a LOT of them).
Nonetheless,there are several Classic Who reactors who are watching as many of the stories as are available. One more will be good :)
I will definitely watch with you guys if you decide to do a reaction series. I've been enjoying blindwave through there journey of this show.
Same.
ME TO
Start with the 2005 reboot.
Mines is with Tom Baker
Yes. Never skip Nine.
This seems to be the going rate of advice haha
The Reel Rejects there is one Episode Greg you should watched it’s called Blink is seasonn3 but it’s a epic and scary episode
2005 series is not a reboot as it is part of the same continuity
definitely start from 2005 onwards, that point is a semi-reboot as in it gives a lot of new viewers the context of the show. Most fans haven't seen much of the show previously, but feel free to check the classics out after you've caught up
I grew up watching the show and I live in the UK so this and Harry potter are my childhood essence.
Did we have the same childhood? 😂😂😂
Nothing better than Doctor Who!!!
"to be fair they cut out all the jokes"
Best of luck with catching up on doctor who, I do a marathon every Christmas.
...of the WHOLE show???
BBC is even doing a 13 days of the show leading up into the new series on the 7th
When I was growing up I saw the Dr from the 80s, but every Sunday on UK Gold (basically a repeat channel) there was a Dr.Who Omnibus which was 5 episodes back-to-back from the very old episodes. I found that enjoyable to watch, even if I have to admit they were cringey. There was a charm about the old episodes. T'was the 60s after all. So if you watched 5 episodes a day it'd take you 24 weeks to get through the entire back catalogue. That's about 6 months. In all honesty though starting with the 2005 series is good, because there was a break of like 16 years between Sylvester McCoy the 7th Doctor and Christoper Eccelstons 9th doctor. The movie released in 1996 was a failed attempt to move in to the film format so when the 2005 series started with Christopher Eccelston it acted like a new beginning. It explained alot of what had happened before. In fact the show uses the Companions as a great way of getting people up-to-date if you missed a series or are a first time watcher.
Damn! That's a pretty lovely memory! I feel like I would've enjoyed those old Who episodes growing up. Appreciate the history as well! 😊 Gonna try and convince the G-Train to start at some point. We can both be kinda purist-y about the order of our shows, but in this case the overwhelming majority seems to suggest starting with the new series haha, so, I imagine that's probably what'll happen.
Small correction: The movie wasn't an attempt to move to a film format. It was just the pilot of an intended series on Fox as a co-production between the BBC, Fox, and Universal. Reception in the UK was divisive, but reception in the US was so negative that Fox and Universal backed out leading to the Paul McGann series not happening.
The thing that works about doctor who is that it’s not a comedy but rather a drama that never takes itself seriously.
just start it from the 2005 reboot you won't regret it
Naw the classics first
Sesskasays has nearly caught up and she hasn't been watching that long, a year, I think? She started with the 2005 reboot. I am sure there are people with schedules.
Oh, I was wrong. I checked. She watched S1 E1 on Nov 15, 2015. She is very close to finishing the most recent season. She watches 1 episode a week, but has taken time off periodically.
I think it's been 2 years.
Yes, my sense of time is very distorted. lol
+Daffy It's been nearly 3 years. Ignore my first comment. I typed that before I even finished reading your comment. I'm a dumbass.
I don't think the amount of time is a bad thing...it gives you guaranteed views for the next 3 year's. Just don't do what fandomreactions did and only record reactions to 2 or 3 episodes a season in a bid to rush through it.
I highly recommend the tribute for doctor who called the lonely god and another one called be kind
13:26
"To be fair, they cut out all the jokes!"
lol
And it's still going, can't wait for season 11's Doctor
About the rule (the 12 regenerations), they didnt change it. Simply the story in the last movie The Time of The Doctor time lords restarted Doctors regenerations.
WATCH THE TRIBUTES TO DOCTOR WHO BY THE GAROSTUDIOS PLEASE
i keep coming back to this, its currently 2022 and we still havnt gotten the series reaction :(
So cringe having you watch this knowing nothing.😬 but yeah you should totally watch it! Starting from the 2005 revival is best
Haha I can imagine, but they pledged for it, so we gotta do it! Definitely gonna jump in at some point, though!
Please do. Some of the best television ever. And the acting is sooooo great.
Maybe go back and watch it again after you're caught up. I can definitely say it was really well done.
Idk if you guys have done any doctor who reactions, but I would LOVE to see you guys react to it! Especially after seeing your MoonKnight reactions.
I LOVE that you did this reaction. This video was so well made. Also, Doctor Who is awesome and I'd watch every reaction video to it if you decided to start a series reaction.
Each Doctor has become my favourite in turn. I hope that continues this week.
As soon as I saw Doctor Who I clicked
They didn’t change the rules of regeneration per say, they just hade something happen so the doctor got to start another regeneration cycle. So even though it would be 13, 14, 15 regenerations and so on, it’s the start of a new cycle, 1, 2, 3, etc at the same time.
At least that’s what I can gather from it.
I love doctor who it’s one of my favorite sci-fi shows I started watching it when David Tennant was the doctor and I have loved it ever since
I started watching Dr Who in 1963 and I have not stopped since . I hope it keeps going past when I go to my rest
Snap, been watching since then too 🙂
"This seems like a really sad god."
To be fair, the cut out all the jokes!
There is one more compilation that I think sells the show even better. It’s went viral a while back. It’s called “the lonely god” by thegarostudios
I think you need to have wathed the show to get the emotional impact of that one
definitely start with the 2005 soft-reboot!
I've seen every episode including reconstructions of the missing episodes multiple times. I would definitely say it's worth your time if you like sci-fi and fantasy stuff
All you have to remember is the series actually started in 1963, and is still going. "Anywhere in Time And Space, everything that ever happened or ever will, where do you want to start?" Is the best quote to sum up the series.
Greg if you are going to watch doctor who which I doubt you will just watch it from the 2005 soft reboot. Lots of people suggest watching any episodes called Blink as a tester episode. The newer series episodes are 42 minutes long but the older series episodes were 25 minutes and could of been part of 3,4,5 or 6 part stories.
Midnight was my first episode and I was hooked.
Ahhh, good to know! Especially about the runtimes on the older stuff. We always wanna watch everything from the top, but... with Doctor Who that seems a bit.. tricky.. haha
Blink was my tester! Amazing.
i started just around the time of series 7 of new, i was bored one day so i started on Rose and immediately was hooked and caught up to series 7 in a week
You keep saying that you’ve seen two seasons if you’re going by British seasons. What? That makes no sense. We have the same seasons, if you’ve only watched the 9th Doctor (Christopher Eccelson) then you’ve only watched one season. Cause he only did one season.
Christmas episodes are mid point between two different seasons, most seasons have 13 episodes apart from Season 7 which is longer as they had the 50th anniversary. In 2009 there was only four episodes of Doctor who that year and they were branded as “special” episodes as they were scattered throughout the year like having an Easter special, Christmas special. The actor who plays the Doctor stays for the whole season. Eccelson (2005)did 1 season, Tennant(2006-2010) did 3 seasons plus 4 specials, Smith (2010-2013)did 3 seasons and so did Capaldi (2013-2017)
They didn't change the regeneration rule... He was granted a new cycle of regenerations.
You could watch the new series starting on October 7 in the UK. It's being pushed as a good jumping on point for people have never seen the series
Magarita Life does seriously incredible videos - so glad you guys decided to do a video about one of her fanvids!
They changed the regeneration rules in the 1980's, when the Master was allowed to be granted extra regenerations, so the whole 'gifting' of regenerations, is completely 'in canon'.
Just watch it. You know you want to. So, do it.
*Please*
Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) used to write for the old series, occasionally.
Basically when the Doctor regenerates he/she gains a new body and personality while maintaining memory. As we know nurture is far more important than nature. He/she is essential the same person but acts and responds differently to situations. This is awesome because it's a huge deal for actors to take on this iconic role but gives the freedom to create their own interpretations. It's also a huge burden because fans give a lot of pressure to make sure you don't fuck up their favorite character...a character so many people have loved literally since childhood
I would watch Tom Baker as the Doctor on PBS as a youngin' I couldnt' get enough, I didn't understand it came from England and would get pissed when i coulndnt find DR.WHO on tv. I made my Mom bring me to book stores to buy the paperbacks. I felt like some explorer finding new worlds, it was an amazing time.
I've watched Doctor Who since 1976 when our local PBS station picked it up on a one year delay from the UK.
The regeneration rule wasn't changed recently. The 12 regeneration limit was revealed back in 1977. In 1983, it was revealed that the Time Lord High Council can grant more regenerations.
I just got into Doctor Who this summer. I started at 2005 and I was able to binge through the 10 seasons in about a month. It was pretty much all I watched plus I was on summer break so I had a TON of downtime. If you really commit though you can fly through, especially if you get hooked like I did!
U wouldn’t have a problem starting at the beginning of the new era as it was designed partly for kids at the time that didn’t know doctor who, and does a brilliant job of explaining the backstory
Don't forget about the Big Finish audio plays.They are amazing. :D And you can listen to it for hours and hours and hours ;)
I love Doctor Who! I'm obsessed. And I've seen all of new Doctor Who. Seen some of the classic Doctor Who. Great performances all around! It's defiantly a must watch!
Don't start at the beginning, start at the 2005 reboot
Will the reactions on Patreon be uploaded here? Love a good reaction to this show
peter capaldis doctor is my favorite.
YOO DO IT DUDE, WATCH DOCTOR WHO, TRUST ME YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. You seem like the type of guy who'd LOVE show like this. I know, of course, it seems a bit daunting, but just stick with it and give it a chance, it'll blow you away!
It’s so fun to watch the beginning of your journey.
I started with Matt Smiths season and transitioned into Capaldi, and I would highly recommend doing so. My boyfriend is a massive fan and he suggested I watch it and I was adamant about starting at the beginning of the revival, but he suggested Matt Smith and I'm glad he did because now having gone back and watched the entire series, I don't think I would have stuck with it if we started at the beginning.
Start watching it!!!
I've been a fan for 3 years its a great show, probably the best show, it currently has 36 seasons and a movie, and over 850 episodes. it is daunting but worth it!!!
The Christmas specials are the highlight of Doctor Who. I've only watched from the 9th Doctor as its not so easy getting access to the older episodes
As the Doctor said, the last time we saw him: "To be fair, they cut out all the jokes."
I love John's passion
I started at 11 then weny back to 10 then 9 then 12, working on 13. I love all of them and this worked for me. It actually made some episodes better knowing a little more of back story.
It took my best friend YEARS to get me to watch Doctor Who, but I fell in love with it by the 2nd episode.
I wholeheartedly recommend that you watch Doctor Who, it's so very, very good!
I agree with everyone else saying you should start with the 2005 return of the series.
been watching it since 1974, and i love the old series but i have to agree with everyone that starting from the 2005 would make sense. and dipping in and out of old who as you go along
I saw the words Doctor Who and the Reel rejects in the same title and I instantly knew this had to be a patreon request video lmao
I watch Doctor Who. And im completely obsessed with it!! Ive watched all of new Doctor Who and a bit of classic Doctor Who. Its definitely worth the watch!
Yes Greg start with any season you want. I started with Matt Smith and then caught up with everything I missed before I saw more.
I started with the movie in the 90s and loved the concept, so checked out the 1st TV episode, and couldn't deal how old it looked. Picked it back up on the new 2005 series, and was hooked. Between the series I read the summaries of the older series, and the stories are good. May one day watch the best of episodes.
Start with the 2005 Revival with the 9th Doctor. I'd recommend including all the mini-webisodes as well that can usually be found on TH-cam as well as some of the 'Children in Need' Charity specials. The revived series covers the important stuff from the 'Classic era' that most people will have missed. You might not understand a few references here and there for hardcore fans who will have watched the entirety of the classic series but it's not a deal breaker. That will pretty much give you the definitive Doctor Who experience explaining and showing you everything you NEED to see in order to fully understand and get the most out of the show. There should be lists online on where to slot in the mini-episodes amongst the main ones. Hope this helps :)
me still waiting for their Doctor Who reaction
It's solely on their Patreon, they're up to Series 11
@@mieguy9679 damn. I'm not subscribed to ANY patreons rn.... maybe one day and i'll binge lol. thanks for letting me know :)
Start in 2005 and power through. Some of its campy but heartfelt and fun, some of its hilarious and witty, some of it's down right creepy, and some of it is the best writing in television. This is the show that basically has zero boundaries and can literally do anything.
Just go from 2005, it provides context for what came before and also retcons some stuff as it goes
Started classic Who 2-3 years ago and I'm up to Horror of Fang Rock (Tom Baker).
I've seen quite a bit of the old stuff growing up, and I enjoyed it, but it's the new series that really got me hooked. And David Tennant is my Doctor for sure! He's my favorite, but they all have something to offer and are fun to watch! Give it a chance. You might like it!
start with the next series in a week. it's the perfect starting point for greg
Classic Who's stories were 4 episodes, the equivalent to a two parter now. The episodes were 25-30 minutes an episode. The newer episodes regular episodes are 42-45 minutes, some are a little over an hour, but two-parter's now are the equivalent to a whole story back then, but even singular episodes are good enough. 12-13 episodes a season in New Who, and a Christmas Special every year. The new season will consist of 10 episodes, each around 50 minutes I believe.
Damn. This is comprehensive.. really appreciate the info!!
Well actually this isn’t accurate. Classic who stories varied from 3 to like 8 parts.
Jake Oliver The ones that I watched were around 4 episodes for a story.
The Lazy Gamer some were but a lot had more
Been watching doctor who since my childhood in the 70s .. Tom baker and David Tennant my faves 😊
Woah when you compile all his dark moments together, it makes Doctor Who look like a really dark show. There's a lot of humour in it I promise :)
Also start with the 2005 reboot - season one. There are moments in Moffat era that may make you want to give up on the show, but you can make it through :)
Ive watched it all…. Started with Smith till Clara came then went to the start of the 2005 reboot watched till i was at Smith then went back and saw all the classics in order. Hell i even lisen to alot of the audiostories.
And then all the new eps when they came out.
if you guys want to start watching Doctor Who the new episode that comes out 10/7 is the perfect jumping on point because its a new actor and a new show-runner and they have said that they will not reference previous continuity for a couple of seasons.
Well the idea of restarting a regeneration cycle didn't start with the revamp. In the classic episodes the master was reaching the end of his cycle and bargained with the time lords for another 12 regeneration to help save the doctor.
Some people here are saying to watch from 2005 but the new series next week has been catered towards people who have never seen the show before so you could start there at first! 😊
I don't know why your channel has never showed up in my suggestions! I'd love to see reactions to NuWho (2005 - ) starting with 9/Eccleston like others have suggested.
Like many people, I've only watched NuWho. I think John's pitch for the show was real good.
They didn't change the rule. Time Lords are granted 13 regenerations but they can be granted more. He was recently granted another cycle
Yes! I love her videos.
Yep, seen all episodes though I started in 1974.. (the show started in 1963) brilliant show but definitely start with new series ecclestone, it was 2005 so effects not like today but each season improves massively.. enjoy
I'm confused by the whole "Eccleston did two series by the British standard".
SJCookiEzZ I think they’re confused. Series for us is literally the same as seasons for the us
Sorry, that's how it was pitched to me initially. Maybe whoever told me that was used to the idea that British seasons are 6 or so episodes and assumed they'd been lumped into one for America or something like that... either way, I stand corrected!
@@ReelRejects Yeah it doesn't matter, I just thought maybe there was a difference between UK and US that I somehow hadn't heard of
The new series who has 13 episode per season Eccleston did one season, Tennet did 3 season and a bunch special/ep, Smith did 3 and Capaldi did 3. Also there's always a Xmas special/ep after each season
For me it kinda took Six Month maybe to Watch the New series (2005) and now im at the First season of the Old Ones so yeah😍
Hard to imagine not watching Tom Baker the 4th Doctor. He is The Doctor. I guess I was spoiled watching them in the 80s.
I have always wanted to see a new fan watch from the very beginning. It would be interesting to get an outsiders perspective of the classic stories as someone who hasn't watched the modern series.
You are definitely going to love doctor who if you watch it :D
I recommend you start from season one of the new series. They made the new series so that people new to the series can watch it without knowing any backstory :)
Ps. remember to watch the christmas specials!
Oh, and if you want to get a real feel for how cool this show can be, watch a David Tennant episode called, Blink, it won a Hugo award, and has one of the best bootstrap paradoxes I've seen since Back to the future..
they dident "change" the rule, the timelords of galifrey just gave him another 12 regenerations!
wow, Greg has got in shape!
Two of my favorite things.. You two reacting to stuff and Doctor Who, my favorite TV show. I don't get why John says Eccleston did two seasons by British standards because it'd still just be one season. But never mind that. Don't start from the very beginning. Start with the new series (144 episodes I think) and then potentially go back to watch some of the highlights of the old ones. Each Doctor brings something unique to the role, while some of them are obviously influenced by previous portrayals. Definitely worth the watch
Start at the beginning of the modern era of doctor
HA! Have me on again for more Doctor Who stuff guys! I'm starting up a new series about it AND I've seen all the episodes of the newer series's's's...