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[camwyn]

I know he had his reasons, and I know those of y'all who run on the British release dates have already gone through this and will doubtless think me very silly for coming to this conclusion a year after you, but dammit, I'm going to miss Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor.

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[slutbamwalla.livejournal.com]

Yes, he will be missed, but Tennant really isn't that bad. He does an excellent job of following Eccleston. (I won't say replacing, because he doesn't try to, nor should he.)

Eccleston was an incredible Doctor, and just what the series needed to hook a new fan base. Tennant's Doctor is somewhat darker at times, and his connection to Rose is a lot stronger.

The way I have understood it from the podcasts, Tennant had been slated to be the Doctor from the beginning, but due to conflicts (HP4 and such), he negotiated to delay it a year, during which time Eccleston filled the bill (by his own request, if the rumor mill is right).

[camwyn]

Ah, okay. I dimly recalled hearing on BBC News Online ages ago that Eccleston had left 'cos of not wanting to be typecast or something like that, but at the time I wasn't paying nearly as much attention as I should've. Now I've got the hook in my jaw, dammit.

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

http://popfiend.livejournal.com/625747.html

Just sayin'.

[just-the-ash.livejournal.com]

I agree. I was dubious at first, having only seen him in Cracker as a Detective Chief Inspector, but I really got to like him in the role.

[camwyn]

I'd never seen him in anything else until the other night when daniidebrabant put a copy of 28 Days Later into the DVD player. "LOOK! CILIAN MURPHY IS THE GOOD GUY AND THE DOCTOR IS THE BAD GUY!"

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

I'm SO glad that I didn't see the Goblet of Fire movie. It would be very disconcerting to look at David Tennant's Doctor and think, "BARTY CROUCH JUNIOR?"

[milkshake-b.livejournal.com]

I call 'im Voldiedoctor.

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

I really liked Eccleston's Doctor.

But, man, the identity of Bad Wolf? *grump* Talk about deus ex machina.

[camwyn]

Oh, I was fine with that- mostly because my brain was stuck on one thing when we found out...

"... you're not Fenric."

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

Hee.

I admit, I was secretly hoping for The Master ;)

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. No matter how wonderful the new Doctor is, you always miss the old one. Always. And I've seen three regenerations before this, so I know it hurts.

[camwyn]

First time I've actually watched a regen episode, here.

[derien.livejournal.com]

Ah. Yeah, I'd say the bittersweet is part of being a true fan. I still miss Jon Pertwee. ;)

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. I didn't get hooked on Dr Who until Eccleston came along, and dammit, he's my doctor. *sigh*

I did get to call and leave a work related message for Rose Tyler yesterday, however. *G* (Seriously. Yes, I know it's not the same person. Leave me my poor delusions.)

[lots42.livejournal.com]

The new girl at McDonalds was called Rose and LOOKED LIKE HER.

I half expexted to hear groaning mechanics behind the Employees Only door.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

You never do know.... anything weird been happening around there? Some sort of unexplained oil used on the chips that makes folks smarter? *G*

[lots42.livejournal.com]

Actually, the food is good, the decor is pleasing and the employees are happy.

I suspect the Doctor found them some real cows for the food and treats the staff to trips to Woodstock.

[agoodshinkickin.livejournal.com]

I'd only ever seen one Doctor Who episode before the Eccleston season, and I have to admit I didn't really get it at first. After watching the whole season I can't help but laugh at the:

"Nice to meet you Rose Tyler, now RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!"

Every time.

[batyatoon]

That was the moment when I knew I would love him.

*hugs Nine*

[temporal-tech.livejournal.com]

me too. from his first impression he felt like the doctor. i'm not so sure about this other guy yet.

[aberrantangels]

As I said, so will I. (And I'd like to thank eriklebeau for clearing up the behind-the-scenes stuff re: the changeover that never quite made sense to me before.) I've already pre-ordered the DVD, of course, and I hope Sci-Fi give us USonians a Christmas Invasion present.

[zou.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's weird, isn't it? I had my doubts and worries, too. But for me at least - and pretty much everyone I've spoken to - I love the new doctor. It's comforting that he has a few of the same tics as the old one. Watch the manic smile, for example.

[lots42.livejournal.com]

That's why I like the version that dresses in the beige coat and the beige hat.

He's just always so HAPPY.

"Whee, a sunrise! Wheee, shiny rocks! Wheee, we're running for our lives!

[batyatoon]

... that is a beautiful icon and it makes me cry.