I have never watched this show, and it's a gaping hole in my sci-fi knowledge. Is there any possibility if a jumping on point, or has the train left the station on this one?
You can easily jump in with the first Matt Smith season (last year) without priory knowledge. Or watch the new series from season 1 (2005).
I'd serious suggest watch the classic show too if you get the opportunity.
Definitely jump in. I'd suggest starting with the 2005 season year or what I like to call, "Doctor Who: The Next Generation." :)
If you are co,ing in now, just start at Matt Smiths first season (he's half way through his second now). Then go back and look at some classic series and then start at 2005. Let Matt be your first Doctor :D
Plenty of threads on here for Doctor Who. have fun, and welcome to the world of the blue box.
come to think of it i'd like to jump in too. any stations or sites i should go to?
I'd start with the first episode and try to do at least one story from the run of each of the Doctors until the 2005 series and then I'd just watch straight through. After that I'd go back and watch as much of the classic episodes as I could.
Well, the 2005 series is on instant watch on Netflix, so I guess I'll start there tonight. Just looking to have viewing lined up for my month off of work for my gutting, er surgery that is.
Actually, there's a heck of a lot of Dr. Who on instant, how about some episodes that are considered "classics"? I'd like to see the best of the old as well.
Try The Aztecs from the 1st Doctors run then look for The Three Doctors. Anything with Troughton, Pertwee or Tom Baker is always worth watching.
Thanks for the suggestions, it's great, Netflix has so many of these to watch! I lucked out.
There are some other excellent classic series recommendations over in this thread.
http://www.treksinscifi.com/forum/index.php?topic=9103.msg111978#msg111978 (http://www.treksinscifi.com/forum/index.php?topic=9103.msg111978#msg111978)
Personally, I love the show, both classic, and modern. Enjoy!
I'm about 6 episodes in on the '05 series, I love it! Great tone, cool stories, can't believe I have ignored this for so long. My geek card should have been revoked ages ago.
Fantastic!
Quote from: Chris-El on August 15, 2011, 05:06:36 PM
I'm about 6 episodes in on the '05 series, I love it! Great tone, cool stories, can't believe I have ignored this for so long. My geek card should have been revoked ages ago.
There will be some characters that show up and they will expect that you know who they are so feel free to ask any questions and I'm sure the gang here can give you a quick catch-up on them. Otherwise, I'd suggest working your way through all of the "new Who" (2005 - present) before you try to go back and watch some of the classic stuff.
Kevin
That's my plan, since there is a massive amount of stuff that came before. This seems a good way to get into that universe.
Hi Kevin! I miss hearing you and the rest of the gang on the Scapecast. In fact, I miss the Scapecast. In any event, I wouldn't be shy about catching a few of the classic episodes before watching the new stuff. I would for sure watch a Tom Baker story, Genesis of the Daleks before watching the last two episodes of the 2008 series, "The Stolen Earth" and "Journey's End." While a new viewer will fully understand what's happening, I think it adds a little something extra when you have some history with some of the Davros stories from yesteryear.
Yeah, I mean we have several links to classic episodes. I'm a old school who fan and adore classic who. :)
I watched Genesis of the Daleks yesterday, wow, I loved it. This is the first classic group of shows that I have watched. The story was great, and the fact that it's 35 years old didn't factor. I'll be Netflixing these for a while.
I think you'll be busy for bit with all of these. Enjoy reliving my childhood (and the more recent stuff!).
Try the The Aztecs, War Games, and The Three Doctors now.
Quote from: Chris-El on September 05, 2011, 09:18:47 AM
I watched Genesis of the Daleks yesterday, wow, I loved it. This is the first classic group of shows that I have watched. The story was great, and the fact that it's 35 years old didn't factor. I'll be Netflixing these for a while.
A real classic story, glad you enjoyed it. If you are looking for a fan favourite of the classic series please, please, please consider Pyramids of Mars, it scared the s**t out of me when I was a child!!
I am in the midst of that one now, just had to stop for football!
I'm glad you are enjoying it. I'm watching Patrick Troughton in The Mind Robbers right now.
Pyramids of Mars is excellent. For a great 2nd Doctor story, try Tomb of the Cybermen.
I watched the Tomb of the Cybermen a couple of weeks ago. The Cybermen have evolved over the years.
Keep an eye open for Jon Pertwee's Day of the Daleks, which has just been released over here. There are two versions of the story, the original, and the other with CGI effects, which looks OK!!
As you all know i'm a HUGE classics fan (i dont know how many posts and threads ive done over the years on here lol. I'm slowly building my DVD collection up and i love the 2nd Dr era. My only complaint at the moment is the revisitation box sets coming out so now i only buy DVD's made from 2008 due to the re-release factor.
I think if it came right down to it, Doctor #2 would be my favorite as well, with Pertwee and Tom Baker a close 2nd and 3rd. I started watching DW when I was about 10 years old.
Thanks guys! This show has become my new obsession. I have bought many trinkets and a couple t-shirts. My wife is thrilled, of course. One more thing for me to go on about and watch obsessively.
Oh Chris i am in the stage of collecting the different Tardi styles and you can get great models. They would look great on your shelves (not wanting to get you in trouble or anything lol
You know, it's not as easy to get a wide variety of Dr Who memorabilia over here as it is in the UK. I'd love a Tardis model.
Quote from: Chris-El on October 15, 2011, 09:54:31 AM
You know, it's not as easy to get a wide variety of Dr Who memorabilia over here as it is in the UK. I'd love a Tardis model.
Just got a small one (and a Dalek to go with it) from my trip to the Doctor Who experience a couple of weeks ago.
Quote from: Chris-El on October 15, 2011, 09:54:31 AM
You know, it's not as easy to get a wide variety of Dr Who memorabilia over here as it is in the UK. I'd love a Tardis model.
Try here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_6?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=tardis&sprefix=tardis (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_6?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=tardis&sprefix=tardis)
And we mention this and you Chris on the latest TSF podcast. ;)
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on October 17, 2011, 06:09:39 AM
And we mention this and you Chris on the latest TSF podcast. ;)
As I just heard. Mine's on the Amazon page (one of the cheaper ones).
A few years ago, in a PoundSaver or some other shop of that ilk, I scored a Dalek coffee mug and cereal bowl for a couple quid. It was somesort of Easter thing, had a chocolate egg in it. In case you're curious, the egg was yummy. Anyway, after I'd returned home to the States, I decided I wanted another of those Dalek mugs as my wife was always running off with it for her coffee. I looked on eBay...+$30. So yeah, it's easier to get good DW treasure in the UK. The wifoid and youngest just came back and my offspring had no less than 3 sonic screwdrivers, weeping angels, and DW goodies galore. All I got was a magazine with a bunch of little plastic models. Daleks, Weeping Angels and the like...might be good for Monopoly game pieces.
Found this cool wallpaper done from a few years ago.
So, I've finally gotten to Matt Smith as the Doctor (which is my brother's name, funnily enough) had to re-watch the early eps. with my wife. Pretty good so far. I do wonder, how come the Doctor's incarnations have gotten younger and younger, and how did he live for 850 years or so in one form, but in the past 50 has been through the ringer 10 times? Anyway, Allons-y, I'm on to the next episode.
My biggest irritation of the new series. He was 500 years old in his second incarnation and only 900 by Dr 10. Rubbish and they really should have thought about that before writing back in 2005. Also the reason why they get younger is because television and film is unfortunately ageist. I personally would love a older actor to play the Dr.
Exactly. I did hear they were looking at having an older one for the 11th...until they saw Matt Smith's performance. He just won everyone over with his portrayal. And I can see that. He plays an old Timelord really well for a young bloke!
Just been sent a link to this fantrailer for Doctor Who, well worth a look!
http://atomicanxiety.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/doctor-who-the-first-question-trailer-is-no-one-interested-in-history/ (http://atomicanxiety.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/doctor-who-the-first-question-trailer-is-no-one-interested-in-history/)
That was a pretty good trailer. Of course the sad thing is we have lost three of our Dr's. I wouldnt mind seeing actors in those parts (1,2,3) as long as they could pull off the performance. Ah 5th Dr, you were my doctor.
Quote from: stansnig on January 04, 2012, 11:15:16 AM
Just been sent a link to this fantrailer for Doctor Who, well worth a look!
http://atomicanxiety.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/doctor-who-the-first-question-trailer-is-no-one-interested-in-history/ (http://atomicanxiety.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/doctor-who-the-first-question-trailer-is-no-one-interested-in-history/)
Wow.. I love this trailer.. so well made!!
I've embedded it into the thread for ease of viewing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d941hp6VKgw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d941hp6VKgw#)!
And here's another one.
Where?
Doh!! Its been a long week!
Power of the Daleks Xmas Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMfRd0qxMSE#ws)
Oh now that was good, that was very good.
from contributors to "British Invaders".
Cool!
Those were pretty great. I love fan-made stuff.
I just got Doctor Who:The Movie from Netflix which apparently was a one-off TV movie on Fox. Gonna watch it this weekend.
Dr Who the movie, its not bad, but ignore the half human line and try not to hate Eric Roberts lol
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 08, 2012, 02:56:55 PM
Dr Who the movie, its not bad, but ignore the half human line and try not to hate Eric Roberts lol
Half human??? I haven't watched t yet but I do like Paul McGann in things I've seen him in.
Still trying to get used to Matt Smith, I really liked David Tennant.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 08, 2012, 02:56:55 PM
Dr Who the movie, its not bad, but ignore the half human line and try not to hate Eric Roberts lol
How can you ignore that? New Who has acknowledged McGann as a legitimate Doctor....and the line stands!! He is half human!
Okay, I jest. I like the explain all fan explanation that the Doctor just lies sometimes... :)
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on January 08, 2012, 03:30:43 PM
How can you ignore that? New Who has acknowledged McGann as a legitimate Doctor....and the line stands!! He is half human!
Blasphemy...!
LOl yeah they have explained the line as the DR trying to make the fact he is a alien a bit more easy to understand so he makes up the fact that he is half human. Silly bloody mistake in the first place.
Yeah, I watched that movie and it raised SO many questions for me...It's kinda werid! But I LOVED Paul McGann. Wish I could see more of him as the Doctor.
He has done a load of Big Finish Audio productions which, by all accounts, are very well received. Although, I'm not a Big Finish listener....
There is also an image Meds posted a while back of McGann a few years older wearing a new outfit which more closely resembles the Ecclestone one...which I think was done to promote a Big Finish range of stories
(http://onceuponageek.com/images/doctorwho_mcgann2a.jpg)
That's cool. I see that books were made of the 8th Doctor but they're very expensive to get now!