Doctor Who: The End of Time Part 1

[DukeNukem 2417]

The first part of the two-part season finale is on BBC America tomorrow night at 9 eastern, 8 central. Any Doctor Who fans here are welcome to comment on the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor and the future of the longest-running sci-fi program on the planet.

[Rotwang]

Dr Who hit off with a huge bang once again, partially ruined by RTD's habit of writing those "super mega end of life, the universe and everything apocalypses" resolved by a "very clever"* Deus Ex Machina.

I'm glad a new guy is taking over.

[DukeNukem 2417]

Dr Who hit off with a huge bang once again, partially ruined by RTD's habit of writing those "super mega end of life, the universe and everything apocalypses" resolved by a "very clever"* Deus Ex Machina.

I'm glad a new guy is taking over.

So you've seen it already?

[Sthurmovik]

I can't believe Tennant is pussying out already. After the disastrous one year Eccleston run we needed Tennant to step up as the next Tom Baker with a strong 6 to 10 season showing. I don't see the new guy lasting much past 3 seasons due to efforts to target "younger viewers" always falling flat.

[DukeNukem 2417]

I wouldn't say David Tennant is "pussying out" as Sthurmovik says. He was doing a lot of stuff before signing on to Doctor Who, and he might have a few projects waiting for him as soon as he finishes his run. As for Matt Smith (the actor who will be playing the Eleventh Doctor), he could very well be the next Tom Baker---after all, he's the youngest actor ever to play the Doctor.

[Kishin]

Peter Davison was the youngest in the old series and he didnt last long at all.
I'm afraid Tom Baker pretty much was the epitome of Doctor Who. Longest running and (imho) best Doctor of them all.

[minkwheel]

I for one am grateful for David Tennant's tenure as The Doctor... yes, TOM BAKER will always BE "THE" Doctor to most of us baby boomers... EVERYONE HAS THEIR FAVORITE DOCTOR and COMPANION... David brought a new enthusiasm to the character....and the bigger budget effects and decent writing really didn't hurt EITHER..... I'm looking forward to seeing what Matt does.... but I am still happy that I still have to see most of the Catherine Tate eps.......Don't have BBC America on my cable.... dangit.... I get best of both worlds... the new eps coming up, AND the final Tennant season. FANTASTIC! -- minkwheel

[Sthurmovik]

I wouldn't say David Tennant is "pussying out" as Sthurmovik says. He was doing a lot of stuff before signing on to Doctor Who, and he might have a few projects waiting for him as soon as he finishes his run.

That's the problem. Doctor Who requires a lifetime commitment. The only thing Tennant should have planned to do after finishing his run was Cons and audio adventures.

As for Matt Smith (the actor who will be playing the Eleventh Doctor), he could very well be the next Tom Baker---after all, he's the youngest actor ever to play the Doctor.

Tennant was an avowed Dr Who buff who was fulfilling his lifelong dream by playing the Doctor. If he can't stay for a decade nobody will.

[wolfblade]

I think matt smith will be an good doctor , and david tennant can still come back in to the show as the other not going to say to much in case some have not seen end of season 4 , as for now roll on new years day (UK) for the end of time pt2 cant wait

[Kishin]

Older doctors DID appear in a few episodes from time to time. I'm pretty sure whatever ambitious projects David Tennant is going to be working on, he'll be able to tear himself away for an episode or two. They could even get Eccleston back and do a "Three Doctors" episode.

Though I've noticed that sort of thing tends to be less possible with the destruction of the council of Timelords, etc.