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Who is your favorite Doctor and why? Tom Baker and David Tennant, and "because he was the first one I saw" seem to be the popular answers; what's yours? |
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I think every actor who's played the part of the Doctor has given the role his all, and I enjoy every last one of 'em. I feel bad that Colin Baker got the shaft with the hiatus and subsequent firing -- he never really got the chance to prove himself and develop into what many might consider to be a more "likeable" Doctor. I also feel bad that Sylvester McCoy, who I think made an excellent Doctor with a somewhat Patrick Troughton angle to his style, got the shaft with some of the worst storylines toward the end of the "original" series, and then met his demise in such an anti-climactic way in the 1996 movie (which I only saw once and hated -- not because of Paul McGann, who could have been a great series Doctor, but because... well, there are reasons too numerous to name here). Tom Baker was the Doctor that introduced me to the series, and he'll probably always be my favorite. I think, of all the Doctors, he really conveyed the "alien" part of the Doctor most convincingly (to me, anyway). I wish Eccleston had at least done another season. Tennant was, of course, incredible. And I think Matt Smith has been great from day one. I'd love to see them do a multi-Doctor episode with the most recent incarnations at some point (as they've done in the past with The Three Doctors, The Five Doctors, and The Two Doctors). Heck, even squeeze McGann in there and give him a proper episode! |
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Favorite Doctor? As in a doctor on television? Dr House of course! The guy can tell what's wrong with you just by looking at you. (Too bad he's a fictional doctor :/) My favorite non-medical doctor is Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA (Doctor of fine arts), and unlike House, he's real. |
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Dr. House is great (and it's his birthday today!), but I like Dr. Lightman better. Lie To Me is SOOO good. |
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David Tennant is definitely my favorite, and Tom Baker is of course way up there. I was actually thinking about this the other day while watching Matt Smith as The Doctor and thinking about how I've been pleasantly surprised by him. I think he has done an excellent job, and I was very skeptical going into this season. I tried to imagine David Tennant - my favorite Doctor Who - in the same stories, and I realized that as much as I loved David Tennant I have come to terms with his departure. I am happy for the experiences I had watching him, but if I were given the choice to have David Tennant back or keep Matt Smith, I would choose to keep Matt Smith. Not because I think he's better, but Tennant is gone, and that's OK. Matt Smith is doing a great job, as evidenced by the fact I'm happy enough with him to want to see how his story continues. |
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David Tennant is my favorite overall. Matt Smith is growing on me (bow ties are cool!). From the originals, Tom Baker was my favorite. I haven't had a lot of opportunity to see many McCoy episodes but they were pretty good. And I loved McGann's movie overall, I wish they had given him the chance to explore the Doctor more (except that half-human crap). Eric Roberts was abysmal as The Master, by the way. Oh and for the people who didn't get the reference, "The Doctor" refers to a British drama called Doctor Who, where the titular character is an alien known only as "The Doctor". His species is capable of regenerating when killed or badly injured, resulting in eleven actors playing The Doctor since the show's debut in 1963. The Doctor is a Time Lord and travels in a time machine called a TARDIS which is able to travel in time and space, enabling the show to visit any era or location. He is usually accompanied by someone known as his "companion". |
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David Tennant was the best doctor ever. Though truthfully, I like all of them. But you just can't beat Tennant. He was smart, witty, and was always able to work his way out of any situation, though he didn't seem like he would be able to. I'm really liking Matt Smith so far, though. I think he's definitely got great potential. I still miss Tennant, though. |
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I liked Tom Baker when I was watching those old episodes with Gran & Granma, but I also liked David Tennant. I'm indifferent, and happy to see the yearly change or whatever it seems to be. They seem to choose good Doctors. |
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Watching the episodes with Tom Baker, I'd say he is definitely one of the best, but I really like David Tennant as the Doctor. He was the first one that I watched, and the one that got me started liking the show. Also, Matt Smith is an absolute gem, and with Steven Moffat directing, he may just become one of the best. |
