Comments on: Doctor Who Series 5 spoiler: new companion

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:54:08 +0000

There seems to be a lot of apprehension and concern over a new cast change and the fact that the new Doctor is inherently young. My thoughts? Reserve judgement. We love SM for the wonderful and haunting stories he has given us, yet somehow, as soon as we see an actor proposed for the part who looks perhaps slightly too young to be a dad yet, we lose our faith.
I believe SM will make good choices and let’s not forget that DR Who is all about constant changes and evolution. We might freak out at a sudden jar in continuity, yet we forget that it wasn’t explained fully that the doctor could regenerate until Pertwee (before that, it was more speculative as to how or why he changed). Ultimately, judgements can only be made once the action starts to unfold.
As for explaining how the Doctor may overcome the 12-regeneration limit, one possibility is to explain that the Gallifrey counting system is different from earth. (Perhaps each number is the Earth equivalent to the power of itself, meaning 12 on Gallifrey is more then 8000 trillion on Earth). Yes ok, intellectually, its both a tough AND a weak get-out clause but this is off the cuff.
Anyway, looking forward to DR Who Series 5. Blink and you might miss it!

By: Gemini71

Gemini71 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:59:58 +0000

On the one hand, I am dismayed that they didn’t consider Rachel for the role. However, on the other hand, by casting Karen Gillan, Moffatt has gone for an unknown. It’s good to see that new talent is being tapped for the next generation of TV and film starlets.

By: UltimateDrWhoFan

UltimateDrWhoFan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:15:06 +0000

I agree with Prospero. I have been watching Dr Who since I was in 6th grade. The Mawdryn Undead is an excellent and distinctive story that depicts the limit of regenerations. If TimeLords could truly live forever then wouldn’t Gallifrey have been quite overcrowded? Especially because the TimeLords did not side with the concept of leaving Gallifrey at all except for sending delegates to events. They labelled the Dr a criminal for leaving Gallifrey which leads one to believe that they do not like reaching outside their own atmosphere. The seried has more than ample evidence that TimeLords simply watch over the universe and not interfere which is their highest law. (Sorry this is getting a bit long). It is true that the TimeLords had the ability to transcend the 12 regeneration limit but immortality seems a bit unlikely. After all, in the Five Doctors, it is stated that Rassilon (the greatest TimeLord) had achieved immortality but that it was a curse. In fact, in the Five Doctors, the second Dr makes the comment that noboby really knew the extent of Rassilon’s power. So it would seem that the gift of immortality is not impossible nor improbable.

By: Jfretton

Jfretton — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:54:13 +0000

ohk im really dissapointed that they will replace david tennant as the docter its just goona be so boring i hope thenext docter is up to the task.

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Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:47 +0000

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By: JellyBaby

JellyBaby — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:17:41 +0000

Bjoe said “Took one look at her picture, and wondered, Why another horsey blonde? Sorry to be blunt. But it was hard to watch Billie Piper because all I could see were her teeth.”

Yeah, but has anyone noticed Hannah Murray’s ears? Can’t take my eyes off them!! lol

By: booki

booki — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:15:13 +0000

cool i think lynda with a y should return