Dr. Who fans: Season two begins on SciFi

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The discussion revolves around the airing of Season Two of Dr. Who on SciFi, including comparisons between the UK and US broadcasts, character developments, and reflections on past Doctors. Participants share their thoughts on the show's evolution and its impact on viewers.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the US airing is behind the UK schedule, with one mentioning that the next season in the UK starts around Christmas.
  • There is a mention of the new Doctor, David Tennant, and the episode titled "The Christmas Invasion" as the beginning of Season Two.
  • One participant expresses nostalgia for Dr. Who after not watching for 20 years and comments on the pacing of the show, questioning if the episodes have been extended for commercial breaks.
  • Another participant recalls that the original series ended with the seventh Doctor and discusses the new series starting with the tenth Doctor, highlighting a shift in storytelling and settings.
  • There is a discussion about the number of regenerations possible for the Doctor, with some participants recalling past episodes that suggested more than six regenerations.
  • Participants share their opinions on actors who have portrayed the Doctor, including Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant, and express disappointment over the lack of a series for McGann's Doctor.
  • One participant mentions Richard E. Grant's involvement in an animated series and expresses interest in his potential casting in the new series.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the timeline differences between the UK and US broadcasts and share a common appreciation for the show, but there are differing views on the pacing of episodes and the number of regenerations possible for the Doctor.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on personal recollections and interpretations of past episodes, which may vary among viewers. The discussion includes references to specific episodes and character arcs that may not be universally recognized.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of Dr. Who, viewers interested in the show's history and character development, and those curious about the differences in broadcasting between the UK and US may find this discussion relevant.

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is that a season behind from the uk? because i heard over hear the next season starts around christmas, not sure what season were on, but ye love dr who
 
alias25 said:
is that a season behind from the uk? because i heard over hear the next season starts around christmas, not sure what season were on, but ye love dr who
Yes, there is a temporal delay between the UK and US - in both directions. :smile:
 
Yep, season two begins with the Christmas Invasion and David Tennant as the new Doctor.

I noticed a timely line: The PM [female] tells the US President [male] that he's not her boss and he's not going to start a war!
 
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It is a rare occasion that I watch TV, but this thread made me miss Dr. Who (which I hadn't seen in 20 years). I went to my neighbor's basement to see what the good Dr is up to.

Nice effects, but jeez, is there a lot of story padding or what? Did they take a half hour of no-commercial British show and stretch it into a one-hour with commercials for our "benefit"?

How many Dr.s have there been now. "Who" has been counting?
 
IIRC, the original series ended on Who #7 - the last regeneration possible. In the new series, this is #2.

One thing that I like about the new series is that we finally managed to escape the collection of planets that all look amazingly like 16th century England!
 
I had thought more than 6 regenerations were possible, they mentioned it in an episode long ago I think.

Tennant is the 10th. The tv series ended with McCoy, the seventh. There was the ill fated tv movie with Paul McGann (from "Withnail and I" fame) as the eighth doctor. It wasn't the greatest, with Julie Roberts brother portrarying The Master, but I thought McGann made a good doctor and was dissapointed it didn't turn into a series.

the new series (new to North America at least) starts on CBC on the 9th.
 
shmoe said:
Tennant is the 10th. The tv series ended with McCoy, the seventh. There was the ill fated tv movie with Paul McGann (from "Withnail and I" fame) as the eighth doctor. It wasn't the greatest, with Julie Roberts brother portrarying The Master, but I thought McGann made a good doctor and was dissapointed it didn't turn into a series.
Both of the actors from "Withnail and I" went on to play Dr. Who . I never saw either one in the role, but that movie is one of the best films ever made.

"We've gone on holiday. By mistake."
 
I loved Withnail and I. Richard E. Grant was the voice of the Doctor in an animated series and played him in some kind of comedy special I've never seen. I had heard he was a candidate for the Doctor in season 1 of the new series and thought he would be excellent. Eccleston was great though. Maybe Grant will get a chance at the new series at some point.
 

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