A Simple Dr Who Question...Or Two

[DocDrako]

This will be my last update.

I have to say that the show seemed to take a dark turn with "Genesis of the Daleks". I know that Daleks are a prominent presence on the show, but I didn't expect the dark tone they create. I'm one third of the way through the "Genesis of the Daleks" story, and I can't wait to see what happens next. Davros is creepy and I really like the character. Although I knew beforehand that Daleks were recurring villains on the show, it's cool seeing their origin before seeing any of the other episodes they are in. They almost give me a "Terminator" or "Borg" vibe. I love robotic creatures and cyborgs anyways, so the Daleks could become one of my favorite elements on Doctor Who. Especially if they try to take over the universe.

At this point, I really like the show. I'm only 46 years late. 35 years late if you consider that I've started with the fourth Doctor.

[rche]

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UPDATE: I decided to check out the beginning of the fourth Doctor's run because for some reason I remember Tom Baker's face. ....

Great place to pick it up. Mr. Baker is, after all, the Mego Doctor Who.

[Mikey]

Actually starting with Planet of the Spiders would work good too.
Spiders is a nice action packed story that holds attention (for a new fan) ...
They also get to see a regeneration and have it explained on screen (at least in part) --- then they start out fresh with a new Doctor as their second story.

The only downside is ... Tom is never as fast paced or action packed as Jon so a new fan might think the Tom Doctor is a bit boring after watching Jon.

[DocDrako]

...Tom is never as fast paced or action packed as Jon so a new fan might think the Tom Doctor is a bit boring after watching Jon.

That's good news! It gives me something to look forward (or backward) to after the fourth Doctor's run. As much as I am liking it now, I can only imagine that more action will be even more fun. Thanks, T1K.

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

Actually; each Doctor's run has it's own feel. The early Tom Baker ones are very horror-show: all dark and creepy.

I'm wishing there were more surviving episodes with the second guy. The one's I've seen of his were all pretty good.

Don C.

[DocDrako]

Okay one LAST update. I just finished "Genesis of the Daleks" and the ending was AWESOME! I never saw that coming! Wow what a great ending! I LOVE IT!

[Mikey]

The only problem with Tom was sometimes he was a bit whimpie.

When he was trying to decide if he has the right to end the Daleks existence always makes me laugh ...

This dilemma would never even enter the mind of William Hartnell, Colin Baker or Sly McCoy

BTW, a little trivia ....

RTD considers Genesis of the Daleks to be the start of the Time War.

[jds1911a1]

Glad you liked the classic who Drako...

Brig and unit are carry overs from the 3rd Doctor era so they appear a few times in Tom's era but not much. the good thing about you starting with Tom is many of his early shows are out on dvd. The next 2 episode after Genesis are on dvd yet (most of the next few seasons isn't on dvd yet).

if you want PM me and I can send you a list of which stories are available on dvd and which are only on VHS

[jds1911a1]

The only problem with Tom was sometimes he was a bit whimpie.

When he was trying to decide if he has the right to end the Daleks existence always makes me laugh ...

This dilemma would never even enter the mind of William Hartnell, Colin Baker or Sly McCoy

BTW, a little trivia ....

RTD considers Genesis of the Daleks to be the start of the Time War.

True but it would have been in the mind of Jon and Peter and they would have done as Tom did. I think Patrick would have had a moral dilema but would have done the deed with a spoken regret

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

Y'know.... I think the first guy would have finished them off as well; possibly sacrificing his companions to do so. The Hartnell Doctor didn't strike me as a particularly compasionate guy. (Except where Susan was concerned.)

Don C.

[jds1911a1]

Hmmmm....

Y'know.... I think the first guy would have finished them off as well; possibly sacrificing his companions to do so. The Hartnell Doctor didn't strike me as a particularly compasionate guy. (Except where Susan was concerned.)

Don C.

that depends on which season in the first few stories he is more alien and detached. Later his is very much a grandfatherly old man

[DocDrako]

...When he was trying to decide if he has the right to end the Daleks existence always makes me laugh...

At first I was thinking, "Just do it! Kill them!" but then I started to see his point. It would change the future. Maybe it would seem to be the right move, but maybe not. In the end, I would have done it anyways, even with my limited knowledge of the Doctor Who universe.

Had things gone bad without the existence of Daleks, couldn't The Doctor go back to change what he changed? He does travel through time, right?

All this time stuff is fun. I've always liked the idea of time travel, and having these questions come up is great. I love thinking about this stuff. I can't believe I avoided watching this show for years.

Our local library has several Doctor Who audiobook dramatizations with narration added. When I first became curious about the show I looked at one or two of those audiobooks and I think it stated that it was the original episode audio with narration added. I could be wrong. Either way, I guess I'll be checking them out soon.

[Mikey]

It's a tough one ... Father's Day makes it sound like history can't be changed if it involves death ... Tennant also mentioned he can't change history because it's a "fixed point in time".
But most other shows contradict these notions...

Father's Day does give one possible clue .... Eccleston said something to the nature of -- my people would have stopped this from happening ... meaning perhaps history can be changed IF the Time Lords allow it.

[DocDrako]

It sounds like I am in for quite a ride. I wish I would have started this journey years ago.

[bobws]

Yes, you should have Grasshopper!