Christmas with Doctor Who
I couldn’t ask for more. A Doctor Who Christmas special. And there’s an extra gift too. A new lead actor. His name's David Tennant.
Some of you might be scratching your heads over the change of actors. In fact, you might be wondering where the other guy went off. Relax. It’s nothing new to the long-running British series Doctor Who. It’s happened before.
It’s a way of finding another lease of life. A rebirth. But it’s a definite change. The changes in the lead goes back to 1966 with the original actor playing the part. The series’ star William Hartnell took ill and was unable to continue. He struggled with his role, couldn’t remember his lines. His bad health forced him to leave the part after his three years on the show. His grandfatherly pose, the crotchety manners, the cold alieness of his character, none of it would be there. He could no longer go on.
Something needed to be done right away at the time. Was the show going to survive? Yes. Someone came up with the brilliant idea of the “regeneration.” The hero’s body needs to be replaced due to serious damage. His appearance becomes different. So is his personality. He remains an outsider in time and space. It’s a great science-fiction idea.
The concept is flexible. And Doctor Who survives with the times. It explains the reason why the actor needs to make his departure. Why is it they never explain James Bond being replaced so many times? We’re supposed to accept the changes? That’s idiotic. I hate inconsistencies. It makes the stories fallible. Doctor Who comes away with a different lead actor. But at least we’re treated with a reason for it.
Scottish actor Tennant plays his part with an explosive enthusiasm. His acting embraces a wide range of emotions. He’s giddy, confident, smart, witty, all these things rolled together. He’s a far departure from the previous actor Eccleston. He does this all still wearing his pajamas. Tennant already makes the part his own. Even his own assistant Rose Tyler sometimes forgets that he isn't human. That he has special abilities.
I didn’t think I would like the Christmas special. I thought it was going to be stupid. Christmas and science-fiction don’t seem to mix. Yet it’s not a bad show. I wrongly criticized before watching it. There’re some great scenes like the time machine crash landing, the killer Christmas tree and the Doctor’s defense of the planet earth against the alien invasion. Tennant plays his part to perfection.
I’m never sure when they change the lead. But I can take a breather. I know the Doctor Who series is in good hands now thanks to Tennant’s charming performance. I can’t wait for the second season to come around in a few months. I think everyone else in England feels the same way.
Some of you might be scratching your heads over the change of actors. In fact, you might be wondering where the other guy went off. Relax. It’s nothing new to the long-running British series Doctor Who. It’s happened before.
It’s a way of finding another lease of life. A rebirth. But it’s a definite change. The changes in the lead goes back to 1966 with the original actor playing the part. The series’ star William Hartnell took ill and was unable to continue. He struggled with his role, couldn’t remember his lines. His bad health forced him to leave the part after his three years on the show. His grandfatherly pose, the crotchety manners, the cold alieness of his character, none of it would be there. He could no longer go on.
Something needed to be done right away at the time. Was the show going to survive? Yes. Someone came up with the brilliant idea of the “regeneration.” The hero’s body needs to be replaced due to serious damage. His appearance becomes different. So is his personality. He remains an outsider in time and space. It’s a great science-fiction idea.
The concept is flexible. And Doctor Who survives with the times. It explains the reason why the actor needs to make his departure. Why is it they never explain James Bond being replaced so many times? We’re supposed to accept the changes? That’s idiotic. I hate inconsistencies. It makes the stories fallible. Doctor Who comes away with a different lead actor. But at least we’re treated with a reason for it.
Scottish actor Tennant plays his part with an explosive enthusiasm. His acting embraces a wide range of emotions. He’s giddy, confident, smart, witty, all these things rolled together. He’s a far departure from the previous actor Eccleston. He does this all still wearing his pajamas. Tennant already makes the part his own. Even his own assistant Rose Tyler sometimes forgets that he isn't human. That he has special abilities.
I didn’t think I would like the Christmas special. I thought it was going to be stupid. Christmas and science-fiction don’t seem to mix. Yet it’s not a bad show. I wrongly criticized before watching it. There’re some great scenes like the time machine crash landing, the killer Christmas tree and the Doctor’s defense of the planet earth against the alien invasion. Tennant plays his part to perfection.
I’m never sure when they change the lead. But I can take a breather. I know the Doctor Who series is in good hands now thanks to Tennant’s charming performance. I can’t wait for the second season to come around in a few months. I think everyone else in England feels the same way.
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