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Doctor Who is a UK series about an alien time traveler and the normal humans who take fantastic trips into the unknown with him. The crux of the series is the time traveler is a complete mystery to his closest of companions. Known only as "The Doctor", he is a renegade (criminal?) of his own people, and, quite possibly, the last of his race.
For reasons that remain untold, he went on the run from his home planet centuries ago, stealing a faulty time machine in the process. The "TARDIS" (Time And Relative Dimension In Space) can travel anywhere and any time. In the pilot episode of the series (Novemeber 23, 1963) he landed in 1960's England, where its chameleon/cloaking mechanism left the ship looking like an old Police Box (a British phone booth for law enforcement before the advent of CB's). Subsequently, he has never been able to repair it.
Two things to be known about the TARDIS:
-It is bigger on the inside than the out. Folded dimensions, and the like.
-It is, in comparison to the technology of the Doctor's race, a relic. It was under repair for faulty systems when he stole and ran away. Thus, he has a hard time controlling where it takes him.
The Doctor
(a breakdown)
-The Doctor's race are referred to as Time Lords. They are the only race known in the universe that have ever acheived time travel technology.
-The Doctor has an I.Q. of, like, 2017.
-The Doctor has two hearts.
-When near death, the Doctor's species has an ability called "regeneration". Essentially, his body breaks down to the molecular level, repairs itself, and slaps back together in under a few seconds. The only problem is, there is no blueprint for the physical appearance. Thus, everytime he regenerates, his physical appearance can change completely. Time Lord's can only do this twelve times, and then, it really is death.
The Doctor has regenerated nine times so far...
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Excited much? It's on tomorrow evening so I went out and grabbed some tapes this weekend...Soon you will be able to see it in all of it's low budget glory (if the previews are any indication).
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I don't really care since I was never into Who.
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I don't really care since I was never into Who.
Then why even bother responding? How about starting some threads about things you like?
Anyway, can't wait to see this stuff. The trailer for the second ep. looks like classic Who all the way. Been waiting a long time for them to do this again.
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klinton: You rock! And, as far as "low budget", I think you're thinking about the old series. Man, the original Star Trek series had a bigger budget.  But, yeah, I'm twisting my own nipple over this new series. Doctor Who got me into science fiction when I was only six (1978). A contemporary series where the budget is good and the stories are updated....can't wait!  Pariah : That's a shame. Did you see the old series and not get into it? Or, is this just something you don't want to try? The new stuff looks great. You should consider at least giving it a shot if you ever get a chance. Never know. You might dig it.  Doc : 
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Has this started in the US yet?
November 6th, 2012: Americas new Independence Day.
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Nope. No one has picked it up yet. Rumors have it that DVD's will be released over here by the end of the year, though. Canada and Australia are all getting it broadcast, though. Klinton will be getting me the episodes from Canada. If anyone is interested, I can try and pump out some copies to be mailed out...
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klinton: You rock! And, as far as "low budget", I think you're thinking about the old series.
I guess it's adaquate...but no, I'm talking about the new one. I just don't like sci-fi on televeision (slassic example was when I saw our camping bbq painted white standing in for a computer core on Alias...laughed my ass off the whole episode). The poorly handled CGI just irks the living shit outta me. I'll have to give it a go though...perhaps the 30 second spots that I've seen don't do the series justice. 'Mr. Paddle Hands' though just looks stupid....IMHO.
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I hear you. I guess I was never concerned with the effects. I mean, hell, I'm a fan of the original series, and those were horrible effects. I mean bad. So, if I can stomach that, I'll take my silly update... 
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I'd really like to get into this series.....I've heard nothing but good things.
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Pariah : That's a shame. Did you see the old series and not get into it? Or, is this just something you don't want to try?
Actually no, I just kept missing it and eventually gave up after a few eps. 
I'll prolly give this new series a shot, but after looking at the premise, I just don't understand the appeal so much anymore. When remembering the original series, I didn't see that it had much to offer in terms of action. I used to concur with people that it was all the rage as a sci-fi, but then I just kinda stopped and thought about its contents. I only saw about 7 eps, but there wasn't a single one I didn't get bored with briefly.
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I liked Doctor Who because it wasn't an action based sci-fi. It was very story driven. Even when hampered with bad FX, low budgets, and some melodramatic acting, the stories were damned good. See if you can rent or borrow the DVD's or tapes for The Deadly Assasign, The Talons of Weng Chi-ang, or The Pyramid of Mars. Really dark stuff. Or even The Spearhead from Space, which has to be one of the most violent Who episodes I've ever seen.
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It just started...Apearantly there's a contest to win a trip to the set in London. God...I'd forgotten how much I love that bloody theme song.
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Judging from the first ep, this is a fun show. I'm looking forward to more. I was always more of a Red Dwarf fan, but if I can't have Dwarf I'll settle for Who.
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Well, from what I gather, this new series continues straight from the original, but, is designed so that anyone can jump right in. Would that be your assessment, TTT? I mean, I know you know at least a little about the original series. But, does it offer new viewers an easy step-in?
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Yeah, it's very accessible to a new viewer. They pretty much come at the character and the whole "Doctor Who" thing from an outsider's viewpoint. The sidekick is really valuable for that. They also have this conspiracy-buff guy the sidekick visits who has info he's gathered on his own about the Doctor -- that was a nice nod to the X-Files' Lone Gunmen, whether intentional or not -- and it makes you think of the Doctor's place in the world the way you might think of UFOs or other strange phenomena which may or may not exist.
The inside of the Tardis looks too organic, though -- kind of like the inside of a whale rather than the classy joint it used to be. But that's just a small complaint.
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Sweet! 
This is the only pic I could find with the new interior console room...
Hmmm. I don't mind it, really. It was definitely designed by Bryan Hitch, that's for sure. Guess I'll just have to see it in action before I can make a real opinion...
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It's not bad, but it'll take some getting used to. I can't help but to think it's really damp in there, though.
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The new series fucking RAWKS!
To PJP, I'd also recommend Remembrance of the Daleks, Genesis of The Daleks, The curse of Peladon and the Daemons/Demons. Those are some of my personal favourites.
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This month's issue of Rue Morgue has an article on Doctor Who. It wasn't that long but it was a decent primer for new fans. I used to casually watch the Tom Baker episodes. There was one where there was what I think was a giant space caterpiller and it infected people who would then become caterpillar-like. I only saw up to the third part. Does anyone remember this - what it was called? I'd love to get it on DVD - the final scene of the half-caterpillar/half human yelling at the Doctor gave me nightmares for days!
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Revenge of the Cybermen (I think), Baker's....what?...fourth? fifth? episode ever? Good stuff. If I can dig out a copy (not sure if I have that one) I can send it to you Joe. Nowhereman, you've just made this thread soooo much more interesting. So, what do you think about the show? Any opinions?
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Revenge of the Cybermen (I think), Baker's....what?...fourth? fifth? episode ever? Good stuff. If I can dig out a copy (not sure if I have that one) I can send it to you Joe.
Nowhereman, you've just made this thread soooo much more interesting. So, what do you think about the show? Any opinions?
Havent seen it!
Its on Saturday night & I usually work then!
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Dude...you may not realize this, but, some of us Americans are very jealous that you guys in the UK get to see this in prime time, while we'll have to wait for a download or DVD release. I mean, I'll buy you a VCR....
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I got a VCR,but there is very little tv that I record as I rarely find anything that important if I miss it.
I know if I really wanna see something,it'll be repeated &/or released on DVD to buy later!
Literally the only thing I ever record is WWE,and thats for someone else who doesnt have satellite tv!
I hate using VCRs cause they are like antiques technology wise!
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Saw the Rose ep. Fucking awesome. Ecclestion(sp?) does a great job as the Doctor. The script is funny and shows a connection to the old series while being fully accessible to new viewers. The Autons seemed like a bit of a throw-away villian so they could concentrate on the introductory material, but that's ok. They only appeared in Pertwee's era anyways. Good characterizations. Ok looking TARDIS (I would have liked something more like the '96 TV movie with the classic control panel, since it's supposed to do every damn thing under the sun), but nothing too much to complain about. Nice shots of the outside of the TARDIS and being able to see the control inside. Overall, I'm stoked about watching the rest of this series.
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I am loving it so far!
Got the feel, without seeming dated.
Glad it is still a family show, would have pissed me off if they had tried to go "adult" on us.
list of fan boy winges: *SPOILERS*
The console looks cobbled together. It just shouldn't! this is superior technology. Patched up would be one thing, but not cobbled int he first place!
Organic look does look good, but is sucj a cliche!
I an gonna miss the cliffhangers that gave been sacrificed for an Americanised length.
I would be annoyed at Gallifrey being destroyed off camera, but I think it will be back by the end of the series
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Got the feel, without seeming dated.
Totally agree. I think this is what makes it work so well.
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The console looks cobbled together. It just shouldn't! this is superior technology. Patched up would be one thing, but not cobbled int he first place!
I disagree slightly. I mean, I would like to see more of the interior than just the console room. But, from the way it looks, it looks like the old console room, stripped down to its bare, alien essentials. I really don't mind it.
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Well, as someone who never saw it with cliffhangers in place (they used to run it, all at once, on Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm), it doesn't bother me. Sure, I would like it to be longer. But, that doesn't bother me, really.
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Again, disagree. Don't know whether it will be back, but, I hope not. Destroying his home and people is a great move into a new era of the show, where he is completely alone in the universe. I love this new aspect, and I hope they explore it more...
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I would be annoyed at Gallifrey being destroyed off camera, but I think it will be back by the end of the series
Again, disagree. Don't know whether it will be back, but, I hope not. Destroying his home and people is a great move into a new era of the show, where he is completely alone in the universe. I love this new aspect, and I hope they explore it more...
It just felt that they were cutting off a lot of possibilities just to give the character some resonance that could be equally achieved by playing up the angle of him being estranged from his hom.
however, this war seems to be a majo point that will be properly explored at a later date.
My one other quibble is the time rotor (this is SO minor and SO fanboy).
It seems a little bit covered up. Would like it's movement in flight to be a bit more obvious.
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ps I hope those soldiers in the next episode are from UNIT!
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REMEMBER:***No Spoilers!***I'm always going to be a week behind the transmitted episodes, so the last one I've seen is END OF THE WORLD. Thanks. P.S. Me too!!
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Don't worry, I will always put spoiler warnings where necessary!
Would be fucking great if Sgt Benton was a Brigadier now or something!
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Dude, I would love to see Benton again! But, honestly, no one will ever be The Brigadier to me, except for Nicholas Courtney. I would die to see him as, like, the 'man-behind-the-scenes' ala' X-Files' "Smoking Man" for UNIT. No matter who is on the field team, he should always be calling the shots from some shady room somewhere....
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