I always thought that the Doctors end was PERFECT. It fell flat on exploring his villainous characteristic towards the ending of his tenure but it really highlighted the arrogance, anger and childishness of the doctor.

He was a vainglorious Timelord Victorious.

The fact that he didn't want to sacrifice his life for the old man's (Wilfred) life REALLY made little old 12 year old me's head overflow with mixed emotions at the time.

The fact that this immortal deity who had slayed Gods, the Devil and Angels alike, had saved the planet, galaxy and the universe on multiple occasions was now all of a sudden struggling to decide whether he should save this one individual had been terrifying.

He struggled. Him winning that struggle to sacrifice himself made him seem as if he had finally remembered who he was at the end - The Doctor. The compassionate. The martyr. Him being angry that he had to even wonder whether he had to sacrifice himself for this "lowly human" felt so in character. Him deciding to finally do it, also felt so in character. I do genuinely think it was a perfect ending.

I do agree with the ending being a bit too extended but honestly, as a kid who's love for DW came from the Tenant era, I was pleased he had it. He deserved the extended farewell imo. When he said, "I don't want to go" I said similar.

Thanks for the review. I haven't seen a Doctor Who episode for about for 4-5 years or so and seeing so many blast from the past moments made my growing stoic heart feel really comforted at being able to relive moments from my childhood. This was amazing. Thank you.

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Clever Dick Films

3y↑1.6K

NB: It has been pointed out that the Tenth Doctor's trainers were, in fact, inspired by Tennant seeing Jamie Oliver wear such trainers with a suit in an interview on TV. It is a fact, however, that McCartney is well known for a similar ensemble and, perhaps, originally inspired Oliver! Nevertheless, apologies for the error!

Mrs. Schmenkman

3y↑29

Side note on a side note: David Letterman was the first one who made tennis shoes with a suit a thing, Inam pretty sure as he was doing around the late 1980's

Gothikka

3y↑29

@Mrs. Schmenkman David Tennant would not have been aware of David Lettermen in the 80s. He wasnt a name in the UK/Scotland

Mrs. Schmenkman

3y↑13

Gibbs Reviews that's why I put it as a side note...aka... just something to note

Gothikka

3y↑14

@Darran Thomas Ill never forgive him for the Turkey Twizzlers

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Hawk Talon

3y↑862

I find it nice how Capaldi and Tennant both went from Doctor Who fans to playing the Doctor.

bizijr

2y↑64

And, and they were both Scottish!

CYB3R Redux

2y↑2

@bizijr REALLY!?!

Richard Hobbs

2y↑4

WHITEFRANK Not really, both doctors were accepted very well

Richard Hobbs

2y↑1

WHITEFRANK sigh, what’s Zygma?

Richard Hobbs

WHITEFRANK I thought it was gonna be a ligma joke in my defence

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Lucas Pascua

2y↑443

Donna was the best companion the 10th had.

Their dynamic was that of a sibling chemistry that just click.

Arthur Dent

1y↑21

They had an actual, like, healthy friendship.

Brenda Shoun

1y↑12

I hope that everyone has seen the Catherine Tate/David Tennent reunion skit. Her comment Sir, Sir. Are you the doctor and Tennant’s response Dr Who? Marvelous

Steve lavalette

1y↑1

I agree ! Rose was annoying with Tenant

scawmper

1y↑2

I feel she's been the best companion. No romance BS like we had with previous & later companions. Donna was great, Catherine Tate was an interesting casting choice and they just nailed it. Couple that with well-written stories (for the most part) and you have one of the best seasons of Doctor Who ever made. Midnight, Silence in the Library, Planet of the Ood, I can watch that season all the way through.

If they had duplicated that formula with the following incarnations, 11 and especially 12 would have been on par with 10 far more consistently.

S Grannie

46w

Best companion hands down, IMO. Tragic but inevitable that she would lose all memory and personal growth at the end 🙁

Archie Pelligo

3y↑276

The fact that the kid new his favourite episodes by number is adorable enough, the fact that Christopher Eccleston also knew is on a whole other level.

Nelson Smith

1y↑34

Yeah, I caught that too. That little snippet of Eccelston with the kid was wonderful. Man, I wish could have had more seasons with Christopher, but alas as least we have Big Finish.

Chao

1y↑7

@Nelson Smith I wouldn't trade Tennant's run as the Doctor, but I do like imagining what it would have been like if Eccleston had at least two more years.

Yeasstt

1y↑5

@Chao considering the fact that Tennant is coming back as the 14th doctor, nothing is off limits. We may yet see him again

Ben Walter

1y↑1

@Chao Big finish have some stories with the 9th voiced by Eccelston, might be your cup of tea if you haven’t come across them. Also some with David with various companions.

Vorpal Weapon

1y↑1

Well I mean he was the lead actor in all of them, even though its pretty clear he didnt enjoy producing them i dont think it is unusual to have him know what they were.

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Mistborn

3y↑1.9K

I feel that Ten's desire to keep living makes his sacrifice even more impactful. This incarnation wants to keep going, keep fighting, finding new worlds and adventures. It makes it clear that he wasn't ready to die now, but will still sacrifice the possibility of thousands more years of his life for the sake of one old man. It's a romantic ending that gives closure to Ten's character, and after saving the entirity of reality (again), he doesn't die doing that. He dies saving one person. That's my Doctor.

Cosy Bee

3y↑235

I remember seeing a video that aimed to estimate how long each Doctor lived. And, according to the research from the video, the Tenth Doctor was likely to have lived the least out of all the Doctors VERY significantly.

It is said that because the time in the RTD era is linear, Tenth Doctor only lived for about 4-5 years. To put into perspective how short that is, the same video estimated that the first Doctor lived 400 years, second Doctor lived 200 years, fifth Doctor 80 years and the eleventh Doctor 1200 years. Compare those numbers to the Tenth Doctor's 5 years.

In this context it explains why Tenth didn't want to die so soon. His life had only just begun- it was being cut short so quick, which adds to the tragedy of his sacrifice and how brave it was to go through with it despite his sadness and anger at such a small chance of living.

Him yelling "I could do so much more!" Really hits home when you realise how much more the other Doctors got.

ironmanDX

3y↑11

@Cosy Bee Damn... Would love a link if you could find it.

Questionable Life Choices

3y↑6

Beautifully said!

Project: PowerPoint

3y↑7

I agree entirely. My thoughts exactly. Well said sir.

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Siona Larsen

1y↑77

I find it kind of remarkable that everybody took Ten's tantrum before his sacrifice at face value. The fact of the matter is that he knew his ending had been coming for a long time and he'd rebelled against it in every way: denial (Journey's End), some hope ( The Next Doctor), anger (Waters of Mars) and fear (Waters of Mars) and he thought he had reached acceptance. The Master, however, gave him hope of not needing to end. When he faced down Rassilon, he was sure that was his end and he did it anyways - and in the most Doctor type way, as non violently as possible, the come uppance of the villains being their own doing. So I always saw the tantrum as him trying to convince himself that he was done, he had passed the foretold moment and he could just... go. He was saying the opposite of everything he actually ended up believing in because he always knew that he was going to sacrifice himself for Wilfred. Just look at his earlier earnest and very teary "Don't you dare!" when Wilfred pointed out he was going to die one day. I always thought this Doctor WANTED to be more selfish than he was, was trying to convince himself to be very, very selfish. But at the end of the day his actions spoke louder than his words. But I think this could have been (and probably should have been) highlighted more in the aftermath rather than the farewells montage

Rachel L

1y↑3

This

S Grannie

46w↑1

The tantrum was misdirected. Tearing into Wilf as he did was unjustified and made me less sympathetic.

daimahou

44w↑3

@S Grannie If you had thought you had cheated your death and four knocks brought you down, you might be a bit miffed about the one who did the knocking, too.

The tantrum was pretty shallow altogether, and Wilf didn't really take it personally though.

hhairball9

3y↑307

I have never been invested in a show like I was in the Tennant years of Doctor Who. Even my kids were deep into it. When David Tennant said, " I don't want to go ", we cried like it was the death of a family member!
Thanks for this!

Dinny127

3y↑19

Same here, we were all in tears and in mourning. Disliked Matt Smith immediately due to this although he grew on us a wee bit later.

Ed Wright

3y↑1.9K

I don't get why so many Doctor Who fans don't like Tenants rage against his death. I loved it. He's the Doctor I grew up with so I'm definitely biased but it is so emotional for me and the perfect end to the greatest era of Doctor Who

Kathrin Lindern

3y↑58

It is kinda a nice, dramatic moment on its own, but it is also a bit mean towards those who have to carry the show onwards. Like, it would have been okay if that was not the last moment of the RTD era because it would have been nicer to give Moffat and Smith a clean slate and to embrace change.

Salem _Meow

3y↑54

Oh same I’m sure I’m biased but I think it makes complete sense and I love that whole scene and what follows

Ben Welsh

3y↑169

I used to be one of those fans who saw it as overly melodramatic. But I've since come around and I love how the Tenth Doctor rages against the dying of the light. Sure regeneration isn't literal death but it is the death of identity and that's arguably even scarier.

Jacob Halperin

3y↑82

What is more interesting about his death is that some one theorised the life of the 10th doctor was only 4 or so years and so his life was v short and therefore more sad than other that his life end

Mr. Protagonist

3y↑39

I mean I'd imagine it'd be terrifying everything about you changes you cease to be the person you are and have presumably little control and his doctor wasn't really that long om terms of incarnations lives so it makes sense to me

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Harry Black

1y↑72

Tennant's Era was such a peak. It had some genuinely scary, tearful and hilarious moments - may it go down as one of the greatest show eras of all time.

Benboi

1y↑115

Re-watching this right on the heels of the end of Jodie's era. I'm excited for his return in such a unique way and I'm ready for a melancholy feeling as well since Bernard Cribbins is also returning for the upcoming special. May he rest in peace

Gwen C

1y↑9

What really has me excited personally is that we know David isn't here for the long haul. I got into the franchise with Season 2, so Tennant is MY Doctor don't get me wrong, but I'd be concerned if it genuinely seemed like we're just going back to the same old actor for the role. The show's magic really does lie in it's ability to seamlessly change and regenerate itself over time in a way even franchises like Star Wars or Bond simply can't; and this could be a massive regression into aping the show's glory days.

Instead, this is just an absolutely unbelievable treat usually reserved for audio dramas(if that), before we get to move forward and know a new Doctor. Can't wait to see Tennant in the role again, and what he and RTD do with this storyline.

Riverdude Covers

3y↑2.2K

And now we wait for Matt Smiths video, I love this series so much

THESUPUAJOHN

3y↑18

Yare Yare Daze I didn't know u watched doctor who

MrSamstackz

3y↑5

When is it coming?

ScreamingmadJoe

3y↑6

You’re a dr who fan?

Geo.D

3y↑6

Right? I am positively tingling with anticipation!

Ann lee

3y↑2

Literally the first thing I looked for.

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Kevin Criswell

2y↑100

"I've lived too long " I think it's the important line in that final episode, where he realizes he's been around so long he's forgotten the point.

Matthew Church

1y↑2

Although it does seem kinda weird that we can infer the 10th doctor only being around for about 5 years where other doctors have lived for hundreds

Knghtgraphix Studios

3y↑409

Even though it seemed that Martha Jones appeared to be a rebound, I enjoyed Martha since she was the one companion that was stronger in the end of the series and walked away from the Doctor. All of the other female companions had sad endings that fit more with the idea that those who meet the Doctor experience a tragedy or loss, as Davies spotlights in the first episode, "Rose."

Jones also brought a different dynamic in the series that gave some hope that a companion can have a happy ending to their journey with the Doctor. The other two companions, Rose and Donna, had such sad endings. Dramatically it was very good, but it would make the viewer wonder about how being with the Doctor was really worth it.

king 王杰

3y↑12

Agreed ,it sucks that she literally just (the replacement) but she's better than rose but i personally never like rose because she came across kinda spoiled and mostly useless till the end .u right,what makes martha cool is that she doesn't just play follow the leader but she compete with her own knowledge too she's man favorite because she learned who she was and how to be in her own power . Altho donna was also strong ,it was a mask of her soft side ,but i absolutely love that she never thought to make him a love interest..obviously she had more of a adult and realistic mind then reat. I have reasons for why i like most of them but i just don't like rose , even boring Clair is not bad .amy was cool tho.i like her passion

king 王杰

3y↑9

Oh rose ending was sad but i got over it .but omg donna ? I was sad as hell.

Multi-purpose Biped

3y↑9

@king 王杰 Yes, shame it didn't get a mention. One of only two truly harrowing departures in the whole of Doctor Who. Tegan's and Donna's.

Yam

3y↑10

@king 王杰 I'm also one of the rare people that dislikes Rose haha. I have never understood the love for her character and her romance with the doctor made me cringe, especially since it overshadowed Martha's run.

although Clara was worse for me. I couldn't stand her...

Loturzel Restaurant

3y↑1

As a Doctor-Who-Fan,
you surerly watched Jay Exci and his 5 Hour Analysis-Essay, yeah?

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ChippyGaming

3y↑533

I’ve been so excited for this!

Arsene Lupin

3y↑5

Ahahahaha.... I know, right? Been at the edge of my seat waiting for this one for so long.....

side-character

3y↑10

Chippy?

Headid

3y↑6

Hello there

HairoftheDog

3y↑7

@Headid General Kenobi

Ethan Dunn

3y↑1

Me too!!

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synthiandrakon

3y↑94

I didn't like Donna as a kid but now she's probably my favourite companion, she's funny and she had an ability to keep the doctor in his place in a way a lot of companions couldn't

Molly

1y↑4

I agree! I recently rewatched the Tennant run (as I often do ahah) and I realized that she's the only companion who truly went against the doctor and fought him on decisions to improve his worldview (e.g. Pompeii). She's the OG and although I'm a bit worried about her returning (her arc ending was so hearbreaking but so good) I'm so pumped for the doctor donna combo again!

Scarlet Bard

My favorite is Rory, but Donna is certainly the best companion for Tennant.

Tallulah

3y↑52

It doesn’t diminish his sacrifice, it adds depth to his character, and makes his regeneration all the more tragic.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

3y↑658

This Doctor right here is the reason I started watching Doctor Who. He will always be THE Doctor and in my heart, I don't know if I will ever love another Doctor the way I loved the Tenth. I would love to be proven wrong but until then, this run will always be, in my mind, the greatest Doctor Who has ever been.

Lucas Wilson

3y↑14

Hello there

Bongo Man

3y↑6

@Lucas Wilson General Kenobi

Cosy Bee

3y↑5

Thank You Obi-Wan Kenobi

Tony

Agreed.

Dreamer22

2y↑3

It's just the same for me. He was fantastic.

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Chris Vandergriff

3y↑76

Okay, so I actually really love the tantrum when he realizes Wilf can only be saved through his death. Its amazingly relatable and its because he knows he can't leave Wilf as soon as he hears the knocking, but nobody wants to die and he has to work it out and accept it.

Tomading

3y↑462

I remember when the Tennant/Davies era ended and the Smith/Moffat took over, I fully embraced the new stories and never really looked back on the previous era. It wasn't until the 50th anniversary special in 2013 when Tennant came back did I fully realize how much I missed him in the role.

Eric Stahmer

2y↑28

Tennant/Davies was an absolute powerhouse we probably will never see again on the show if not on TV in general. Smith/Moffat had its ups and downs like previous doctors have had but ultimately i think they're right up there with the best of the show.

Lugul banda

2y↑1

i had realy problems to get warm with the new doctor, but in the end i loved him to ...

Con S

2y↑4

@Eric Stahmer Moffat/Capaldi was also a great match

Emma Avery

2y↑2

That is one of the bummers about a total staff change- there’s nothing linking you to the old stuff. I did the same thing and both runs were amazing and as perfect as they could be made, but yeah I forgot how much I missed Davies Who until I watched that 50th 😂

Dicc Chocolate

2y↑2

@Eric Stahmer THE POWERHOUSE IS BACK BAYBE

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Caitlin Montgomery

3y↑1.1K

I actually love that tantrum before that final decision! The character arc for The Doctor felt like extra-terrestrial altruism vs human emotion for me personally and I think showing that moment of selfishness humanised him. Having imperfect protagonists I think is a fantastic thing for kids to see. I think showrunners are scared to go there now. I can't remember the last time I saw a protagonist in a show aimed at kids/teens make a terrible decision or have a selfish moment. This video is incredible btw.

Thread Bomb

3y↑48

"I think showrunners are scared to go there now." -- I think they've always been scared to go there!

MsLouisez

3y↑54

I completely agree.
The anger/tantrum felt very 'human-emotional', and understandable.
After all it is preventable death, one that he thought he had just escaped. I thought it was an interesting narrative from a regenerative creature - that he too can suffer with the stages of accepting his own death.

Also agree that 'visiting everyone and making pretty bows' post exposure undercut the ending. just one (rose) would have been just fine.

Great video.

BlackSunshine

3y↑3

Well said

XenoJehuty84

3y↑30

I agree while the tantrum can at first viewing be jarring; I think it delivered the intended point. The 10th Doctor realizing he had gone too far, him ready to walk away and let Wilf be sacrificed so he could go on more adventures and save the universe some more. Just like in the last special; his pride and not having someone 'reign him in' were causing him to slip into the 'Time Lord Victorious' mindset again. Realizing this; his utterance of 'I've lived too long' makes sense and is impactful because; he realized he was about to do something 'un-Doctor' like yet again, and to DONNA'S GRANDFATHER!! It may seem mood whiplash-like, but it also makes perfect sense that he decided to make the sacrifice, because this incarnation needed to go, even if he (and we the audience) didn't want him too.

Paula Martínez

2y↑8

There's people who don't like that humanization of the Doctor. I personally love it so much!

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Brian Boitano

1y↑21

I love these reviews. I’ve seen every one. I love the tone of appreciation for every era you bring.

I find it so funny how at 14:19, you say “the opportunity wouldn’t come again” in reference to Tennant’s choice to become the doctor. Ironically, he ended up being the first person in history for whom that wasn’t the case.

Still there’s absolutely no way you could have foreseen that at the time of recording. These reviews are my favorite unofficial Doctor Who content and help give a deeper appreciation for the show. Please keep it up!

Theodore Cossitt

3y↑59

The idea of having the main character "regenerate" into a new body was genius. Essentially it can go on indefinitely.

Eric Reese

2y↑13

Was really a brilliant move to keep the show going when the stress of near-constant production started to wear down Hartnell.

Anthony McDonald

1y↑1

And to think the whole idea for regeneration happened by accident with oversaturation of the camera!

Devin Wilson

3y↑148

I'll never forget that emotionally intense and chilling moment when the Doctor refuses to take the sobbing Wilf's pistol continuously, only to realize the Time Lords are returning and grabs it immediately without hesitation as the music swells into a tense crescendo.
Such a masterstroke of storytelling that conveys so much so well.

Game Like You Mean It

3y↑84

That outburst scene is excellent in my opinion. I absolutely see your point of view, but the humanizing it does to the character is very powerful to me. When hardship arrives, some times you have an emotional response. But true responsibility is sucking it up, and doing it anyway.
When Wilf knocks, you can see in David's eyes that he knows what he has to do. Even if he desperately doesn't want too

Stijn Van Den Heuvel

3y↑105

This has been pointed out to me recently, but I thought I'd share it here as well.
I think the speech after the four knocks is really great, since if you include it, The Doctor actually displays all five stages of grief in this scene.

Denial when he hears the knocks,
Anger at Wilfred for getting stuck,
Bargaining when he says he could do "so much more,"
Depression when he says he's lived too long,
and Acceptance when he tells Wilf that it would be his honour to sacrifice himself.

Alondro77

3y↑645

The brilliance of the first Weeping Angels story is that WE, the audience, never see them move either, which draws us into the terror. Once we saw them moving in later episodes, it was no longer effective.

Enercia

3y↑87

That and all the extra new stuff. "An image of a weeping angel becomes a weeping angel" or whatever. Eugh.

MephProduction

3y↑5

it was never effective.. many times in the episode a character blinks or even turns their back on them (as seen in this video) and the Angles did nothing.. all the fuss about not looking at them when you can just turn your back to them

karen hall

3y↑36

I remember I was freaking out watching "Blink" for the first time, then you want to watch it again and find all the hints you missed the first watch.

DrakeAurum

3y↑32

Yeah, the Angels are such a simple, effective concept later spoiled by overcomplication.

Zanforian

3y↑53

@MephProduction The implication in that moment is that they can’t move because they’re still being watched by *you*.

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Al3ksandrOrlov

3y↑103

The music that plays when Rose & the Doctor are seperated is genuinely haunting, it's so good

Al3ksandrOrlov

3y↑2

I also love Donna, I'd she she's the best companion, out of Rose, Martha and Donna

karen hall

3y↑36

I know a lot of people don't like the love story, but I still bawl my eyes out every time I watch the Doctor telling Rose goodbye.

Miguel Branquinho

2y↑1

I really think the Doctor shouldn't be romantic, it doesn't fit the character and the show.

Hunny Bee

@Miguel Branquinho I agree. As a little girl I used to get upset when whatever adventure I was watching became overshadowed by some 'girl' causing the Hero, who was busy saving the world, to fall in love with her. They 'always' wore very high heels, and THEN had to 'run' in them; and of course, they would stumble and fall. Mostly Circa 1950s. Because of those women, when I reached maturity and 'had' to wear heels due to whatever event was happening, I practiced running in heels. And I 'never' stumbled, tripped, or fell. And I made certain that I could save myself, rather than what ever 'smitten' lothario might follow me at that time. ROFL I finally matured and decided it was okay to have the guys like me, and even want to save me. And I finally grew into the 'woman' who ardently loved the 'Doctor'. sigh But he didn't love me. He couldn't love me because he was too busy saving the bloody females who couldn't run barefoot, let alone run in high heels. Wait. I don't remember any of the Companions wearing actual 'high heels'. Maybe stacked heels? LOL No, the Doctor should be beyond 'love', except in the case of River Song. Seriously, she was 'MADE' for him. And I never had a problem with 'that' story arc. I used to feel that the TARDIS had real feelings for the Doctor and 'infused' some of 'her' energy into River just so he could have someone that was 'almost' a Time Person. Decades, well half a century later, my grandsons love the Doctor as a hero; and they welcomed River as his girlfriend. No jealousy for their relationship. LOL Sometimes we still gather to watch those episodes they enjoyed as small boys. And, after River, they love Donna Noble best. As do I.

Miguel Branquinho

2y↑1

@Hunny Bee I dislike River Song as well. No romance means NO romance.

Hunny Bee

@Miguel Branquinho ITA ... but there was something about River that normally would have upset me. But I liked her. shrug

Hunny Bee

@Miguel Branquinho I read your comment yesterday and thought about it for a long time. smh Then I realized what bothered me. I 'love' River Song. In my ancient eyes she is the epitome of the adventuresome woman that I wanted to be.. sans the romance. I think what I like about River is that she ... made a Dalek beg for mercy. She 'bought time' to save the Doctor. She made drawing a breath adventuresome and fun. And, to be honest, while she blew kisses, and gave a peck here and there, I couldn't name the first episode that she 'engaged' in a passionate kiss. She probably did, and I just didn't notice them because there was something going to happen that had nothing to do with romance. She did lead Matt Smith along, practically by the nose. And she got down and dirty when she lectured him that time her 'baby self' was kidnapped. Yeah, there was romance, but it was so mixed up with the adventure that 'I' rolled right over it. And, YES, 'No romance means NO romance'. That final episode with Doctor Twelve and River was sad. BUT ... I found it ironic that 'he took her there'. I know it was 'set in time', AND historically, HE TOOK RIVER to the place and time of their last meeting....BUT he could have dragged her around time for another couple thousand years. Had things been reversed 'SHE' would have found a way to delay 'HIS' demise. And in my ancient mind, THAT is the romance.

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M H

3y↑76

I absolutely love Tennant’s Doctor, but I wish Ecclestone had done a few more series.

Chewie

3y↑9

As much as we all do, who knows what would have happened if he didn’t leave. One year could have meant we never got David tennant or Matt smith. As sad as it is, it may have been for the best

Overly Dramatic Panda

3y↑16

@Chewie Plus, interviews after the fact have made it quite plain that Eccleston's decision to leave after one series was probably for the best purely from the standpoint of his own health and wellbeing. The guy simply wasn't happy working on the show (to put it mildly) and no actor should be forced (or even feel forced) to continue working in an environment that isn't good for them just for the sake of service to the fans.

Hunny Bee

2y↑1

@Overly Dramatic Panda I have read speculative articles, and suggestive article based on incomplete interviews. They all suggest dislike, discontent, and other negative terms that should never be in a work place. Yet, in spite of all real or assumed events, Ecclestone did a great job. In my circle of Who Fans, we never saw anything from this Doctor but a devoted performer. And when we go back to watch his amazing episodes, we still get involved in the drama, and forget to look for any signs of malcontent. He is still THE FIRST DOCTOR for my young grandsons, and we still enjoy watching those dramas together as teenagers and Grandma. Mr. Eccleston, where ever you are, thank you for giving me and those boys an enjoyable time of bonding through your adventures.

Dane DeMuth

3y↑41

The story of his attaining of the role, and his joy at (even as a child) wanting to be The Doctor… is absolutely awesome. Like that totally rocks. This man lived his dream. Freaking amazing.

Glozwell

3y↑154

I have turned so many skeptics into fans by showing them Blink. I agree that it's not the best 10th Doctor episode but it is a perfect one to show the uninitiated. Because it's all from Sally Sparrow's perspective you don't need to know any of the lore to enjoy it. You can discover the Doctor as she does.

Kreig Guardsman

3y↑9

I showed my friends the Matt Smith angel episode. Scared the pants off them

BattMarn

2y↑12

@Kreig Guardsman I wasn't a fan of the Matt Smith angel stuff myself. Letting them move spoiled them

starMAN

2y↑7

Girl in the fire place is another masterpiece episode I would recommend.

Rickard Kaufman

2y↑6

Also, Carey Mulligan is a phenomenal actress.

Amanda Patikan

2y↑4

@BattMarn Honestly I agree. I felt like the introduction to them in the episode Blink implied the audience's attention also prevented them from moving. Which would explain why the angels didn't move in certain shots where only the audience could see them. Now there's no reason they didn't move. :/

Universome

3y↑587

The thing i love about his sacrifice was to me he was never tempted to leave wilf. The second he hears him tap on the glass, that look on his face told me even as an 10 year old that he was going to sacrifice himself.
For the Doctor it isn't even a question. He's only saying those harsh words to wilf out of anger at what is for him certain death. It doesn't mean he was any less honoured.

But it's totally fair for you to see it your way

Benjamin Rooker

3y↑26

That's how I saw it to

Universome

3y↑7

Mundane Pixels same. It fills in for the very brief actual regeneration.

Jaws Trock

3y↑59

I saw it more him being angry at the universe. But life is unfair like that.

Also it shows how far this incarnation would have gone without a companion. As he told Rose, born of rage and war and anger, only through his companion did he tone it all down. But when he lost Donna, and Rose again, he went alone and lost all limits and many of his self imposed rules might have seen ridiculous, as he knew nobody but himself could hold him accountable now. Until it backfired horribly on him.

When he says "I lived too long" I find it it"s him realizing that if he just keeps on running from this fate, it would just get worse for him, maybe even becoming the very evil he just tried to defeat. (Godlike Timelord).

Universome

3y↑31

@Jaws Trock The theme of live long enough to see yourself become the villian is very strong in The End of Time. The Master feeding off people's life force to survive, The Time Lords plan to destroy reality to survive the Time War, even the rich guy who actually builds the copying machine just so his daughter can live forever. Looking back this was clearly set up in the waters of mars.
The idea of the Doctor being selfish via selfishness, his arrogance and pride at being able to save people.
He is not only regretting his own regeneration but the fact that he won't be able to save others. At least not as his tenth iteration.
I think the live to long line is something that the Doctor says because he know's he will change into the Time Lord Victorious but also it's consolation for still wanting to not regenerate.

Ben

3y↑38

I agree that I think Clever Dick was a bit harsh on the regeneration at the end of this video; I think the timelord victorious on the Waters of Mars was an absolutely fantastic portrayal of the dangers of the doctor being alone. His scene with Wilf was heartbreaking, and as Universome mentions, even as it aired and I was much younger, that look on his face of realisation is unmistakeable, his rage-filled speech afterwards not a 'tantrum', but a passionate farewell. The extended farewell didn't drag on too long, it wasn't unnecessary; it was a perfectly fitting way for his doctor to spend his last moments. I cry every time I watch it, and the build up to the regeneration itself is just a masterclass in how to create a finale.

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Major Mofkee

1y↑7

The first time I’ve ever sat through a documentary and not considered leaving. Stellar work.

Noname McNobody

2y↑33

Had the chance to meet David Tennant in Madison Wisconsin when he was here for Wizard World, he was incredibly kind, as someone who grew up with his doctor it was an incredible experience

Andrea Miller

3y↑112

Donna was definitely one of my favorite companions. I cried at the end of her run. And "Midnight" was the episode that made me start watching Doctor Who. It remains a favorite. I've enjoyed your Who reviews so much.

Lexe

2y↑33

I almost wonder if people view regeneration differently to me. The closest equivalent to regeneration i can compare for us would be if my memories were cloned into a new body and then me killed. So when i see Ten's 'tantrum' it is entirely understandable in my mind to have that reaction.

N Finity

2y↑16

An absolute masterclass of a retrospective of a British Institution. It was so damn good I had to watch it twice in anticipation of the upcoming videos of my two favourite Doctors.

You can see the passion and love that has gone into this whole series. If it was your pleasure to make this, it was my ABSOLUTE pleasure to consume all of it.

Clever Dick Films

2y↑5

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the series. Part 12 is on its way!

Joe beverley

3y↑660

The brilliance of YouTube is that we get access to lovingly crafted feature length art projects that are informative and educational in the global community; like this. I am hesitant to believe that mainstream media could create a documentary I enjoy as much as this.

Petit

3y↑19

I don't hesitate to say this is better than any official BBC documentary--with the exception of An Adventure in Space and Time, but that's total apples and oranges.

Cam Wilson

3y↑14

Don't hesitate. Mainstream "entertainment" is trash. This type of content is the future and they can't handle it

cat bhoy

3y↑3

Well said that man

Ryan Donaghey loves cash

3y↑3

Its the writing,,research and breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm is breathtaking.

Phantom Lover14

3y↑1

I whole heartedly agree with your words. I absolutely love this series

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Michelle

3y↑31

Oh, how I loved Tennant's time as the Doctor. I didn't think I would love anyone in the role as much and I mourned him a bit, but I have to say, both Tennant and Smith have very special places in my heart and I enjoy rewatching their seasons as if it was the first time.

Dan The Man

Same. My gf is a massive Tennant fan

ChanCeNecK

1y↑8

I must admit. The enigma of River Song is still probably the best writing, this Show has ever had. Definitely my favorite. 👍

Neddy Stark

3y↑24

"Human Nature" and "Family of Blood" are hands down my favourite New Who, ...fantastic storytelling and top class television.

cyber fox

1y↑1

It's crazy that's one of the best episodes doesn't even have the doctor in it that much like blink and human nature and family of blood is incredible

Arwen Gilbert

2y↑15

I love that he rates the Family of Blood and the Silence in the Library so highly, easily my favourites of those series. Best Dr ever!

Jayne Smith

1y↑5

The outburst at the end made so much sense to me, he spent so much time saving people and everyone left him (even if it wasn’t what he wanted) he always out other peoples safety above his own happiness and in the one time he thought he was wrong about his death, he had to put his death into motion himself but ultimately he knew what he had to do

FeepingCreature

3y↑457

1:20:57 I love his tantrum though. It's so good, because he's ... like, I never got the impression that he's he's acting out because he's actually considering not saving Wilfred; rather, his choice is already, immediately made - which is why he lets himself have that moment of upset, precisely because he's already certain what he'll do next.

The Only Guvs

3y↑30

completely agree

Patti Browning

3y↑6

So much yes to this.

Matthew A. Whiting

3y↑33

@Glowing So true! I mean, look at the Twelfth doctor. "When can I rest?". Compared to Tenth who's literally shouting "I can do SO MUCH MORE!" And I guess the Eleventh doctor is just eating fish fingers and custard somewhere

ApoWolf

3y↑3

Nah, I never liked that moment and am glad that I see more and more ppl realise that it's not as great as their emotional connection to the specific Doctor made it seem like it was. That of course doesn't mean you are not allowed to love that scene but I just think it would be fair to point out some inconsistencies about it.

Antella

3y↑2

I understand this opinion but I believe it was a little ridiculous - it felt like to much influence of Tennent’s popularity leaking into the script. I understand if people like it though, i just simply think it a tad over the top.

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Christian-Michael Hansen

3y↑9

A wonderful exploration of David Tenant, his motivations and exploration of a time honored (pun intended) character. Wonderfully addictive! Thanks for showing this Yank the truths and the myths.

Narinjas

1y↑5

This doctor is actually the doctor that hooked me into this universe, just because he was actually the biggest fan with tremendous talent given the chance to live his dream, and he gave all of his power to his role, every ounce of energy, experience, and every emotion he had, crafted to his dream doctor. (The writers also helped him.)

Skelly Hell

3y↑26

10 will always be my doctor.
I waited so long for this installment of deep dives, and im happy I finally got to see it.
Great to know ive still got Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi to go with my enjoyment of the show, but I dont feel anything will ever top Tennant

LiveHedgehog

2y↑21

I've emailed very briefly with Louise Page, asking about John Simm's series 3 Master outfit.
She's awesome, so kind and knowledgeable. She somehow remembered all the details about Simm's suit despite creating it 15 years ago!

Art Lailey

3y↑28

I really cannot wait for the next instalment. Matt smiths era is something I want to see dissected with this level of incredible detail and care. Honestly some of the best dr who media I have seen in recent years.

Lone Wolf

3y↑367

I’d argue that the doctor who theme will never be any better than season 4’s opening

John S

3y↑14

this is just true

Jon Hufford

3y↑33

That bass line on first season, hartnell, gives me chills to this day. For me it can’t be topped. But I agree, as far as new series goes, season 4 is a banger.

The Doctor

3y↑10

Season 5s was great

rayzoid

3y↑10

They should never have moved away from the Julia Derbyshire version. None of the reworkings could ever hope to hold a candle to it.

Caleb

3y↑7

Peter Howell would like a word

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Megan

2y↑31

Oof “hey, who turned out the lights” still gives me full goosebumps. That really triggers the spook zone for me

Kojo Bailey

48w↑3

1:21:48 honestly, i think something extremely touching about this scene is how Sarah Jane knows that he is about to regenerate, despite little visible indication of it. All they need to do is share one look, and immediately she understands because she has experienced the changing of Doctors before.

guilleum2

1y↑5

Ten is my doctor, I adored him, but it was not lost on me when I felt uncomfortable during his bouts of... god complex. Honestly I wish they had pushed this trait more up to his departure, I think it would have been cool to see Ten truly fall from grace in the end and having to face those serious repercussions. I really appreciate all the character work that Davies and co. put into the show. I think the domestic element made the story all the more relatable.

Being a Doctor x Rose fan really put a damper on any new companion that joined Ten afterward, which is unfortunate because I do think Martha got shafted in terms of character development. Part of me wishes that Ten and Jack hung out more, but I could just be biased cause I also love Jack as a character. I think they bounce off each other well since Jack flirts with literally everyone and The Doctor is not about it.

I agree that the Torchwood series did start rather crass, but once it found its own footing, it certainly went to interesting and very dark places that I loved, especially with the character of Owen. The scene where he's already gone through his "change" and is trying to give someone CPR is something I still talk about. And I of course also fell into the Jack x Gwen trap. But I think some of the things Jack felt the need to do (and experienced) were pretty messed up, and I wish more of that was present when he confronts Ten again.

mickeyd343

3y↑15

David Tennant is by far my Favorite Doctor. I just love how he's a mixture of no nonsense and goofiness. Plus, seeing his torture of being the last of his kind.

Mr. Mimikyu

1y↑7

David Tennant has and always will be the best doctor and my childhood doctor

a human being from the earth

3y↑395

It's a shame how Martha was treated by the show, cause she's a really great character and has great chemistry with tennants doctor.

Mr. Protagonist

3y↑38

No I liked it what happened to Martha added a sense of consequence not every companion will have a happy end to their adventures since it is a dangerous thing to be a companion

a human being from the earth

3y↑29

@Mr. Protagonist I meant how the character is handled. Not what happens to her.

Warriorette12

3y↑65

So was also the only NuWho companion that left the Doctor on her own accord. I had a lot of respect for her because of that.

D

3y↑2

Agreed !!!

Witzke

3y↑21

She has to be one of the smartest characters because of her medical knowledge as compared to the likes of Rose, Donna, and Amy, all who which have menial jobs.

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lunsj

1y↑9

Someone on the Doctor Who subreddit mentioned Clever Dick Films and I'm so glad. I binged all these videos the last couple of days and it was a joy. These are clearly made with a lot of love by a real fan. Like everyone else I'm anxious for part 12 but CDF should be very proud of this accomplishment. PS I hope he still occasionally puts question marks on his lapels.

Michael Carter

2y↑7

I cried the whole time... He was so good, those stories were so good, and your narration was great, parellelling the Doctor's story with Tennant's...

Kerrie Redgate

3y↑12

Even just snippets of so many of those scenes bring tears immediately to my eyes. Wonderful, thank you yet again, Richard. Fabulous editing here, as always in this series.

marvely

3y↑12

His tantrum still makes me cry. He knew he was gonna change, feel different again and that he might not even feel the same about the people he met and loved.

Look at the tears in his eyes at 1:22:48. He lost Rose already and he feared that he was also going to lose the feelings he had towards her. He wanted to treasure her in his heart(s) forever. But no Doctor is like the one before. No Doctor feels the same way as the next.

He didn't want to move on and that was very human of him. Something many of us could relate to. He didn't want to go. :(

Joe Williams

3y↑14

This series is SO good! Only some of the extras on the special features of the DVDs equal it. You should be very very proud of your work. Thank you.

NS

3y↑218

The boyhood dream came true for David Tennant and thank god it did. He is THE Doctor of the modern series.

uk

3y↑4

The one and only doctor for me!

BabyzDevil

3y↑4

i really really like him XD but Eccleston will always be my one and only ><

Erika Lieben

3y↑13

1. David Tennant
2. Christopher Eccleston
3. Sylvester McCoy
4. Jon Pertwee
The rest I’m not really bothered about ranking, they were all good. On a side note the current doctor is abhorrent and easily the worst in the show’s history.

Dinny127

3y↑4

@Erika Lieben Couldn't agree more on the current doctor. But got to shout for Tom Baker to be in your list.

Erika Lieben

3y↑1

@Dinny127 Oh yes, Tom is brilliant, he's probably my fifth favourite.

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Sam3232 F

2y↑10

The way he wanted to have converse so kids could dress up is so wholesome.

Erin Garinger

1y↑5

Considering Tennant's brief return to the series. I hope the character traits developed near the end of his time in the role, the seemingly god complex he stared to develop, and the fact he tried so hard to stay, and not change into a new body. Especially his last "I don't want to go" line, I hope they touch on it in the 3 episodes before he leaves again. As well as I hope he is more distinct a character from his portrayal as the 10th, as first the doctor has experienced 100s of years of life before this regeneration, as well it would open the door to some really terrible writing decisions imo. Such as the temptation to just keep nostalgia baiting the audience, constantly bringing back doctors. In that sense it's important to characterize his return as an extreme anomaly.

Also as a side note, since Wildfred is in the new episode to some extent, and since he unfortunately passed recently, It would be nice to see the special dedicated in his honor, similar to the way Variety Lambert had been honored at the end credits of "The Waters of Mars".

I've seen you still heart comments so I feel inclined to say the quality of these videos is amazing, and it's really interesting to be able to contrast your point of view of the revival with my own, as I was just 6 when I found the show, and being a US citizen the difference in the wide spread reach of the show in each county is interesting. What you described as the 2nd season kicked off where merchandise was starting to appear everywhere, wasn't the same in the US at the time. But it did later happen the same way as in the UK, during the huge press being done to sell the show in the US for season 6, which was also filmed in the US, from Utah to New York City. As well it's interesting to contrast our experiences, as I only found the show as season 5 was about to air, tuning into BBC America one evening just as I was switching channels to see what to watch, by chance that day the 2nd part of season 4's finale was rerunning. So I was exposed more to Moffats era. I also remember getting to catch up on the show when they would air reruns of the whole show for 2 weeks leading up to the Christmas Special.

Sorry for the long rant if you end up reading this. I am just a die hard fan lol. Thanks for still reading comments

Infiniteflame

3y↑6

Maybe this is why Tennants era is so good because he loves the source material and respects it in a way I can't say the current show runners and actors do.

Saigon Brit

3y↑13

I have watched every episode of this series. I wonder if a Whittaker one will ever be made. Maybe once the dust has settled.

FuneeMunky

3y↑13

I haven't watched Doctor Who in years, but this series randomly popped up in my recommended a few days ago and I decided to watch it all, completing this part just a few minutes ago. It's reignited my love for the show and has got me in the mood to re-watch it. This has been an awesome series of reviews, this one hitting close to home and giving me nostalgia, as Tennant was the first Doctor I watched when Disney XD did that weird thing where they played some of the 10th Doctor's episodes. I was a bit late to the party, but that didn't stop me from going back and watching more. Can't wait for the next part with my personal favorite Doctor!

Squicx

3y↑220

Can we just agree how smashingly handsome early 20s David Tennant was?

SanFran51

3y↑27

He was 34 when he started.

Belge Belgravia

3y↑32

Hell he's still handsome, if you've seen him on Staged, even in lockdown, he's still a looker

Tortellini Tankini

3y↑16

@Belge Belgravia he’s aged like fine wine 🥰

Lawenda

3y↑17

@SanFran51 They didn't say "how handsome he was when he started Doctor Who", they said early 20s. Footage of David in his early 20s is used in this video.

Victoria Scofield

2y↑6

Man’s 50 and I’m still ridiculously attracted to him (I’m 29)

Vibercib86

2y↑8

I can’t believe it’s been over a year since this amazing video came out. I’m so excited for the 11th doctors video!

Kunal Makhija

2y↑3

David is the reason I've been hooked to the doctor....
I'm an Indian with a fair amount of exposure to Western media, however having watched the old doctors and the new ones, David takes the crown no doubt.... Every doctor is nuanced, but this doctor just opened up an entire world to the community of the whovians!

OptimusWombat

1y↑3

The intro you wrote for this episode could just as easily have been for Capaldi. I'm looking forward to what you did for that episode.

ItCameFromTheSkyBeLo

1y↑8

The Timecrash special where Tennant and Davisson meet, he said "Cause you know what Doctor? You were my doctor." It always chokes me up.

Sinceretic

3y↑2

That last line is always so gut wrenching to hear and makes me tear up a bit. Splendidly delivered emotion. One of the reasons why 10 is my favourite.

Crypticus

3y↑180

I had no idea that being The Doctor was Tennant's childhood dream! That's incredible. I love him, he was really great.

Stephanie

3y↑23

It's interesting that some didn't know! He's always stated he was a life long whovian. Like Peter Capaldi who said he had been the doctor since his days on the playground

Tom Norton

It was Peter Capaldi's dream too. Unfortunately, Capaldi simply isn't as good an actor as Tennant, despite being more experienced.

Beast Aree

2y↑4

@Tom Norton I disagree. I love Tennant, like most people, but Capaldi was the best actor to have played the role in new Who. Tennant was the better doctor imo although Capaldi is underrated, but Capaldi is certainly the better actor

Tom Norton

@Beast Aree Even if Capaldi can rival Tennant, which he can't, he's not even in the same ballpark as John Hurt. Hurt alone completely dismantles the "Capaldi is the best actor to ever play the Doctor" argument and he has the resume outside of Doctor Who to prove it.

Beast Aree

@Tom Norton Hurt is the best actor to have played the doctor yes, I still think as a pure actor Capaldi outdoes Tennant but that’s the beauty of performance - it’s all subjective :)

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Dan Zorny

1y↑3

Season 4 is easily my favourite, the latter half filled with incredible stories. Plus the waters of mars exploring the Doctors power over time and of course the heartbreaking farewell.

bob bobbins

2y↑4

As a boy i used to hide behind my Dad's recliner while he unwound after a long day with help from the great Tom Baker-era Dr. Who, gracing our TV.
I watched each evening's episode with him, unbeknownst to my old man.
Must have been around 1981 to 1983 and Who reruns were airing nightly on weekdays, a real treat.
Dad didn't care much for sci-fi, but Who was different, as you've done an excellent job proving.
An immigrant to the states (but not from the UK), Dad seemed to prefer British programming, including Who and Fawlty Towers, which we Yanks got to see thanks to PBS.
Once the internet came around, he watched BBC news online every day until his death, January first of this year, five months ago now.
So i thank you for your series Mr. Carrier; it has been a source of great comfort to me as i mourn and i miss my best friend.

Clever Dick Films

2y↑2

Thank you for your lovely comments. I’m humbled that my little videos can offer you some solace. Best wishes!

Jason Cameron Marone

The most popular Doctor of the modern era and arguably of all time. He also had an epic cast & crew leading to a unique era in TV history. Thank you for the good work.

FuzzyDan

3y↑8

I’d argue you might have missed the point of the Doctor’s tantrum before his sacrifice. In the story just prior to the finale, the Doctor boasted how he saved someone important as opposed to all the little lives he’s saved. Now, he realizes he has to make a choice between his “important” life and the “little” life of his friend. The tantrum is a release of the selfishness he had been building inside and that is why his statement of “ It is my honor” rings true.

TabVee

1y↑1

Donna is still the best companion in the whole show, she was such a real character, and the way she would both indulge and stifle the doctor at all the right moments, made her finale so much more incredibly heart breaking. We're getting closer to the return of David Tennant as the 14th Doctor, and I really really hope RTD still has what it takes to write a story with Donna. I do genuinely fear the worst for her, that she might end up actually dying in the special episodes.

OkMakuTree

3y↑217

I find the 10th Doctor to be a such a fascinating character because he’s full of contradictions. Depending on the circumstances he can either a warm, compassionate human character or a cold, callous alien who won’t bat an eye as he sentences you to whatever fate he deems just. I have to give major kudos to David Tennant for realizing this incarnation of the Doctor, since he’s fully convincing inhabiting both sides of the character. I wish we got a few more stories that called 10 out on his self righteousness or showed the consequences of his actions, but I really enjoyed what we got (and there’s always Big Finish to offer more tales with the character).

scamrasc

3y↑28

It's the nuance of this fully realized, multi-faceted, 3d written and performed GEUINE BEING that made me fall in love with him. People criticise him as being "too human" but I'm sorry, that criticism is dumb to me. Not only did he live on Earth for YEARS blending in...living sentient beings - human or otherwise - don't just fall neatly into one little box where you can list their character traits on a couple fingers. The psychology of a brain is far far more complicated than that.....so wouldn't the personality and characteristics of a brain more complicated than a human's reflect a higher level of personality nuance too?...I have always felt that Tennant nailed the character of the Doctor in a far more real and 'lived in' way than anyone else has.

Cutscene Cinema

3y↑20

This is why I didn't mind his ultimate tantrum.

10 showed the Doctor at his greatest and at his worst. Him "throwing his toys out of the pram" and then immediately accepting it was such a 10 thing to do. You can see it on Tennant's face, in a fantastic piece of acting, the realisation of the character, hence him recollecting his words to Martha "I sometimes think Time Lords live too long." He realised that he'd come as far as he could as this incarnation and had to give it up, lest he do something far worse. And thus it was his honour to sacrifice his life for a kind old man.

GreaserMan

3y↑1

He's human...or as human as he can be, physically.

Riden's Room

3y↑6

It's so appropriate that his judgement of Hariett Jones' quite justified action, causes the Master to take over and to be forced to regenerate at the end.

Multi-purpose Biped

3y↑1

@Riden's Room But completely unjustified under the Doctor's code of ethics. No one asked him to save the earth, but since he'd now done so twice in front of Hariett Jones, it wasn't unreasonable to expect her to keep her nose out until asked.

Peggy Swander

1y↑2

With your excellent way of narration I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Thank you.

clear skiies

1y↑5

dude this bit 31:10 literally started making me cry cuz i remember all that stuff the 10th doctor was the one i grew up with and seeing it gain back its popularity like it should is legit amazing like doctor who was such a huge part of my (and my dad's who was determined to grow me up on it) life and i love looking back at its rise now that im older , thank u for making these videos theyre so good and i love these nostalgia trips

SmolSleepRoyal

3y↑9

I've been watching this whole series of reviews over the last several days and it not only gave me a much better understanding of Classic Who but reminded me of what it was that made me fall in love with the series. I fell off on the show in college and haven't watched since maybe 2015/2016, but for once I'm really feeling an itch to give it a watch again.

Reiter Hilfe

2y↑2

I'm so happy you acknowledge the younger side of the fanbase and understand that this is just our younger fan way of appreciating the series.
Also hearing you said the word "Kawaii" was quiet an experience 😂

ema'am64 12

2y↑4

For me personally David Tennant is basically the spiritual successor to Tom Baker's doctor in every sense of the word especially in just how iconic his performance is. And there's a everlasting thought that one day there will be a new doctor that will become just as iconic as those two who was inspired inspired by The adventures of 10

Martyn Stembridge

3y↑521

Tennant's run was Nu-Who at its peak of popularity ... I remember that nearly everyone I knew was watching it at this time. People who normally wouldn't even consider sitting down to follow the show. Utopia's ending created some of the earliest 'Reaction' videos I remember watching on Youtube ... Blink was an episode that reached levels never dreamed of in terms of global appreciation and award nominations ... It was a golden time.

Samantha Bell

3y↑27

It was definitely at its peak in terms of quality in writing. However Matt Smith era was hugely popular, idk about the UK but that’s around the time the US started to take notice of the show thanks to Netflix. There was merch everywhere even in Cosmetics

Martyn Stembridge

3y↑54

@Samantha Bell Oh I totally agree, The Smith era was MASSIVE in America ... hence why they filmed over there several times. But here in the UK it was the middle/end of the Tennant era where the show just became a monster in popularity. It was winning countless awards, the soundtrack was being played live at the Royal Albert Hall, Ratings were huge every week ... It became the coolest thing on TV, which was unthinkable before 2005 ...

Thread Bomb

3y↑10

Unfortunately it set a precedent for people expecting "pretty boy" Doctors (this is no knock against Tennant and Smith, who are obviously talented actors).

Senu

3y↑12

@Samantha Bell Smith was extremely underwhelming at the time

Christopher

3y↑12

@Senu Opinions aside, the show was more popular during Matt Smith. I think part of this is because it started as a blank slate in a way. New doctor and new companion. Old fans kept watching and it attracted new viewers.

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Bread

1y↑3

I was already in tears before you even said "And that final interrupted confession promises fresh tears at every rewatch."

CFYeomans

2y↑4

10’s tantrum at the end of The End of Time is made more poignant by The Time of the Doctor when it’s revealed that 10 knew he was about to regenerate into what should have been his final life

Spikey Guy

3y↑10

Nothing but love for someone who put his heart and soul into the Doctor, and had the chops (and years) to frame it. --Thank you!

Troy Lowe

1y↑2

This show has had no many ups and downs over the decades, but the 2005 revival has been, for the most part, very satisfying. Only real weakness has been inconsistent quality of writing over the last few seasons, but the casting has been solid. We all have our favorites Doctor from the revival but Tennant is the Tom Baker of the 21st century Who.

Bruce lee1947

2y↑7

can't wait for matt smith's video. this series is genuinely both Fantastic and brilliant.

Cyberleader

3y↑404

I remember my mum used to tell me and my sister that she went to school with David Tennent and they were friends. We didn't believe her for years until one day when we were visiting our gran she had cleaned out the loft and showed us a box of pictures she found. One was our mums school photos and one showed her standing near a boy who looked remarkably like Tennent. Now the big mystery is how he has somehow not aged after all these years

Robby Cooper

3y↑46

That must be weird to see your school friend on a popular show

The American YouTuber

3y↑50

Oooo, wibbly wobbly…

Robby Cooper

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@The American YouTuber timey wimey

The Space Nerd 40k

3y↑31

@Robby Cooper stuff...

60's Spider-Man

3y↑12

@The Space Nerd 40k Blinky Winky

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Yeasstt

1y↑2

I think my favorite part of Ten was how his bright personality contrasted with his much darker stories. You get to see The Doctor break at times. It also helps that those darker stories are some of the best in the series (The Satan Pit being one of my all time favorite episodes).

His run also had the best music. The Impossible Plant and The Satan Pit are excellent in that regard as well.

Dedition

3y↑5

The Canberean

3y↑1

Dear Richard I have just spent most of my Saturday watching these brilliant videos and have just finished this final one. It is now 1.45am. These are just masterful. The amount of work you put into producing these is just astounding. They are the most insightful, balanced, well made and flat out entertaining videos I have ever seen about this iconic and beloved show...and I am pushing 60. Kudos and respect to you for taking the time and making the immense effort (I edit for a living and know exactly how much work goes into making videos like these) to chronicle the show's history in this way. I think what you've done is invaluable.

Clever Dick Films

3y↑2

Thank you so much!

Justin Wawrzonek

1y↑1

David is my doctor for sure. What an era it was. Very excited to see what his temporary return are like.

Arthur Dunn

1y↑3

I think the way Ten descended slightly into egomania, recklessness and arrogance at the end of his time is very interesting if we look at the characterisation of Eleven. It flows in perfectly

Alondro77

3y↑162

This was when Doctor Who hit its apex. Enough money to pull off the effects, brilliantly written episodes, people involved who LOVED the series, and a Doctor who'd wanted the chance his entire life to be that hero he'd seen as a child and had the skills to pull it off.

Jim H

3y↑5

And now we are on the downward slide sadly.

um

2y↑8

@Jim H oh we've not only gone downhill we've hit rock bottom thanks to Chibnall.
I just hope RTD's return revamps doctor who.

Inickedurnan941

2y↑4

@um If he did it once, he can do it again. Right? Right?!

what? no

I'd say 12th doctor had those things too often enough

midgetwars1

@what? no 12th Doctor is really popular with hardcore fans, I am kind of an exception. But he was a turn off for the casual audiences that tuned in for Tennant and even Smith.

Ann Jones

2y↑1

Thanks for this opportunity to relive all the moments of the great David Tennant 10th Doctor era. Fabulous !!!

Nargon46

2y↑8

Sorry for two overlong, essay-esque comments on one video but this is my era so I have stuff to say XD
In my humble opinion, the Tenth Doctor's soliloquy before sacrificing himself for his friend is one of the greatest pieces of television writing in history. The Doctor goes through the five stages of grief in a single scene, denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance, making one of the most conscious decisions to die on behalf of not his lover, not his family, but for his friend that he doesn't even know all that well, an old man who has had his time. The Ninth Doctor was broken, the war veteran who had killed billions of innocents in collateral damage to save the universe, and Rose saved him, but then he had to go. This Doctor was still healing, Rose continued to show him glimpses of a life he might just be able to achieve, a new beginning for the man who'd lost everything. Sarah Jane's return serves to remind the Doctor that nothing is forever, that no matter how much he cares for someone, they will eventually out-age him. Once Rose was lost, the Doctor was left alone again without his "rock" as you put it. Martha did her best, helping him in his mission, but I think the Doctor was skeptical he could continue his recovery without the woman who changed him so dramatically. Martha grew from her time with him, but she recognized the temporary nature and left. Donna was what he needed to finally complete his healing from War Veteran to man. Her stalwart and stubborn attitude rivaled his own, but the brother and sister like relationship they had would have lasted for decades. In the Stolen Earth, the Doctor's entire family, the new family that came together after his own family was killed, was assembled and saved the world. But afterward, they had to go. Some of them had families of their own now, and after all that, after everything was saved, the Doctor still lost. Donna had to sacrifice her memories of him to live, and once again, he was alone. Is it any wonder that he decided to win without losing, only to be immediately humbled because that's not how to universe works. And at the end, after he had already given up living as a forgone conclusion, he is given the chance to live, and relief unlike any other washes over him. But for the last time, as always, he. still. loses.

At this moment, the man who has finally learned to live again has to give it up. His reaction is completely understandable and relatable, and is portrayed truthfully through some of the most powerhouse acting in the world by David Tennant. He is whole again, he has grown, he loves his friends, his family so much and now the universe has come to take it away for a second time. He knows that regenerating will mean not loving them as much, and that breaks his hearts. More than this, he knows that he, in this form, could do "so much more". It may sound conceited at first glance but it's deeper than that. With everything he has learned over his time from his companions, he is right. He could be a force for good more effective than ever, and what if the next one doesn't want to? It's not fair. It has never been fair. And he knows that. His feelings are, more than anything else, human. So he makes the choice. He never would have made any other.

As for the extended ending of visiting all his companions one last time, I think it is absolutely appropriate. Long, sure. But these were my era companions, and it is the kindest thing ever for them to have him help his family one last time before he goes. Saving Mickey and Martha, saving Sarah Jane's son, and giving Donna the happily ever after she always wanted, even visiting the descendant of the woman his human self fell in love with, shows that no matter who he becomes, this version will always care deeply for them. As he retreats to the Tardis, his final utterance is the most honest and heartbreaking thing the writer could have possibly thought of.

Thank you.

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