My (our) new Doctor

As we reach the end of an era (if you'll allow the expression) I feel a bit gloomy... I admit I haven't watched any of the old Doctors in action -yet- and I bow my head in shame. But I've been really hooked up on the show ever since I saw the first episode, starring Chris Eccleston who was FANTASTIC! He looked great when he got mad and personally, I liked that he seemed so willing to exterminate the Daleks but in the end decided not to.

Now, when he started saying goodbye to Billie Piper, I think I let a tear drop. Then, David Tennant shows up and I'm determined to keep my frown as I realise that with every episode he's growing on me... I thought that was weird, for who could replace Eccleston in my heart?

Of course, he didn't replace him but I couldn't help but love Tennant eventually. He brought his own flavor to the show. Tennant's Doctor was arrogant in a more obvious way and you couldn't even dislike him for that attitude! And as all the characters we've loved in the past, I foolishly convinced myself that he would stay forever. By forever I mean, until the day he died. I knew that wouldn't really happen, obviously! But was there any harm in hoping?

Apparently, there was. Because after three years, someone else is coming to claim the Doctor's crown. Someone I can't say I like. I don't hate him either but there is something about him that makes me go "meh" every time. Yes, I wasn't pleased with Tennant at first either but it's not the same feeling. With Tennant, it was "Your puppy eyes can't fool me! You'll never take Eccleston's place! Or will you?". Now, Matt Smith... With him it's more like "Ewww! Get away from me! Away, I said!"


Maybe I'm too old to change my habits. Maybe I'm just a bitchy bitch. (I won't deny that.) Should I give him a chance to prove his innocence? I will. But I doubt he'll ever win me like the previous two did. I'm giving him a chance because that's how good I am. :P
He'll have to work hard though, if he wants to be our new Doctor. And by "our" I mean all of us. Not just the ones who already like him!

As I've said before and will now say again, I'll do my best to like him but can he please, please, please lose the bow tie? Somebody said they liked it. "Gimme a Doctor that doesn't HAVE to be fashion conscious!" were the exact words. None of them were ever fashion conscious! (I distinctly remember a disgusting, looooong scarf and a vegetable!) Not one of them! But they did it in style.

So, Matt... Make me like you. I dare you!