I am going to watch Doctor Who.
I have been avoiding this, for it is rather intimidating to walk into Act III of a complicated opera and try to figure out what the hell is going on. And this opera goes back to the 1960s! Another element of my resistance arises from a terrible intuition I will be ‘hooked’ and have yet another time consuming activity.
And this one has the potential to be quite time consuming. But all the DW fans** assure me it is a splendid show and I won’t be disappointed.
Doctor Who certainly has attributes I enjoy:
Science Fiction
British TV
The Jungian concept of metamorphsis and transformation
Bow ties.
The Acolytes tell I should start with ‘2005’ and go from there. I suspect in no time at all I will wonder why on earth didn’t start years ago. Then it will be my turn to recruit for the cult and purchase my own set of TARDIS Christmas ornaments.
** “Fans” sounds too quaint of a word to describe Dr. Who followers. “Fanatics” is more apt.
Spo-Reflections 
20 comments
October 11, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Jay
I have never gotten “hooked” on Dr. Who but I did on the Torchwood spinoff which stars the lovely Jack Barrowman.
October 11, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Raybeard
If you manage to watch even one complete episode you’ll be ahead of me. On their first broadcast in the 60s (when I think they were all ‘live’), I could never get beyond the irritation and amusement of shaky studio sets, pathetically bad modelling (such as of spacecraft as well as the ‘Tardis’ itself) and dire acting. Maybe if I saw them now I’d recognise another level of entertainment and appreciate them more, However, best of luck to you.
October 11, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Jean
Even back in the 60’s I couldn’t get into it.
Good luck!
October 11, 2013 at 11:28 PM
anne marie in philly
never watched it and never will. now “the avengers” – HELL YEAH BABY!
October 13, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Raybeard
Ah, the original ‘Avengers’. Now you’re tallking!
October 12, 2013 at 1:50 AM
dejeffreys
Like those above, I tried a few times and it just seemed stupid. And I do like most British comedy.
Perhaps there will be a Spo Shirt with Dr Who in your future.
October 12, 2013 at 4:30 AM
Ron
I’ll pass on this one. I have too many addictions in my life already. Just don’t have the time. Good luck!
October 12, 2013 at 6:16 AM
the cajun
The early days of the 60s were comical and, as Raybeard points out, distracting. Sets falling apart or wobbling about. No production value to speak of and very annoying. My viewing resumed when David Tennant took over and John Barrowman (as Capt. Jack was introduced. As you know I don’t have TV service now, so I am not sure what the new guy is like.
And I must agree with Jay : Torchwood with Barrowman with a slick cast and great stories is more my cup of tea. (did I write that?)
October 12, 2013 at 7:13 AM
Tony D
You would be better served in the entertainment arena if you just started catching up with Teen Wolf. For, um, many reasons!
October 12, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Jay M.
I used to put Dr. Who on the air at the public TV station I worked at, way back in 1977. I was hooked, but then I kind of gave it up when I moved to VA in 1980 and it wasn’t aired locally. It is a pretty good show. And I, too, am going to look into Teen Wolf!
Peace ❤
Jay
October 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Mitchell Block
I am absolutely positive you’ll soon be very happily living in Whoville. I watched early episodes (I think the second and third doctors were the ones I saw the most of). I liked it but never got hooked. Like you, I would now have a lot of catching up to do.
October 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Erik Rubright
Wow. I can’t believe how many people aren’t Whovians who follow you, Spo. Maybe it’s time to cull the herd. 😉
Definitely start with the 2005 “reboot” of the series. Then go back and watch since 1963 if you like the new stuff.
And for everyone else who’s not a Whovian, I recommend you watch an episode called “Blink”. If that doesn’t grab your goat, nothing will.
And I’m proud of you, Spo, for watching!
August 13, 2015 at 1:12 AM
Kato
Hey.. that’s the only one I haven’t let my little boys watch. (But I probably would now.)
October 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Laurent
Never understood that show too English exentric for my taste.
October 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Urspo
Sort like SCTV without Andrea Martin
Sent from nowhere in particular.
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October 14, 2013 at 5:54 AM
Laurent
Now SCTV I understand perfectly, very Canadian.
October 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM
MassageJeffrey
Loved the old series – watched in the 70’s with my dad. AND loved the Avengers! Where’s Emma Peel when you need her?
October 13, 2013 at 3:07 PM
Stan
When David Tennant left the show, so did I.
October 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Rick Bettencourt
That show is still around!
October 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM
vangoggins
I say do a marathon. That’s what I did with Breaking Bad. And I believe the fanatics call themselves “Whovians”