The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands …
True, it’s hard to justify making a show evolve when its current form is arguably the most popular it’s ever been (in the Davies years). I actually preferred Moffat’s run. I think the Ponds were great companions, and while it does go off the wall at points, it puts a lampshade on it by having characters go out of their way to tell the Doctor that he’s changed and it’s a problem. Unfortunately, the show didn’t really course-correct after that arc.
I would say Tennant is my Doctor, but that’s because he was my first Doctor. Smith’s storylines, in general, are more engaging and better paced without the angst.
True, it’s hard to justify making a show evolve when its current form is arguably the most popular it’s ever been (in the Davies years). I actually preferred Moffat’s run. I think the Ponds were great companions, and while it does go off the wall at points, it puts a lampshade on it by having characters go out of their way to tell the Doctor that he’s changed and it’s a problem. Unfortunately, the show didn’t really course-correct after that arc.
I would say Tennant is my Doctor, but that’s because he was my first Doctor. Smith’s storylines, in general, are more engaging and better paced without the angst.