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I want to get into Doctor Who, but it seems daunting and massive, any suggestions where to start? (startrek.website)

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Should I watch all 20 years of the original run or just begin with the new one which I think is been around for 15 years? What are the best episodes? I've seen only a handful of the old and New ones but I liked what Ive seen, just hoping for a guide to really get into it

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[–] nickhammes 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'll add I had a similar perspective on 9-12, and recently finished 13's run.

13 is fun despite the writing, and some plot themes that are controversial for good reason. I think the showrunner was good at setting the stage, and creating characters, creating plot devices.. but then they're all underutilized or underdeveloped. Her first season was really setting that stage, which is why it worked best for me. The actors were brilliant though, and really did the best they could with what they had. So much potential, but it didn't quite manage to reach it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Sweet, this actually gets me pumped to watch more of 13 when I get a chance.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't know that it's many people's favourite run, but there's some good stuff in there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I’ll sift through some shit for some diamonds gladly.