Doctor Who 1x13 The Parting of the Ways | Full Reaction

For anyone here who is a long time Dr. Who fan, and who enjoyed the 50th anniversary show, I **HIGHLY** recommend a fan made reimagined version of one of the famous scenes from that episode. To avoid anyone getting unintentionally spoiled I won't provide a link or even the title of the clip, but go search on youtube for the account called "The Confession Dial" and their video that include the word "Stands" in the title. (the one with 1.9M views). If you reply to this post, please avoid any spoilers you can leave them on the video's comment stream instead.

Regeneration changes the body and how the mind operates to a certain degree, most Timelords will remain good or bad generally speaking but this can be taken to extremes. The First Doctor was awfully grumpy but endearingly charming, the second Doctor just enjoyed himself and played the fool to lull people into a false sense of security (Enemy people) Three is dashing, swashbuckling etc, Four was a Bohemian care free wanderer with a temper when it matters (Like most of them) Five was the nice, likeable Chap, Six was Arrogant and quite harsh, except when he was just The Doctor :) Seven a Wise Clown... I think that sums him up. The Comanions always have the kind of reaction you're having, Eg The Power of the Daleks had the Second Doctor just regenerated right in front of Polly and Ben, yet they take some convincing that it's him, and I love how fast Polly decides it really is him <3 I think the least fanfare around Companions taking it well was the 4th's debut story, but he had UNIT around who took it in their stride, being used to it by then. The Brigadier even says "Well, here we go again". (Oh, Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge Stewart of UNIT is one of, if not arguably the Doctor's best friend and most of the classic Doctors have met him <3

The transition from Doctor to Doctor (known as 'Regeneration) was brought into the series after the first Doctor, William Hartnell, developed severe health problems and the series needed a replacement. His successor was the great British comic actor, Patrick Troughton. You'll get used to it. But it always hurts.

"Scared and Sad, but Excited.' Yup. You're a Whovian, all right. :-)

Juliette thanks for sharing your reaction with us. This was a powerful episode. Take it from a person who thinks Chris Eccleston is the best actor to ever play Doctor Who (“absolutely fantastic”, as he might have said). Things will be fine. As others have said give it 3 or 4 episodes to fall in love with David Tennant as the Doctor and you won’t regret it. Believe it or not many of the best Doctor Who episodes are still ahead of you, some even pretty soon. And before long even a curmudgeon like me stops looking at everything through an Eccleston lense to admit that Tennant totally inhabits the part of the doctor and in many ways “is” the doctor.

Such a great episode! We finally got the see what all the 'Bad Wolf' business was about, and it turned out to be Rose all along! Sad to see the end of this Doctor, as he's been awesome, but now I'm very intrigued to see what this new Doctor will bring. Also, what will happen to Captain Jack now? Many tears from you during this episode Juliette, I hope you rehydrated afterwards!

I'm worried because you kept talking about how you are comforted by them having the same personality after regeneration. They have the same memories, but each Doctor has a new personality. But you need not worry, because you will love each and every one. :)

Your first Who finale, your first regeneration. Missing the previous Doctor and learning to accept the next one is part of all our whovian journeys. David is a real tour de force of British television. He wasn't exactly a total unknown when he took over the role. But then neither was Christopher. But for David, being The Doctor, definitely further showcased his talents. He is both a lover of the stage and a childhood fan of Doctor Who. So he brings both a deep affection and a number of amazingingly theatrical performances to the role. As well as a charm, witt, and the right kind of irreverence that helps Who to feel like the accessible time travelling jaunt we all love. I have no doubt you will have fallen for him in no time. We all have our first. Mine was 5, but I was very young. Actually, David and 5 have a real world connection. But we will learn that a later time.

I have a picture on my hard drive showing a road sign that reads ROSE DRIVE. On the pavement below, someone had spray painted BAD WOLF.

There’s not a DW fan alive that doesn’t wish Christopher Eccleston had a longer run as the Doctor. He did so much to embody the spirit of the character, and really ensured the revival of the show was a success. Unfortunately there were some behind the scenes issues, whereby he had disputes with some of the production team, and decided to leave at the end of series 1. But he gave it his all and showed how great the show can be. As to the idea of regeneration, way back in 1966 when the show had been running for 3 years, the original Doctor, William Hartnell, was of declining health and finding it difficult to remember his lines, and really couldn’t continue. However the show had become so popular that the BBC didn’t want to cancel it. So they came up with the idea that when the Doctor dies his body regenerates into a new form. That way they had an in universe reason for how the Doctor could be played by someone else. 60 years later and the show is still going partly because of that unique plot device. Every Doctor is different, and yet every Doctor is the same. There are some personality differences (each actor brings their own style to the role), yet the heart and soul of the character remains the same. While it’s always sad to see a Doctor go, I also am always excited to see what the new one will bring to the show.

Oh no. The sync-ing is way off on this one. Did you have to go back to the streaming service Stan for this one? The reaction video gets several seconds ahead of my video every minute. I tried on both HBO and on my bluray copy of the season, and both get out of sync within seconds. It's nearly impossible to watch :( I was sooooo looking forward to this episode's reaction.

Your first roller coaster of emotions that is called regeneration 🎉🥳😭😭 when I first watched it in 2005 I had no idea what is a regeneration and I wouldn’t watch the show for a year because I hated the fact the my doctor was gone I was like I hate this stupid new look who he think he is? he is so young and full of hair he is not the doctor. Oh boy how wrong was I, but I won’t spoil anything further Really enjoyed this reaction and can’t wait for things ahead

You said you were so nervous at the start and I blurted out “me too girl” … I’ve seen this episode about 100 times since I was a kid. Yet I’m still nervous 😂😂 here we goooooo

Heads up before you watch the Christmas Special you should react to the 8 minute mini episode titled 'Born Again', It picks up right where this episode ended and leads directly into the Christmas Special. You can easily find the full thing on Youtube by just searching "Born Again Doctor Who"