The New Doctor -- Not What I Was Expecting...

[penfold_x]

Given the age and body type of the last two actors cast for the Doctor, and the flirtations the PTB have been writing for his mostly young female companions, I'm surprised Moffat and co. have chosen a mature, very experienced actor for the role. It gives me hope that the Doctor/companion dynamics will be shook up a bit; I feel like the PTB could go in almost any direction, with a companion of almost any age, gender, species or experience.

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[claddagh.livejournal.com]

I am disappointed to see Smith go in part because I don't think they developed his persona as the Doctor as thoroughly as they should/could have. Eccleston's and Tennant's Doctors were each developed and distinct.

[penfold-x.livejournal.com]

Agreed. It's a shame that the PTB didn't do more to make him a little more distinct. I'm really much more attached to the Ponds, and sadly, they're already gone.