This show caught my attention during my study years, and I’m still busy catching up with the overwhelming number of episodes that have been produced since the 1960s.
Someday, I had the idea to depict the main character’s different regenerations in a stained glass style. So far, I’ve arrived at number 13, but I’d love to continue this series after I’ve had the opportunity to watch the newer episodes.
Numbered Doctors
The First Doctor, played by William Hartnell.
Personally, I prefer the sillier Doctors, but the grumpy grandfather is still charming in his own way.
The Second Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton.
I instantly loved this one – too bad that so many episodes from his time were lost.
The Third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee.
More serious again, but definitely cool. Gotta admire someone who pauses a sword fight to munch a sandwich.
The Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker.
Hard to form my own opinion when the public consensus is that he’s THE Doctor… But yeah, I like him a lot.
The Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison.
I think he’s a bit unspectacular compared to the others, but I love when his dangerous side comes out.
The Sixth Doctor, played by Colin Baker.
I found his abrasive behavior surprisingly entertaining. But the actor would have deserved better scripts.
The Seventh Doctor, played by Sylvester McCoy.
Another Doctor whom I liked immediately. I love the combination of eccentric uncle and clever manipulator.
The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul McGann.
Charming guy – I would have loved to see more of him. The movie itself was a mixed bag to me.
The Ninth Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston.
The one who pulled me into this universe, with a fascinating blend of goofiness and wounded soul.
The Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant.
The one who shares the position as “my” Doctor with his short-lived predecessor and who solidified my interest in this show.
The Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith.
I loved the contradiction between his youthful appearance and the tired old soul behind that front.
The Twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi.
A bitter old man who nevertheless manages to be an adorable goofball. Perfect combination.
The Thirteenth Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker.
Wonderfully out of touch with the world, emotionally broken, yet still grinning at the enemies who believe they’re in control. Love that.
Doctors outside the sequence
The War Doctor, played by John Hurt.
It was lovely to see the hardened veteran find new hope and open up over the course of the movie.
The Fugitive Doctor, played by Jo Martin.
Hard to judge since we only get short glimpses at her. But she seems very grounded, similar to the War Doctor.