The Eleventh Doctor’s Ten Best Moments
So long, raggedy man.
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“An Adventure in Space and Time”
Okay, so this is technically a cameo outside the narrative, but it’s too wonderful not to include. When I tuned in for this excellent TV movie about the origins of Doctor Who, I knew it was going to be a bit of a downer. After all, the William Hartnell years launched a show that’s survived five decades, with a dozen-plus actors putting their own touches on the role, but Hartnell’s run didn’t end happily. His increasing difficulty remembering his lines forced the producers to come up with the notion of regeneration and replace him with a new Doctor. So how do you end Hartnell’s story without things just being massively depressing? You opt for a bit of magical realism, creating a meeting that could never have happened, but which perfectly honors Hartnell’s accomplishments and the legacy he helped create. That surprise appearance by Matt Smith, a moment that bridges yesterday with today, was easily as touching as anything I’ve ever seen in the series proper.
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