Six, seven, eight, nine, ten: then I let it go again.

[strange_complex]

Only yesterday, someone was assuring me that Christopher Ecclestone wasn't going to quit as the Doctor after all, but that it was all a publicity stunt to get people excited. Guess not...

I'm sure this David Tennant guy will be fine, although I didn't watch any of Casanova, so I can't really comment myself. But it just annoys me that a whole incarnation has been used up on only one series, especially given the previous one was wasted on only a one-and-a-half-hour film. There are only 12 to play with, and the remainder need to be conserved! *mutters things about responsibility in the general direction of Christopher Ecclestone*

Also, if this must happen, I'd ideally like to see an older Doctor follow Ecclestone, just to keep a bit of variety in the role. Sure, there's a fine tradition of younger Doctors to follow - especially Peter Davidson. But I'd like to see an actor who can tap into those aspects of the Doctor's character so splendidly explored by people like Jon Pertwee.

Comments

[qatsi.livejournal.com]

There are only 12 to play with

I'm sure that if the series is successful and it becomes necessary, they'll find a way to extend it (without body-snatching a la Anthony Ainley, of course).

[strange-complex.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you're right. But pedants like me will shake their fists from their armchairs, and shout at the television about changing the rules, nonetheless.