Matt Smith

Three episodes of the new series of Doctor Who have aired now, and I now feel able to pass judgment on Matt Smith, the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor.

Here with the new companion Amy Pond (played by Karen Gillian– I like her). Definitely a fan of the Doctor's new get-up. 

I was SUCH a huge fan of David Tennant as the Doctor, and so I seriously skeptical when Matt Smith appeared on the screens at the end of the last special. After three episodes, I can say that, ultimately, I'm a fan. Having said that, however, I have some reservations. Firstly, Matt Smith is six years older than me. Only six. He is on record the youngest actor ever to play the Doctor. I've been watching Doctor Who ever since I was a wee nipper, and now that I'm 22, I still want the Doctor to be a slightly older (at least in his early 30s) protective figure. I'm used to looking at him as a peer or contemporary

I do also feel that Matt Smith and the producers of the show are playing it a little safe in the Doctor's new character. It's similar to David Tennant's in his quirkiness and eccentricities. When Christopher Eccleston turned into David Tennant, his character completely morphed as well (I could compare it to other Doctors, such as Tom Baker turning into Peter Davison, but seeing as this is more current it seems more appropriate). Because Tennant was such a success, it seems like the show is trying to retain viewers by having the Doctor be relatively unchanged personality-wise.

I really hope that throughout the series Matt Smith is able to come out a bit more and step out of his predecessor's shadow. You know, now that I've gotten over losing my favourite Doctor.