I don't even like Evangelion, I just like the song lol (also Patreon: www.patreon.com/harbowholmes pls support)

RTD deserves immense credit for taking the show out of its grave and rejuvenating it for modern audiences. I’ve always been a bit biased towards Moffat’s series, but the RTD era is, without a doubt, the golden age of the show for most people, and the 2009 specials are a well earned victory lap.

I kind of like the idea of Christina as a dark reflection of a 10th Doctor companion or even Ten himself. If you look back at Ten's companions, they were all deeply caring people who - while not always as knowledgeable as him - kept Ten's more vain, arrogant, and vengeful tendencies in check (some better than others). Whenever he starts to go too far, they're the first person to call him out on it. Christina is the opposite of that, she's got all of the drive for adventure and she's arguably far more equipped for it than the previous 3 companions, but she lacks the compassion, and would therefore simply indulge The Doctor's worse tendencies. She does stuff not to help people, but purely because it's fun and she's bored and lonely, and as such she acts almost as the devil on his shoulder. She loves the adventure and the thrill just as much as he does, but cares far less about helping other people. She's not evil - just a bit amoral, but The Doctor still actively chose to enable a self-centred, millionaire thief by giving her a flying bus, which seems very irresponsible, and is another early warning sign of The Doctor's growing arrogance and lack of regard for the consequences of his own actions in the absence of a moral companion. I think it's quite fitting that the following episode is when The Doctor falls to his lowest, with THAT episode's companion being the one to correct the course. If we look at the Specials as a 4 part classical tragedy of the vainglorious Doctor being taught a lesson, narratively each of the first two companions facilitate his fall, while the latter two punish him for it and teach him the lesson, with the lesson basically being "doing the right thing is not always easy". Jackson inadvertently encouraged The Doctor to do the right thing for the gratitude and the glory, while Christina encouraged him to do it for the thrill, which lead to his fall during his joyride to Bowie Base 1. Then, Adelaide teaches him the cost of betraying his duty, and Wilf necessitates that The Doctor follow her example to show he learnt his lesson. It's all very poetic, and I feel like Christina DOES earn her place as a tipping point on The Doctor's moral decline towards the Time Lord Victorious, even if her episode itself is mostly skippable.

It was definitely when I stopped watching the show as a family. Grew up with Nine and Ten alongside all the CBBC DW content. Still miss it today lmao

In the scene with Wilfred and the doctor in the cafe place and they had the conversation Doctor: I’m going to die soon Wilfred: so am I one day Doctor: don’t you dare Never have I ever agreed so much with the doctor

I loved how big the finale was in main stream as well, as we had treats like the iconic BBC One ident and David's narration on the broadcast of his last episode, David appearing on loads of TV shows like QI and Graham Norton, and we even had John Barrowman make a song entitled " The Doctor and I" for the occasion. It was also a big year for me as well personally as I was finishing GCSEs in secondary school just before series 5 started, so it was fitting that my year group were going out with the incarnation that made me feel cool to wear my blazer-shirt-tie school uniform and pretend to be the Doctor. Even my year 11 prefect tie was my personal equivalent of David's swirly tie he wore for the regeneration and carried forward to the raggedy Doctor's costume.

I love Wilf's line ":I'm an astronaut" he's soo happy he. finally gets to see Earth from space.

The fact that there’s gonna be no more reviews on 10 leaves me feeling kinda empty, without a doubt my favourite era

The Waters of Mars is one of the greatest episodes and has some of my favorite acting from Tennant as well as his performance in the End of Time. Watching videos about the RTD era always makes me want to go back and watch the show a fifth time

Wilf’s inclusion in the companion role not only allows the conclusion of the Noble-Mott family story, his being an established character means there’s no time wasted introducing him as a new character and the story can get to telling its narrative.

Think the idea behind planet of the dead mightve just been to have one last fun sci-fi romp with David before things get serious

I grew up both the RTD and Moffat era, but looking back I'm definitely more nostalgic towards the RTD era. It's just a feel good emotional one. The Moffat one is more grand and big, but 9th and 10th Doctor feel more grounded and comforting for some reason. All the characters were well developed and felt more humane, the companions were more than just spunky young attractive women.

I agree that Doctor Who was the biggest show on television in the RTD era, it was massively popular, BUT, the show had an even bigger audience share in the 70s! Don't underestimate how huge the show was when Tom Baker was in the role

“Get ready for the fast approaching dark times” Hey! Don’t shame on Eleven and Rory!! They carried the everything from that era

I like how Planet of the Dead is the last time the Doctor can have a fun adventure before the final two stories, similar to how Unicorn and the Wasp is in series 4. I also really like the idea behind Planet of the Dead and the alien concept.

17:24 I don’t think RTD’s era is unintentionally goofy, it’s intentionally goofy. It’s part of Russel’s style to have weird gonzo alien, sci-fi stuff going on!

Whilst i do enjoy the Matt Smith era, Human Nature - End of Time pt2 was the true golden era of Doctor Who

I like all Doctor Who, but the RTD era has my favourite Doctor, companion, monster designs, TARDIS, theme, titles, music and more. However, the RTD era is undeniably the best because of the expanded universe and connected stories and spin-offs. Hopefully there is more of that in the years to come.

Good job on covering an entire era, your videos are always enjoyable and have just the right amount of criticism

I think something that deffo helped with the Doctor's arc in this and is a through line is the value of normal lives and ordinary people. In The Next Doctor we find out that "The Doctor" is actually Jackson Lake. An ordinary mane who came to London for the holiday season and who suffered an unimaginable loss of his wife being killed and his son being taken but who in his grief became a hero saving all the ordinary lives of the people in London. In Planet Of The Dead my fave scene is always the one on the bus where The Doctor talks to all of the passengers and asks them where they were going when they got on the bus and who and what was waiting for them. How he kept their spirits up by reminding them about how beautiful those things are and how yeah that alien planet looks pretty but it has nothing that equals to the value of family and food and homes. In Waters Of Mars he is put in his place over how he calls Yuri and Mia "little people" and how they have value. It's not about Adelaide and the legacy she creates but them as well. How in changing history he added more value to their lives despite him not seeing them as important. And finally in End Of Time it's fitting that The Doctor dies saving Wilf. Pure of heart, adorable, ordinary Wilf. And how in the Doctor's farewell tour he does small things to improve the lives of his past companions. They may not make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things but they are that final gesture of love. I also love how The Doctor regenerates alone in the TARDIS. No companion or anything. Just him.

“Get ready for the fast approaching dark times” I feel slightly insulted, my favourite era of Who was Moffat's era. :P

We didn't know how good we had it back then, truly lucky to have grown up with this era and it will never be topped personally. I did like aspects of the Moffat era but it doesn't hold the place in my heart that the Davies era does

Great to see the proper love given to Bernard Cribbins… he made the 10th doctor’s finale so perfect and attached to that history of the series

I think a lot of people forget that to the 10th doctor, this was his final regeneration, he was about to have his 13th regeneration, for someone in canon who didn't live for hundreds of years it'd feel like wasted time, not only had his time as this incarnation been short, but his life in general was shorter than it could have been, he knew death was certain after that, no second chances.

I still lament the lack of use in regards to Martha and Co after his regen. Even if it was just one time stories here and there. It's like they were completely cast aside

The RTD era was always the golden era for me. His era was the perfect balance of light and dark. He could be weighty and emotional but this was always balanced by a sense of fun and adventure. Yes, it was camp and sometimes borderline parody, but it was fun, and that’s all you can ask for.

willfred is just the best person ever, like... AGH, HE IS PERFECT :3

I wouldn’t call Series 5 “the dark times”. That starts in Series 6. The darker times start in Series 11

"It's always hard to say goodbye to a sprawling era of Doctor Who...." Chibs on stand-by to rectify that

I think you could argue part of the Timelord Victorious was always there, in the form of The Doctor's companions. The Doctor never revelled in his heroism and they never asked to be thanked. Maybe part of that was because of the companions; they gave him praise and attention and that was enough to keep the Timelord Victorious at bay at least. Just something to think about, I guess.

I really miss the Russell t Davis it was my favourite era. And when will you review the Sarah Jane adventures? And the will you review the classic era of doctor who?

I miss this era so much. Why can't we have this kind of quality television anymore on the show?

The thing about the 10th Doctor in these specials is he believed his 11th regeneration would be his last which is why he breaks the laws of time in The Waters Of Mars, takes Wilfs gun and then throws a tantrum in The End Of Time pt 2, it's all based on what he perceives as his last regeneration

Even though I like all the modern doctors, companions, and eras (yes even Chris Chibnall and Jodi), I 100% agree that the RTD era is the *golden era* I still have my criticisms and disagreements but I really love how well made and well thought out this video is!

Will never get top tier Doctor Who like this era, it's all going down hill now ☹

As much as I don't want the Flood to return, purely because they are a one hit wonder, I'd really like to see an episode where they do return. At the end of The Waters of Mars, Mia and Yuri sort of ran off. And the Doctor did warn them that water waits, meaning any one of them could be infected. Maybe not in the form of a televised episode, but it'd be cool to see that Yuri and Mia were actually infected, with the Doctor needing to somehow prevent it from spreading across earth

I’ve been watching all of NewWho over starting with Capaldi and Whitaker and looping back to the 9th and 10th. Just made it to the Waters of Mars, so perfect timing. I’m still dead on the inside after Donna’s mind wipe.

My ranking of the specials: 1. Waters of Mars 2. The Next Doctor 3. The End of Time, Part 2 4. Planet of the Dead 5. The End of Time, Part 1

Waters of Mars absolutely TERRIFIED me when I first watched it. Literally made me cry hahaha. I also didn't mind Michelle Ryan's character or episode that much. I actually liked that she was genuinely a bit troublesome/criminal rather than their being some secret "good" reason she was stealing. Made her fun/different. The episode was safe but not terrible in my opinion. It's a testament to Russell T Davies and the cast that even the weaker episodes of the 2005-2009 era were better than the episodes considered "stronger" in Smith/Capaldi/Whittaker's era. I really hope with RTD's return he can recapture some of that magic.

Oh my god, I didn't know the David Tennant leavers video even existed until now!! Its a video I never knew I needed. Pure joy.

“You’re not my companion!?! ‘Yes I am!?! 1000 who points for who ever gets this Michelle Ryan reference

Russel t Davis is coming back this is a start of a new golden age

Now we can get to the Series 5 bashing 😌

I love how they treat regeneration. it means something and is not just a gimmick

I bet Russell T Davies would’ve written a better 10th doctor era finale if he watched a skillshare video on how to make a good episode of Doctor Who LOL. Another skillshare joke.

Jackson Lake really should have had a spin off comic. It could have been really fun.

I always felt a bit lukewarm about the series after Matt Smith came in. It seemed like the show stopped taking itself seriously for a while, and it was a little sad. I mean, Doctor Who had comedic moments before. But after The writer for 9&10 left, it kinda felt like it was all too played up and goofy. It was a real tension killer. It felt like the main character didn’t even take the situations seriously half the time, even when he didn’t have a clear way out of it yet. It’s one thing to start in with the goofiness when he has a eureka moment, but when you’re in an ‘oh shit’ situation, it really kills the mood. Glad they fixed that later though. Even for a little while.

14:31 I'd like to say one: a lot of the astronauts accents kinda go in and out. Andrew is from the U.S, yet in the scenes where we do hear him speak, he tends to sound more British than American. Sterri is German, yet her accent goes in and out, with her sounding German in some scenes and sounding british in others. Obviously, this isn't the biggest issue ever, and as far as I can remember the other character's voices held up pretty well, but its a little immersion breaking when some of the characters can't even keep their accents up

I love the CC guesses. I think I missed the "Tortured Children of Earth" and "The Serotonin Adventures!" LOL

The Golden Era of Doctor Who was from 1970 to 1981.

I think The Planet of the Dead's greatest weakness is that it's basically a bargain bin rehash of Midnight, with none of Midnight's atmosphere or drive. Midnight is sharp, as sharp as the Midnight landscape. The Planet of the Dead is... well, dull.

I bet David and Russel would’ve stayed another season if they had watched a skillshare video on how to cope with continuing a show for 10 years LOL. Another skillshare joke.

I remember reading a rumour that the Tenth Doctor would become sick and regenerate into an incarnation played by Jennifer Saunders just for one special in the specials

REVIEW CHILDREN OF EARTH HARBO!!!!

I think Dr Who died after the 1st season of the 11th Doctor's era...that was an unreal series!

TBH David could still be the doctor today he was that great . Matt was amazing too just David was the best . I wish we had longer for both

David’s first series was good . His second was great but his last was just wow 10/10

I feel 10s era is normal episodes with a crazy finale . Then series 4 is just wow , where as 11 all u ever heard was silence will fall the doctor will die Soons he even starts I loved 11 as the doctor but I do feel 10s era writing etc is just amazing

You know, if had £1 for each time a sci fi series introduced a parasitic zombie like race called The Flood, I’d have £2. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird it happened twice

You didn't mention how this series of specials was a homage to classic Who in so many ways. Think about it, you've got Unit, a human base under attack on another planet, a mansion where strange scientific shenanigans are happening, others also.

1:11 oh hey, "Komm, süsser Tod". i love this song

I believe the 10th doctor was considered to be the darkest doctor after McCoy.

Just another opportunity to point out that The Waters of Mars is the greatest episode ever.

Tbh I think people are overdramatic in hating Tens regeneration. From a character POV this is his first time really feeling like "The Doctor" in a long time properly and he feels like he's in his second prime. If someone came up to you and said "lol sorry bro time to change your entire personality but it'll still be 'you'" would you respond nicely? The sudden change from reluctance to being fine with it after regenerating not only fits Smiths Doctor specifically but also makes sense in regards to the character overall. Its like when you snap out of a bad mood all of the sudden, the scrambling of his brain probably made him "forget" why he was sad (not literally but you know what I mean if you've ever been really sad or depressed before).

It's a shame that things were starting to go down hill when Steven moffat took the showrunner. A lot of people complain about the way the tenth doctor was characterized in the end of time about whining about regeneration there was a perfect excuse about it cos he's fed up of losing who he is.

dark times? season 5 was amazing and eleven is close with twelve for me im never sure which is better

RTD just knew we could never blame Wilf for anything.

The music at 5:54 is an absolute tune

Rest in peace Bernard Cribbins. God bless you sir.

Planet of the dead is a great episode. No one can convince me otherwise.

The 'cyberdogs' were strange. But they remind me of Krempus. I'm Austrian. 5th December is Krampus day so it's very Christmassy to see them

Still love The End of Time the most out off all of them!

Nah man lasldy Cristina will always be my favourite companion of all time. Her and 10 just have such a great chemistry they bounce off each other perfectly

09:40 She is also the first Zoomer companion.

Strap in, we're now gonna head in to the era of showrunners who want to browbeat you and think they're way more clever than they actually are.

I get wanting to have a send off that is complete and satisfying, but you have to be careful about having such a final finale…people see is as too good of a time to jump ship.

Kinda lost me referring to series 5 as the dark times while defending end of time....

Golden Era was 1970 - 1979

Wilf IS the best character from Doctor Who so far!

things seems are coming full circle with Whittaker ending in specials

The Next Doctor is great. History will realise this.

where do you find the images for your thumbnails? (i'm making an "end of time poster" for someone, and i can't for the life of me find any good images of the battered and bruised doctor.)

Would have raged if you left out praise towards Lee Evans, it's litteraly the only reason I watch that episode

The Time Lords didn't create the Laws of Time, they are Laws as fundemental to the order of the Universe as the (General/Special) Theory of relativity.

Bit harsh to say into darkness . I think the Smith era was the better half of Moffats era with s5 at his best

I love Lady Christina

He will knock 4 times

I like Dreamland.

As I grow older I find tin to be a bad doctor but in a good way

Oh, you mean the David Tennant farewell parade of death. They really didn’t need to drag it out, especially since they never needed to do it in the classic series. I mean Tom Baker did this for 7 years, and he didn’t get a Tom Baker farewell parade of death

planet of the dead is great and we get unit and malcom

Why did you include Sarah Jane in wedding attire in the thumbnail if you didn't cover that episode in this video?

It's funny that I actually like Christina much more and because of her the episode. But really think Waters of Mars is a 20 minutes story stretched out, with not much happening or any meaningful dialogue.

Next Doctor NEED to be ginger

Now I know ur jokes about going into darkness is probably aiming more towards eventually getting to the Chibnall era & I wholeheartedly agree w you that the RTD era was the best era of New Who so far but are u implying that the Moffat era was bad too? Bc if I remember u said u liked his writing in doctor who! Now I know series 6 & especially 7 were pushing mediocrity series 5 & the entire 12th doctors run was great (minus Hell Bent) so far this year I’ve completed my modern doctor who rewatch all the way through Capaldi’s exit (which is actually where I stopped originally Bc I just didn’t have a means to continue watching via streaming & such) so I have yet to actually view the chibnall era but have been kept up w what’s going on and I agree that that’s taken it so far into a negative director however I wouldn’t say Moffat was bad even if he was a little bit of a step down after RTD

This aged well lmao

The golden era of the new series ended after series 5

are you calling Matt Smith bad?

The only Companion that could reign in the Doctor was Rose, because of her being companion to both 9 and 10.

Capaldi is still better 💚🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷