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* [[Recap/DoctorWhoS35E11HeavenSent "Heaven Sent"]] -- Creator/PeterCapaldi, 2015. Perhaps THE most audacious effort from Creator/StevenMoffat yet, if not televised ''Doctor Who'' as a whole. In the second part of the three-part Series 9 finale (sandwiched by "Face the Raven" and "Hell Bent", both more conventional stories), the Twelfth Doctor is TrappedInAnotherWorld with only a voiceless monster and his own thoughts to keep him "company" in the wake of heartrending betrayal and disaster. While the total effectiveness of this three-parter is debatable (between [[spoiler: Clara's death/return to "life", the Doctor's return to Gallifrey]], etc.), this episode justifies the whole effort. Gorgeous visuals, poetic dialogue, and another brilliant Capaldi performance -- in what's '''very''' close to a one-man show -- reveal the Doctor's hearts and mind as never before. Nominated for the Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form) Hugo Award in 2016.
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* [[Recap/DoctorWhoS35E11HeavenSent "Heaven Sent"]] -- Creator/PeterCapaldi, 2015. Perhaps THE most audacious effort from Creator/StevenMoffat yet, if not televised ''Doctor Who'' as a whole. In the second part of the three-part Series 9 finale (sandwiched by "Face the Raven" and "Hell Bent", both more conventional stories), the Twelfth Doctor is TrappedInAnotherWorld with only a voiceless monster and his own thoughts to keep him "company" in the wake of heartrending betrayal and disaster. While the total effectiveness of this three-parter is debatable (between [[spoiler: Clara's death/return to "life", the Doctor's return to Gallifrey]], etc.), this episode justifies the whole effort. Gorgeous visuals, poetic dialogue, and another brilliant Capaldi performance -- in what's '''very''' close to a one-man show -- reveal the Doctor's hearts and mind as never before. Nominated for the Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form) Hugo Award in 2016.2016 and voted the greatest ''Doctor Who'' story of '''all''' time in the ''Radio Times'''s [[https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-fans-have-crowned-the-best-episode-do-you-agree/ 60th anniversary poll in 2023]].
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** [[Recap/DoctorWhoS36E11WorldEnoughAndTime "World Enough And Time"]]/[[Recap/DoctorWhoS36E12TheDoctorFalls "The Doctor Falls"]] -- Creator/PeterCapaldi, 2017. The Twelfth Doctor's seeming swan song is without a doubt the best story Series 10 has to offer, one of the best of Capaldi's tenure, and one of the best Moffat's written. Heartbreaking in so many places and heartwarming in many others, we reach the end of an era as the Twelfth Doctor tries his hardest to bring his oldest friend, Missy, back on the side of the angels. Creator/PeterCapaldi's performance is enthralling, with his speech in the second part quite possibly being his Doctor's defining moment. Missy's inner conflict is well-portrayed, with Michelle Gomez doing a superb job of portraying someone who indecisive about wanting to be noble or evil. Bill's TraumaCongaLine is heartbreaking, but she [[spoiler: eventually receives her happy ending with Heather from "The Pilot", with the kiss the two share being one of the sweetest moments in series so far]]. A montage of companions is tearjerking, three generations of Cybermen together look completely badass, and Creator/JohnSimm is as delightful as always as TheMaster. Rachel Talalay did an amazing job directing this finale, as she did with the two previous ones, and Murray Gold's score is as majestic as always. Truly a crowning achievement of the revival and of the show in general, a majestic ending to Twelve's era...'''and then the First Doctor appears''', revealing it ain't over 'til it's over.
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** [[Recap/DoctorWhoS36E11WorldEnoughAndTime "World Enough And Time"]]/[[Recap/DoctorWhoS36E12TheDoctorFalls "The Doctor Falls"]] -- Creator/PeterCapaldi, 2017. The Twelfth Doctor's seeming swan song is without a doubt the best story Series 10 has to offer, one of the best of Capaldi's tenure, and one of the best Moffat's written. Heartbreaking in so many places and heartwarming in many others, we reach the end of an era as the Twelfth Doctor tries his hardest to bring his oldest friend, Missy, back on the side of the angels. Creator/PeterCapaldi's performance is enthralling, with his speech in the second part quite possibly being his Doctor's defining moment. Missy's inner conflict is well-portrayed, with Michelle Gomez doing a superb job of portraying someone who indecisive about wanting to be noble or evil. Bill's TraumaCongaLine is heartbreaking, but she [[spoiler: eventually receives her happy ending with Heather from "The Pilot", with the kiss the two share being one of the sweetest moments in series so far]]. A montage of companions is tearjerking, three generations of Cybermen together look completely badass, and Creator/JohnSimm is as delightful as always as TheMaster. Rachel Talalay did an amazing job directing this finale, as she did with the two previous ones, and Murray Gold's score is as majestic as always. Truly a crowning achievement of the revival and of the show in general, a majestic ending to Twelve's era...'''and then the First Doctor appears''', revealing it ain't over 'til it's over. (The #2 story of all time according to the ''Radio Times'' 60th anniversary poll -- yes, that means the Twelfth Doctor managed the top two positions!)
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* Captain Jack Harkness. ExtremeOmnisexual, but unlike most characters he's actually ''successful'' due to being the biggest StupidSexyFlanders this side of [[Franchise/MetalGear Snake]].
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* Captain Jack Harkness. ExtremeOmnisexual, but unlike most characters he's actually ''successful'' due to being the biggest StupidSexyFlanders this side of [[Franchise/MetalGear [[VideoGame/MetalGear Snake]].
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* The Master. Who else could be such an ObviouslyEvil CardCarryingVillain, a MagnificentBastard of cosmic proportions and a prime example of EvilIsSexy all at the same time?
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* The Master. Who else could be such an ObviouslyEvil CardCarryingVillain, a MagnificentBastard of cosmic proportions and a prime example of EvilIsSexy sex appeal all at the same time?
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* Then, a bit more about Nine. He was a [[OneSceneWonder one season wonder]], he played a man consumed by rage, grief and regret, but that not only still doesn't let them best him, but manages to be a sweet, curious and sincerely caring person, and Eccleston's acting was just [[CatchPhrase fantastic, absolutely fantastic]]. And, as already noticed, it's thanks to him that the show was brought back and managed to go on (well, and thanks to his successors who kept the Doctor being awesome, but they wouldn't have had the chance without him).
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* Then, a bit more about Nine. He was a [[OneSceneWonder one season wonder]], he played a man consumed by rage, grief and regret, but that not only still doesn't let them best him, but manages to be a sweet, curious and sincerely caring person, and Eccleston's acting was just [[CatchPhrase [[CharacterCatchphrase fantastic, absolutely fantastic]]. And, as already noticed, it's thanks to him that the show was brought back and managed to go on (well, and thanks to his successors who kept the Doctor being awesome, but they wouldn't have had the chance without him).
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* Wilfred Mott. Coolest of {{Cool Old Guy}}s. One minute, he's shooting down homing missiles, ''StarWars'' style, the next he's [[TearJerker breaking your heart]]. Bernard Cribbins is the fucking ''man.''
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* Wilfred Mott. Coolest of {{Cool Old Guy}}s. One minute, he's shooting down homing missiles, ''StarWars'' ''Franchise/StarWars'' style, the next he's [[TearJerker breaking your heart]]. Bernard Cribbins is the fucking ''man.''
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* The Twelfth Doctor, as played by Creator/PeterCapaldi, is the toughest Doctor you'll ever love. He's a broody ByronicHero with NoSocialSkills, a DeadpanSnarker who HatesBeingTouched, a GrumpyOldMan who embodies GoodIsNotNice. He '''also''' embodies -- beautifully -- DarkIsNotEvil, CreepyGood, and HumbleHero, as well as the depths that can lie BeneathTheMask with his NotSoStoic moments -- expressing childlike whimsy and wonder, playing an electric guitar to beat the band, and nicknaming himself such things as "Doctor Funkenstein". His CharacterDevelopment is extraordinary: As he slowly goes from frosty to fun-loving, [[HurtingHero the true depths of his aching soul also emerge]]. He becomes a TragicHero in Series 9 as he gives in too often to the grief and self-pity he's accumulated over millennia, even becoming TheUnfettered before being brought back to his best self, but he never stops being sympathetic. ''At last'' he's capable of giving and receiving love -- of all kinds -- more passionately and sincerely than any of his predecessors, culminating in a willingness to give up '''everything''' for others, to die for Good if it means he dies a '''kind''' man. (sob)
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* The Twelfth Doctor, as played by Creator/PeterCapaldi, is the toughest Doctor you'll ever love. He's a broody ByronicHero with NoSocialSkills, a DeadpanSnarker who HatesBeingTouched, a GrumpyOldMan who embodies GoodIsNotNice. He '''also''' embodies -- beautifully -- DarkIsNotEvil, CreepyGood, and HumbleHero, as well as the depths that can lie BeneathTheMask with his NotSoStoic moments -- expressing childlike whimsy and wonder, playing an electric guitar to beat the band, and nicknaming himself such things as "Doctor Funkenstein". His CharacterDevelopment is extraordinary: As he slowly goes from frosty to fun-loving, [[HurtingHero the true depths of his aching soul also emerge]].emerge. He becomes a TragicHero in Series 9 as he gives in too often to the grief and self-pity he's accumulated over millennia, even becoming TheUnfettered before being brought back to his best self, but he never stops being sympathetic. ''At last'' he's capable of giving and receiving love -- of all kinds -- more passionately and sincerely than any of his predecessors, culminating in a willingness to give up '''everything''' for others, to die for Good if it means he dies a '''kind''' man. (sob)
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* "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS31E10VincentAndTheDoctor Vincent and the Doctor]]" -- Creator/MattSmith, 2010. This episode is lovable for three reasons. First off, [[spoiler:Rory has just been erased from time]] so the Doctor takes Amy to an art museum to cheer her (or maybe himself) up. Just seeing that each FreudianSlip (including a subconscious one by Amy) shows they still remember Rory [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments warms my heart]]. Seeing something strange tips them off to go talk to Vincent van Gogh, which leads to point number two. The way it appeals to an art buff. Spotting all of Vincent's best work in his house is fun. The sky morphing into Starry Night is an impressive effect. Hearing Vincent talking about color and art might have caused a lot of artists to jump up and say "I get that! I totally see where he's coming from!" Last but not least, seeing the Doctor and Amy give new meaning in Vincent's life by showing him the exhibit and hearing the museum tour guide gush about him. [[spoiler:It doesn't change much, he still commits suicide, but]] had they seen this episode, a lot of people who felt depressed or maybe even suicidal may have found inspiration in this episode.\\\
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* "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS31E10VincentAndTheDoctor Vincent and the Doctor]]" -- Creator/MattSmith, 2010. This episode is lovable for three reasons. First off, [[spoiler:Rory has just been erased from time]] so the Doctor takes Amy to an art museum to cheer her (or maybe himself) up. Just seeing that each FreudianSlip (including a subconscious one by Amy) shows they still remember Rory [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments warms my heart]]. Seeing something strange tips them off to go talk to Vincent van Gogh, Creator/VincentVanGogh, which leads to point number two. The way it appeals to an art buff. Spotting all of Vincent's best work in his house is fun. The sky morphing into Starry Night ''Art/TheStarryNight'' is an impressive effect. Hearing Vincent talking about color and art might have caused a lot of artists to jump up and say "I get that! I totally see where he's coming from!" Last but not least, seeing the Doctor and Amy give new meaning in Vincent's life by showing him the exhibit and hearing the museum tour guide gush about him. [[spoiler:It doesn't change much, he still commits suicide, but]] had they seen this episode, a lot of people who felt depressed or maybe even suicidal may have found inspiration in this episode.\\\
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* "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E16TheWatersOfMars The Waters Of Mars]]" -- Creator/DavidTennant, 2009. The best of the 5 "gap year" specials with a truly terrifying threat in the form of The Flood, a fantastic group of secondary characters (including [[OneSceneWonder One Episode Wonder Captain Adelaide Brooke]]), probably the best examination of the true impact and consequence of a time-traveller arriving at a "fixed event in time" the series had offered, and a truly chilling (albeit brief) breakdown from the Doctor that's also completely believable, plus one of the most mature and sobering endings of any story presented in the series thus far. It's often considered to be on the same level as episodes like "Human Nature/Family Of Blood", "Blink" and "Midnight" and for ''very'' good reason.
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* '''Wilfred Mott''' (Creator/BernardCribbins, 2007; 2008; 2009-2010): Originally intended as a one-off character in the 2007 Christmas special, Wilf was later rewritten to be Donna's grandfather. Adorably obsessed with all things extraterrestrial, Wilf is the first family member of a companion in the revival series to ''not'' freak out when he learns the Doctor is an alien and instead sees the immense good that the Doctor's influence has on Donna, encouraging their friendship. He has no fear about standing up to various aliens (including Daleks and even the Master) and, when he finally becomes a true companion, the Doctor enhances the honour by admitting that he'd be proud to have Wilf as a dad and even declares it an honour to die for him. Wilf is even one of only two characters who gets to salute the 10th Doctor without the action being snarked about and/or dismissed. Within the span of about 2 episodes, Wilf (and Bernard Cribbins) became beloved of the fandom to the point where Cribbins' death in 2022 sparked almost as big an outpouring of grief as Lis Sladen's had over a decade earlier.
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!!Wiki/TVTropes Hearts ''Doctor Who''
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** Spitfires. {{IN SPACE}}.
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** Spitfires. {{IN JustForFun/{{IN SPACE}}.
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* ''Series/DoctorWho'' is one of the greatest things to ever air on television. It can be funny, sad, mysterious, nerve-wrecking, heartwarming, and sometimes all of that in the same time. No wonder it gets its own page.
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* ''Series/DoctorWho'' is one of the greatest things to ever air on television. It can be funny, sad, mysterious, nerve-wrecking, heartwarming, scary, and sometimes all of that in at the same time. No wonder it gets its own page.
