Follow TV Tropes

Following

History FandomSpecificPlot / DoctorWho

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Rewrites of [[DoctorWhoS29E8HumanNature Human Nature]] / [[DoctorWhoS29E9TheFamilyOfBlood The Family of Blood]], with "John Smith" falling in love with someone other than Joan Redfern, usually Rose.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Shipfic that pairs up every Classic Doctor sequentially with one specific companion, usually Rose or River.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* More like Fandom Specific Title, but the LiteraryAllusionTitle "World enough, and time" is practically irresistible to Whofic writers.

to:

* More like Fandom Specific Title, but the LiteraryAllusionTitle "World "[[Creator/AndrewMarvell World enough, and time" time]]" is practically irresistible to Whofic writers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Following the death of Elisabeth Sladen, fics featuring The Doctor learning about Sarah Jane Smith's death and coming to terms with it became common. Sometimes, they would have multiple companion cameos, and some would be Multi-Doctor fics.

to:

* Following the death of Elisabeth Sladen, fics featuring The Doctor learning about Sarah Jane Smith's death and coming to terms with it became common. Sometimes, they would have multiple companion cameos, and some would be Multi-Doctor fics. (Canonically, Sarah Jane [[CharacterOutlivesActor is still alive]], but the precedent of the Brigadier dying after the death of his actor makes such stories logically hard to resist.)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** The "Donna recovers her memories and also becomes a Time Lord" sub-genre is also quite popular.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Following the death of Elisabeth Sladen, fics featuring The Doctor learning about Sarah Jane Smith's death and coming to terms with it became common. Sometimes, they would have multiple companion cameos, and some would be Multi-Doctor fics.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Added: 4

Changed: 5

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.

to:

* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Post-[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan "The Angels Take Manhattan]]", Manhattan"]], a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.



* The Doctor spending hundreds of years protecting Trenzalore from the various monsters that seek to destroy it.

to:

* The Doctor spending hundreds of years protecting Trenzalore from the various monsters that seek to destroy it.it.

----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Rory's 2000 years guarding the Pandorica, and his unsuccessful attempts to stay out of trouble, are a major fanfic magnet.

to:

* Rory's 2000 years guarding the Pandorica, and his unsuccessful attempts to stay out of trouble, are a major fanfic magnet.magnet.
* The Doctor spending hundreds of years protecting Trenzalore from the various monsters that seek to destroy it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Despite this there are many fans who can't accept the splitting and will try any means to get the Doctor and Rose together.

to:

** Despite this there are many fans who can't accept the splitting and will try any means to get the Doctor and Rose together. Expect from both a [[TakeThat lot of]] FanDumb.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Note that this also applies to the people writing for Eight in the [[Franchise/DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse Expanded Universe]]. Creator/BigFinish and the Literature/EighthDoctorAdventures write more angsty HurtComfortFic than the average non-paid fan.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Due to the sheer amount of FoeYay in the series, there are ''tons'' of fanfics centered around The Master and The Doctor having a romantic relationship with one another. Bonus points if either The Doctor convices The Master to become good or The Doctor decides to join forces with The Master and turn evil.

to:

* Due to the sheer amount of FoeYay in the series, there are ''tons'' of fanfics centered around The Master and The Doctor having a romantic relationship with one another. Bonus points if either The Doctor convices convinces The Master to become good or The Doctor decides to join forces with The Master and turn evil.



* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect [=FemDoctor=] to be paired with either Jack or The Master.
* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.

to:

* Female Doctor fics are the a common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect [=FemDoctor=] to be paired with either Jack or The Master.
* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.

Added: 255

Changed: 271

Removed: 43

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


''FandomSpecificPlot/{{Torchwood}}'' has its own page.
----
* Series X rewrites with Character Y. (Usually Series 3 with Rose, which is practically a genre unto itself.)
** Series X rewrites with an OriginalCharacter are just as popular, especially Series 5.



* Series 3 rewrites with Rose seem popular.



* So you have a story. In it, the Doctor lands the TARDIS on Earth near where you live and meets a human [[SelfInsertFic with an inexplicable resemblance to you]]. He decides this human will be his new companion and the two of them go off to have wacky adventures together. Congratulations, we'll add it to the pile.

to:

* So you have a story. In it, the Doctor lands the TARDIS on Earth near where you live and meets a human [[SelfInsertFic with an inexplicable resemblance to you]]. He decides this human will be his new companion and the two of them go off to have wacky adventures together. [[SturgeonsLaw Congratulations, we'll add it to the ninety-percent crap pile.]]



* River Song's true identity used to be a mystery and many different scenarios and theories were written about it, usually by somehow making her be a future version of a companion, namely Rose Tyler, Donna Temple-Noble or Amy Pond. While they significantly died down since the events of "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar A Good Man Goes To War]]" and "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E8LetsKillHitler Let's Kill Hitler]]", {{Alternate Universe Fic}}s are still being written that ignore some or all the events of those episodes.

to:

* River Song's true identity used to be a mystery and many different scenarios and theories were written about it, usually by somehow making her be a future version of a companion, namely Rose Tyler, Donna Temple-Noble or Amy Pond. While they significantly died down since the events of her identity was revealed in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar A Good Man Goes To War]]" and "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E8LetsKillHitler Let's Kill Hitler]]", {{Alternate Universe Fic}}s are still being written that ignore some or all the events of those episodes.



* Ever since it was revealed [[spoiler:his insanity was (partially) caused by the Time Lords implainting the drumming in his head]], angsty Master stories have become more popular.

to:

* Ever since it the Master's backstory was revealed [[spoiler:his insanity was (partially) caused by the Time Lords implainting the drumming in his head]], series 3, angsty Master stories have become more popular.



* Rory. 2000 years guarding the Pandorica.

to:

* Rory. Rory's 2000 years guarding the Pandorica.Pandorica, and his unsuccessful attempts to stay out of trouble, are a major fanfic magnet.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The Eighth Doctor, in the one TV episode that we saw him in, was presented as a rather flighty, optimistic, romantic and sensitive sort. Naturally, this practically makes him a magnet for HurtComfortFic. While the new series Doctors get plenty of this themselves seeing as they practically have "tortured soul who's been put through too much and needs lots of big hugs" written into their DNA thanks to the Time War, something about the Eighth Doctor practically demands the author to do horrible, horrible things to him.

to:

* The Eighth Doctor, in the one TV episode that we saw him in, was presented as a rather flighty, optimistic, romantic and sensitive sort. Naturally, this practically makes him a magnet for HurtComfortFic. While the new series Doctors get plenty of this themselves seeing as they practically have "tortured soul who's been put through too much and needs lots of big hugs" written into their DNA thanks to the Time War, something about the Eighth Doctor practically demands the author to do horrible, horrible things to him.him.
* Rory. 2000 years guarding the Pandorica.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The Eighth Doctor, in the one TV episode that we saw him in, was presented as a rather flighty, optimistic, romantic and sensitive sort. This practically makes him a magnet for HurtComfortFic.

to:

* The Eighth Doctor, in the one TV episode that we saw him in, was presented as a rather flighty, optimistic, romantic and sensitive sort. This Naturally, this practically makes him a magnet for HurtComfortFic.HurtComfortFic. While the new series Doctors get plenty of this themselves seeing as they practically have "tortured soul who's been put through too much and needs lots of big hugs" written into their DNA thanks to the Time War, something about the Eighth Doctor practically demands the author to do horrible, horrible things to him.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The Eighth Doctor is practically a magnet for HurtComfortFic.

to:

* The Eighth Doctor is Doctor, in the one TV episode that we saw him in, was presented as a rather flighty, optimistic, romantic and sensitive sort. This practically makes him a magnet for HurtComfortFic.HurtComfortFic.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.

to:

* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.present.
* The Eighth Doctor is practically a magnet for HurtComfortFic.

Added: 256

Changed: 180

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* It seems you don't actually get your ''Series/DoctorWho'' [[WeirdTradeUnion fanfic writer's union card]] until you've written an "Eighth Doctor fights in the Time War and/or Ninth Doctor regenerates in the Time War and/or both angst about the Time War" fic.

to:

* It seems you don't actually get your ''Series/DoctorWho'' [[WeirdTradeUnion fanfic writer's union card]] until you've written an "Eighth Doctor fights in the a Time War and/or Ninth Doctor regenerates in the Time War and/or both angst about the Time War" War-centric fic.



* Rose is immortal because of Bad Wolf. Sometimes ''not'' because of Bad Wolf, oddly.

to:

* Rose is immortal becomes immortal, usually because of Bad Wolf. Sometimes ''not'' because of Bad Wolf, oddly.Wolf.



* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect [=FemDoctor=] to be paired with either Jack or The Master.

to:

* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect [=FemDoctor=] to be paired with either Jack or The Master.Master.
* Post-"[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan The Angels Take Manhattan]]", a large number of fics tend to focus on the Ponds adjusting to life in 1940s Manhattan. And, as always, we have the {{Fix Fic}}s where River brings them back to the present.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Due to the sheer amount of FoeYay in the series, there are ''tons'' of fanfics centered around The Master and The Doctor having a romantic relationship with one another. Bonus points if either The Doctor convices The Master to become good or The Doct decides to join forces with The Master and turn evil.

to:

* Due to the sheer amount of FoeYay in the series, there are ''tons'' of fanfics centered around The Master and The Doctor having a romantic relationship with one another. Bonus points if either The Doctor convices The Master to become good or The Doct Doctor decides to join forces with The Master and turn evil.



* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect FemDoctor to be paired with either Jack or The Master.

to:

* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect FemDoctor [=FemDoctor=] to be paired with either Jack or The Master.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* During "The Year That Never Was", the Master rapes the Doctor, Jack, and/or Martha, with a heavy bias toward the Doctor. Note that he (almost?) invariably reverts the Doctor to his usual physical age before doing so. Usually played as erotic yet angsty.

to:

* During "The Year That Never Was", the Master rapes the Doctor, Jack, and/or Martha, with a heavy bias toward the Doctor. Note that he (almost?) invariably reverts the Doctor to his usual physical age before doing so. Usually played as erotic yet angsty.angsty.
* Female Doctor fics are the common theme in Doctor Who fics. Expect FemDoctor to be paired with either Jack or The Master.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** Despite this there are many fans who can't accept the splitting and will try any means to get the Doctor and Rose together.
* Series 3 rewrites with Rose seem popular.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Also, [[RandomEventsPlot Random]] [[PornWithoutPlot (Sexual)]] [[http://dw.settiai.com/ Events Plots]].

to:

* Also, [[RandomEventsPlot Random]] [[PornWithoutPlot (Sexual)]] [[http://dw.settiai.com/ Events Plots]].Plots]].
* During "The Year That Never Was", the Master rapes the Doctor, Jack, and/or Martha, with a heavy bias toward the Doctor. Note that he (almost?) invariably reverts the Doctor to his usual physical age before doing so. Usually played as erotic yet angsty.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Also, [[RandomEventsPlot Random]] [[PornWithoutPlot (Sexual)]] [[http://dw.settiai.com/ Event Plots]].

to:

* Also, [[RandomEventsPlot Random]] [[PornWithoutPlot (Sexual)]] [[http://dw.settiai.com/ Event Events Plots]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Likewise, stories about The Master trying to redeem himself have become popular as well.

to:

** Likewise, stories about The Master trying to redeem himself have become popular as well.well.
* Intra-fandom crossovers involving multiple TARDIS teams meeting, often out of order, have become increasingly popular on sites such as [[http://www.whofic.com/ Teaspoon]].
* Also, [[RandomEventsPlot Random]] [[PornWithoutPlot (Sexual)]] [[http://dw.settiai.com/ Event Plots]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The episode "Doomsday" spawned hundreds, if not thousands, of 10/Rose Reunion fics, an event which [[IKnewIt became canon]] with "Journey's End". After that, everyone is writing the 10.5-and-Rose-in-the-alternate-universe fic.

to:

* The episode "Doomsday" spawned hundreds, if not thousands, of 10/Rose Reunion fics, an event which [[IKnewIt became canon]] with "Journey's End". After that, everyone is many are writing the 10.5-and-Rose-in-the-alternate-universe fic.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Rose is immortal because of Bad Wolf. Sometimes ''not'' because of Bad Wolf, oddly.

to:

* Rose is immortal because of Bad Wolf. Sometimes ''not'' because of Bad Wolf, oddly.oddly.
* Due to the sheer amount of FoeYay in the series, there are ''tons'' of fanfics centered around The Master and The Doctor having a romantic relationship with one another. Bonus points if either The Doctor convices The Master to become good or The Doct decides to join forces with The Master and turn evil.
* Ever since it was revealed [[spoiler:his insanity was (partially) caused by the Time Lords implainting the drumming in his head]], angsty Master stories have become more popular.
** Likewise, stories about The Master trying to redeem himself have become popular as well.

Added: 85

Changed: 9

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* There are probably just as many multi!Doctor crossover stories as there are single Doctor ones.

to:

* There are probably practically just as many multi!Doctor crossover stories as there are single Doctor ones.ones.
* Rose is immortal because of Bad Wolf. Sometimes ''not'' because of Bad Wolf, oddly.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* There are probably just as many multi!Doctor [[CrossoverFic crossover]] stories as there are single Doctor ones.

to:

* There are probably just as many multi!Doctor [[CrossoverFic crossover]] crossover stories as there are single Doctor ones.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* There are probably just as many multi!Doctor [[CrossoverFic crossover]] stories as there are single Doctor ones.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* The episode "Doomsday" spawned hundreds, if not thousands, of 10/Rose Reunion fics, an event which [[IKnewIt became canon]] with "Journey's End". After that, everyone is writing the 10.5-and-Rose-in-the-alternate-universe fic.
* It seems you don't actually get your ''Series/DoctorWho'' [[WeirdTradeUnion fanfic writer's union card]] until you've written an "Eighth Doctor fights in the Time War and/or Ninth Doctor regenerates in the Time War and/or both angst about the Time War" fic.
* More like Fandom Specific Title, but the LiteraryAllusionTitle "World enough, and time" is practically irresistible to Whofic writers.
* So you have a story. In it, the Doctor lands the TARDIS on Earth near where you live and meets a human [[SelfInsertFic with an inexplicable resemblance to you]]. He decides this human will be his new companion and the two of them go off to have wacky adventures together. Congratulations, we'll add it to the pile.
* Stories in which Donna recovers her memories are quite common, usually taking place either at the end of her life (usually elderly) with the Doctor visiting her one last time, or by miraculously being able to remember everything without her mind burning itself up in the process. The latter is accomplished by the Doctor figuring out some clever way to save her that he didn't before, or by regeneration.
* Fics where the Doctor regenerates into an eight year old/an animal/a girl/pretty much anything else.
* River Song's true identity used to be a mystery and many different scenarios and theories were written about it, usually by somehow making her be a future version of a companion, namely Rose Tyler, Donna Temple-Noble or Amy Pond. While they significantly died down since the events of "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar A Good Man Goes To War]]" and "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E8LetsKillHitler Let's Kill Hitler]]", {{Alternate Universe Fic}}s are still being written that ignore some or all the events of those episodes.
** Also relating to River, "Forest Of The Dead" {{Fix Fic}}s are common, as well as fanfics involving her and the Doctor going to the Singing Towers.

Top