How To Keep Busy While Recovering: Who? Doctor Who...That's Who

Yes, I know I've already talked about watching TV with my Amazon Instant Video and Netflix posts...but Doctor Who is so awesome that it deserves it's own post.  It's adventurous and funny and makes me feel better when I watch it.  And feeling better and being in a positive state of mind is helpful with the healing process.

Note to self:  do not write a book on Doctor Who...just a short post is sufficient :)

My Short History with Doctor Who

In 2005 the BBC did a reboot of Doctor Who.  All episodes of DW before the reboot are known as Doctor Who Classics.  I've tried watching several of the Classic episodes, but I can't seem to get into them.  While the stories themselves may be good, I just can't get past the way it was filmed.  Die hard Whovians will probably hate me for not loving the Classic Who's, but such is life.  I can't please everyone.

Anyway, I started watching the 2005 reboot about 3 years ago.  My husband and I were bored over the summer with nothing to watch and we had just gotten Netflix streaming, so we decided to give Doctor Who a shot.  I pretty much loved it after just a few episodes.  And after David Tennant came...oh my...he was just great.  In addition to Tennant being a great actor, he has the best hair, ever, on the planet.  I have thing for hair.  Don't ask.

My Favorites

 

Favorite Doctor:  As much love as I have for Tennant, my favorite Doctor is Matt Smith, aka:  the bow tie Doctor (that's what my son calls him).  He was the first Doctor I ever dreamt about.

Favorite Companion:  River Song.  I love how strong of a character she is!  And the chemistry between Alex Kingston and Matt Smith is amazing.

Smith, Tennant, and Hurt

Favorite Episodes:

The Girl in the Fireplace

Vincent and the Doctor

Blink

(not necessarily in that order)
I also really loved the 50^th Anniversary special.  Tennant and Smith were absolutely fantastic!  I really wish that John Hurt could have stuck around a bit more...maybe someday they'll bring him back.  He was such a great Doctor.

Favorite Person to Watch With: my son...he's 10...pretty sure that's the target audience even though Doctor Who is really for anyone of any age.  I just have the most fun watching with my boy :)

BTW...currently, Amazon Prime has all 7 seasons of Doctor Who.

Are you a fellow Whovian? When did you start watching? Who is your favorite Doctor? What are your favorite episodes?

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How To Keep Busy While Recovering: Amazon Instant Video

If you've ever shopped on Amazon before, then you are probably familiar with the Amazon Prime feature of free two day shipping on your orders.  Besides the free shipping, Prime members also get to enjoy a few other great benefits...like an e-book lending library for your Kindle and online video streaming.  While I could go into more detail on all of these benefits, for this post I will be focusing on the instant video benefits.

What you'll need to start watching.  There are many different viewing options:

• Watch on your Kindle Fire
• You can watch on your computer at home
• Watch on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod
• Watch through a smart TV
• If you have a TV (non-smart)  
• You'll need something that will stream to your TV.  I have a Roku box that is hooked up to my television (I actually have two: one for my family room and one in my bedroom).  This allows me to watch what I would normally watch on my computer, on my bigger screened television.
• Many gaming systems like Xbox, Playstation, and Wii have the ability to stream through them.

Click here for a full list of Amazon Instant Video compatible devices.

Now that you have your equipment for watching, you are all set to go!  If you have a Prime membership, then you have many different movies, documentaries, tv shows, stand up comedies, and even some concerts to choose from.  I've watched everything from Downton Abbey to Pink in concert. 

Currently, Amazon also has all 7 seasons of Doctor Who :)

With so much to choose from, what are your favorite shows or movies to watch on Amazon Instant Video? 

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