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: Netflix Is My Best Friend

Netflix has been a constant companion of mine during my recovery period.  There is always something to watch.  For the past few years we've been streaming Netflix to our TV via our Roku box.  I think it costs us $8/month, and we definitely get our money's worth.  There is so much available content that you'll be sure to find something you like.  They have movies, TV shows, documentaries, cartoons for kids, standup comedy, etc.  It's very similar to Amazon Prime.

I think the most mind numbing shows I've watched have been Toddlers & Tiaras and Bridezillas.  I'm pretty sure that the brats from T&T grow up to be Bridezillas.  I can't imagine why grown women would be acting that way unless they were psychologically damaged beauty queens.  If you want mind numbing garbage, or just want to feel better about yourself or your parenting skills, then watch these shows.

Some of the best shows that I've seen have been Lost and Battlestar Gallactica.  I watched Lost when it originally aired...week to week, suffering through the writers strike and all.  The rewatch on Netflix was a joy.  And BSG is just one of the best sci-fi shows I've ever seen.  It deals with artificial intelligence and all the questions that come with it.  I highly recommend both shows if you are looking for something that has some substance to it.

Do you have Netflix? What are some of your favorites?

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