To Classic Doctor Who, or Not To Classic Doctor Who?

That is the question, isn't it? It all depends on the Whovian. So here's an answer for each kind of Whovian!

The Die-Hard Doctor Fan (basically, me) -

The answer: YEAH

You're just completely in love with everything the Doctor, and you literally can't get enough of the guy. He's one of your favoritest characters in the world. Whether you've got a teeny tiny crush on him, or you just really love his character (*ahem* me): You just want to see more!

I've found that watching the Classic DW has tremendously helped me understand the Doctor better. It's like seeing an origin story of Batman (*ahem* Gotham). It's also interesting to see how the Doctor is pretty much the same throughout time, just a little different. As you watch, I bet you'll appreciate the Doctor all the more! I know as I've watched that I've grown to love the Doctor increasingly, and I'm sure you will too. 😀

The Curious Whovian -

The answer: YEAH

You've been watching Doctor Who for a long time, and you probably really love it. (You are reading this article, aren't you? Yep, definitely love it.). But you're just wondering: What's up with the Classic Doctor Who? You may have heard of it from your fellow Whovians, or you may have just happened across it like: What is this???

If I were you, don't listen to the phrase: Curiosity killed the cat. In this case, watching the Classic Doctor Who may be the way to go for you. Don't just wonder about the previous Doctors, watch them! (Heck, I've found my favorite Doctor in the classics!) Plus, you get to meet beasties yet to be seen in the new Doctor Who, such as the Zarbi. It enhances the experience even in the New Doctor Who. Which after seeing the Classic; you'll definitely want to see the new again! I've been watching the new Doctor Who with my family, and I've noticed so many things that I didn't notice before (such as Brigadier, jelly babies, reversing the polarity, etc). Not only that, though, there are a whole bunch more stories. I'm sure you'll really love it!

The Intellectual Whovian -
The answer: YEAH

You just wanna learn as much as possible about everything Doctor Who. Maybe you like reading fun facts about Doctor Who and knowing literally everything there is to know. You just wanna know it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You would definitely like watching Classic Doctor Who. You'll be able to learn about everything there is to know (that is, if you're willing to watch the missing episodes {I've done it, it's not so bad 😉 [sometimes I even liked the missing episodes more]). I bet there's a whole bunch of things to learn about Doctor Who just from watching! Plus, you could look up those fun facts that you just love after you've watched an episode. 😉

The Writing Whovians -
The answer: YEAH

You're just searching for more of everything. You're a writer, and you just see things that just don't make sense. You just want to get to the bottom of it! WHAT'S UP WITH THE JELLY BABIES? WHO'S SARAH JANE? WHAT'S K-9? WHO'S BRIGADIER? WHY IS CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON THE NINTH DOCTOR? Or maybe you just wanna know as much as possible so you can write some good Doctor Who fanfiction! 

For you, definitely watch Classic Doctor Who. It reveals all the aforementioned things, plus more! And if you're really into it, you could even take some notes while you're watching. 😉

The “Well...” Whovian -

The answer: Maybe.

What I mean by “Well...” is... well... just imagine how Tenny said that.

Yeah, that's you.

You like Doctor Who, but it's not your favorite thing in the world. I mean, yeah, you'll watch Doctor Who, you like it well enough. But, you don't go all fangirlly about it like some people. You've heard about the Classics, but you just don't know if you'd like it.

Well, if you like Doctor Who, you may or may not like the Classic Doctor Who. It really depends on how much you like older TV Shows and such. Because the Classics have many of the things that define an older TV show. If you like that sort of thing, sure: go ahead. Watch it.

But, if you're not that big of a fan of older TV Shows, then I wouldn't suggest watching Classic Doctor Who. For the mere fact of... it's an older TV Show. And, I just don't think it would be worth your time. ☺️

The Not-So-Into-It Whovian -

The answer: NAH

You see other people really enjoying Doctor Who, but you just don't see it. Why is this popular? You don't necessarily hate Doctor Who, but you just don't like it all that much. You hear about Classic Doctor Who, and you're like: “HM? Maybe I would like this?”

Well, I can say right now that you'll more than likely not like the Classic Doctor Who. Sure, you may like older TV Shows. But, if you're not that into the Doctor Who to begin with, then I just don't think you'd like the Classic.

The “Anti-Twelve-ites” Whovian -

The answer: NAH.

You love the Doctor, but you just really don't like it when he becomes old and grumpy like the Twelfth Doctor. After him, you've completely given up on Doctor Who. But you just want more of the Doctor!!!

Sorry, but if you want a young Doctor: You're looking in all the wrong places. The Classic Doctor Who has a grandpa Doctor and many more “not young” Doctors. The first you'd really see of a young“er” Doctor would be Five, but even then, the clothes would probably ruin it for you. I'd just stick to Tenny and Elevensies, if I were you. Get some comics and books of those two sweeties! 😀 (Yes, those do exist.) Enjoyyyy!!! ❤️

Now that that's out of the way...

You're probably still wondering a few things about the Classic Doctor Who. You at least now know whether or not you should watch it, but what now?

Well here's a few things you might want to know!

The Doctor to Start With: If you're like me, and you're like: “I don't know, man. I just don't think I can make it through the black and whites!” No problem! Start with Three. He's a great Doctor to start with for the Classic Doctor Who. But, I will insist that after you're done with Three, go back and watch One and Two. It gives more backstory of what happened before Three, that will otherwise be left unsaid! (Plus, Two is the best. Just throwing that out there.)
But, if you don't necessarily care, just start with the First Doctor. He's awesome and so lovable. Beware, though, he's a little hard to get used to at first, but I promise he's so worth it in the end. 😃 (He's a bit like the Twelfth Doctor, only the First Doctor is more... how do I say this... Well. He literally acts old. {Which is totally ironic since he's the youngest Doctor [not actor, he's the third oldest actor to play the Doctor])

Just So You Know:

1) The graphics aren't all that great. I probably don't even have to say that. It did start in 1963. But if you're concerned about it ruining it – don't worry, it doesn't. In fact, after a while, I've grown to appreciate it. ☺️

2) It took me like three seasons to get used to the script writing, but after that, it's a breeze. (But that's probably just the writer in me. So this is more to my fellow writers.)

3) Also, if you know absolutely nothing about the Classic Doctor Who or older TV Shows (like me), you should know that each episode is a serial. MAKE SURE YOU START WITH PART 1! (I know that sounds silly. Why would you start with any other part? Well, let's put it this way, if you don't double check, you'll be confused as to why you don't know what's going on. I didn't double check the first time I started watching Classic Doctor Who, and I felt really confused like I had missed something. Turned out that I had accidentally skipped the first part of the episode.)

Note: This isn't much of a problem for those of you who decide to start with the First Doctor. But in his last season (starting with The Savages) you need to make sure you start with Part 1.

And that's pretty much all you need to know about starting the Classic Doctor Who! 😀