I recently subscribed to another streaming service in addition to Netflix. This one’s called Britbox and it contains all sorts of British programming, including all the classic episodes of Doctor Who that still survive.

I’m in heaven.

I’m getting acquainted with the first Doctor, William Hartnell. He’s a far cry from the Doctors of the current incarnation of the show that started back in 2005. He can come across as haughty and egotistical, but I find him growing more and more human as the first series progresses (which is a bit ironic since he’s actually from the planet Gallifrey.

I find that the limited special effects of the time forced the series to focus more on story and character than the special effects, with good results. The results are compelling stories where the imagination takes over where limited technology ends.

I can’t think of anything American that compares, unless you consider the Star Trek franchise. I’m looking forward to catching up to the current Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, at some point.

Until then, I’ll post periodically and update you on where I am and what my thoughts are as to the Who-verse.

Cheerio!