For the neophyte looking to begin watching Doctor Who, the sheer longevity of the show can be quite intimidating. But do we really need a guide detailing how to begin watching the program?
Any show with 53 years of history is going to be quite the undertaking for anyone looking to begin watching. How would someone get into a show like Doctor Who, and where would they start from? Naturally, there are several sites that have offered guides to joining the Whoniverse, such as this one.
As one can see, this one advocates beginning with Series Five of the new incarnation, as that is the point in time where Steven Moffat took over. From there, it is suggested to either go back to the beginning of NuWho or to continue forward through the current point in time.
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But does it really matter where one begins on their journey with Doctor Who? If someone wants to start with Series Five and follow the guide, go for it. Begin with Christopher Eccleston? Why not? Start with William Hartnell and work your way forward or look up the ten most beloved episodes in history and go from there. It really doesn’t matter.
There is no right or wrong way to get into Doctor Who. Personally, I was introduced to the show a few seasons in to the resurrection, and began with Eccleston. If someone jumps in on the last season, it is not wrong. All that matters is that they enjoy the show and are willing to give it a chance.
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There is no right or wrong way to begin to watch any program. By trying to put a guide to something like Doctor Who, it could lead a new viewer to miss out on those moments that could truly grab their attention.