Who is the best dr who
Ranking Every Doctor from WORST to BEST (Doctor Who)
they may be the same character but some
play it better than others do I become
you well there's a few false starts but
you get that in the end welcome to
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best
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this list will be ranking the various
incarnations of the Time Lord the doctor
in order of amazingness at least as of
2019 that's not to say those at the
bottom of our list aren't awesome in
their own right however that's the
beauty of Doctor Who everyone has their
own doctor so feel free to share your
favorites and rankings in the comments
also watch out for spoilers number 14
the thirteenth doctor Jodie Whittaker no
one connect users of recency bias the
current doctor gracing our televisions
is the first woman to play the role
Jodie Whittaker has only appeared in one
series as the heroic Time Lord he'll
rather time lady so far but she's fit
the role fairly well you were dr. Ryan
no shame looking for dr. V thirteenth
doctor's fascination with the universe
and hopeful optimism are endearing
however her first series proved
polarizing among fans and even those who
liked her doctor haven't been impressed
by the writing of her error thus far
very nice just Mikey
sorry but ultimately she's in the last
spot because unlike the others here time
isn't over yet so we don't feel like
we've seen everything she's capable of
earth is protected by me and my mates
this year and every other
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number thirteen The Sixth Doctor Colin
Baker most people were probably
expecting this doctor to be last on the
list but you were wrong the Sixth Doctor
is characterized by his arrogance
verbosity and generally standoffish
nature which clashes as much with his
wardrobe as his clothes do with
everything else the interesting thing is
before it became good it was evil and
that's what you are don't let me evil
it's these qualities that generally make
him one of the least revered doctors
even so despite his smugness he uses his
righteous anger to stand up for those in
need
could you hurry up please we haven't got
all day while the many issues behind the
scenes during his tenure may have doomed
public perception of Colin Baker's
doctor Big Finish audio dramas do The
Sixth Doctor justice so give them a look
if he's your favorites or think he
deserves another chance forgive me if I
don't join you number 12 the war dr.
John herds
the odd doctor out you might say since
he and even the other doctors largely
believed him unworthy of their name the
ward doctor is the version who fought
during the horrific mind-boggling
conflict called the time war despite
only appearing in a few episodes John
Hurt's performance nevertheless makes a
profound impression as an aging warrior
tired of war who manages to find hope
again with help from his future selves
having a midlife crisis why are you
pointing your screwdrivers like that
there scientific instruments not water
pistols Hertz version of the character
was certainly worthy of the name doctor
by the end and while his few appearances
do make him feel more special quantity
is still a factor for this moment I am
the doctor again thank you
number 11 the Eighth Doctor Paul McGann
like the war doctor the Eighth Doctor
appeared on screen only a few times in a
poorly received TV movie them again is
easily the highlight of its and a shorts
for the 50th anniversary
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yet like another doctor we've discussed
McGann got his due in other media and
his tenure is actually one of the
longest lasting of any of them depending
on your criteria kind of humans all the
same patterns and things that aren't
there the Eighth Doctor was an
enthusiastic adventurer and something of
a romantic but his pacifism and outlook
were challenged towards the end of his
life as despite his best efforts he
becomes and broiled in the time war we
only wish more of his adventures could
have been on screen at this man back on
television number 10 the fifth doctor
Peter Davison sporting a cricket's
outfits in a sprig of celery the fifth
doctor is one of the physically younger
incarnations of the doctor
but apart from some occasional bickering
with his companions he also displays a
more mature and reserved air almost
anyway it's a fused silica and I not
have pain while this has led some to
consider him a bit vanilla we like this
particular flavor after all how bland
can someone be if they pull off a
decorative vegetable trim Timeship in a
shipshape team this boy is more
laid-back attitude the fifth doctor
could be a man of action when needed
engaging in sword fights and desperate
attempts to save his friends on several
occasions
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number nine the first dr. William
Hartnell he's not just a doctor he's the
doctor the original you might say have
you ever thought what it's like to be
Wanderers in the fourth dimension the
doctor who ran away from Gallifrey with
his granddaughter the first doctor is a
bit of a chrome Majin and prone to
overestimating his own abilities but his
thirst for knowledge and innate heroism
are already apparent this early on plus
he does have a twinkle in his eye and
plenty of mischief in his heart he gave
me about not meddling with history ought
to be ashamed of yourself
nothing to do with me it would be higher
on the list but as the foundation doctor
he doesn't quite reach the heights of
the others even if he does always come
back one day until then there must be no
regrets no tears no anxieties number 8
the second doctor Patrick Troughton the
first doctor was a tough act to follow
particularly since it had never been
done before but Patrick Troughton pulled
it off with style the second doctor is
arguably even more influential than his
predecessor as it's in this incarnation
that the doctors silly yet brilliant
personality penchant for running away
for strategic retreats and more open
affection for his companions all got
their start with him
[Laughter]
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although he's another doctor surpassed
by those who followed we still love him
for the clever avuncular cosmic hobo
that is our lives are different to
anybody else's that's the exciting theme
nobody in the universe can do what we
are doing
number seven the Seventh Doctor
Sylvester McCoy don't let his bumbling
demeanor and questionmark vest fool ya
the Seventh Doctor is actually one of
the most devious incarnations of the
Time Lord and this should have an
inquiring mind although still a
protector of the people across time and
space this doctor is best known for his
Machiavellian scheming often treating
both friends and foes as chess pieces to
achieve the best possible outcome
this can make him come across as
ruthless but he still cares about his
companions often acting as a mentor to
them and his motives are good even if
his methods push the boundaries this
dichotomy makes for a fascinating doctor
number 6 the third dr. Jon Pertwee
stranded on earth by the Time Lords
during the 70s or maybe the 80s the
third version of the doctor made the
best of things by working with units to
combat Britain's higher-than-average
alien invasion rates I don't think so
besides being a deaf addresser the third
doctor was a man of science as well as a
man of action
equally comfortable in a laboratory as
taking down thugs with Venusian Aikido
or handling all manner of vehicles
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although prone to fiery tirades when
forced to suffer fools the third doctor
was nevertheless kind to his friends
cordial to his enemies and possessed a
sarcastic sense of humor he might not
carry a gun but he's as close to James
Bond as the doctor has ever gotten
number five the ninth doctor Christopher
Eccleston
the first doctor in the modern error of
the show the ninth doctor is also the
first following the time war haunted by
the conflict this doctor is often Curt
and rude while also prone to bouts of
blind rage particularly where Daleks are
concerned however he can still be
chipper and enthusiastic about his
travels and the doctor by the way what's
your name
rose nice to meet you rose run for your
life while he is often overlooked due to
his single-season stint on the program
Eccleston's doctor deserves all the
credit in the world for helping bring
the show to the 21st century and he is
in a word fantastic before I go I just
want to tell you you were fantastic
absolutely fantastic
but you know what
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souls are number four the twelfth dr.
Peter Capaldi the next most recent
doctor as of this writing the twelfth
doctor has some of the most character
developments of any of the characters
incarnations initially he's hesitant
about his own morality before
rediscovering himself and becoming
something of a relaxed rocker he took
those notes and phrases together who
really composed eventually he finds a
happy medium between the two though he
retains a sarcastic stand offish
attitude throughout which belies his
inner kindness what do you think
the singing towers though this can make
the twelfth doctor feel less consistent
than the others his growth is still
great to see and Capaldi's performance
is a powerful and compelling one
throughout how much blood will spill
until everybody does what they were
always gonna have to do from the very
beginning sit down I'm talk number three
the 11th doctor Matt Smith physically
the youngest of the doctors thus far the
11th doctor is an old man in a young
person's body able to play the fool as
well as the world weary Explorer the
doctor at times excitable alien and
quickie and prone to talking with his
hands the 11th doctor is also able to
deliver many a speech with plenty of
fury and swagger
through the smoke thing
let somebody else try first as the final
incarnation in the doctor's first
regeneration cycle Matt Smith's doctor
manages to draw on all his predecessors
while adding his own flair to the role
which is just what every doctor needs
were it not for how iconic our remaining
entries are to the character Smith would
certainly be in contention for one of
their spots
[Applause]
number two the fourth doctor Tom Baker
for many Doctor Who fans the fourth
doctor is the doctor the definite
article you might say you may be a
doctor but I'm the doctor
the definite article you might say okay
doctor you're not fit not fit not fit of
course I'm fit and that's hardly
surprising since Tom Baker played the
role for a record seven years on
television and still is in audio dramas
the fourth doctor's hat coat and over
long scarf are all iconic but it's more
than just his appearance first stuck
with fans
his incredible wit lust for adventure
sense of wonder and completely off the
wall behavior have many convinced that
Tom Baker isn't just playing the role
but embodying it in a way few before or
since have ever been able to match what
a wonderful but he's so violent
number one the Tenth Doctor David
Tennant yes by process of elimination
and possibly knowledge of the Doctor Who
fandom you all knew this was going on
the daughter I'm a Time Lord I'm from
the planet Gallifrey in the
constellation of Kasterborous I'm 903
years old I'm the man who's gonna save
your lives six billion people on the
planet below is the Tenth Doctor
overrated possibly you fangirls and
fanboys but he's still rather brilliant
and his rank is well-deserved always
ready with a devil-may-care attitude and
a joyful enthusiasm for discovery the
Tenth Doctor can also be deadly serious
when pushed too far under winner attire
Time Lord victorious is also one of the
more human doctors confessing his
melancholy and insecurities to his
friends and engaging in several romances
whether it's because of his relatability
his confidence or just that damn
handsome face who viens have a special
place in their hearts for the Tenth
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