[dublintvfan]

watching old episodes of david tennant he showed more emotion and put other people before him which the 11th dosent seem to do he seems abit selfish in his ways?

[Eaglestriker]

The 10th Doctor was very emotional, that was his 'thing'. The 11th is more like the previous Doctors in that he is more pragmatic, but is often moved by, inspired by or jealous of human behaviour.

[The Alpha Gamer]

11 is emotional in a better way

[TheSilentFez]

There was much less moaning from Eleven when he was going to die that there was from Ten when he was going to die.

[CD93]

One of my fav eleven moments..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BUumw7f8EQ

If anything, Ten produced some of the most selfish moments The Doctor has ever had towards the end. He redeemed himself before it was too late. Although watching him lash out after Wilf was quietly prepared to sacrifice himself to save some random scientist is still sad to watch.

I don't need the usual pile on of explanations. But I'll always be displeased with the handling of 10's depature. In the end, I wanted him to go - which saddened me greatly. Some good points were highlighted in DoG's 10th Doctor celebration.

The character is ugly. Hugely flawed. Yet he's one of the most popular intepretations of the role ever.

The Tenth Doctor is both illuminating and repellent, both the romantic hero and the tortured lunatic.

It's easy to forget that he's also (at times) completely horrible to his closest friends.

What makes it worse is that people are willing to forgive him until he inevitably goes too far in The Waters of Mars and, without anyone to tell him otherwise, then goes on a mini-hedonism binge to avoid confronting his mistakes.

So short answer, no, I wouldn't say 11 is any less emotional, or any more selfish. -phew-

[chuffnobbler]

The 10th Dr's approach to "emotion" was to snivel a lot.

Ugh.

[Granny McSmith]

The 10th Doctor wore his heart on his sleeve, certainly. The 11th is not less emotional, but less overtly so.

In the first few stories of the 11th's tenure I found him a bit diffficult to read, emotionally. When he met River in the Angel thing, for example. With Ten I was never in doubt about what he was thinking and feeling.

Also, no-one did tragedy, tears and angst like the 10th Doctor. And I do love a bit of tragedy, tears and angst.

I also like a flawed character. More flawed the better. (Fictionally speaking, of course. See my services for another one I rather like. Then the's Mitchell the vampire in Being Human, Patrick Jane in the Mentalist - I'll stop there)

So for me, the 10th Doctor was perfect. Though I like the 11th as well, of course.

[CoalHillJanitor]

Originally Posted by TheSilentFez

There was much less moaning from Eleven when he was going to die that there was from Ten when he was going to die.

Of course Ten wasn't actually going to die, although he compared it to that. He expected to regenerate.

[Shawn_Lunn]

Originally Posted by The Alpha Gamer

11 is emotional in a better way

Basically this.

I prefer 11's emotional content than 10's nowadays.

[dublintvfan]

Originally Posted by Shawn_Lunn

Basically this.

I prefer 11's emotional content than 10's nowadays.

yes but 10 always thought smart 11 seems to put his companions in alot of dangerous situations would 10 have just let meloldy pond go for all those years

[Shawn_Lunn]

Originally Posted by dublintvfan

yes but 10 always thought smart 11 seems to put his companions in alot of dangerous situations would 10 have just let meloldy pond go for all those years

I think every incarnation of the Doctor has put his companions in danger, not one specific one

[dublintvfan]

Originally Posted by Shawn_Lunn

I think every incarnation of the Doctor has put his companions in danger, not one specific one

i guess the question is which one would you feel safer with although 10 cares alot i think 11 always has a plan handy to get out of danger its a tricky choice

[Granny McSmith]

Originally Posted by dublintvfan

i guess the question is which one would you feel safer with although 10 cares alot i think 11 always has a plan handy to get out of danger its a tricky choice

Who wants to feel safe? I'd rather be in danger with the 10th, personally.

[johnnysaucepn]

Originally Posted by TheSilentFez

There was much less moaning from Eleven when he was going to die that there was from Ten when he was going to die.

Although it should be noted that they both approached the situation in exactly the same way - i.e. run away from it as long as possible.

Ten was certainly no more emotional than Eleven, but he was certainly more emotive - he exaggeratedly expressed himself, which was part of his infectious charisma.

Eleven is more guarded with his real emotions, but doesn't always manage to keep them in check.

Would Ten have treated the Melody situation the same? I think so. After all, it was a decision based on the necessity of the situation - changing Melody/River's past would end up making a contradiction out of his own.

[Fire Host]

Originally Posted by Granny McSmith

I also like a flawed character. More flawed the better. (Fictionally speaking, of course. See my services for another one I rather like. Then the's Mitchell the vampire in Being Human, Patrick Jane in the Mentalist - I'll stop there)

Completely off-topic, but ye gods, if your username is anything to go by we are almost complete opposite demographics, yet we really enjoy the exact same TV programs.

...I'm scared.

But anyway, whilst 11 does sometimes seemed more reserved, he can do understated emotion incredibly well; the quiet sadness in God Complex when he chooses to leave Amy and Rory behind comes to mind for me.

[Mulett]

I think 10 was certainly a more accessible character. I think he was also a romantic lead - which is also how I see the 8th and 9th Doctors too.

11 is much more the stereotypical 'mad professor' and I think this sits more comfortably with most Who fans. So less (if any) romance this time.

[DoctorQui]

Originally Posted by dublintvfan

watching old episodes of david tennant he showed more emotion and put other people before him which the 11th dosent seem to do he seems abit selfish in his ways?

Are you kidding, just look at his performances specifically as he is being dragged into the pandorica and when he finds out what the humans did to the space whale. I find both these outperformed 10 on the emotion stakes 10 fold (pun intended!)

I find 11s anger far more believable and to a degree, quite unsettling, disturbing even! I remember feeling the same about 4, every so often his anger would out and it was quite frightening!

[Shawn_Lunn]

Eleven was pretty emotional in Closing Time, especially with his quiet scenes with Alfie. Rewatched that episode last night.

[Granny McSmith]

Originally Posted by Fire Host

Completely off-topic, but ye gods, if your username is anything to go by we are almost complete opposite demographics, yet we really enjoy the exact same TV programs.

...I'm scared.

.

I'm regressing slowly towards a second childhood. I've now reached about age 25, I think. Maybe 30.

You are obviously a person of discrimination and taste, judging by your TV preferences.

[broadshoulder]

The Tenth cried over nothing. He was a pussyo.

11th is more pragmatic. More restrained like classic Doctors such as Tom and Bill Hartnell.

[outside]

Originally Posted by broadshoulder

The Tenth cried over nothing. He was a pussyo.

11th is more pragmatic. More restrained like classic Doctors such as Tom and Bill Hartnell.

They didn't cry at all so your comparison seems rather arbitrary.

[broadshoulder]

Originally Posted by outside

They didn't cry at all so your comparison seems rather arbitrary.

Exactly. They wernt wimps like Tennsquee,

[dublintvfan]

Originally Posted by broadshoulder

Exactly. They wernt wimps like Tennsquee,

hardy a wimp anynormal person would be upset too:P you try being the doctor

[inspector drake]

Originally Posted by dublintvfan

hardy a wimp anynormal person would be upset too:P you try being the doctor

I wouldn't cry over the biological equivalent of a face transplant.

[outside]

Originally Posted by broadshoulder

Exactly. They wernt wimps like Tennsquee,

You just want to have a go at the Tenth Doctor, don't you?

You must love him very much but he's gone. Get over it.