More real: fohat needs the cane and rocking chair to complete his first post in here...
The show never hit its stride until Pertwee came along, and he really brought it to life. Baker was King for a very long time, and Davidson was a stumbler but managed to stay upright.
After that it got very lame for a long time, and what was with that weird movie that appeared out of nowhere in 2 decades of silence?
Coming back "new and improved" for modern audiences took balls and luck but it really managed to work.
I hated what happened when Moffat got control because he totally went Hollywood and gutted it of its discretion.
And I utterly hated the characters, except for Rory, and that retarded "puppy love" thing with the companion was just nauseating.
I will admit to a guarded acceptance of River, but I never "liked" her as a character.
Hopefully this will help flesh out the basis of my opinions.