Another Christmas comes, another new incarnation of The Doctor arrives, and last night, fans of the long running sci-fi show saw the Twelfth Doctor (played by Peter Capaldi) regenerate into the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker).
In a historical moment for the show, with Whittaker's debut, the first female Time Lord made its appearance. Even though it was announced earlier in the year that she was taking over, there were some pretty positive fresh reactions on social media:
There were those who expressed how much they would miss Capaldi:
The Twelfth Doctor, I let you go.
— Jason Inman (@Jawiin) December 26, 2017
But I will return, for with your goodbye, I think you became my favorite.
Kudos @DoctorWho_BBCA & Peter Capaldi for a fantastic regeneration. #doctorwho pic.twitter.com/Hs4J188Yck
I laughed. I cried (a lot). And I loved it. I'm heartbroken but it was a fitting, beautiful farewell for #PeterCapaldi. Thank you #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/18g2q2Zlsp
— Dr Anne Sengstock (@anne_idril) December 26, 2017
It’s been a pleasure Peter Capaldi. An absolute pleasure. We will all miss you. #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/AxcZJudySp
— The Doctor (@ItsTheDoctor) December 25, 2017
I admit, I’m crying like a baby because I didn’t want to see Peter Capaldi leave. Beautiful final words and beautiful regeneration. ♥️ Thank you Mr. Capaldi for these wonderful years ♥️♥️ #DoctorWho @bbcdoctorwho
— Caroline 🍍| Good Omens Series 2 (@Carolinesnk) December 25, 2017
Like really miss him:
So, who is starting the "We miss the Twelfth Doctor" support group? I know I'll need it. #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoXmas #petercapaldi #12ismyDoctor
— Brenda C (@bmax67) December 26, 2017
What it felt like watching Peter Capaldi say goodbye to The Doctor. #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/PZ6KtwQriE
— The Doctor (@ItsTheDoctor) December 25, 2017
But welcomed the new Doctor:
Goodbye Peter, you were dark, cool, hilarious, fun, a magician and sassy
— Olivia (@PeppermintOllie) December 26, 2017
Jodi’s face of pure joy after regeneration has filled me with such happiness and excitement #doctorwho
#DoctorWho
— General Clem’hara the Flag Shagger (@LaughsinBritain) December 25, 2017
Oh god they’ve came back and introduced #JodieWhittaker with the Bad Wolf theme in the background. Well played.
After all, isn't it time for a change - even in the Whovian universe?
Waking up in a world where Jodie Whittaker is #DoctorWho #JodieWhittaker 😊 pic.twitter.com/rbWp3wPuAP
— Trevor Baxendale (@trevorbaxendale) December 26, 2017
I can't WAIT for 2018!#DoctorWho #DoctorWhoXmas #JodieWhittaker #TwiceUponATime pic.twitter.com/AmIQXVbKP9
— ʙᴇʟʟᴀ⛱☀️⛵️ (@canyou_sonicme) December 25, 2017
It’s 👏🏻 our 👏🏻 time 👏🏻 now 👏🏻 ladies 👏🏻 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/RhVuyBRYcx
— Chloe Marie (Taylor’s Version) (@CleoChlo) December 26, 2017
Because even after over 800 episodes, sometimes it's good to have a little representation:
The sheer joy and happiness I felt by Jodie Whitaker's first appearance as the first female Doctor only goes to show how important female representation is AND how far we have to go. So excited for 13! #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/QnIRGgdDMG
— P A I G E ! (@pagsmo) December 26, 2017
Kept the secret of the new doctor from my daughter so the Doctor’s regeneration was the 1st she’s seeing the #13thdoctor . I love her smile when I confirm 2 her that the #newDoctorWho is female! #representationmatters #DoctorWho @bbcdoctorwho #JodieWhittaker pic.twitter.com/7V8f3PHSRR
— Andi (@3andi13) December 26, 2017
While the episode ended in a cliffhanger, fans will have to wait for a while as the new season won't air until late in 2018 on BBC One and BBC America.
For those who want to see the regeneration, here it is:
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[ Steven Moffat on why Doctor Who is the ‘greatest television show ever made’ ]
[ WATCH: Doctor Who Christmas special trailer ]
[ Jenna Coleman: Casting a female Doctor Who is 'genius' ]
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