Interestingly, Eccleston’s comeback settles this very debate.

Despite Nine’s brief stay, he still has episodes that rank among thegreatestDoctor Whostories of all time.

The characters are both voiced by their original actors and are also joined by new characters along the way.

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River: “Doctor, for someone so smart, you’re free to be so stupid.

‘Someone with no romantic feelings?’

Much as it pains me to say it.

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Apparently, it’s you.”

Nine: “It’s me!

Of course, it’s me!”

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Eventually, he openly confirms River’s theory.

He was also the first Doctor to interact with River Song onscreen.

One of theharsh realities ofDoctor Who’s modern erais that theDoctor/companion romance tropehas been a little overused.

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