Doctor Who had its finale at the weekend and as well as it being a fitting end to one of the best seasons Whovians have seen in a long time, it was full of surprises (if you haven't seen it yet, spoilers to come). It wasn't Peter ꦡCapaldi's finale appearance as the Doctor (that will be the Christmas special now), new companion Bill Potts appeared to make her exit, and... oh yeah, right at the very end the very first Doctor made a cameo!
The Doctor was originally played by William Hartnell when the show first aired in 1963, and it wasn't until after he became unable to continue that the regenerati𝔉on storyline came into play. In the season 10 finale, David Bradley (who you might know as Filch from the Harry Potter franchise) played the original Doctor, but there's no quesඣtion who he's suppose to be. Bradley actually played William Hartnell in the BBC drama An Adventure in Space and Time which told the story of how Doctor Who was made, and he bears a striking resemblance to the actor.
Now it seems he's returned to play the original Doctor once again and fans are quite rightly freaking out. What does this mean for the Doctor now he's come full circle? We'll have to wait for the Christmas special to find out, but below are 🀅some of the best reactions to the shocking finale...
There's a lot of love for Bill
Tears are hope. Bye B♊ill, you were brave, funny and one of the best companions by The Doctor side. #Do❀ctorWho pic.twitter.com/P0lzN2M3SB
BILL FINALLY GOT HER HAPPY ENDING 🌈 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/UJlD7wUQJX
Bill and Heather travelling the stars together 😭 If there ever was a spin off, I would watch it 😊 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/KlgSitwdtM
Not to mention The Master and Missy...
THE MASTER AND MISSY FLIRTING WITH THEMSELF 😂😂 #DoctorWho
#DoctorWho I love that the master is so narcissist🅰ic he's attracted to himself there should have at least been a kiss
John💙 Simm putting make up on is the best thing ♐to have happened in 2017 so far. #DoctorWho
I am exceptionally glad John Simm is 🐎back, and h꧙im and Michelle Gomez together are bloody wonderful. #DoctorWho
Master:Is it wrong that I..🌼.Mistress:Yes very #DoctorWho pic.twitter.co🍰m/AyLuDIauA2
Ok it's officialI ship Missy🀅 and the Master #DoctorWho
Without Hope. Withou🎀t Witness. Without Reward. Missy was the bestꦑ Master. Kudos @MichelleGomez You were absolutely brilliant. #DoctorWho
But Peter Capaldi's Doctor is still a fan favourite
Capaldi is the best actor ever🎉 to play th𝄹e Doctor. Fact. #DoctorWho
They used to say that 'your' Doctor was the one you ꦡgrew up watching. Mine is now Peter Capaldi. Truly fantastic #DoctorWho #ThankYou🔜Peter
Sobbing at Capaldi's big speech 😭 #doctorwho
I'm just going to say, Peter🔴 Capaldi, you are the Doctor, and I really love you as #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/6p44Zdm1IZ
Wow what a finale - all the actors brilliant, Peter Capaldi - what a performance! 😍#DoctorWho @bbcdoctorwho
@DoctorWho_BBCA thiꩲs moment hit me so hard. pic.twitter.com/sBujc5vKST
And as if that wasn't enough, the original Doctor showed up...
LISTEN I CAN'T HELP IT I AM OVERW♕HELMED #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/7k3v3HxAK9
When Twelve meets One. Full Circle. Chri꧙stmas Day can't get here soon enough. See you then...Doctors. 𓆉#DoctorWho
Everyone in the Doctor Who fan base after tonight's finale. pic.twitteꦍr.com/Jq꧙uLtDeFWJ
You vs The Doctor she told you not to worry⛎ about #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/n9FUvnFw♌ur
OH IT'S THE F⭕IRST DOCT🐠OR OMG HELP ME IN GONNA CRY #DoctorWho
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