I hope that we are not setting Matt Smith up for failure. I trust Steven Moffit, for his background with the New Doctor Who series… He’s penned some of the best episodes, and has a solid background. But when I start hearing these types of statements…:

Doctor Who lead writer Steven Moffat has classified Matt Smith as ‘simply the best’ Time Lord of the bunch – a brave statement as the 27-year-old actor prepares to receive the Tardis keys from David Tennant.

Moffat, who’s penning six of the thirteen episodes for Smith’s first series next year, told the 2009 Screenwriters’ Festival in Cheltenham the thesp (pictured) was ‘all the things you’d expect, including ancient’, and ‘someone you can’t take your eyes off’.”

I get concerned. Yes, the cast with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan looks good. But to make such a blanket statement either means that Matt will be the Best(!!!!!) or fall flat on his face no matter how good he is. Matt Smith has a lot of baggage, especially with his youthful appearance. He’s the youngest Doctor ever, and while he may be perfect for the role, I suspect there are going to be fans that can’t make the adjustment.

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