The Cybermen coming out of their hibernation chambers in Tomb of the Cybermen creeps me out, even as an adult.

Jamie is one of the best companions. As you said, he's uneducated, but he's not stupid. He's just a physical guy, a great compliment to Troughton's Doctor.

What a tragedy that almost all of Troughtons first 2 Seasons and parts of the third, are lost, most likely forever

Troughton is my favourite Doctor. Love that era of the show. His chemistry with all of his companions is fantastic. Especially with Jamie. Best double act in the show’s history. As you said, this era was pure fun.

Everything about Troughton simply *works*. He can be moralistic without being a crusader, heroic without being bombastic, anxious without being a coward, childlike without being childish, jolly and humourous  without being a buffoon, kindly without being patronising, emotive without being melodramatic. He's like the friend or father-figure you always wish you had, always eager for adventure, but underneath that brain is always working. He just hits all the right Doctor notes, just as Peter Capaldi does in his older, grumpier way in the modern era. No wonder so many commentors, self included, are citing Two as their favourite.

He was the least liked Doctor for decades.  Over years as his stories were uncovered he rose in stature.  Now we all know what a legend he was.

My favorite Doctor and with Jamie and Zoe my favorite Tardis Team.

I've always felt that Christopher Eccleston  was the modern Patrick Troughton.  He stepped in and made us believe, again. He made us realise all who came before were the Doctor. He opened the door so others could follow. Both of them anchored the character with their foibles and flaws. Pat & Chris, thank you.  Oh, and thanks for the video.

My first encounter with the 2nd Doctor was in 1972 in the first episode of the Three Doctors. I was 4 years old at the time and just loved him , by the time episode 4 came along and he left I remember crying my eyes out i asked my mother why he couldn't stay and keep on helping the present Doctor .

The friendship between Patrick and Fraser is what makes this era so amazing.  I wish Patrick had listened to Fraser instead of his wife, and done one more year...

I loved Troughton's Doctor for being a natural eccentric.  Where Hartnell's was a blustery, shouty facade, Troughton was more of a Columbo (without any badge of authority); he played the room without ostentation, and always proved he knew what was up.
His speech with Victoria, regarding family, memory, and grief, was one of the best moments of the entire series.  I think you phrased it perfectly, when you said he wasn't trying to fix Victoria's grief, but to make room for it.

so many great ones...The Invasion is a particular fav.   Discovery of the long-missing "Enemy of the World" was one of the top points of the 50th anniversary, an amazing demonstration of Troughton's true talent, and an irregular episode that is a surprising delight.  We are blessed to now have the animations even though some of the work is subpar and cheap looking.  They are complete stories we didn't have before.

"The Second Doctor walks in looking like the room belongs to everybody but him."
"He mutters, he fumbles, he asks questions that sound obvious."
"The villain takes one look at him and decides this man is harmless, and immediately starts explaining his entire plan." Sounds just like Columbo.

I absolutely ADORE the second Doctor. The hero who doesn't act like a hero, and doesn't want to be regarded as a hero. He loves the adventure, and it wouldn't be an adventure if there was no danger to be afraid of.  He knew the danger, and he always walked straight into it, even though he could never get physical- and I think that lack of being physical was fundamental. Patrick Troughton played him to perfection, and he could make any scene enchanting.

Who was the best Doctor? Patrick Troughton, without any doubt. Which is the best Second Doctor story? Whichever you happen to be watching at the time.

Ever since I saw your First Doctor video, which was brilliant, I have been looking forward to your Second Doctor video. Looking forward with excitement, but also dreading that you might get it wrong, because so many people misunderstand him. But you got it SPOT ON!

What a wonderful essay into the Second Doctor's exciting adventures. You obviously understand why so many people around the world get so emotional about this low budget science fiction show, a TV series that for over six decades has allowed people young and old to escape from their own reality, even for a few minutes, and you have perfectly explained why the cosmic hobo was so memorable.
I genuinely can't wait to see where you take us next.

That moment in Tomb of the Cybermen where the Doctor walks up to the great doors, makes a half-assed attempt to open them, and then turns and says "I'm afraid it's beyond my strength." 😂❤

Now a lot of those stories have been animated, but even before that, I think the better solution was powering through the telesnap reconstructions, rather than skipping forward to complete stories. That way you can get Two’s full development, more or less. While a lot of the stories suffer as telesnaps, enough of Troughton’s performance and almost all of his character development is captured in the audio for that part to work reasonably well.

A fantastic (and accurate) line: 'He didn't merely make the second doctor possible; he made the third doctor possible, and the fourth and every doctor that came after.' Loved this video essay - time to watch the others 😁

First of all, William Hartnell was correct - Patrick Troughton was the only man that could take over the role. As The Second Doctor he showed his amazing range while keeping the foundation that Hartnell had established - The Doctor's presence and the closeness of the Tardis Family. Hartnell wanted his presence established early on while Troughton picked his moments to show The Doctor's essence (presence). Another exceptional analysis.

Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor is just AMAZING! He had such an excellent, expressive presence every time he was in shot and, to me, it feels like he was always doing SOMETHING, whether it be in the background or when he was the focus of the scene, and whether it be just simply thinking or playing his flute or something! It’s a REAL shame that Patrick is long dead and that so many of his episodes are lost (some forever while others might be in some old collector’s attic or cellar or whatever)

As I have told you before, as a writer of essays, you are unmatched.  The insights you bring to the screen are unmatched.  I am Jealous, not in a way of dislike,but in respect to the perspective you bring to this wonderful series.  Three is a favorite & I look forward to what you will tell us.
Terry @ Tardis Spider