Doctor Who just didn't interest me enough to want to get involved and debate it. With a few notable exceptions, the morality is clear-cut black and white, the aliens evil killers with no conscience and no motivation other than to rule for the sake of it, the Doctor the guy in the right who saves the planet. It's fun to watch for 25 minutes, but what's to discuss?

Louise

Well, that's why it appealled to me when I was 14 and not when I was 24. Even then, I preferred stories some ambiguity, if only because it made more sense. Roger Delgado as the Master wanted to make the universe a more organized place; Anthony Andrews as the Master risked destroying the universe (which would destroy him too). One might be evil, in seeking ultimate power, but had a rationale for it that isn't completely without sense. The other was completely around the twist. My favourite was the 7th Doctor, who hid information and lied to his own companions; paired with Ace, who was 'tainted' and violent. Shades of grey become more compelling with age, I think. I love the way this is reflected in the Harry Potter books (I forgot to include them on my list of fandoms!), where each year Harry becomes more aware that the borders between the good guys and bad aren't very clear.