Doctor Who: 10 Worst Things The Tenth Doctor Has Ever Done

7. The Christmas Invasion - Killing The Sycorax Leader

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The Tenth Doctor was making questionable decisions from the moment he properly reawakens after his regeneration in the Christmas Invasion.

This incarnation's first action comes in the form of taking on the leader of the Sycorax in a sword fight, for the planet. The duel seems to come to an end when the Sycorax removes one of Tenth's hand. However, due to some residual regenerative energy it grows back, giving the Doctor a "fighting hand".

In the end, he wins the duel, and makes the Sycorax yield, swearing on the blood of his species not to return. But not all goes to plan, as the leader jumps up, charges for the Doctor, before he throws a satsuma at a button, dropping the Sycorax off the ship down to the planet surface below.

"No second chances, I'm that sort of a man". That's what the Tenth Doctor declares as he allows the Sycorax leader to plummet to his death. Yes, he was about to be attacked from behind, but still very out of character for the Doctor really.

Debuting a Doctor that kills? It's an interesting start to say the least.

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