‘Doctor Who’ fans talk Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi on Twitter

"Times change, and so must I."

Thus spoke the 11th Doctor, as played by Matt Smith, moments before the time-traveling extraterrestrial shed his appearance and regenerated in a new form — this time played by Peter Capaldi. (Fans who missed the Christmas episode, beware — there are spoilers ahead.)

The passing of the Doctor mantle came during the final moments of "The Time of the Doctor," the show's ninth Christmas special since its 2005 revival and the 800th episode in its 50-year history. Smith's 11th Doctor spent most of the episode protecting the town of Christmas on the planet Trenzalore, and aging significantly in the process. After delivering his swan song aboard the Tardis, the 11th Doctor quickly morphed into the 12th.

Viewers didn't have much time to see Capaldi in action, as his arrival was brief and hectic: Upon regenerating, the wild-eyed 12th Doctor exclaimed, "Kidneys — I've got new kidneys!" and proceeded to complain about their color. He then asked an equally bewildered Clara (Jenna Coleman), "Do you happen to know how to fly this thing?"

Reaction to the new Doctor on Twitter was largely positive. Though many fans were sad to see Smith go, most were also cautiously optimistic about Capaldi or outright excited. Here's a sampling:

It was a reallllyyyy good episode. I only wish we got to see another few mins of Peter Capaldi, like we did Matt Smith.—
Frank Jones (@AH_Frank) December 26, 2013

That is ALL WE GET of Peter Capaldi? I know that's how it goes, but I feel cheated. Matt Smith got a nice send off speech, though.—
Deke The Halls (@WereGeek) December 26, 2013

PETER CAPALDI. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS.—
Jordan Milam (@Jordan_Milam) December 26, 2013

I think it goes without saying that Peter Capaldi is going to be a fantastic Doctor. We've only known him for a few seconds. @DoctorWho_BBCA—
Joey | Team Cosmic (@funfxtimes2) December 26, 2013

Welcome Peter Capaldi.
Its a bit worrying that you don't know how to fly the TARDIS though.
#HelloNumber12 #DoctorWho @SpaceChannel—
ThatEnglishKid (@buddyOo) December 26, 2013

peter capaldi appeared on the screen and my mom just sat there and said ew for 5 minutes i'm—
soda punk (@drevvingle) December 26, 2013

That regeneration was awful. It was too quick. One second it's matt smith next second oh look it's peter capaldi.—
Roseyyyyyyy (@rororoxmysox) December 26, 2013

So, everyone loves Peter Capaldi as much as I do now? Yes? I mean, even in five seconds I have to imagine…—
Cristina (@_cristina_) December 26, 2013

Huh. The Doctor Who regeneration was… abrupt… and odd. I was expecting more… or different. And there was so little Peter Capaldi.—
MadMadameMim (@artista_gooner) December 26, 2013

Matt Smith was too young…at first, but this Peter Capaldi face is going to take some getting used to #DoctorWho—
Lisa Cheney (@MadeinMI) December 26, 2013

dearest peter capaldi, eleven was my doctor but when it comes to you guys i'm not that hard to impress, i'm sure you'll do great—
❁ (@eIevnthdoctor) December 26, 2013

Welcome, Peter Capaldi! I'm so excited to see what you do with The Doctor!! #WelcomePeterCapaldi—
Katie Queener (@KatieQueener) December 26, 2013

The introduction of Peter Capaldi was brutal and unexpected.The scene was weird and way too fast! #TimeOfTheDoctor #DoctorWho—
Irina Biamby-Jacques (@Irina2606) December 26, 2013

Mom's reaction to seeing Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. "Ew he's old."
#DoctorWho—
Charles Dulaney (@cdulaney85) December 26, 2013

Peter Capaldi. I have faith in you. Sad to see 11 go, loved to watch it happen. #whovian—
Drew Katsock (@ReverseDrew) December 26, 2013

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– Oliver Gettell

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