When the Eleventh Doctor regenerated into the Twelfth, some younger fans were slightly apprehensive. The Doctor had always looked fairly young in the new series, and yet his latest appearance was that of a 50 year old Scotsman. However, the Twelfth Doctor went on to become one of the best Doctors to date.
He was a very different man compared to his earlier incarnations, and quite often lacked the patience to deal with Pudding Brains on a regular basis. He did eventually become warmer, but he was definitely the most abrasive Doctor. His personality wasn't the only thing that made this Doctor difficult to like, though. Here's how Twelve got worse and worse during his tenure on the show.
He Got Close To Missy
The Doctor and the Master have a very complicated history, which was only exaggerated further when the Master regenerated into Missy. This incarnation of the Master was completely insane, but she was also the least antagonistic towards the Doctor.
Instead, Missy simply wanted herself and the Doctor to be friends again. While this was a noble sentiment, Missy went about it in a convoluted way. She created an army of Cybermen, which she gifted to the Doctor for him to rule over the universe, and yet after all that, the Doctor still grew close to her.
He Caused Bill's Death
During Season 10, the Doctor guarded a mysterious vault. It was revealed halfway through the season that Missy was inside, trying to be good in return for the Doctor saving her life. As part of this process, the Doctor sent Missy on a rescue mission along with Bill and Nardole.
However, the Doctor made one big mistake: he trusted Missy with Bill's life. Bill got shot and was taken away to be repaired, literally. However, when an old version of the Master turned up, he and Missy teamed up and had Bill converted into a Cyberman.
He Was Just Incredibly Rude
One thing that became immediately clear from the Twelfth Doctor's first episode is that he was unlike any of his predecessors. Rather than being kind and welcoming, this new Doctor was rude and perpetually cross, unable to have a civil conversation.
The Doctor's temper and his cold behavior throughout Season 8 even turned Clara against him. Thankfully, the Doctor had chilled out a bit by Season 9, but even then he was still aggressive occasionally. It was a risky move to make the Doctor unlikable, but it did pay off in the end.
He Abandoned Clara
Shockingly, the Doctor actually left Clara to fend for herself not just once, but on multiple occasions. The first time was when they were investigating mysterious disappearances in Victorian London. The Doctor left Clara trapped with the Half-Face Man.
Clara wasn't yet used to this Doctor so she genuinely had no idea if he would come back for her at first. Thankfully she more than held her own. However, the Doctor later abandoned her again and left her to decided whether or not to blow up the moon.
He Left Ashildr
Creating Ashildr was also one of the Doctor's more dubious acts, but ultimately, he was acting out of kindness. Ashildr died during the fight against the Mire, but the Doctor, weary and angry, was determined to bring her back, so he ensured that she would live forever.
However, after that, rather than stick around and help Ashildr get used to her newfound immortality, the Doctor ran for the stars. The next time he saw her, she was plotting to get off world, and didn't care who she had to hurt in the process.
He Didn't Trust Bill
In the Twelfth Doctor's last adventure, he ended up meeting the first incarnation of himself, along with being reunited with Bill Potts. However, he couldn't be sure that this was Bill, and his suspicions were confirmed when Bill revealed herself to be part of Testimony.
It transpired though, that Testimony was a force of good, and that Bill's memories and personality had been transferred to a glass duplicate. Even then, though, the Doctor still maintained that this wasn't Bill, despite her assurances that it was her and that she was there for him.
He Tried To Wipe Bill's Memories
In Bill's first official Doctor Who debut, she befriended Heather, a girl with a star in her eye. Unfortunately, Heather soon became part of some space oil, which followed Bill wherever she went. Happily though, Bill had a new lecturer who called himself the Doctor.
The Doctor eventually sorted out the situation, and after the adventure was over, he made to erase Bill's memories. Bill was naturally hurt, and asked the Doctor how he'd like it. The Doctor acted hypocritically here, as Clara had done the same thing to him.
He Treated Nardole Poorly
Nardole was a bit of an odd companion. He was only part of the show for one season, and yet he actually stayed on for 3 years, thanks to Doctor Who's gap year in 2016. Nardole basically acted as the Doctor's butler, and any necessary comic relief.
However, as Season 10 progressed, Nardole became more restrained and a bit more serious, resulting in him becoming a well loved companion in his own right. The only person who didn't seem to get on with him was the Doctor himself, who always dismissed Nardole.
He Didn't Like His Younger Self
The First Doctor was the Doctor who started this all way back in 1963. William Hartnell carried the show for 3 years until leaving in 1966. By the time he left, the First Doctor was adored by fans and had started a legacy.
Unfortunately, Hartnell's death meant that, come Christmas 2017, David Bradley had to fill in as the First Doctor. When his version of the Doctor met the Twelfth Doctor, however, sparks flew. The Twelfth Doctor really didn't like his younger self and made no secret about it, even though he was supposedly more experienced and more mature.
He Needed Cards To Help Him Be Nice
As previously mentioned, the Twelfth Doctor did struggle with his temper, and was often rude to anyone who dared breathe in his presence. This was most obvious in Season 8, with the Doctor apparently having no filter when it came to voicing his opinions.
However, in Season 9 came the introduction of the Doctor's prompt cards. Rather than soothing or reassuring the people who the Doctor addressed, it patronized them. Was this Doctor so bad that he actually needed cue cards to remind him to be polite and kind?