The Parting of the Ways

The Parting of the Ways was the second and final part of the Series 1 finale, and the last time Eccleston would ever get decent writing or direction. Unfortunately, his irrational hatred of the writer, a fear of Southerners, and belief that The Second Coming was a documentary, all led him to sensationally quit the series immediately after wrapping on Bad Wolf, necessitating a rushed climax featuring a kiss with Rose, a regeneration whose effects actually make sense for a change, and David Tennant sweating in a leather jacket and preparing to carry the franchise for the next 16+ years.

Plot

 * The Doctor fights the Daleks and dies
 * Jack fights the Daleks and dies
 * Rose pops back home to be a cow, then comes back to fight the Daleks
 * The 14th Doctor is assassinated by a crack squad of Dalek hitmen

Critical reception
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Trivia
This episode is notable for serving as a continuation of Paterson Joseph's first ever Doctor Who role, as Rodrick the doomed winner of The Weakest Link.