Ever since 1963, when the BBC released the first season, "Doctor Who" has been a cultural icon for many generations. It's taken on many plots, many genres, and many companions (roughly 40, but who's counting?).

None of the aforementioned changes have ever set off a fandom as much as a Doctor regeneration. Sub plots change every few episodes, each episode can be any genre, and the companions come and go. The one thing that usually lasts all season, is the Doctor.

What exactly is Regeneration?

Regeneration is what BBC uses to keep the show alive. Regeneration occurs every few seasons, usually, and the main actor is replaced. This occurs usually when the Doctor is about to "die."

To date, the current regeneration is causing an uproar on the forums. For the past 54 years, the new Doctor has been a male, while the companion is usually a platonic female. Sometimes a male companion brings the total to three.

So, why is there an uproar about the new Doctor?

Well ladies and gentleman, hold your hats and coat tails because the new Doctor is a female! That's right, for the first time in years there is an XX main chromosome!

There are mixed feelings about this, obviously. Personally, my friends and I are super excited.

Many of the naysayers are complaining because the Doctor is supposed to be a male. According to the BBC, the Doctor -- who is a Time Lord -- has no gender.

"Since the first Doctor regenerated back in 1966, the concept of the Doctor as a constantly evolving being has been central to the programme. The continual input of fresh ideas and new voices across the cast and the writing and production teams. The Doctor is an alien from the planet Gallifrey and it has been established in the show that Time Lords can switch gender."

There you go my fellows Whovians. BBC has reiterated how regeneration works for our beloved Time Lords. Jodie Whittaker will bring a fresh face and perspective to the beloved show. Even though she isn't a ginger...

Let me know your thoughts on this new Time Lord!