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It Was the Fans That Let 'Doctor Who' Series 11 Down, Not Jodie Whittaker or Chris Chibnall
Peter Capaldi's swansong series Doctor Who (Series 10) went down a storm with fans. Not only were we treated to a new TARDIS Team, as Bill (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) joined the Twelfth Doctor, but we were treated to favourite villains for Capaldi's final series. Not only did the Ice Warriors return, but so did Missy (Michelle Gomez) and John Simm's Master for the finale. However, as always, the Doctor regenerates and passes the TARDIS key to their next face, which is now Jodie Whittaker.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 'Doctor Who' Episodes: The Eleventh Doctor's Era
In 2018 I wrote two Doctor Who articles like this one. The first was my top 5 episodes of the Ninth Doctor's era, and the second was my top 10 episodes of the Tenth Doctor's era. Now it's the 11th Doctor's turn!
By Danielle T. Murray7 years ago in Futurism
Old Enemies Likely to Return in Series 12 of 'Doctor Who'—Who Will Make a Comeback?
A female Doctor, four companions/friends and an entire batch of new monsters; Doctor Who is back with a fresh, bold new era. Jodie Whittaker's first series, joined by Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh, and Tosin Cole, has stormed the viewing figures for BBC One in 2018, with the opening episode itself getting just under 12 million viewers itself alone.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
The Doctor Is Dead
'Doctor Who' Doctor Who has long been one of my favorite shows, classic or new who. As a huge sci-fi nerd, it’s a show that ticks all boxes. A new person in the role leads the show to have an overhaul. Personalities change and you can have a new take on an old story.
By Samuel Moore7 years ago in Futurism
Review—'Doctor Who: The Mega'
Given its more than 50 year history, it comes as no surprise that there would be stories written for Doctor Who on TV that never got made. From 2009 to 2013, Big Finish produced a sizable number of them as audio dramas in a range entitled The Lost Stories. Serving as the finale was the sole Third Doctor entry for the series, The Mega.
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Futurism
Three Writers to Get ‘Doctor Who’ Back on Track Following Chibnall’s Era
Series 11 of Doctor Who is nearly over and fans have started to admit they’re missing the former showrunner, Steven Moffat, who stepped down and bowed out of the show nearly a year ago. But why? Chris Chibnall, who took over for Moffat, has taken the show's long-running science fiction show to a completely different era. From the show’s first ever female Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) to having the series reduced down to just 10 episodes—all of which are standalone episodes. That’s right, wave goodbye to the two-part finale.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Amazon Prime Blunder Releases New ‘Doctor Who’ Episode Days Before Its Premiere. Top Story - November 2018.
Doctor Who Series 11 has taken off on a high start with the viewing figures for the opening episode “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” now exceeding 11 million viewers. The series penned by new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, and a mix of other new writers, has so far gained very mixed reviews within its fanbase. You either love it or you hate it. There doesn’t really seem to be an in between. Series 11 episodes 1-5 were written by Chibnall (apart from episode three where he co-wrote with Malorie Blackman), which has done some damage, as people can’t adjust to his writing, with a large majority of fans branding Chibnall’s episodes this series as mediocre.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Chris Chibnall Set to Step down as ‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner in 2019, but Will Jodie Whittaker Follow?
Regeneration, different companions, different TARDIS interiors etc. You get the idea. BBC’s long running science fiction show, Doctor Who, has been on our screens for well over fifty years now, and not only is it about time travel and space, but it’s all about change. The Doctor has the ability to change his/her face by regenerating when his/her body becomes seventy injured or is dying. It’s not just the Doctor that changes faces, but the Doctor Who showrunner does too, and now it appears to happen on a regular basis.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Fans Brand Chibnall’s Series 11 as Mediocre Due to Average Scripts and Wrong Changes
Doctor Who has always been a massive hit with its fans ever since the show first launched way back in 1963 with William Hartnell as the First Doctor. Since the very first series, the time travelling alien, the Doctor, from the planet Gallifrey has had many stories told across all of time and space. He’s met historical figures, as well as going to the very end of the universe.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
REVIEW: 'Doctor Who' (11:6) "Demons of the Punjab"
"Demons of the Punjab," is by far, the strongest episode of the season so far. The only episode to rival it is "Rosa," and there's a clear indication that this new version of Doctor Who is strongest when presenting historical, socially aware stories rather than escapist adventures. More cynically, I might point out that these two episodes are the ones with the least involvement from show-runner Chris Chibnall. "Rosa" was co-written by Malorie Blackman, while this has a sole writing credit for Vinay Patel. On the other hand, the episode feels very much a part of the new Who. While there has been quite a variety of stories in just these six episodes, series 11 still feels consistently part of one vision for the programme. Chibnall has stated he's using the open writing room approach to brainstorm ideas, and while this episode seems very much the work of Patel, others doubtless had influence.
By Daniel Tessier7 years ago in Futurism
Review: "Calypso" - 'Star Trek: Short Treks' Episode Two
As much as I found to enjoy with the first Short Treksepisode "Runaway," this is so far beyond in terms of quality and content it scarcely seems to be part of the same series. A two-hander set centuries after Discovery, yet still strongly linked to the primary series, "Calypso" benefits from some excellent acting, stylish direction, and a compact and effective script.
By Daniel Tessier7 years ago in Futurism
BBC Claims, 'It’s Too Early' to Confirm A 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special This Year
Doctor Who, the BBC’s longest running science fiction show, has a place in every fans heart since it launched back in 1963 on BBC One. Ever since the very first story featuring William Hartnell as the first doctor, “An Unearthly Child,” the Doctor has had many faces, many lives, and they’ve all been truly wonderful and unique.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
