Doctor Who

Tombstone · 14 Mar 2017 at 10:59

Looks utterly utterly , meh.

fez · 14 Mar 2017 at 14:14

Thank god doctor who is still hip and cool for the kids though. Its genuinely painful to see shows trying to be culturally relevant. "He talks in emoji" FUUUUUUUUUU

XPE · 14 Mar 2017 at 18:12

We will need to see the show but a good potential for worst companion in the new who?

Amp34 · 14 Mar 2017 at 18:42

Steampunk said:
They are too afraid to do anything new when they can keep recycling the Daleks and Cybermen ad nauseaum.

This. Episodes with them as the main "baddie" are generally a bit rubbish.

Marsman · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:07

I'm disappointed to see that Moffat is still in charge for this series despite announcing he was leaving and Chibnall would be replacing him more than a year ago. Didn't read that Moffat will be leaving at the end of this series, not after the 2016 Christmas special as I hoped. Still, at least Chibnall will get a clean slate and can choose his own Doctor and hopefully a new companion, rather than having to write for people cast by Moffat.

da_mic_1530 · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:36

Don't think I'll even set a series link, wake me up when Moffat and Capaldi AND the new companion are replaced.

XPE · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:48

Marsman said:
I'm disappointed to see that Moffat is still in charge for this series despite announcing he was leaving and Chibnall would be replacing him more than a year ago. Didn't read that Moffat will be leaving at the end of this series, not after the 2016 Christmas special as I hoped. Still, at least Chibnall will get a clean slate and can choose his own Doctor and hopefully a new companion, rather than having to write for people cast by Moffat.

Most likely the new Doctor will be cast by the BBC with "input" from Chibnall. As for Capaldi I think he had so much more range than Smith I just think he has been totally wasted in the role.

andicole0 · 2 Apr 2017 at 18:54

With a gay female assistant are we heading to a female Dr? So the love interest can be maintained.
Andi.

Efour · 3 Apr 2017 at 05:04

Not sure BBC have the stones to put that out for kids on a Saturday Eve.

andicole0 · 3 Apr 2017 at 09:12

What, Dr Who for kids?
Andi.

Efour · 3 Apr 2017 at 18:33

andicole0 said:
What, Dr Who for kids?
Andi.

kids yes.
The reason they make the toys etc.
The only adults following it are the grown up kids that buy the kids the toys.

PlacidCasual · 3 Apr 2017 at 18:53

Rose tinted memories no doubt but I'm sure the original series was much more willing to challenge children. Tom Baker era particularly.

andicole0 · 4 Apr 2017 at 12:19

It looks like the character Bill is only going to in this new series so the idea of a lady Dr drops down the order a bit.
This is the last season to be directed by Steve Moffat so we could see some major changes next time.
Andi.

MeatLoaf · 6 Apr 2017 at 00:46

Apparently, according to the sun John Simm is returning as the master.

Also, theres mention that susan is returning

andicole0 · 6 Apr 2017 at 10:16

MeatLoaf said:
Apparently, according to the sun John Simm is returning as the master.

Also, theres mention that susan is returning

So did the female master not go down very well, will we not get a female Dr then?
Andi.

Jonny2284 · 6 Apr 2017 at 10:24

TBH I thought Michelle Gomez did a great job as Missy, I don't mind them using Jon Simm's version of the master again I just hope they don't off her version of the character to do it. Given the nature of the series it's a cakewalk to set up a situation where both can exist, the bigger problem for me is writing and direction. We know Capaldi is capable, we know Gomez is capable, we know Simm is capable, but it wouldn't matter if it's Roger Delgado risen from the dead for one last run as the master if the writing is still at the same level as last season.

MeatLoaf · 6 Apr 2017 at 19:27

Now confirmed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/9ecdaaa1-10e1-45a7-a266-bdd7a1adcdf2

I think Gomez plays a really good master. To have simm back as well I think this is the first time they have done a multi master story

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 7 Apr 2017 at 16:44

"adorable-but-deadly Emojibots"

Just let it die. The reboot has had a good run but like any long running program the ideas have ran out.

ivrytwr3 · 16 Apr 2017 at 09:50

Was hoping to see some comments from last nights opening episode!

Thought it was very good episode and some truly scary moments, especially for the younger audience - maybe a return to the 'hide behind the settee' Doctor Who?!

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Good effects, some great lines and acting from Capaldi and I'm actually enjoying the new companion. Looking forward to John Sim as i never really took to Missy, but his Master was excellent.

Onwards and upwards or the start of the descent?

Marsman · 16 Apr 2017 at 13:59

I think the lack of comments is a combination of what many people think of the show now; not much, and; because of catch up TV, many don't bother to watch it live and will watch it at some point.

Anyway; Kris Marshall has been announced as Capaldi's replacement..