Tag: Doctor Who
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Review: Doctor Who – Fifteenth Doctor
A crazy ride in the TARDIS ends with enjoyable broad strokes and a frustrating lack of depth. Spoiler Warning The second season of the Fifteenth Doctor comes to an end and what can we say? It has been joy. Frustrating at times, especially when it refuses to go beyond the…
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Review: Joy to the World
A message of hope as the Doctor helps Joy save the world Spoiler Warning The return of the Doctor Who Christmas special makes Christmas feel like Christmas, and the return of Steven Moffat makes Doctor Who feel like Doctor Who. Moffat has written some of my favourite episodes and I…
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Review: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & The Empire of Death
A frustrating finale as the first series with the Fifteenth Doctor comes to an end Spoiler Warning After last week’s The Legend of Ruby Sunday I decided to wait on the second part before writing a review of the finale overall given its two-part format. I think that was the…
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Review: Rogue
Bridgerton meets Doctor Who in a story packed with inconsistency Spoiler Warning A gift to shippers the world over, this episode of Doctor Who serves up a slice of regency romance for the Doctor in an enjoyable romp, even if I’m still missing that emotional punch whenever Ruby is in…
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Review: Dot & Bubble
A classic Doctor Who lesson which breaks the bubble Spoiler Warning Finally, this season delivers a story which is not silly, not whacky, and delivers its emotional blows without pulling its punches. If you can’t tell, I really enjoyed Dot and Bubble. Conceptually, the idea of a TV episode providing…
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Review: Boom & 73 Yards
Serious stories which emotionally miss the mark Spoiler Warning After the silliness of the first two Doctor Who episodes, and with my being away for the third episode, I determined writing a joint review for it and the fourth was the best way forward. Having watched both episodes now, it’s…
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Review: Space Babies & The Devil’s Chord
Genuine storytelling in amongst the silly and surreal Spoiler Warning Watching the first two episodes of the new season of Doctor Who and I can see why they are labelling it ‘Season 1’ rather than continuing with either the original or reboot number – this is very much a regeneration…
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Review: The Church on Ruby Road
A silly fantasy adventure to kick off the new Doctor and introduce his next Companion Spoiler Warning Having really enjoyed Ncuti Gatwa’s performance in the last episode of the 60th anniversary specials, I was very much looking forward to Christmas and seeing him in action as the Doctor free from…
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Review: Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Specials
A nostalgic trip to the past to ensure Who’s future I stopped watching Doctor Who religiously sometime towards the middle of Jodie Whittaker’s time in the TARDIS. It wasn’t Jodie’s performance or the fact that the Doctor was a woman that lessened the appeal, but rather the storytelling. Chris Chibnall…
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And it was sad
Fandoms: Doctor Who, Marvel Cinematic Universe Series: Sad and Beautiful Relationship: River Song/The Doctor, Amy/Rory, Tony/Pepper Summary: Ashildr’s decision to step in to save her family when Thanos attacked has a consequence. Author’s Note: Originally published May 2020. Alternate Universe. Content Warnings: Reference to canon character deaths and violence. Gender…
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