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- BBC America
- Dec 25, 2017
- BBC America
- Dec 25, 2017
Summary "I'm the Doctor, run for your life!" The Ninth Doctor came and conquered and died saving the universe and his companions from the cursed Daleks. Regenerating for the ninth time, the Tenth Doctor is here to show you more of the secrets and dark sides of this universe. Past, Present, Future and beyond! Saturday 19th March 2005, saw a Who ...
- BBC America
- Dec 25, 2017
- BBC America
- Dec 25, 2017
Summary "I'm the Doctor, run for your life!" The Ninth Doctor came and conquered and died saving the universe and his companions from the cursed Daleks. Regenerating for the ninth time, the Tenth Doctor is here to show you more of the secrets and dark sides of this universe. Past, Present, Future and beyond! Saturday 19th March 2005, saw a Who ...
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
78
90% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Mixed
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1 Review
0% Negative
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The premiere episode here, “The Woman Who Fell to Earth,” reminded me, more than anything, of “The X-Files,” when it was really good. It takes you back to the days when Doctor Who was a fun sci-fi procedural. ... [The alien] resembles some gleaming villain out of a Marvel movie, which makes his blokey name, Tim Shaw, even more incongruously funny. This is Doctor Who at its best--nerdy and chilling and quick with a joke. And, most significantly of all, generous of spirit, a quality that simply shimmers off Whittaker.
All in all, “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” succeeds as a statement of intent for this brand new era of Doctor Who, telling us that it’s going to be easily accessible, gorgeous to look at and listen to, all about the character drama and brought to life with a lead actress who has a lot of energy. In terms of comparing it to past Who, it’s not a flawless season opener, but it does a terrific job of making us excited for the rest of Doctor No. 13’s tenure.
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 498 User Ratings
2.4
15% Positive
76 Ratings
76 Ratings
10% Mixed
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
75% Negative
374 Ratings
374 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 498 User Ratings
2.4
15% Positive
76 Ratings
76 Ratings
10% Mixed
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
75% Negative
374 Ratings
374 Ratings
I normally don't write reviews but I really enjoyed the show and was really confused when I saw all the negative reviews.
I feel like many people are overreacting to the gender of the doctor. I personally didnt even know that there were so many discussions about this because I dont think it matters at all as long as we get a good doc.. And I think commenting on the current state of the world is something almost every show did and always will do...
At the end of the day this show is great and people are just annoyed by people bringing their political views into everything.
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SEASON 11
Striking the right balance has been a tall order for any new Doctor and showrunner to take on, as several pairs have done over the last decade, but the level of difficulty this particular team had to master is arguably the highest yet. That’s why it’s so impressive that “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” is, for the most part, an extremely typical episode of “Doctor Who.”
The virtues of “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” go well beyond Whittaker’s performance and Chibnall’s confident, thoughtful writing of the character. Gill, Cole, and Walsh make excellent additions to the cast, and while each character still wants development (unsurprising, this early on), each also has a moment, or more than one, to shine.
Whittaker beams with joy and confidence and a smattering of comic derring-do reminiscent of past interpretations of the intergalactic hero’s personality.
Goofy and curious, commanding and contemplative, Thirteen is already well on her way to demonstrating the complex emotional makeup that is the Doctor. She also demonstrates a cheerful, can-do spirit. ... With the exception of Tim Shaw’s unappealing self, very little about the episode feels Whovian. Gone is former showrunner Steven Moffat’s sense of play, both in the verbal sparring and convoluted storytelling.
This Doctor Who feels like a lot of other TV shows, not just in its writing but in its pacing, its cinematography, its use of music. When the scary monsters appear, you could be watching any other well-made but conventional science-fiction or horror show. Or a police procedural, for that matter. Everything about the show is more ordinary, which may have to do with levels of inventiveness but also feels like a choice. ... Ms. Whittaker performs gamely, if not yet distinctively, as the 2,000-year-old Time Lord. It’s far too early to tell what kind of stamp she might put on the character.
This series has proved that you don't need to compromise quality for progression, Jodie Whittaker from the first moment we meet her, simply put, IS the Doctor. Her sense of energy and ability to have fun with an ancient character renewed is impressive. Alongside her is consistently good performances from her companions, the scripts are well written, humorous, and thought provoking. The design of this series is gorgeous and the accompanying score by Segun Akinola is beautifully subtle without being forgettable. This would make a great starting point for new fans, and has been a breath of fresh air for us long time whovians, i will never not be excited about a new series featuring this Doctor. Bravo
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SEASON 11
Series 11 started off the back of the lowest viewing figures since the show’s revival in 2005, an increasingly bored fanbase and a general feel of things being stale and in dire need of freshening up. There was a big task in front of Chris Chibnall to reinvigorate the fans, and to do so, changes needed to be made, and were.
It was always going to be extremely difficult to deliver amazing episodes that excite the audience whilst simultaneously implementing massive changes.
One of the changes, for me, that let the show down was that there was not enough of an underlying story threaded through the series. A storyline that keeps the fans guessing all the way through and ultimately gives them a reason to tune in again. In the past we’ve seen the Bad Wolf story that wasn’t fully revealed for a few series. Harold Saxon in series 3. Rose’s face popping up every now and again and an inevitable return in series 4, the doctor’s death in series 6 and the impossible girl in series 7. Ryan and Graham’s troubled relationship was the closest series 11 got to this, but it wasn’t strong enough to entice the fans. And at the end of the day it is tricky to implement this if there aren’t any characters from the past as there is simply nothing to base a story off, but it’s something I expect to have improved in the 2020 series.
Jodie Whittaker played the role very well, and I have no doubt is the right actor to take the doctor forward, but she’s got to have better writing and storylines to go off. There were some good episodes, I thought after the 1st 3 were that we were already onto something. But underwhelming episodes like Demons of the Punjab and It takes you away really (the latter of which was in my opinion one of the most mundane episodes of doctor who ever) let the series down in the end. 3 companions also certainly seemed a bit overkill in series 11, with Yaz not getting much development at all, but this isn’t something I’m too worried about, I think it’s a case of finding a balance, which will come with time.
I think whoever the actor of the doctor and the whoever the showrunner was series 11 was always going to be one of transition and change. That does mean however we need to see things start to come together more in series 12. Fans can tolerate the odd sticky patch here and there but if it’s prolonged there will be more and more of a task to win them back as the show goes on. I don’t expect series 12 to go down as one of the greatest series of the show ever, but I do expect the showrunner to have reacted to the criticism of series 11 and that should make for an improved series 12.
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SEASON 11
Remember when Doctor Who was about space, monsters and time travel? Now it's basically a vehicle for politically correct views, which are rammed down your throat at every opportunity. Bradley Walsh is the only character you can believe in and he's only there to apologise for the actions of white men throughout history. The fact that the new doctor is a woman has nothing to do with this show being a failure; it's all about the writing. Jodi Whitaker is wasted with this material.
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SEASON 11
Chris Chibnall’s Doctor Who is unfortunately a complete bore. Jodie Whitaker is devoid of personality, the side characters are underdeveloped, the storylines are too linear, and the series' use of politics can sometimes feel unnecessarily heavy handed.
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SEASON 11
11 season the most awkard season of doctor who since 1 season. And the deal is not in women the deal is in worst scenario and stupid "science"
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SEASON 11
