After what seemed like a really long wait, the thirteenth doctor has finally arrived and unbelievably we’ve already passed episode three - which has built on an already confident start to the series and episode four is just round the corner.
Every time a new Doctor arrives on the scene it takes a bit of getting used to. Jodie was no exception, and perhaps the fact that the Doctor’s gender has flipped makes it moreso, but I’m very much on board with this new iteration of the quintessentially British time traveller.
I’ve already written about how it’s about time we had this change, and I’m enjoying the approach taken so far. Jodie has taken to her new character with gusto and created a believable and likeable persona without much difficulty.
It’s also great to see diversity in the companions. I expect they are there to do a bit of hand holding for the audience as Jodie takes Who on a new path, but they’re also there to make a point about today’s world of division and intolerance. I’m sure the ‘gammons’ will be moaning about political correctness, but I think the point is that Britain – whether they like it or not – is not just white and male. It’s something that shouldn’t have to be explained in the 21st century of course, but sadly people are still stuck in the colonial past.
Episode three's take on Rosa Parks expands on this theme further and pulls no punches, which is important and right. I just hope the show runners don’t labour the issue too much and become too preachy.
They’ve stated their intentions and that’s great. I now want to see the Doctor and her companions just get out there and have some fun - after all, there’s an entire universe waiting.
Every time a new Doctor arrives on the scene it takes a bit of getting used to. Jodie was no exception, and perhaps the fact that the Doctor’s gender has flipped makes it moreso, but I’m very much on board with this new iteration of the quintessentially British time traveller.
I’ve already written about how it’s about time we had this change, and I’m enjoying the approach taken so far. Jodie has taken to her new character with gusto and created a believable and likeable persona without much difficulty.
It’s also great to see diversity in the companions. I expect they are there to do a bit of hand holding for the audience as Jodie takes Who on a new path, but they’re also there to make a point about today’s world of division and intolerance. I’m sure the ‘gammons’ will be moaning about political correctness, but I think the point is that Britain – whether they like it or not – is not just white and male. It’s something that shouldn’t have to be explained in the 21st century of course, but sadly people are still stuck in the colonial past.
Episode three's take on Rosa Parks expands on this theme further and pulls no punches, which is important and right. I just hope the show runners don’t labour the issue too much and become too preachy.
They’ve stated their intentions and that’s great. I now want to see the Doctor and her companions just get out there and have some fun - after all, there’s an entire universe waiting.
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