I gotta be honest here I don't think complaining that a Doctor Who episode by a trans woman that isn't about Palestine doesn't do enough to advocate for Palestinian liberation is particularly effective activism.
Dr Who The Pilot; the Doctor and Bill sitting either side of a desk in the Doctor's university office.
The Doctor, on an alien planet, smiling whimsically.
Bill Potts, looking confused and curious inside the TARDIS.
The Doctor, standing next to the TARDIS, on the university green at night.
8 years since my favourite series opener. 'The Pilot' is, for me, sheer bloomin' magic. Almost everything I love about DW is here. Smart, funny, creepy, imaginative, heartfelt, daft, and wondrous. Beautifully shot, perfectly performed (Capaldi & Mackie are sensational), & endlessly re-watchable.
But what's the macra doing there? The macra do not exist!
Humpback whale population rebounds thanks to Kirk & crew
Yeah that's fair, looking forward to seeing what they do. What I find funny is that these people are acting like this theory is confirmed, but I haven't seen any evidence for it! They just convince themselves of these things.
Honestly I think these people are just delusional. Acting like RTD is the devil based on every little thing he says for no reason, acting like his writing is the worst thing to ever happen to DW. They also seem to be convinced we'll find out the Doctor is in a TV show or some shit - like seriously?
Two of them directed by David Lean too
In 1967, the Emperor Dalek was wearing an anti-Maaga hat.
I think the way Chibnall handled the Master was probably the best way to do it tbh, although not so soon after their last appearance. Dhawan could come anywhere in the timeline, and that's fine. I always thought people assuming he's immediately after missy was a bit dumb, it is a time travel show!
an image of chibi-like illustrations of characters from Doctor Who, specifically from the First Doctor's era. The characters are, in order, The Doctor, Susan, Barbara, Ian, a Dalek, Vicki, Steven, the Monk, Dodo, the Toymaker, Katarina, Sara, a War Machine, Ben, Polly and a Cyberman.
The First Doctor
played by William Hartnell
1963-1966
#doctorwho
[casting director for The Fantastic Four, doing a Columbo impression]
just one more Thing
Exactly! It's really not a big deal. I'm optimistic though.
The War Games is probably my all time favourite story, and even though I didn't think the edit for the Daleks was perfect, I can't wait for this because it's a new way for me to enjoy my favourite story, and hopefully will get more people to watch it!
Agreed. It's got everything you need!
Anyone else love The Space Museum? Just watched it for the first time in ages, completely forgot how good it was! Funny, clever and timey-wimey, brilliantly experimental, and stars one of the best TARDIS teams ever. Definitely needs more love.
Top four classic DW seasons:
The horned daemon Azal manifests in Doctor Who: The Daemons
…did someone mention joining an Ekko Ekko Azal chamber…?
What are your top four series?
These are mine!
Obviously the best companion is the one behind Bluesky.
My favourite story for each #DoctorWho
Daleks' Master Plan
The War Games
The Silurians
City of Death
Caves of Androzani
Trial of a Time Lord
Curse of Fenric
Alien Bodies
Father's Day
Human Nature/Family of Blood
Day of the Doctor
WEaT/TDF/TUaT
Power of the Doctor
The Giggle
73 Yards
For me it's the War Games. A mystery that slowly reveals more and more throughout ten episodes, leading up to a devastating culmination of the first six seasons of DW. Great side characters, great pace, genius concept. Almost a whole miniseries in its own right.
Rope and the Batman are such good choices!