As excuses to put Peter Capaldi in a top hat go, the latest episode of Doctor Who is a good one.
But as Doctor Who episodes go, it’s pretty fantastic. Continue reading
Pearl Mackie
“Smile, Though Your Heart Is Aching”
We look to season premieres to set the tone for what’s to come. So, looking at the season premiere of Doctor Who, it seems (and I hope I’m right) that the relationship of Twelve and Bill will take precedence over the usual twists and turns we’ve come to expect from a series run by Steven Moffat.
That said, there’s still room for some plot. And “Smile” at least has an interesting one. Continue reading
“I Never Know Why, I Only Know Who”
It’s been a long while since we had Doctor Who every week, too long for most our tastes. And between the wait and all the changes announced – from Pearl Mackie’s arrival as the new companion to Peter Capaldi’s imminent departure from the role he made his own (don’t get me started) – there was the usual anticipation and uncertainty about what Series 10 would have in store for us.
Based on that first episode, it looks like we’re in for quite the journey… Continue reading
Lee Hurtado, Writer 