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Ambitious: Most Ambitious is Chibnall’s Description

September 6, 2021

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Ambitious When a showrunner describes a series as the most ambitious, what is your take? Fans around the world watch Chibnall’s Doctor Who, and they are or aren’t impressed. Can one series change the minds of fans? This article from Metro tells the readers fans are digging through a treasure hunt. What does a treasure hunt mean? Is there a lot of mystery? Well, this seems to be the case. With mystery, there is not any certainty…

Chance: Jodie Didn’t Really Have a Chance to Shine

August 16, 2021

Actors

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Chance This article from Stacey Henley tries to explain Jodie Whittaker did not have a chance as the Doctor. He makes valid points throughout the piece. References to both Russell Davies and Stephen Moffat give contrast to Chris Chibnall. Fans did not like it when Davies left because his time as showrunner is good. Stephen Moffat lead Doctor Who for just two more seasons than Davies. His time as showrunner is not as good, but it isn’t terrible. There are…

Exiting: Doctor Who Losing Jodie and Chris

July 30, 2021

Actors, News

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Exiting Exiting, the rumors of Jodie exiting are not new, but what happens blows me and others away. Doctor Who begins all-new for Season 14. The BBC announces in this article that Season 13 plus 3 specials will conclude Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall’s time with Doctor Who. The first one is not a surprise, on the other hand, the second one is. After reading the press release, fans find out about a pact. It is like, oh, so they were…

Explode: Eccleston Comments of Changes Needed

April 3, 2021

TV Show and spin offs

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Explode Many fans see a need for change, but what kind of change? In this article from RadioTimes, Christopher Eccleston comments that they need to “explode the canon.” What does this all mean? As fans, many of us want the producer to follow a set of guidelines. Then if it isn’t to our liking, we complain about what we see. You have to admit fans get spoiled when things are good. Is Eccleston right? Baseball players and other athletes get…

Cancellation: Another Rumor Has Risen

January 31, 2021

TV Show and spin offs

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Cancellation What a shock to a fan who doesn’t want to see Doctor Who canceled. Well, according to this article from GiantFreakinRobot.com, cancellation is a real possibility for Doctor Who. In the article, the author does say the rumor comes from a YouTube channel that does not contain any positive news for several programs. Is this rumor true, and have any truth or information to prove it to be real. Is Nerdrotic right or just stirring the pot for views for his…

Secret Regeneration: Is the BBC Planning Not to Tell

January 20, 2021

Actors, TV Show and spin offs

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Secret Regeneration In this article from Radio Times, Huw Fullerton makes his case the BBC will have a secret regeneration if Jodie is leaving. Honestly, in Louisiana and watching Doctor Who on Louisiana Public Broadcasting, fans did know a change occurred. One also has to realize they began airing the series in the late 1970s with Tom Baker. At that time, Tom was the Doctor. So, they introduced Doctor Who with the Doctor who is the best-known. So, where is…

United States: Will Chibnall cast an American

January 15, 2021

Actors, News

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American Doctor The news from Fanside is that Whoopi Goldberg wants to be the 14th Doctor. At least, that is the news from this article. From a fan standpoint, one has to look at all aspects of the role. Do fans want an American playing this iconic character? Not all fans will agree with a change from British to American. Some fans may be open to a change, but some of Doctor Who’s fans are not up for an actor…

Season 13: Rumor Has it Whittaker and Chibnall Out

July 8, 2020

Serials and seasons

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Season 13 Fans old and new always want new information about Doctor Who. Then some of the news they find are rumors. Well, this rumor will grab their attention. According to this article, Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall are out after Season 13. There are some reasons why, and the article tells us what they are. Fans don’t care about ratings, but the BBC does. So, this seems to be the biggest reason for them not returning to the program.…

Pure Historical: Chris Chibnall Willing to Do More

December 25, 2019

Episodes and Stories

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Pure Historical Doctor Who fans of the classic series will remember the stories which were pure historical. The original producers let the Doctor land in central Mexico and meet the Aztecs. Another event they appear is the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. Of course, the writers add the Doctor and his dialogue to the event. Twisting the event some to make the episode interesting for the audience. Well, according to this article from Radio Times, Chris Chibnall is…

Rumored: Will Chris Chibnall and Jodie Leave

June 26, 2019

Serials and seasons

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Rumored Not all Whovians are not upset over rumored leaving of Chris Chibnall after season 12. Neither does Jodie Whittaker following him. After reading this article, the reasons given make sense, but will their exit be good or bad? The feelings of Whovians will vary depending on their view of Chibnall and Whittaker. Fans desire as many episodes as they can get in a season, but Chibnall sees making ten episodes untenable. In other words, Chibnall does not believe he…