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Needles: David Tennant Teases of Other Actors

August 21, 2022

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Needles In this recent article from ScreenRant, the author tells us that David Tennant needles fans of additional characters. Who is Tennant talking about in the article? It leaves fans out of the circle. He teases and does not tell us who they are. It is intriguing, and it excites fans, maybe. Why did Tennant do this? Is this a ploy to raise the excitement level of fans? Anything new raises the excitement of fans. Characters Who…

Centenary Special: Do Classic Doctors Return

May 1, 2022

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Centenary Special As fans look forward, they know a new era is coming. But Jodie and Chris Chibnall have one last episode. The centenary special to celebrate sixty years of Doctor Who. Everyone knows they will see the return of Ace and Tegan, but will they see classic Doctors as well? The idea isn’t bad. Multiple Doctor shows do happen. They usually occur to celebrate special events. Classic fans remember The Three Doctors, The Five Doctors, and The Two Doctors. Newer…

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

August 16, 2021

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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…

Earlier Doctors: Were There to be Pre-Hartnell Doctors

June 11, 2021

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Earlier Doctors Well, well, the news is Hartnell is not the first Doctor. At least, that seems to be the case. In this article, the writer attempts to convey the idea of pre-Hartnell doctors. He is correct when saying, “Doctor Who season 12 rewrote the show’s entire show, revealing the Doctor is, in fact, the Timeless Child – a being who predates Time Lord society, and potentially originates from another universe.” Some fans like this, but some don’t. Are there…

Responsible: Did the Doctor Cause Gallifrey’s End

February 9, 2021

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Responsible In this article from Screenrant, there is a theory the writer presents that the Doctor is partly responsible for the destruction of Gallifrey. When the Master returned in Season 12, he shows the Doctor he destroyed Gallifrey. The kicker is that he says he couldn’t do it without her help. Okay, this is a lot to digest. Do the fans believe the Doctor is capable of such a feat? Everyone knows the Master is ruthless and does not care about anything…

Cancellation: Another Rumor Has Risen

January 31, 2021

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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…

Michael Sheen: Possible Replacement for Jodie

January 23, 2021

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Michael Sheen As most of the Doctor Who world knows, the rumor is Jodie is not returning for Season 14. So, media and fans are making recommendations as to will replace her. In this article from GiantFreakinRobot, Michael Sheen is their suggestion for the next Doctor. Is it too early for these articles? Yeah, it is only suggestions or maybe how they see it. But Season 13 isn’t in production, and the media is trying to fill the spot. Fans see…

Secret Regeneration: Is the BBC Planning Not to Tell

January 20, 2021

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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…

Understanding: the Doctor is the Timeless Child

November 6, 2020

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Understanding Where do you begin understanding the twist Chris Chibnall brings to Doctor Who? According to this article from Looper, The Timeless Child twist is as good a place as any. So, according to what we see in season 12, the Doctor is not a Timelord at all. He/she is a child from another race with the ability to regenerate when he/she dies. Ok, why bring this out now? Doctor Who is over 50 years old, and this is hidden…

HBO Max is Now Streaming Doctor Who Episodes

July 12, 2020

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HBO Max Okay, my fellow Whovians, there is some good news. According to this article, HBO Max will stream Doctor Who episodes from the revived series. This is good news for Doctor Who fans, but they can see future premieres on BBC America. It makes a second avenue for fans to watch New Who. For those who don’t know the history of Doctor Who, the author gives a small amount of history. He explains how the changed the face of…