I begin this blog post feeling rather annoyed. The issue I'm going to write about was not my preferred choice. The intended issue, use of legal highs based on last week's Panorama documentary, would have been this blog edition, had I not lost the notes I made while watching it! It may become a future blog topic if I discover the notes when we have a spring clean out. But for now, due to time and sheer boredom, I won't be re-watching the documentary to remake the notes. Instead, who will be the next Doctor Who?
It was a shame to hear that Peter Capaldi will be leaving the TARDIS after 4 busy, supersonic years at its helm. I have fond memories of being on holiday in Hunstanton, watching the programme that would reveal Matt Smith's replacement. Though I hadn't heard of Capaldi previously, I thought his eccentric look and demeanour would be an excellent addition to the series. It was a relief that Capaldi had been seen as the favourite, and wasn't a rank outsider, making the transition smoother. There were many episodes of his I enjoyed. The earliest I can recall was the dinosaur in London episode, a dramatic start involving a prehistoric animal in the modern world. Interactions with his enemies, the Master, in particular were always entertaining. I enjoyed the episode regarding the death of Davros, the leader of the Daleks, and the clever escape. The two part episode starring Maisie Williams, and her characters immorality, went into great depth, exploring many periods of history. Of course, some episodes were seen as greater quality, enjoyment and truly Doctor Who worthy than others. I believe age plays a large part, like personality, as to whether a particular Doctor is liked and feels appropriate for the programme. Having just had 3 younger Doctors (Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith), the adjustment to a more mature, middle aged Doctor in Peter Capaldi was hard, because of the youth. Of course, there have been older Doctors in the past, and I'm sure for lots of fans, his age wouldn't have mattered. I'm not against any age playing the Doctor, but change can be tricky! One of my good friends, a massive Doctor Who fan, said recent episodes have been written really poorly, leading to a decline in viewing figures and satisfaction. When completing Doctor Who coursework in Media Studies last year, a survey I conducted found many enjoyed Dalek episodes, an interesting storyline & even where the missing episodes are found. I like how the elements of a perfect Doctor Who episode are different for everyone, with such a wide spectrum of knowledge and content in every series. So, the 13th Doctor? Unlucky for some, but hopefully luck and talent will result in the right person. The BBC's initial thoughts include Andrew Scott, an excellent actor in Sherlock, Colin Morgan, well known from the unforgettable historic fantasy drama Merlin and Olivia Coleman, wonderful in Broadchurch. Whoever is next, the Doctor alone won't keep the show's popularity. Well crafted storylines, constructed in careful detail, maintaining a balance between simplicity and complexity, mixed together with excellent new villains and emotional character interaction are all ingredients for the TARDIS to continue flying for many years to come.
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