The (Regenerated) Doctor Who Thread: Reverse the Polarity!

[Stormaen]

I'm the 13th vote in this poll...

It's a sign!

[Old Tyrannia]

All of the episodes in the last season, besides maybe the last episode, were very good and the quality was impressively consistent throughout, so picking a favourite wasn't easy. The two that I enjoyed the most were probably the Extremis and The Eaters of Light; I plumped for the latter in the poll which I'm glad about since it apparently didn't have any votes whilst Extremis seems to be getting the praise it rightfully deserves already. Extremis was a very clever and poignant episode, and possibly the best in the series, but Eaters appealed to my personal tastes more, with the historical setting and the fairy-tale feeling. The only thing that annoyed me about Eaters was the rather ahistorical portrayal of Roman attitudes to sexuality, which seemed to be driven by a desire to provide an acceptable 21st century socially liberal moral rather than reflect the complex reality of the time.

[Ameriganastan]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

[The Flutterlands]

Ooh... This was such a good series it's hard for me to pick.

[Philjia]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

Extremis and Pyramid at the End of the World were good. Lie of the Land was super shitty.

[Astrolinium]

All of the episodes in the last season, besides maybe the last episode, were very good and the quality was impressively consistent throughout, so picking a favourite wasn't easy. The two that I enjoyed the most were probably the Extremis and The Eaters of Light; I plumped for the latter in the poll which I'm glad about since it apparently didn't have any votes whilst Extremis seems to be getting the praise it rightfully deserves already. Extremis was a very clever and poignant episode, and possibly the best in the series, but Eaters appealed to my personal tastes more, with the historical setting and the fairy-tale feeling. The only thing that annoyed me about Eaters was the rather ahistorical portrayal of Roman attitudes to sexuality, which seemed to be driven by a desire to provide an acceptable 21st century socially liberal moral rather than reflect the complex reality of the time.

I'm not sure how ahistorical it was. I think the historicity of it was probably unintentional, but a lot of the research I'm doing at my university is about lower-class attitudes towards sexuality in ancient Rome and how they differed from the norms we're used to finding in elite literature, and while the picture portrayed by Munro is certainly simplified, there's some good epigraphic evidence to suggest that among the non-elite classes, everyday attitudes may have been a lot more diverse than we're used to thinking, especially in regard to female homoeroticism.

[Swedish Communist Party]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

Extremis and Pyramid at the End of the World were good. Lie of the Land was super shitty.

Agreed 1067%

[Astrolinium]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

Extremis and Pyramid at the End of the World were good. Lie of the Land was super shitty.

Lie of the Land was really good. Had some great setpieces and acting, set up some really lovely ideas, and had what I thought was a pretty satisfying conclusion, the idea that love is the most powerful force in the world.

[Ameriganastan]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

Extremis and Pyramid at the End of the World were good. Lie of the Land was super shitty.

Lie Of The Land was the only half-decent one out of the three.

[Nation of Quebec]

Some news regarding the Christmas special, which I've spoilered just in case.

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/doctor-who/48818/doctor-who-christmas-special-rumoured-title

The name of the episode will be called The Doctors. I guess that makes sense considering both The Two Doctors and The Three Doctors were already used before. We'll be seeing 12, 1, and 13, and I have my fingers crossed for other Doctor cameos.

Apparently the director of the special doesn't know who 13 is, which strikes me as quite odd, since she would have directed the regeneration scene,unless it hasn't been written yet.

I'm really going to miss Capaldi.

[Astrolinium]

Some news regarding the Christmas special, which I've spoilered just in case.

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/doctor-who/48818/doctor-who-christmas-special-rumoured-title

The name of the episode will be called The Doctors. I guess that makes sense considering both The Two Doctors and The Three Doctors were already used before. We'll be seeing 12, 1, and 13, and I have my fingers crossed for other Doctor cameos.

Apparently the director of the special doesn't know who 13 is, which strikes me as quite odd, since she would have directed the regeneration scene,unless it hasn't been written yet.

I'm really going to miss Capaldi.

It might not have been filmed yet. Usually, it's quite a short scene, they could easily get away with waiting until as far away as October or November before filming it.

[Cland Railia]

Oh, look. More blind praise for the Extremis three parter. Yay...

Yeah, I know, I agree with you. I've already explained on this forum why I don't like the episode "Extremis," so I'm not going to repeat myself.

[Astrolinium]

Get ready to meet the 13^th Doctor this Sunday after the Wimbledon Men's Final!

[Anywhere Else But Here]

Get ready to meet the 13^th Doctor this Sunday after the Wimbledon Men's Final!

That soon! I'm torn between wanting David Harewood and a female Doctor. Unfortunately, the bookies seem to be favouring Marshall, and iirc Capaldi was the favourite last time, so it doesn't bode well.

[Astrolinium]

Get ready to meet the 13^th Doctor this Sunday after the Wimbledon Men's Final!

That soon! I'm torn between wanting David Harewood and a female Doctor. Unfortunately, the bookies seem to be favouring Marshall, and iirc Capaldi was the favourite last time, so it doesn't bode well.

I just... I really hope it's not him. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is apparently also a favorite... but she's also flat-out denied that she's doing it... but then, she could be lying.

[Philjia]

Get ready to meet the 13^th Doctor this Sunday after the Wimbledon Men's Final!

That soon! I'm torn between wanting David Harewood and a female Doctor. Unfortunately, the bookies seem to be favouring Marshall, and iirc Capaldi was the favourite last time, so it doesn't bode well.

I really wish Eddie Marsan would/could do it.

[Nation of Quebec]

I suspected we'd be getting the news sooner rather than later. There was no way they were going to keep it secret until Christmas.

Get ready to meet the 13^th Doctor this Sunday after the Wimbledon Men's Final!

That soon! I'm torn between wanting David Harewood and a female Doctor. Unfortunately, the bookies seem to be favouring Marshall, and iirc Capaldi was the favourite last time, so it doesn't bode well.

David Harewood is my choice for a male Doctor, Hayley Atwell for a female (and overall) Doctor. There are plenty of other men and women I'd be happy to have in the role, but Kris Mashall is the absolute last person I want in the role. He's a dull, boring, one-note actor who doesn't have a Doctory vibe at all. He could play a parody of The Doctor, but he's not The Doctor. I'll refuse to watch the show if Marshall is 13. That's how badly I don't want him.

I have a feeling I'm going to end up very disappointed, and my guess is that they want a Tennant clone, rather than the right person for the job.

[The Huskar Social Union]

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

[Eastfield Lodge]

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

My real worry is that they'll have her fall in love with a male companion, as a gimmick.
I mean, I really don't mind as long as they're good, but I just expect that they might fall to stereotypes or something.

[Nation of Quebec]

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

As long as they treat the character with the same respect as they would a male one (no boob jokes, etc), then I don't care about the gender. Gender is meaningless to the character. It's all about how well the character is played.

Although I think a female, and a minority, Doctor is long overdue at this point.

[Anywhere Else But Here]

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

If it's not Harewood, I'd definitely want a woman, but I don't really have an actress in mind. Maybe someone older, slightly matriarchal? I think the people who say the Doctor can't be a woman might accept an older woman more readily than a younger one.

Basically, what I think I'm saying is that Helen Mirren should be the Doctor. Or Maggie Smith.

[The Huskar Social Union]

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

My real worry is that they'll have her fall in love with a male companion, as a gimmick.
I mean, I really don't mind as long as they're good, but I just expect that they might fall to stereotypes or something.

Fair dues.

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

As long as they treat the character with the same respect as they would a male one (no boob jokes, etc), then I don't care about the gender. Gender is meaningless to the character. It's all about how well the character is played.

Although I think a female, and a minority, Doctor is long overdue at this point.

Yeah i wouldnt mind if the actress played the character well. But about the jokes, they have made fun of the character in past regenerations and their looks, Matt smith's for example.

How would you all feel if it was a female doctor? (probably wont be but im curious) I honestly would not give a fuck myself as long as they were good, but it seems to be an issue for a lot of people.

If it's not Harewood, I'd definitely want a woman, but I don't really have an actress in mind. Maybe someone older, slightly matriarchal? I think the people who say the Doctor can't be a woman might accept an older woman more readily than a younger one.

Basically, what I think I'm saying is that Helen Mirren should be the Doctor. Or Maggie Smith.

I dont have one in mind either, i dont have a male one in mind too.

I did hear about Jodie Whittaker apparently being a likely candidate today and is up there in the betting or something over it.

[Nation of Quebec]

As awesome as Helen Mirren would be, she's probably too old. After Capaldi, I'm pretty sure we're going to get another younger Doctor.

Still, my choices for a female Doctor would be Hayley Atwell, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Ruth Negga, Rose Leslie, Natalie Dormer, Eva Green, Rosamund Pike, just to name a few. There are plenty of capable women who would be perfect for the role.

[Anywhere Else But Here]

As awesome as Helen Mirren would be, she's probably too old. After Capaldi, I'm pretty sure we're going to get another younger Doctor.

Still, my choices for a female Doctor would be Hayley Atwell, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Ruth Negga, Rose Leslie, Natalie Dormer, Eva Green, Rosamund Pike, just to name a few. There are plenty of capable women who would be perfect for the role.

It's okay. Once she's got a TARDIS, she can go back and get a younger version of herself to do the more physical scenes for her.

Although Natalie Dormer would make an adorable Doctor.

[Ameriganastan]

As awesome as Helen Mirren would be, she's probably too old.

Not to mention I don't think an Academy Award winning actress is interested in slumming it on TV.