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I can only speak for myself, it is is partly the gender change that has rubbed my up the wrong way. If it absolutely had to be an actress this time, then I would have rather it had been a unconventional looking actress such as... Maxine Peake. But it isn't just that, it is the vibes I was getting mid way through the Capaldi era (a joke about the male ego. good luck trying that with the gender changed), then the attitude from the likes of Chibnall towards the a demographic of the fan base, who are now being vilified and told they aren't fans. That last bit especially leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. Fans that have supported the show through it's highs and lows, are now being told that they aren't fans, just because they don't agree with the casting, and that they should just go away. Funny, the same level of bile isn't thrown at those who are equally not happy that the new doctor is, like all those before, white.
The new style covers of the audios are reversible. But I don't know if the logo for each Doctor will be the same 1996/Pertwee one, or the relevant one for each Doctor.
Hadn't heard that re: Chibnall, but can understand that he's a little peed off with some fan reaction. But there is no need to say because you don't agree with it you're not fans, that's a bit off. I hope that Jodie's time as the Doctor brings forth some good stories, and although I like Nu-Who, I still much prefer Classic Who. Still haven't got over the fact that they ditched the cliffhanger. Remember watching Rose and thinking 'NO!, you can't wrap the story up in one episode!'. Took a bit of getting use to.
With any major change comes conflict which is great for growth. That said some Who fans are vile, quite a few were banned from Gallifrey Base in the Tennant years for terrorizing a female writer and bashing her everywhere because they disagreed with her script. It was beyond ridiculous the attitude of these fans. And for sure there have been some very obnoxious stuff published online about the female Doctor. And to be honest if you cannot accept change in your series then you are not so much a fan as you say you are.
Just saying.
My short time, in comparison to many, as a fan of the show, has told me that there has long been an obnoxious attitude from some corners of the fan base, mostly from (and I am not tarring them all with the same brush) 4th Doctor fans.
She says there have always been strong female characters/Role models in Dr Who. This was a move that wasn't needed.
I will be watching the new Dr, as I'll give her a chance. After all she could be brilliant at the role.
When Matt Smith was cast I thought "no way, he looks about 12 years old". And he was a fantastic Doctor. You really believed he was a 900-year-old in a young man's body.
Can't wait to see a 900-year-old who's previously been 13 different men in a woman's body!
I hope it wont become the 'Rory and Amy' show as it did during Matt Smith's time quite often.
On the other hand, maybe they won't all appear in the first few episodes though, gradually introducing them throughout the season.
Jodie is a great actress (Broadchurch for example,the emotional trauma her character goes through during that series shows her range and commitment to the role.
I thoroughly recommend members to watch that if they haven't,and it has David Tennant in the main role as the policeman investigating ! ).
https://www.visit-dorset.com/ideas-and-inspiration/film-and-tv/broadchurch
Its very emotional and deep but engrossing stuff,once you start watching you cant stop.
Ahem :
Susan, Ian and Barbara.
Ben, Polly and Jamie.
Adric, Nyssa and Tegan
Nyssa, Tegan and Turlough.
In fact, the "tradition" of having only one Companion started with Pertwee, and it has known exception.
As for bradley Walsh being known only as a Gameshow host, well, in france, he's known for being the eldest detective in Law and Order : UK (and the only actor who has been in all seasons of that show). And he was really good in it (think Jerry Orback in the mothership, and you'll have an idea).
Meanwhile, I don't know how much credit you can give to this piece of news (it's the Mirror, after all), but :
If it is true, it seems I'll have to push a few DVD on my shelves.
I'm referring to the fact the Doctor is being played by a woman needs all the focus on her,and hopefully 3 companions wont take that away from her.
And as for Walsh I said : "known as a gameshow host here,etc ".
I also didn't use the word 'only' known.
!!! The Lovely Geoffrey Palmer!
You've made me realise I've never actually watched this one, only read the Target novel (which was called Dr Who And The Cave Monsters for some reason). I must rectify this.
I've seen all of new Who twice, and the odd episode of Classic Who over the years, but since last year I've begun watching it from the very start. I'll share some comments here as I go along, as well as whatever Bond references I spot. So looking forward to Tom Baker, but I'm really enjoying Pertwee ATM. About to watch The Ambassadors of Death.
The Pertwee era is pretty much one giant Bond reference!
I remember the morse code brush gadget from LALD appears in a Tom Baker episode too.
A lot of the older shows had three companions so I don't see any problem there. It all comes down to the quality of the writing in the end.
Bradley Walsh has also had a lead role in Law And Order UK for quite a few seasons. I actually 'appeared' in one episode!
Not giving much away though probably not a bad thing to me personally, still a bit underwhelming wont get many potential viewers hooked.
To be fair I'm glad they're not giving too much away. Still can't get over how they spoiled John Simm returning in the last series. That would have been such a brilliant surprise.
Can't say I'm too excited yet either though. Just way too early to judge any of it, they haven't really shown enough for me to have an opinion either way. I do like how cinematic it looks though. They seem to get better and better at that every series.
I did like the industrial feel in the trailer, made me think of H.G. Wells which is not a bad thing.
I agree that a shorter non-spoilery trailer is for the best. I think it did enough to whet the appetite, which is all it needs to do at this stage.