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'Doctor Who': "It Takes You Away" Review
Warning: Potential spoilers for the episode ahead. Since its on-screen regeneration in 2005, Doctor Who in the 21st-century has had many things that separate it from its 20th-century incarnation. One of the biggest, introduced by Russell T Davies nearly 15 years ago, was wrapping the series' science fiction plots inside more substantial emotional stories. Even with him vacating the showrunner chair in 2010, it's something that the series hasn't quite shaken off, much to its credit at times. One such recent example came with the penultimate episode of Series 11.
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Casts 'Sarah Jane Adventures' Actress as Queen Skithra for Series 12
The hype for the return of Doctor Who is getting bigger and bigger by the day as the marketing for the twelfth series has now officially begun. Jodie Whittaker will be returning as the Thirteenth Doctor for her second series and will be re-joined by current companions Bradley Walsh (Graham), Tosin Cole (Ryan) and Mandip Gill (Yaz).
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Westworld' Season 3 Is Going to Be About the Robot Uprising
If you’ve been following HBO’s Westworld in the last few years, you might be aware by now of a teaser trailer for the third season that has dropped in the form of a suspicious advertisement for a fake company called ‘Incite’. See below.
By Simon J. Spencer7 years ago in Futurism
Kate Stewart Set to Return to 'Doctor Who' in a "Feature Length" Premiere on New Year's Day
Doctor Who has been off our screens for quite some time now and its return is highly anticipated. Series 11 featuring the first ever female Doctor—Jodie Whittaker—saw some of the highest ever ratings for the show since it was revived back in 2005. Its move from a Saturday to a Sunday proved to be a success.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
There Were These Short-Lived TV Shows at the Turn of the Millennium
At the turn of the Millennium there were some very short lived sci-fi shows broadcasted on the newer baby networks. There were two on UPN, one was on the WB, and the last one was on the Showtime Cable network. They lasted for less than one season and had less than 20 episodes produced. I watched all four shows back in the day and generally enjoyed all of them. They weren't the best but not the worst shows out there, they just didn't have enough ratings.
By Edward German7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Series 13 & 14 Confirmed, HBO Max Reveals—But Will Whittaker Stick Around?
The Doctor has been flying around our television screens for more than five decades now. Starting with William Hartnell as the First Doctor, the show has adapted to modern times all throughout its episodes. After 12 male Doctors, 2018 introduced the show’s first ever female Doctor: Jodie Whittaker.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Sacha Dhawan Rumoured to Star in 'Doctor Who' as the Master in Series 12
* Series 12 spoilers feature in this article * It’s been over year since the eleventh series of Doctor Who hit our screens, introducing many new people, monsters and designs along the way. Jodie Whittaker debuted fully as the Thirteenth Doctor, who was joined by Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Two Hours of Future Past
Nowhere is the disconnect between ambition and execution in television drama more apparent than science-fiction. What made Space: 1999 different from its 1970s peers is that at least in its first season this disconnect had little to do with budgetary constraints and was more a function of story and character - areas where more modestly budgeted programs frequently outshined it. Dubious science aside, Space: 1999 often posed intriguing ethical and philosophical questions (at least in its first season). Unfortunately, the drama all too often hinged on characters acting out of character, leaving even many who enjoyed it wondering if a bit more time and money should have been spent on the scripts.
By Don Klees7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who' Fans Celebrate the First Anniversary of Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor
2017 was the year of sadness and excitement for Doctor Who fans. In early 2017, current Doctor at the time Peter Capaldi announced he would be stepping down as the Doctor and Series 10 (ending in July 2017) would be his final series. Capaldi, [Pearl] Mackie and [Matt] Lucas all bowed out in the Christmas Special “Twice Upon a Time,” which saw David Bradley portray the First Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': "Kerblam!" Review
Heading into the back half of Series 11, Doctor Who's new cast and crew seemed to be finding their feet rather nicely. The cast gelling together more with every passing episode, while the writers seemed to be getting more confident in writing for a new, more crowded, Team TARDIS. The seventh episode, Pete McTighe's "Kerblam!" offers up a prime example of the new format, telling a story very much in keeping with the series.
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Futurism
Christopher Eccleston Was Inches Away from Returning to 'Doctor Who' in 2013
2005 saw the highly anticipated return of Doctor Who when writer, Russell T Davies, revived the show after it was cancelled in the 80s. Actor, Christopher Eccleston, was cast as the Ninth Doctor, who was accompanied by Billie Piper, actress of Rose Tyler.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor Makes Epic Comeback as "The Doctor Falls" is Nominated for a BAFTA Cymru
Peter Capaldi played the Twelfth Doctor from August 2013 until December 2017, when he bowed out in the Christmas Special "Twice Upon a Time." For his final series as the Doctor, Capaldi was joined by Pearl Mackie, who played Bill Potts, and Matt Lucas, who played cyborg Nardole. The trio travelled far into the future and the past, battling many monsters, including the fan favourite Ice Warriors, the Monks, the Master and, of course, the (Mondasian) Cybermen.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism