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Season 10
Season #: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 136 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 94 out of 136
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 136
  3. Negative: 18 out of 136
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  1. PerryPerry
    May 20, 2017
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    Season 10/36 is a vast improvement on the last few seasons of the show. The real heart of Doctor "Who" is back at last. Pearl Mackie is the most sympathetic companion since Catherine Tate and she shines with intelligence and quirky humour. At last Peter Capaldi IS the Doctor. I am going to miss him and this line up so much when it is ditched for the all new Chris Chibnall version inSeason 10/36 is a vast improvement on the last few seasons of the show. The real heart of Doctor "Who" is back at last. Pearl Mackie is the most sympathetic companion since Catherine Tate and she shines with intelligence and quirky humour. At last Peter Capaldi IS the Doctor. I am going to miss him and this line up so much when it is ditched for the all new Chris Chibnall version in 2018/2019. Matt Lucas has excelled expectations and brings some pretty good acting muscles to his role as the Jeeves character, Nardole. Each story this season has improved on the last - I feel it is the first time in many years that I can actually hear different writer's voices coming through. I have felt that even when a writer of quality was used by the show, it had the custard of Steve Moffatt poured over it. I have watched the programme since 1963 and love Doctor Who in all its incarnations - yet even my enthusiasm was waning until now. I can't wait for Extremis this Saturday and feel that Moffatt - at long last - understands the basic equation between what is complex and what is convoluted.… Expand
  2. Rabidprimate
    Jun 11, 2017
    1
    Easily the worst season in years. its almost like Moffat is trying to ground the show before he leaves to make whoever is next look as bad as possible.
  3. OncomingStorm
    Apr 16, 2017
    0
    DW's 10th season begins in fine form. Pearl Mackie's real, grounded performance stole the show for me, which is surprising given how little confidence she'd inspired in the promos. Matt Lucas balances the cast and tone with a lighter, comic element, and he helps catalyze the chemistry among the leads. Moffat's writing is clever, witty, and self-aware, while the plot is interesting andDW's 10th season begins in fine form. Pearl Mackie's real, grounded performance stole the show for me, which is surprising given how little confidence she'd inspired in the promos. Matt Lucas balances the cast and tone with a lighter, comic element, and he helps catalyze the chemistry among the leads. Moffat's writing is clever, witty, and self-aware, while the plot is interesting and engaging, despite an occasional contrived part. As is Moffat's custom, the episode also plants seeds for the grander season-long arc, creating an aura of mystery around Bill, the Doctor's location, why he's there, what's located there, and how long he's been there.

    On the negative side, while Capaldi continually improves and is no longer a joyless, dour Doctor, his "David Bowie-inspired" take grinds on me a bit. He's solid (or even good) at times, but I never want to see or hear that ridiculously misplaced guitar again, nor am I looking forward to the similarly ridiculous and misplaced sonic sunglasses. The episode also seemed to aim too high with its special effects, given the show's budget constraints. Although they weren't terrible, it's pretty clear they aspired to have been better than they ultimately were. It was forgivable, though, even if it momentarily took me out of the story. DW has long-conditioned its fans to have low expectations for effects, and this episode probably would've benefitted from a "less is more" approach. Last, as much as I enjoyed Mackie, her portrayal of same-sex attraction (while a perfectly fine idea) was unconvincing and fell flat.    … Expand

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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Apr 14, 2017
    80
    If the first episode of the new season--which is Capaldi’s last as the Doctor--is a bit of a greatest-hits rehash, that is easy to forgive. Mackie is an energetic and enjoyable addition to the show, and her down-to-Earth character brings a healthy scepticism to all things Doctor-related. Even more charming than Bill’s curiosity and intelligence are her interactions with Nardole (Matt Lucas).
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 14, 2017
    80
    It's a shame, really, that this particular arrangement of actors and characters won't last--the new season is running strong out of the gate.
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  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Apr 14, 2017
    80
    It looks like this will be a fun season. The first episode is called “The Pilot,” and in its way reintroduces us to the Doctor by seeing him through Bill’s uninitiated eyes. ... Mackie, a relative unknown, proves instantly likable, and the character distinguishes itself from the other companions in the series.
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