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Season 11
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  1. MarcusTullius5
    Nov 3, 2018
    0
    The series is simply made from sjw. Here you will constantly poke in the face of various races homosexuality and other tolerant ideas.
    But the plot was forgotten. There is no story here. Only propaganda.
  2. Mhyth
    Nov 3, 2018
    3
    I really wanted to go into this season open-minded and in-kind with the theme of Clara's sublot to 'see' The Doctor in the new person. Despite Jodi Whitaker's talent and ability exhibited in other programs, the painfully flat episodes and forced both bland and activist writing and dialog shoved into every episode is simply making that painfully hard.

    I've been watching Doctor Who since    I really wanted to go into this season open-minded and in-kind with the theme of Clara's sublot to 'see' The Doctor in the new person. Despite Jodi Whitaker's talent and ability exhibited in other programs, the painfully flat episodes and forced both bland and activist writing and dialog shoved into every episode is simply making that painfully hard.

    I've been watching Doctor Who since the 1960s and I'm seriously considering giving future episodes a pass until there's another change in show runners.    … Expand
  3. drscorpio
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    The series has not been this consistently good since Davies and Tennant left. The writing is tight and compelling and not constantly falling back on timey-wimey cop outs. Whitaker had me sold on her being the Doctor, the one we've known all along, within minutes. Her performance is brilliant. Three companions does make the TARDIS seem a little crowded, but I have always preferred thatThe series has not been this consistently good since Davies and Tennant left. The writing is tight and compelling and not constantly falling back on timey-wimey cop outs. Whitaker had me sold on her being the Doctor, the one we've known all along, within minutes. Her performance is brilliant. Three companions does make the TARDIS seem a little crowded, but I have always preferred that approach. The visual effects have been turned up to 11 this season. The new composer is amazing.… Expand
  4. Jk9785
    Nov 1, 2018
    6
    Meh. It's fine, I guess. Jodie Whitaker is fantastic as the Doctor, but we need Russell T Davies back on the writing team. The first episode's dialogue was incomprehensible. The second episode was better, and the most recent--the one with Rosa Parks--is actually very good and very moving. I'm intrigued to see where the rest of this show goes, but I'm not sure if I could say I'm superMeh. It's fine, I guess. Jodie Whitaker is fantastic as the Doctor, but we need Russell T Davies back on the writing team. The first episode's dialogue was incomprehensible. The second episode was better, and the most recent--the one with Rosa Parks--is actually very good and very moving. I'm intrigued to see where the rest of this show goes, but I'm not sure if I could say I'm super excited about it.… Expand
  5. Sliema
    Nov 1, 2018
    0
    It must be a nightmare for the BBC that so many of the core audience is still around without regenerating.I just wish Dr Who would leave her tedious tick box companions ie Ryan with his dyspraxia and Yas with her mental health,in Sheffield for specialist treatment ,while she and Bradley scour the Universe for a decent scriptwriter.It has been characterised by bad writing,poor acting andIt must be a nightmare for the BBC that so many of the core audience is still around without regenerating.I just wish Dr Who would leave her tedious tick box companions ie Ryan with his dyspraxia and Yas with her mental health,in Sheffield for specialist treatment ,while she and Bradley scour the Universe for a decent scriptwriter.It has been characterised by bad writing,poor acting and historical inaccuracies.Jodie is a superb actress but she is NOT Dr Who.She is irritatingly childlike.Feminists wanted a female Dr Who while forgetting strong characters like Jenna Coleman,Karen Gillan,Billie Piper and Alex Kingston.The Doctor defeated Daleks,Cybermen and Weeping Angels yet succumbed to the PC Brigade at the BBC.… Expand
  6. RoboDad
    Oct 30, 2018
    3
    I have no problem with Jodie Whittaker's acting, or her desire to treat the role of the Doctor with respect and admiration. She is fine.

    The writing, on the other hand, has been so bad that I don't know a fitting adjective for it. Even words such as "abysmal" are too kind. It alternates between boring and ridiculously over-the-top PC nonsense. There is no sense of wonder, adventure, or    I have no problem with Jodie Whittaker's acting, or her desire to treat the role of the Doctor with respect and admiration. She is fine.

    The writing, on the other hand, has been so bad that I don't know a fitting adjective for it. Even words such as "abysmal" are too kind. It alternates between boring and ridiculously over-the-top PC nonsense. There is no sense of wonder, adventure, or fun.

    After all these years, I can't believe I am considering dropping the show.    … Expand
  7. MarcStone
    Oct 30, 2018
    0
    Well its official...the social justice warriors have now taken over Doctor Who. Did it to the new Star Trek. Did it to Star Wars. Predict lowest viewer numbers ever. Oh and the Brits coming across the pond and rubbing Rosa Parks in our faces? Pfft.
  8. MysterDee
    Oct 29, 2018
    0
    I have read a lot of reviews about the new Doctor Who and I find that most miss out what is really missing in the new season.

    The relationship the Doctor has with his/her companions. That's the real core of the show. Forget about gender politics and even the awful stories they have given us so far. The real problem with it is that the new Doctor has no real connection and no    I have read a lot of reviews about the new Doctor Who and I find that most miss out what is really missing in the new season.

    The relationship the Doctor has with his/her companions.

    That's the real core of the show. Forget about gender politics and even the awful stories they have given us so far.

    The real problem with it is that the new Doctor has no real connection and no chemistry with her new companions yet. The Doctor and companions has always been the real core of the show. Whether it was a romantic relationship (Rose, River), a friends relationship (Billie), a funny sidekick (Jack, Nardole), or whatever, that relationship was the core of the show. And that is not just New Who, that is Old Who as well. The chemistry and connection has always been a staple of the show.

    And if the chemistry was there between the characters, the awful stories would not be such an issue (they would be an issue but a lesser issue).

    As regards this chemisty or lack thereof, usually in a first episode we got to see that relationship start and start to develop properly.

    There is a reason the Doctor always invites them to share the universe with him/her. He/She likes them.

    In this current season, of which we are 3 episodes in already, there has been no time for the new Doctor to bond at all with the new companions. Everything has been plot driven (although somehow still boring) and there has been no connection or chemistry between them.

    There has been some (derivative cliched) connection between the companions, but the Doctor seems to have taken a backseat. It is called Doctor Who after all and we tune in for the Doctor and the Doctor's unique personality.

    This problem of a lack of chemistry is the real problem with the show.

    And Jodie is fine as the Doctor, or at least she would be (and could be great, who knows) if she had better material to work with, better dialog and had a better rapport with her co-stars.

    Edit: Now, after seeing episode 4, I really don't know what to say anymore! What used to be a cleverly written, wonderfully complex plotted series has become a breeding ground for every political and virtue signalling cliche available. We do not need a Trump-alike in a Doctor Who. Who works best when it is metaphorical and allegorical, not on the nose, slap in the face obvious like this.

    It is now beyond ridiculous!    … Expand
  9. Darthnater
    Oct 29, 2018
    0
    When I heard the Doctor would be female my worry was the new season would be a PC nightmare. But as the Doctor being a woman was well within canon I shelved those concerns and looked forward to my favorite show coming back.

    Then I am watching episode 1 and they cut to the producer saying the focus of the new season is being inclusive. Well it shows, because little went into the script.    When I heard the Doctor would be female my worry was the new season would be a PC nightmare. But as the Doctor being a woman was well within canon I shelved those concerns and looked forward to my favorite show coming back.

    Then I am watching episode 1 and they cut to the producer saying the focus of the new season is being inclusive. Well it shows, because little went into the script. So far the season has had decent acting, horrible scripts, political bias, and on top of it all they ruined the iconic theme song.

    The acting is decent, but Jodie seems to just be an imitation of previous Doctors and it doesn't feel as though she has made the character her own. The show is barely worth watching for a long time fan, after season 4 I would delete it from my DVR if I was not such a big fan.    … Expand
  10. brewace
    Oct 29, 2018
    0
    I've been a fan of Doctor Who since the 70's. I will miss it. I had never turned an episode off before, but I could not reach for the remote fast enough on the last two. The stories are so poorly written and the heavy handed PC/anti white male agenda has made the show just offensive and unwatchable. It's a slap in the face to it's fans. BBC, please let the show have a dignified deathI've been a fan of Doctor Who since the 70's. I will miss it. I had never turned an episode off before, but I could not reach for the remote fast enough on the last two. The stories are so poorly written and the heavy handed PC/anti white male agenda has made the show just offensive and unwatchable. It's a slap in the face to it's fans. BBC, please let the show have a dignified death like that spider. It's about time....... for it end.… Expand
  11. geralt1
    Oct 28, 2018
    2
    I've been watching Doctor Who since Jon Pertwee. I'm not sure just what the 'expert critics' were looking at but I wanted to say for starters that I like Jodi Whitaker and I think she may have potential but there are elements of this first episode that made it difficult to suspend disbelief, like how the episode ended. The acting as far as grandma was concerned was somewhat lacking and theI've been watching Doctor Who since Jon Pertwee. I'm not sure just what the 'expert critics' were looking at but I wanted to say for starters that I like Jodi Whitaker and I think she may have potential but there are elements of this first episode that made it difficult to suspend disbelief, like how the episode ended. The acting as far as grandma was concerned was somewhat lacking and the story sped by without the development of characters, also the willingness of the characters to accept the Doctor was hard to believe. I really do hope the emphasis of this new Doctor is not politically correct inclusiveness and virtue signaling. Star Wars has already been ruined I hope Doctor Who isn't next.
    So after watching the 4th episode I'm coming to the conclusion that Mr Chibnall was hired specifically to destroy the Doctor Who franchise because out of all time and space to choose material from he's laser focused on left wing politics and social justice. It would have been easier this week to have simply put a sign on the TARDIS saying I hate Trump and last week it was 'white people are bad'. I suppose next weeks episode will be about trans gender bathrooms. It's sad to see a great show devolve into virtue signaling. Shame on you Chibnall    … Expand
  12. ScienceAdvisor
    Oct 28, 2018
    2
    After four episodes I am done. The writing and directing are juvenile, repetitive, and formulaic. There is no creativity, and while the writers keep on having the doctor repeat "I'm figuring out who I am", they are clearly expressing their own lack of understanding. The whole new-age crystal motif would almost be sexist, if it were not so crudely designed. Luckily it is just a gloomyAfter four episodes I am done. The writing and directing are juvenile, repetitive, and formulaic. There is no creativity, and while the writers keep on having the doctor repeat "I'm figuring out who I am", they are clearly expressing their own lack of understanding. The whole new-age crystal motif would almost be sexist, if it were not so crudely designed. Luckily it is just a gloomy mess. Jodi and the rest of the cast deserve better.… Expand
  13. johnsullivan
    Oct 25, 2018
    2
    I have watched 3 episodes of series 11 and I will continue watching at this stage. The stories seem to be written for children, or maybe a US audience. Dealing with historical figures is tricky. The episode a few series ago with Vincent van Gogh is one of my favourites, but episode 3 about Rosa Parks is more like educational fiction written for elementary students. Very disappointing.
  14. Zeydlitz
    Oct 24, 2018
    2
    After 3rd episode I made a decision -- it's worst Doctor ever. Political agenda is not very believable and actors doesn't seems to be believable.
  15. mitokio
    Oct 23, 2018
    0
    Edit#2: I had to stop watching Episode 3. I thought I would be put off with the whole lesson about racism being shoved down my throat. But that didn't bother me. What bothered me is how dull the show has become and how utterly bad the writing is. Did these people ever watch a Doctor Who episode? Other reviewers have said it better, but truly Jodie's Doctor is just dull and not the Doctor,Edit#2: I had to stop watching Episode 3. I thought I would be put off with the whole lesson about racism being shoved down my throat. But that didn't bother me. What bothered me is how dull the show has become and how utterly bad the writing is. Did these people ever watch a Doctor Who episode? Other reviewers have said it better, but truly Jodie's Doctor is just dull and not the Doctor, and previous season companions had more "Doctorish" aspects to them. She doesn't command the screen. She's just there, reading poorly written lines. No energy at all. Sadly she is getting free passes because she's the first woman Doctor. Well in the UK there were two million fewer viewers for episode two and it looks like another million didn't tune in for episode three. So we'll see where this experiment in using a bland Doctor to be our moral teacher ends up.

    Unforgivably dull. Jodie was fine and will be a totally fine Doctor, as we all knew. But they'll need to pick this up and quickly. The dialogue was stodgy, the characters dry and dull, the storyline did not have the layers we've come to expect from the Doctor. The crime procedural feel doesn't work for the Doctor. It just doesn't. Jodie has all the spark and charm of a Smith Doctor and it just seems weird with the dark surroundings. People have talked about Capaldi's talents being wasted by Moffat's convoluted plots. Let's see how Chibnall squanders the grand potential of the first female Doctor.    … Expand
  16. Mr_Daniels
    Oct 22, 2018
    2
    Before anyone starts calling me a sexist, I do not think making The Doctor a woman was a bad thing, I do think it was executed poorly, however. This new Doctor, played by Jodie Whitaker, is not the best iteration she could have been. I know we have only concluded episode 3 of season 11, but Jodie does not give off the strong independent lead role that the writers were promising.
    The    Before anyone starts calling me a sexist, I do not think making The Doctor a woman was a bad thing, I do think it was executed poorly, however. This new Doctor, played by Jodie Whitaker, is not the best iteration she could have been. I know we have only concluded episode 3 of season 11, but Jodie does not give off the strong independent lead role that the writers were promising.
    The Doctor is smart, cunning, kind, almost overconfident, an entertainer, and at times, almost omniscient in his ability to solve problems. and when all else fails, he drops his name and the problem flees. The 13th Doctor has the smarts, the kindness, is somewhat cunning, but lacks the rest in spades. She doubts herself constantly, stopping to give a pep talk instead of charging ahead while giving the companions a sense of wonder and trust that everything is going to be okay without being told. It sounded more like she was convincing herself than them. As far as entertaining, her personality is lacking so much, it seems more like they took a random person from a crowd and said, "Want to be The Doctor?" The Doctor has always had a force of personality that makes everyone in the room listen to him or at least pay attention to what wild story he is making up to stall for time, but 13 is the most static Doctor so far.
    Look back at all the previous female leads, Rose, Martha, Donna, Clair, freaking River Song! And then compare them to this Doctor now. If they are the bar, then Jodie has yet to even come close to touching it.
    We have not seen any good enemies that can push 13 to her limits yet, but I doubt that even then, with this team, that it would turn out great. I am still going to watch and hope that I am wrong, but the signs are not promising.    … Expand
  17. ricksmits777
    Oct 22, 2018
    2
    Based on three episodes so far, ... Jodie Whittaker is great. I'd love to see her working for the old writing team. So far, ... the show has been rather disappointing. Continuing to watch in hope of an improvement.
  18. nilsy
    Oct 21, 2018
    3
    This is not the direction i wanted the Who show to go.
    And to make it worse its badly written, the writing of such a long running show naturally have ups and downs but season 11 is a huge drop.
  19. PragnorVorn
    Oct 21, 2018
    1
    Visually the show is on par with previous seasons but the stories are extremely weak and poorly directed. I just finished the 3rd episode and the Doctor is becoming less like the Doctor with each episode and more like a kindergarten teacher who would rather collaborate with her companions instead of taking charge and doing something interesting and clever. To make things worse episodes 2Visually the show is on par with previous seasons but the stories are extremely weak and poorly directed. I just finished the 3rd episode and the Doctor is becoming less like the Doctor with each episode and more like a kindergarten teacher who would rather collaborate with her companions instead of taking charge and doing something interesting and clever. To make things worse episodes 2 and 3 have no payoff in the final scenes, the bad guys just vanish without a knockout punch I've come to expect from decades of watching the Doctor fighting the good fight. And that's the crux of this new series, there is no fight in this Doctor!… Expand
  20. hamedd
    Oct 18, 2018
    2
    So far the new season has been disappointing. I do understand that they're trying new things and not everbody has to like it but this is just boring and sometimes too goofy and definitley not creative.
    The companions are even worse, the robots in episode 2 had more charcter than them, I can't tell if they're sad, amazed or just confused. But I will say that whittaker's performance was    So far the new season has been disappointing. I do understand that they're trying new things and not everbody has to like it but this is just boring and sometimes too goofy and definitley not creative.
    The companions are even worse, the robots in episode 2 had more charcter than them, I can't tell if they're sad, amazed or just confused. But I will say that whittaker's performance was better than I expected and with some minor changes she could be a uniquely fun doctor.    … Expand
  21. mtkk
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    I am a huge fan of doctor who, it is just so whimsical, creative, fun, witty, without taking itself seriously. But somehow the show has always managed to tie everything together in an intelligent and engaging way. Unfortunately, I did not feel that sense of intelligent fun adventure here in season 11. To me, the doctor is fun and magical because he seems to genuinely connect with the livesI am a huge fan of doctor who, it is just so whimsical, creative, fun, witty, without taking itself seriously. But somehow the show has always managed to tie everything together in an intelligent and engaging way. Unfortunately, I did not feel that sense of intelligent fun adventure here in season 11. To me, the doctor is fun and magical because he seems to genuinely connect with the lives of every individual that he meets. The new season 11 is just... lacking a sense of this depth.

    I was hoping the female Doctor Who would bring the same level of fun and excitement. But as of right now, she is not even as strong as past companions as a character. Very disappointed, waited so eagerly for more new doctor who episodes.    … Expand
  22. StarSuperion
    Oct 17, 2018
    1
    Its not Dr. Who. SJW garbage, Bland and boring. Not Doctor Who by any stretch. Except the TARDIS, which is god awful. Looks like Superman's fortress of solitude got sick and puked all over the console room. Horrible treating of male companions, like they are idiots. Very PC. Stories are formulaic, boring, plot holed and disjointed. Worst series reboot. Whitaker's acting was over the top,Its not Dr. Who. SJW garbage, Bland and boring. Not Doctor Who by any stretch. Except the TARDIS, which is god awful. Looks like Superman's fortress of solitude got sick and puked all over the console room. Horrible treating of male companions, like they are idiots. Very PC. Stories are formulaic, boring, plot holed and disjointed. Worst series reboot. Whitaker's acting was over the top, and the accent annoyingly difficult to pick up at times. Not a great start to the series. 2nd episode already dropped by 10K viewers in the UK. Not promising, and hopefully there is going to be only 1 season of this identity politics show. Some of the higher reviews are people just joining for political reasons. NPCs everywhere.… Expand
  23. Roeper
    Oct 17, 2018
    0
    Poor writing and character development on the doctors companions. The show has a different look and feel this season. Its not Dr. Who.
  24. tremault
    Oct 15, 2018
    0
    So far this has been AWFUL. I could hardly watch episode 2, I found my phone more interesting. The worst part is the music, it just gives it no positive vibe at all. it feels horrible. the writing and direction are really bad too. This is not doctor who.
  25. hipockets333
    Oct 15, 2018
    3
    Very simple -- nice look and feel, very weak story content, weak companions, and too much yak. I have watched both episodes multiple times and like them less every time unlike all of the other reboot episodes. This is not good.
  26. dml4lyfe
    Oct 14, 2018
    0
    I was eagerly awaiting this episode as with every season premiere of Doctor who. Unfortunately the new Doctor is so ridiculous it's like watching a children's show. It's even difficult for me to describe the feeling I had when watching this episode. It was almost like I was watching a youtube fan fiction of Doctor Who. All the characters seem flat, the acting is REALLY superficial, andI was eagerly awaiting this episode as with every season premiere of Doctor who. Unfortunately the new Doctor is so ridiculous it's like watching a children's show. It's even difficult for me to describe the feeling I had when watching this episode. It was almost like I was watching a youtube fan fiction of Doctor Who. All the characters seem flat, the acting is REALLY superficial, and it's as if I'm being beaten about the head and shoulders with some kind of B movie scifi/horror rather than a clever Doctor Who episode.
    The saving grace of Doctor Who has always been that even if you didn't enjoy a particular episode or one of the companions, you could enjoy the Doctor, the TARDIS, something. There was NOTHING in this episode to enjoy.
    Ultimately I quit watching it about halfway through the episode because it was so horrible and just returned later so I could watch episode 2 in hopes of it being better. If episode 2 isn't the best episode I've ever seen I don't see myself watching the show again until the Doctor switches up.    … Expand
  27. Adri_card
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Jodie Whittaker is fantastic as The Doctor.
    Jodie Whittaker is The Doctor.
  28. KiwiJames
    Oct 10, 2018
    1
    I loved Dr Who as I kid but I have found the reincarnated modern version to be very disappointing. Sadly, this episode was no different. I love Jodie Whitaker as an actor and I have no problem with a female Dr Who, but this was just boring. I honestly couldn't give a stuff about any of the secondary characters - they were so dull, and the story had so little substance it felt like it wasI loved Dr Who as I kid but I have found the reincarnated modern version to be very disappointing. Sadly, this episode was no different. I love Jodie Whitaker as an actor and I have no problem with a female Dr Who, but this was just boring. I honestly couldn't give a stuff about any of the secondary characters - they were so dull, and the story had so little substance it felt like it was written during a lunch break.… Expand
  29. tv_critic
    Oct 10, 2018
    0
    I watched this episode believing the hype that this would be the best episode ever, but it was the worst episode I have ever watched of any doctor who series. The script was boring, there were no opening credits, and the acting was wooden. It was a bore-fest! 55 years of Doctor Who and now this pile of rubbish, hopefully they will sack everyone and get some got writers and a good actor toI watched this episode believing the hype that this would be the best episode ever, but it was the worst episode I have ever watched of any doctor who series. The script was boring, there were no opening credits, and the acting was wooden. It was a bore-fest! 55 years of Doctor Who and now this pile of rubbish, hopefully they will sack everyone and get some got writers and a good actor to play the doctor.… Expand
  30. activenets
    Oct 9, 2018
    0
    No spoilers here - Characters and the plot are not mentioned... Well, the first episode is out of a new science fiction show on the BBC. I watched it really hoping it would be a good program. I went over every detail of this 1 hour and 1-minute show. After reviewing the entire episode and trying to be as objective as possible I found the story was weak and the actual script failed toNo spoilers here - Characters and the plot are not mentioned... Well, the first episode is out of a new science fiction show on the BBC. I watched it really hoping it would be a good program. I went over every detail of this 1 hour and 1-minute show. After reviewing the entire episode and trying to be as objective as possible I found the story was weak and the actual script failed to suspend disbelief and poorly written. To make matters worse, the lead female character has a terrible Yorkshire accent that made many words indecipherable or it was necessary to pause the program to try to figure out what was being said. (to be clear, I have understood Ozzy Osborne's Brummie at times better than this person). If she needs an accent, she should learn to enunciate! The acting on the part of the lead female was not believable at all and seemed overacted at times. This is really consistent with her other work in Broadchurch, Venus or Trust Me so not entirely unexpected. The poor script probably did not help either. The opening was slow but the pace picked up after about 41 minutes. The episode also required a lot of exposition but that was also expected. The violence was also on the higher end and would probably not be good for a younger viewer. The ending scene was not just unbelievable but plain silly. The production and writing crew are completely new and comprised of a majority of females. Now, this really should not matter in any other circumstance. But the obvious feminist overtones are clear and really are distracting from creating a quality science fiction program. Overall this episode was a big disappointment. Hopefully, one day the BBC will see they need to bring back Doctor Who and not this experiment in poor science fiction.… Expand
  31. FelicityFenwick
    Oct 9, 2018
    6
    I'm not a series veteran, but I tuned into the first ep of this season because I LOVE the lead actress from Broadchurch. The episode just seemed a little scattered. But I suppose that's the tone of the show. Might tune in for another episode- we'll see!
  32. cloudman
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Jodie Whitaker is wonderfully funny and emotive. Yorkshire accents, like bow ties, are cool. The alien creature reminded me of a terminator / predator. It was fun to watch make her own Sonic Screwdriver. The companions provide a good dramatic compliment.
  33. Trece
    Oct 8, 2018
    6
    I really love Jodi Whitaker as The Doctor, am feeling the Tennant/Smith vibes, has a lot of potential. The companion are just fine, hope they develop more solid in the next episodes. its a shame the writing and the history itself was really mediocre, hope this isn't a Moffat style again.
  34. j1train
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    classic misogyny pulling the user reviews into the red and low-yellow zone. the premiere is thoroughly enjoyable and Whittaker is fantastic.
  35. arfortney
    Oct 8, 2018
    4
    Jodie Whitaker is great, everything else is terrible. This is the first dr who episode I ended up skipping through some of the many dull bits. It's boring and the plot is something you'd expect out of a late night syfy channel movie only trying to be serious.
    I ended up bored with the companions of which there are too many (good luck writers). Whitaker deserves better than this, give    Jodie Whitaker is great, everything else is terrible. This is the first dr who episode I ended up skipping through some of the many dull bits. It's boring and the plot is something you'd expect out of a late night syfy channel movie only trying to be serious.
    I ended up bored with the companions of which there are too many (good luck writers). Whitaker deserves better than this, give her something to work with.    … Expand
  36. ascreative
    Oct 8, 2018
    6
    which is a big departure from the Steven Moffat/ Peter Capaldi's era. The show has been given a little "Stranger-Things" vibes and Netflix/ HBO production value.
    Not the best intro to a new doctor though as the series tries to take itself too seriously and lose the sense of wonder, adventure and fun portrayed by the previous incarnation of the Doctors.
    As a long time fan of the Doctor    which is a big departure from the Steven Moffat/ Peter Capaldi's era. The show has been given a little "Stranger-Things" vibes and Netflix/ HBO production value.
    Not the best intro to a new doctor though as the series tries to take itself too seriously and lose the sense of wonder, adventure and fun portrayed by the previous incarnation of the Doctors.
    As a long time fan of the Doctor Who series, the first episode of the new doctor is weird, to say the least. the structure of the story-telling was unconventional as the writers try to insert mysticism to the circumstances faced by the characters, however, the structure does not adequately attract my attention and starts to bore me a little until the climax (which also fall short of being exciting) which might be caused by the slow pacing.
    All that said, this is only the first episode and Jodie Whittaker performance was great as she portrays more emotive expression and seem to be more emotionally connected with other characters
    . I look forward to more of her interpretation of the doctor.    … Expand
  37. Kursch
    Oct 7, 2018
    5
    Unfortunately, the first episode played like a police procedural where a detective and a team of misfits have to stop a deranged serial killer. Jodie Whittaker is spry and energetic, but only time will tell if she will be able to fully create her own stamp on the doctor's indelible quirkiness. The bigger problem with the episode is the overall direction - the cast tries hard but theUnfortunately, the first episode played like a police procedural where a detective and a team of misfits have to stop a deranged serial killer. Jodie Whittaker is spry and energetic, but only time will tell if she will be able to fully create her own stamp on the doctor's indelible quirkiness. The bigger problem with the episode is the overall direction - the cast tries hard but the material is a rehash of earlier episodes. Not terrible, but nothing special or magical either. Doctor Who has always been hit or miss, but if the first episode is the format for the new season, expect Whittaker's tenure to be a short one.… Expand
  38. BigRob
    Oct 7, 2018
    1
    I was really trying to keep an open mind about the direction of Doctor Who. I've been watching since the 1970's and I'll be honest, I suspect some people will flame me for how I felt about this episode, but I'll start by saying that I really hoped it would be good... Sadly, "lackluster" would be overstating how predictable and formulaic this episode was. Apart from a new "Tardis Team" andI was really trying to keep an open mind about the direction of Doctor Who. I've been watching since the 1970's and I'll be honest, I suspect some people will flame me for how I felt about this episode, but I'll start by saying that I really hoped it would be good... Sadly, "lackluster" would be overstating how predictable and formulaic this episode was. Apart from a new "Tardis Team" and the setting, this first episode was almost a rehash/mashup of two beloved episodes "The Christmas Invasion" and "The Planet of the Dead" where an evil baddie randomly kills innocents, and the Doctor needs to work with a bunch of new people to figure out who she is, save the day. On top of that the episode lacked the confidence in the Doctor, so they even felt the need to rehash what the Doctor believes in, as if long time fans would somehow have forgotten, and new fans wouldn't do the homework to figure it out. I truly hope subsequent episodes can put it together, or this new experiment in Doctor Who will be an abysmal failure.… Expand
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#34 Best TV Season of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Christian Bone
    Oct 10, 2018
    80
    All in all, “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” succeeds as a statement of intent for this brand new era of Doctor Who, telling us that it’s going to be easily accessible, gorgeous to look at and listen to, all about the character drama and brought to life with a lead actress who has a lot of energy. In terms of comparing it to past Who, it’s not a flawless season opener, but it does a terrific job of making us excited for the rest of Doctor No. 13’s tenure.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Hanh Nguyen
    Oct 8, 2018
    67
    Goofy and curious, commanding and contemplative, Thirteen is already well on her way to demonstrating the complex emotional makeup that is the Doctor. She also demonstrates a cheerful, can-do spirit. ... With the exception of Tim Shaw’s unappealing self, very little about the episode feels Whovian. Gone is former showrunner Steven Moffat’s sense of play, both in the verbal sparring and convoluted storytelling.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Sara Stewart
    Oct 8, 2018
    100
    The premiere episode here, “The Woman Who Fell to Earth,” reminded me, more than anything, of “The X-Files,” when it was really good. It takes you back to the days when Doctor Who was a fun sci-fi procedural. ... [The alien] resembles some gleaming villain out of a Marvel movie, which makes his blokey name, Tim Shaw, even more incongruously funny. This is Doctor Who at its best--nerdy and chilling and quick with a joke. And, most significantly of all, generous of spirit, a quality that simply shimmers off Whittaker.
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