The Thirteenth Doctor

In case you mossed it, I revived your Doctor Who thread to bring this topic up: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=107466&PN=2

I'm fine with a female Doctor, and am more concerned with the direction that the new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, takes. Hopefully the writing is strong and there is a strong story arc.

I have like every the Doctor thus far, though I have liked some more than others (I thought Capaldi excellent), and will reserve judgment. I've seen her in a few things, including Broadchurch, Black Mirror and Attack the Block.

Many have complained that it's been a politically correct move, and I can see why Chibnall's comments would concern people (like how he has said that he always wanted a female the Doctor) but if we really wanted to go PC she would be, say, Pakistani (I've seen many calls for the next Doctor to be black or of Asian ancestry). I think it's cool to have our first female the Doctor, and second? transgender (in a sense) regeneration. In Hell Bent, not only did a white male Time Lord turn female, but also black.

I do think that this move could get more people interested, so not only a PC move, but possibly quite a good PR move. The jury is out for me.   I will continue to watch, and the gender is not really an issue to me, especially if I like her characterization.

Edited by Logan - July 22 2017 at 19:35

I am looking forward to the Christmas special and the new series. Don't think I have many nails left as I keep biting them with nervous anticipation.

I'm not a fan of the renowned science fiction television series, but I don't think it's that big of a deal that she is the first female doctor. The way I see it, you should only pick someone if they show some skill and a willingness to do what they're about to do.

I look forward to any new Dr Who episodes so I'll be watching in December here in the US ...but she won't really begin until after that I assume. I think a lot will depend on how well written the episodes will be.