Spoilers Russell T. Davies Returns to Doctor Who as New Showrunner

[Qonundrum]

Well you see, RTD couldn't have a male Doctor dressed in slightly feminine clothes because of how it would be reported in the news...

In a show that's six decades old that's known for actors changing roles in a way that the new actor wears the same outfit (or very heavily implied) as the predecessor leaving, known as "regeneration"?

I've actually been hearing a lot about this "Died of Cringe" thing the past day or so, seeing it posted here made me decide, what the hell, I'll check it out.

Meh. "Doctor Who, yes it's still on" and "A CGI monster destroying the whole of London again" were alright lines which did make me smile. And the one playing Kate actually does a reasonably well impersonation of Jemma Redgrave, but that was otherwise a rather forgettable means of complaining over the show having diversity.

Audio podcast that starts with the wrong theme, oddly, couldn't they get a 20-piece high school band to do it instead of digging up bits of the theme made four decades ago? The all-orchestra stuff would a lot more like the current one too. But even the Doctor more often sounds like Capaldi. But if the show is feeling so worn out, theme and all, that even these parodies feel just as fatigued?

 

[Allyn Gibson]

Well you see, RTD couldn't have a male Doctor dressed in slightly feminine clothes because of how it would be reported in the news...

Which is just fucking bullshit. (Not directed at you, Ray.) I've seen men cosplay as Jodie at conventions, just as I've seen women cosplaying as the male Doctors over the years.

The funny thing is, I never really saw Jodie's outfit as "feminine." When I saw the promo shots of it, my first thought was, "Yeah, okay, I can see Matt Smith in that." In other words, it felt Doctor-ish to me, not gendered.

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

The extra ironic thing is that Ncuti regenerated wearing a skirt.

 

[jaime]

Let’s not forget it’s *in the same episode* that Sacha Dhawan wore that same outfit. But Tennant would look silly, or it would be disrespectful…

But not as disrespectful as having the next Doctor turn up and spend his time like he’d forgot his PE kit and was being made to do it in his pants.

Rusty Dee has *issues*.

 

[Jayson1]

Cover of the new DWM. Not looking good for the 'she's definitely the Doctor' folks.



And am I crazy or is that clearly her head stuck on Gatwa's body with the arm recoloured?

I am thinking the question mark to the question also makes it suspect.

 

[jaime]

I am thinking the question mark to the question also makes it suspect.

My likely to be untrue suspicion is that we are actually keeping Gatwa if they find a way. This is a get out clause and a pause to drum up interest.

 

[Jayson1]

Why would they keep Gatwa? The ratings were bad with him as the Doctor and without RTD around I just don't see it. Seems to make more sense IMO to wait a few years then come in with a fresh start. New Doctor and New Showrunner. They for sure IMO need at least enough time to pass for people to actually miss the Show.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I am thinking the question mark to the question also makes it suspect.

Hyping the mystery? Marketing 101.

 

[jaime]

Why would they keep Gatwa? The ratings were bad with him as the Doctor and without RTD around I just don't see it. Seems to make more sense IMO to wait a few years then come in with a fresh start. New Doctor and New Showrunner. They for sure IMO need at least enough time to pass for people to actually miss the Show.

Didn’t say I think it would be a good idea. Just that it’s a possibility I am suspicious of. Especially with a whole other bit of story in the can. There’s enough *not* being said, and a plausible way to have Piper be the interim cover — once funding is settled, maybe there’s a handshake deal that they will ask him back, if he’s available. If not, new Doctor. (Either way I would say it’s time to get Tennant back and put the spare Doctor aspect to bed, it’s damaging narratively.) We’ve seen the regenerate into the same body shtick before.

Don’t necessarily think it should happen, don’t think it will happen. But I can see how it could, and there are some things pointing that way.

Frankly, it’s more likely no one has a Scoobedy what is going on, and the bad stuck on Billie head is what it is, as is all the half-truths in interviews and articles.