The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz arrive in 17th century Lancashire and become embroiled in a witch trial, run by the local landowner. As fear stalks the land, the arrival of King James I only serves to intensify the witch hunt. But is there something even more dangerous at work? Can the Doctor and friends keep the people of Bilehurst Cragg safe from all the forces that are massing in the land?.
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Fails to impressThe problem with Chibnall's run with the Doctor isn't that she's a woman, though I do have my opinion on whether it was really necessary to change the gender, it's that Chibnall doesn't understand who the Doctor is. The Doctor is the the Oncoming Storm, but also the best friend you can ever have. He has the biggest capacity for love in the universe, and also the biggest capacity for hate. Unfortunately, the 13th Doctor is lukewarm at best, and doesn't have a unique charm because she's trying to alternatively imitate David Tennant's or Matt Smith's Doctor. Also, I don't like that they practically never left the Earth to visit other worlds, and there was really no over-arching plot thread to connect the adventures together in any meaningful way. I also don't understand why the Doctor needed to change genders. There have been plenty strong, independent women on the show, and insisting that the Doctor HAS to be a woman for there to be gender equality on the show is rather insulting to the other female characters. Honestly, if the Doctor had changed into a black man, the change in dynamic would've been much more intersting. Imagine if the Doctor, as a black man, in the Rosa Parks episode. I think it would've had a greater impact..Score: 2/5
I'm sick of the political correctness.Jodie is amazing. She gets five stars. The show does not. I am a huge fan. I liked watching Doctor Who to escape the problems of the real world and get lost in the complex story arcs and fun banter of a rogue time traveler. But now when I watch the show I have to put up with the same political correctness and social issues that I'm sick of in the real world. It's not fun to watch anymore and I'm sick of this content being forced down my throat and ruining the entire point of the show. And why are we casting actors using nothing but little checkboxes for minorities procured? True, the show represents lots of minorities, but none of the actors' performances are interesting. Can we please just hire the best actors, regardless of their race? Martha, for example, was awesome and just happened to be black. Currently, I don't care about any of the characters because their portrayals are sub-par. Except for Jodi. Please fix the show by removing hot social issues from the script, casting the highest caliber actors, and adding some trademark brain-twisting story arcs that span several episodes. Give Jodie a chance to be remembered in a better way..Score: 1/5
TerribleGone is the funny, yet serious, and quirky doctor. What we have in this series is just political correctness and virtue signaling. Jodie and Chris either donāt really understand the idea behind Doctor Who, or they simply donāt care. Either way itās a train wreck of a series without any redeeming value..Score: 1/5
Well that could have been betterWith the final having come and gone, I can easily say this was the worst season ever. I know it was going to be bad from the very start with the way they closed the season 10 cliff hanger. She basically crashes through the ground and into a moving train going through a tunnel. She is a very smart alien with two hearts, not a super hero. Throw in non stop in your face PC agenda writing and you have this whole season already figured out..Score: 1/5
Thirteen = Brilliant!! Writing = Ehh.After years of people telling me I needed to try out Doctor Who, I finally decided to give it a go. Why? Because of this new series. I was intrigued to see if a show 50+ years running could successfully genderbend its main character while still keeping true to the heart of the character and the show itself. The Doctor has become an icon for geeks everywhere, and as a huge Star Wars, Tolkien, and general sci-fi/fantasy nerd, I have to appreciate that. Series 11 seemed like a great jumping-on join for a noob to get her start in the Whoniverse. I was absolutely right. I fell in love with Jodie Whittakerās version of the Doctor almost immediately - her quirky mannerisms (and especially facial expressions) remind me somewhat of Martin Freemanās Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit films. She instantly captured everything I had always thought the Doctor was supposed to represent. The wisdom, compassion, strength, and age, all wrapped up in a bundle of energy and excitement over the wonders of the universe. I loved it all and couldnāt figure out why so many fanboys were hating. After finishing this series, I went back to series 1, with the introduction of the Ninth Doctor. Iāve been working my way through ever since. And now Iām beginning to understand why many were underwhelmed with series 11. Donāt get me wrong, I still absolutely love Thirteen. Iām still fond of Yaz, Ryan, and Graham. And there are many moments in this series that are downright awesome. But in comparison to past series, the writing is honestly pretty... ehhhh. Plots are fairly simple and predictable, and none of the characters really develop a ton. Besides, I think Jodie could achieve SO much more with the character if the writers and directors would give her half the chance. Let the Doctor finally get tired of having to stand by while the innocent are torn down, let her memories of past battles and loves and losses shine through for a few moments, let her new companions hear stories of those who came before. Let her somehow encounter a shadow from her past, whether it be an old companion, enemy, or location, and the true ancientness of the Doctor be glimpsed again. I donāt want to doubt that the writers will clue in for series 12. I really do believe that awesome things are coming. I just hope that the writers realize how and why this series isnāt all Doctor Who could be - not because of the actors, or the characters, and especially not because of the gender change. But because itās capable of far more than itās currently being given. Believe in your characters and fans, BBC. Donāt water it down for us ā give us the epicness this show and the first female Doctor deserve..Score: 4/5
Dr. WOKEThat's all i can say..Score: 1/5
Worst season yetGlad this is her only season as The Doctor. Such a let down, I was really looking forward to this new doctor..Score: 1/5
UnwatchableIāve been watching Doctor Who for 37 years. Iāve not always loved each regeneration the Doctor has transformed into, but I never actually disliked any of the versions we have met. That is until 13 came along. I donāt get why the writers insist on treating the audience as though we have IQs in the mid 80s. JW acts like a kindergarten teacher. In my opinion this sets an extremely poor example for the first female Doctor. Would it have been too much to ask to have a character similar to River Song? Someone who presumes the people she speaks with arenāt imbeciles, can use deductive reasoning and observation to understand the phrases they have never heard before? One more thing: the companions. I get the feeling the BBC is having a go at all the people who have complained on social media over the years regarding the Doctor being a man, the companions usually being White (they never seem to remember Martha & Mickey), and the age of the characters on the show (which is absurd considering the Doctor Donna, Wilfred, Jackie, and River - not to mention all the supporting characters such as Harriet Jones, etc). That being said, the companions this season feel as though the casting department wanted to check every minority / age box possible. Itās actually distracting to have so many companions. After the disaster that was Clara, then the bigger disaster of Bill (extremely low IQ, and seemed only to be focused on sex, which was an insult to 20-somethings), I was shocked that the show runners thought this direction was going to make loyal fans happy. They should remember that Twitter isnāt reality. If it was, Trump would be president, Covid would be eradicated by a miracle, and the Nazis would have never killed more than 6 million people. Doctor Who is successful worldwide because the stories resonate with people no matter who they are, or where they live. Dumbing the show down in an effort to be more inclusive is an insult to everyone who watched the show for decades. DW isnāt Sesame Street, and nor should it be. Just as every other tv show produced wonāt resonate with everyone who watches tv shows, DW isnāt for everyone. And thatās okay. I just wish the show runners and the BBC would realize that..Score: 1/5
Finally viewed-results negativeI fonally got around to this season of Doctor Who. Watched the first two episodes and put it on my 'no watch' list. The Doctor's new companions, the new doctor, and the episode themes don't push any buttons for me. The low rating is because I have transitioned from great fan to no fan at all. Sorry, but that's the way it goes..Score: 1/5
The New Doctor Is Great, But...The writing was not up to the showās usual standards for creativity and wonder. I think the new Doctor is great, though. Itās too bad they didnāt give her better material to work with in her first season..Score: 2/5
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BoringBoring and PC, unoriginal as all heck. Solid pass..Score: 1/5
Iām doneI like the Doctor and the companions but the writing is preachy and moralistic. Itās not edgy anymore. Itās boring.Maybe Iām just done with Doctor Who..Score: 1/5
Not as goodPeter Capaldi was a much better Dr. Who in my opinion. And this season's writing is horrible and inconsistent. And to add insult to injury, iTunes is terrible at getting episodes delivered on line in a timely way. But they will take your money right away..Score: 3/5
Must seešThe 13th Doctor has jump started the Dr Who season and you must watch..Score: 5/5
SadnessI watched the third episode and I'm now convinced that the Daleks took control of the writers and they try to kill The Doctor by making him boring as hell..Score: 1/5
Time to kill of the CompanionsJody Witticor had potential but she was saddled with boring & bland companions. The writing is childish and the series is just a platform for ploitcal correctness. I buy TV shows to be entertained not brainwashed into having the "correct" opinions..Score: 1/5
Bad writingWhile Judie Wittaker is great as The Doctor, writing of the episods is far, far worse than previous seasons... to bad! Update: I watched a few more episodes hoping it will get better, it did not. Terrible, terrible writing. It can only please the most undemanding and simplistic viewer. Farwell Doctor!.Score: 1/5
Excited For A New Season!No one has seen the season yet, but I am very excited for a new season of Doctor Who! Give this Doctor a chance. I know how these season passes work, and they are usually very reliable. I personally have had only one issue, and it was a late episode. Maybe it just depends on where you live. If you like to stay up to date, and not miss a thing, then a seasons pass is your best bet if you want it as soon as it is available. Like I said, I want to give the new Doctor a chance. Too bad sheās not ginger though....Score: 4/5
New year specialIs it included with season 11 purchase?.Score: 5/5
In a word: Uggh!The new series has now hit its nadir and its better days are behind it. Overly contrived claptrap. Perhaps it's time the series went on hiatus once again..Score: 1/5
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Worst series yet.Could it possibly get any worse. Itās as if the BBC want to kill the series off..Score: 1/5
A mixed array of episodesArachnids in the UK - ***** Kerblam! - **** The Witchfinders - **** The Ghost Monument - **** Rosa - **** Demons of the Punjab - *** The Woman Who Fell To Earth - *** The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kalos - ** It Takes You Away - ** The Tsuranga Conundrum - * After the New Yearās Day Episode, Resolution is also a definite recommendation when released for fans of the āolder monstersā.Score: 3/5
Brilliant showI am finding the doctor who series really good the programme I found jumpy was the spider version but I still watched it šš.Score: 5/5
Good Doctor, Good Companions, Really Really Bad Episodes!!Iāve been a fan of doctor who ever since I saw Christopher Eccleston fight of the Slitheen in Ten Downing Street. Time and time we get new episodes that keep you interested in the show despite some drawbacks. However this new series has been just the same story over and over again with a new catchphrase being either ābrilliantā or āof courseā. Donāt get me wrong I like Jodie Whittaker as the new doctor but please for gods sake make better and more childish shows like I donāt no āThe Daleks invade Ancient Rome and the Doctor teams up with Julius Cesar or Susan returns but she is evil I starts a war just for funā instead we are treated to the doctor avoiding Rosa parks and battling talking frogs????? People just get the BLOODY right Doctor is a Family Friendly Show not a dark drama itās NOT BLOODY BROADCHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Score: 2/5
WowThe modern series is at a high that it hasnāt seen since the 10th Doctor. All the people complaining that the show has become too political clearly were only ever surface watching the other series - I mean the Master was an authoritarian leader with definite fascist tendencies and the Cyberman are clearly an allegory for a society that prevents individualism. If you look beyond the surface level Doctor Who has always been political the only difference is that itās now fronted by a woman and if thatās the reason that has made you hate it, made you need to evaluate how you see women. Hating something because of women isnāt edgy itās misogyny..Score: 5/5
AppallingNo words, just awful..Score: 1/5
FantasticBrilliant Jodie Whittaker a great choice and Bradley Walsh brings in the comedy aspect 5 stars from me.Score: 5/5
GreatItās a great show..Score: 5/5
BRILLIANTJodie and the gang are amazing in this such an inspiring woman surrounded by the funniest people possible cannot wait to see whatās next..Score: 5/5
Meh.Jodie is a fantastic Doctor, the only real issue is the terrible writing that sheās had to deal with. The stories are not engaging, are boring, and seem to be trying to push an agenda that no one wants. They are loosing fans even the ones they are trying to target. The companions, sorry friends *eye roll*, are not too bad, but seem to be very under developed. Graham is by far the best of the bunch. Letās get back to basics, and see some decent sci-fi which doesnāt try to preach, or push a hidden message. Letās go back to having fun like in the Tenant era..Score: 2/5
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