The New Doctor Who is garbage, thx Disney
Makes no sense why they insist on rebranding this as a new show. Just making it even more confusing for new watchers.
EDIT: After the first few episodes - not really on board yet with the writing and stories so far. BUT Ncuti and Millie are absolutely fabulous and amazing.
Why was my comment deleted? It did not break any rules nor was it disrespectful in any way. I came here to reply to the person who commented my message and I saw it's gone. I will repost it since it did not break the rules. The comment could also be helpful to the newcomers who might think this is a brand new show.
-------Comment posted on 26 Nov 2023
Why in the world is this marked as separate show and the one from 2005 marked as Ended? This is not a reboot, but a direct continuation of the previous episode The Power of the Doctor! I know they want to call the new season Season 1 because of Disney Plus, but it is not, it's actually Season 14. It makes no sense at all. Not to mention that the specials also reference previous seasons. This is not like a reboot from 2005 when newcomers could just start watching from there and ignore Classic Who. Newcomers can't start from here! I don't understand why it couldn't say Season 14 on Disney. All the previous seasons could be imported at some point once the whatever deal they have with BBC expires (I assume that's what is stopping them from putting them on the platform right away).
This is just insane, an insult to the fans, Jodie (doctor not regenerating into her clothes), Chibnall, everyone...
How do we organize our collection now and sync with Trakt? I don't want to label it as a separate show. What's interesting is that IMDB and TVDB show seasons correctly and have Season 14. TMDB does some weird stuff.
Update: If someone is wondering how to organize the collection in Plex, just follow TVDB and it will be shown correctly.
Why tf is this another show?
When you’re so desperate for diversity you have to steal an entire race’s culture while at the same time pretending said race doesn’t have any culture to begin with
lol, lmao
Starting to think none of the people in these comments really enjoy Doctor Who as something fun to watch. Couldn't be me! Ncuti is kicking it out the damn park
No longer a show about a time travelling extraterrestrial. It’s now a weird pantomime about a a gay black guy that happens to be a time travelling extraterrestrial. That would be fine if they brought any gravitas to the role but it’s played insultingly to those it seeks to ‘represent’ as a camp stereotype.
I've been watching Dr Who since the 70's and I genuinely can't believe what a mess they've made of this new season! Yes we know you've more money now, but that really really doesn't make for a better show if the story is utter childish tripe! An over excited doctor, and even more over excited annoying companion had me reaching for the remote to turn it off... Such a shame as the Christmas specials were excellent! 1/10 and that's being generous!
Okay.... the Ruby Road Xmas episode was already too directed at kids, maybe because of Disney's involvement... although that makes no sense since Disney makes plenty of adult stuff.
But after watching the 2nd episode? Enough is enough. if it keeps like this the whole season, they screwed up Doctor Who. going to keep an open mind, but really disappointed after episode 2.
Always ahead of everything, 61 years and counting.
15/05 2024 - I don't have a issue with the new doctor and companion. I have a huge fucking issue with the shitty scripts.
We all know that season 10 was the end of the original & beloved Dr. Who series.
The only question is will this be season 4 of the new hot garbage Dr. Who?
OR
Will this be the season 11 we deserve?
According to TVDB this is part of Doctor Who 2005 https://www.thetvdb.com/series/doctor-who-2005#seasons
I'm going to hold off until the 2nd and 3rd episode, but the "Star Beast" episode sucked. From degrading women by saying women know how to "let it go" at the end, like women aren't allowed to hold onto what they have without losing it, to changing the "cute" face to a "mean" one, because if something looks cute it can't possibly be nasty. I just hope this isn't a sign of crappy episodes to come.
The Star Beast episode 1/10. Better do way better than a furbie and lame memory comeback with a bunch of words referencing old episodes going forward, let alone leaving the daughter and hubby?!? Leaving hubby? Nothing new, but leaving the daughter? BULL.
LOVE NCUTI.
Am starting to hate Davies. These scripts (4 in technically) suck. He's turning the Doctor into some Disney nonsense instead of writing true Doctor Who for Ncuti. It's insulting to both the actor and the fans. AND I've tried, but I HATE the Ruby character. Four episodes in and there's been no real development of the Doctor, Ruby or their relationship. Tells us the character and/or the actress are the wrong pick for the show.
HATING this though. If this garbage is because of Disney, find a new American partner, like Paramount Plus or Max or Starz. At least then it could be the cutting edge we expect.
PS. That religious punt in 4 (3 by the non special count) could've been more subtle. The priest collars were over the top. it could've been written in better or left out completely. Either Disney is ruining the Doctor or Davies has hit his creative limit with the Doctor. I'm leaning towards Disney messed this up.
First episode is called: The Church.
second episode: space babies
After the first two episodes I think it’s fine and am looking forward to more. Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson have good chemistry. The two make the show feel energetic and fresh.
All things aside Trakt really should be following the TVDB for television shows, and this should be part of the 2005 show. I don’t care what the BBC says.
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The reason why it's a new series is pretty simple. When this season fails they can start Doctor Who 2005 back up and pretend this season never happened.