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“The Woman Who Lived” is probably my favorite episode so far of this season. The episode thrived on the chemistry between Peter Capaldi and Maisie Williams. I definitely hope we see more of Ashildr in the Doctor’s future; she could be a tremendous frenemy for our favorite Gallifreyan. Their chemistry worked so well because theirRead more

Ever since we caught a glimpse of his eyes in the 50th anniversary special, Peter Capaldi has been bringing an extreme level of intensity to Doctor Who. Last season that intensity was focused on deciding whether or not he was good. This season that intensity is focused on doing good and helping others, regardless ofRead more

My brain hurt a little bit after this episode. Doctor Who is all about time travel, but most episodes don’t get too timey wimey or concern themselves too much with paradoxes. “Before the Flood” eschewed those trends and fully embraced all sorts of time paradoxes. I’m still a little confused about whether or not theRead more

Is every episode this season going to be two parts? Based up on the titles of the episodes this season I have a feeling they’re going to be. While “The Magician’s Apprentice” felt like it was spinning its wheels until “The Witch’s Familiar,” “Under the Lake” had enough excitement and action to be a greatRead more

Over at The Sci-Fi Christian, Mike shared his thoughts about the previous episode of Doctor Who. He felt that “The Magician’s Apprentice” was a bit of a magic trick, giving the viewer the semblance of progress when it was really just spinning its wheels. Even though I enjoyed “The Magician’s Apprentice,” I thought that MikeRead more

The Doctor is (back) in. Series Nine of Doctor Who kicked off this past weekend and did so with style. After Peter Capadli’s initial run in the T.A.R.D.I.S. we get to see where he takes the role in his second year. Jenna Coleman is back (but not for much longer apparently) as Clara and MichelleRead more