Jodie Whittaker IS the Thirteenth Doctor

[Mikey]

I don't think those are great comparisons, Kirk and Bond's masculinity are very much a part of their characters. They are ladies men who like to use physical violence.

The Doctor uses his brains to defeat his enemies and especially the last two, haven't been interested in any sort of romance.

Ok, Ghostbusters then

[palitoy]

Ok, Ghostbusters then

Oof, the "G" word, hard to defend that movie but I don't think the presence of men would have made that script any better?

[Mikey]

Oof, the "G" word, hard to defend that movie but I don't think the presence of men would have made that script any better?

Nah, that was a certain death even if they had all A listers

Only person that made it at the very most semi-watchable was Lesley Jones imo

[Earth 2 Chris]

I'm not sure how I feel about this. In today's climate, I'm afraid to say I'm not crazy about it, because you get lumped into the intolerant "all white males, all the time" crowd. I think there are enough strong female characters in the franchise that The Doctor didn't need to become a female him/her self. I also think had this change occurred a few years back it would have seemed more natural, and less a semi middle finger by liberal-minded folks to those who DO fall into the intolerant "all white males, all the time" crowd. But maybe I'm just reading too much into it.

The real proof will be her interpretation, and the stories she is given. I liked Capaldi from the get-go, but he wasn't well-served by the writers a good chunk of the time.

Chris

[Steeler80]

This will be interesting and something that has been hinted at for a long time. I'm not against it per se and it might lead to some interesting new developments. For example, the Doctor has always been good at getting strangers to follow his lead (this was even explicitly mentioned in the last season). Will that change because of some cosmic chauvinism the Doctor may run into? Ultimately, it will be the writing that determines the success of this. Give her a batch of strong scripts and I'd say all but the most fervent naysayers will come aboard.

[PNGwynne]

The real proof will be her interpretation, and the stories she is given. I liked Capaldi from the get-go, but he wasn't well-served by the writers a good chunk of the time.

Chris

Yes. I don't have the investment that many Who here fans do, but I'm basically a traditionalist and I wonder, "What are they going for here?" I'm anxious to watch and see how my question is answered. There will always be another Doctor. Janeway, whatever one's opinion, didn't kill Star Trek.

[Werewolf]

I just hope the actress doesn't get death threats.

[palitoy]

I just hope the actress doesn't get death threats.

Well, she probably will but I bet all of the modern Doctors have? Not exactly a comfort I know...

[Mikey]

^ Not her fault, blame the Big Bad Coyote

[PNGwynne]

The obligatory bikini pic.

I can't believe I missed the ones of Eccleston, Tennant, and Smith.

[palitoy]

I can't believe I missed the ones of Eccleston, Tennant, and Smith.

I've got the Capaldi one in my locker.....

[GlobalObserver]

Obligatory nude photos have also been posted. Well, that didn't take long.

[palitoy]

Obligatory nude photos have also been posted. Well, that didn't take long.

I remember when that happened to Colin Baker.

[Bruce Banner]

I can't believe I missed the ones of Eccleston, Tennant, and Smith.

Can't help you with Eccleston... but here's Tennant and Smith.

[johnnystorm]

I'm actually very interested in seeing this happen. Not familar with the actress, but that's an advantage, no pre-conceptions. Been a Who fan since #4 ran on PBS, but I'm not against this in any way. I think it will all depend on how they handle the stories...will they give the new Doctor a handsome young male companion now? Will they make a big show of people not listening to the woman Doctor as opposed to when he was a man and just kind of took charge of things?
If they just proceed on, business as usual, with little fanfare given to the change of sex, it'll work. If it becomes a constant "battle of the sexes" story, I think it'll fall apart pretty quick and become boring.
Also a lot rides on how the new Doctor is portrayed. Personally, I'd prefer to see her as a more Peter Davison-ish style Doctor. God save them if she's "Mary Poppins".
Maybe the 1st Doctor appearing in the regeneration episode will give this "legitimacy" in the eyes of some fans who may be on the fence about this. Who knows, we might get Susan back as companion. I'd certainly love to see the new Doctor interact with an old companion or two, in particular Jaime, Rose, or Martha.