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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.
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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.Comment
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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.Last edited by PNGwynne; Jul 16, '17, 3:35 PM.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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I just hope the actress doesn't get death threats.You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...Comment
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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.Comment
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