Jodie Whittaker IS the Thirteenth Doctor

[Bruce Banner]

It will be interesting to see how the BBC handles the "educational" aspects of the forthcoming episodes where the Doctor takes Yasmin back to India during the time of the British Empire and Ryan to the USA in 1955 to witness the famous Rosa Parks incident.

[palitoy]

I love the diverse cast because I haven't seen a Tardis crew like this, that will be interesting. I think that's why they were chosen, story wise.

Found the episode overall pretty decent, they avoided any cringey remarks and while I think Whittaker seems to be chanelling David Tennant, the actors need to find their voice. Not found of the outfit, loved the theme and the fact that it ended on cliffhanger. I'm in for more.

Didn't like the commercials.

[PNGwynne]

I found the liberal minded PC bull**** of the casting choices for the companions insulting. doesn't have anything to do with whether the show will be good or bad, I am just sick of this PC SJW crap being shoved down my throat. I will give it 2 more episodes and if the writing and acting isn't great, I am done with the show until the next doctor

And I find the reactionary conservative BS response to the casting choices for the companions insulting. Potentially doesn't have anything to do whether the show will be good or bad, I am just sick of this reactionary sore-winner crap being shoved down my throat.

[johnnystorm]

This Doctor looks promising. Action oriented. I enjoyed the 1st episode and look forward to the next.

[toothaction]

I found the liberal minded PC bull**** of the casting choices for the companions insulting. doesn't have anything to do with whether the show will be good or bad, I am just sick of this PC SJW crap being shoved down my throat.

Black folk getting hired to play roles on television is PC SJW crap? Hmm...

[Nostalgiabuff]

while I did not have any issue with the story overall, and Jodi was okay for the premier, still to find herself in the character. I found the liberal minded PC bull**** of the casting choices for the companions insulting. doesn't have anything to do with whether the show will be good or bad, I am just sick of this PC SJW crap being shoved down my throat. I will give it 2 more episodes and if the writing and acting isn't great, I am done with the show until the next doctor

[toothaction]

How long do you think we'll go without the Tardis? The whole season?

Considering where we left our quartet, literally, I imagine just a few seconds longer!

Watched the BBC UK broadcast. (There were no opening titles for this episode, but you'll catch the theme music over the end credits).

I caught that the show was forgoing an opening credit sequence, fine by me, but they completely cut out every second of the credits over on our side of the pond. Grrr, haha.

[Godzilla]

I liked it. Jodi's is a dangerous universe. People die and there's nothing the doctor can do about it. The universe also seems more grounded in reality. No more Slitheen farts or 3-D glasses. Not that I disliked those things, but it's a more serious tone. Maybe showing some of that Torchwood influence?

How long do you think we'll go without the Tardis? The whole season?

[Bruce Banner]

Watched the BBC UK broadcast. (There were no opening titles for this episode, but you'll catch the theme music over the end credits).

[toothaction]

Big boo to BBC America for jamming 30 minutes of commercials into a 60 minute program, no exageration! Insult to injury? They literally didn't play the credits, just cut to more commercials the moment the story was over. Ugh, we didn't even get to hear the new theme music!

Secured a copy of the British broadcast so I'm looking forward to running through it again at the intended pace.


EDIT:

The new incarnation of the theme music is cool... quite reminiscent of classic DW.

Where did you catch the ep? We 'Mericans were denied the pleasure.

[Bruce Banner]

It was a promising debut.
I like Jodie's portrayal so far. Looking forward to seeing how she develops in the role.
The new incarnation of the theme music is cool... quite reminiscent of classic DW.
I also like the idea of her crafting her own sonic screwdriver.

[johnnystorm]

Halfway through the 1st episode- great!

[toothaction]

Just about 24 hours until I can finally read this thread! I wonder what you good folk had to say?

[Allie Fox]

I don't mean to sound sexist but; I don't care what she does. Whittaker is HOT! I'm really looking forward to this season (after having not watched the previous couple of seasons).

Kudos to BBC for sucking me back in.

[jwyblejr]

There's a short clip on YouTube with a first look at the new series. Most of the fans that are replying say she reminds them a little bit like Tennant.