Needs more daleks.
Needs more daleks.
At any rate, it's certainly no worse than Capaldi's first season, which really kind of dragged and had too much focus on Clara not trusting the new doctor. I think Capaldi got better after his first season, so I hope Whittaker is sticking around for more than one season.
There's something to be said for episodes when a new doctor has hit their stride and we aren't being introduced to a new doctor or companions and they aren't just learning about each other.
This last episode was pretty good, too! I'm really enjoying this season so far.
Yeah, I liked it, but so far we've only had one offworld episode and it wasn't great. The season needs something a little more out there. Tim Shaw just isn't doing it for me so I hope we get an offworld episode not related to him or his race.
*Phoenix Down*
Trailer revealed for the new year's special, featuring the return of Captain Jack after his brief appearance earlier in the year:
With two of the companions leaving, I hope Yaz gets more time to shine in the next season and I hope they let her remain the sole companion for a decent stretch (ideally the whole season). Whittaker's Doctor has had a surfeit of companions for two full seasons and it's more than time to dial it back. The extra companions have led to pretty much every episode involving split team dynamics. It's starting to feel restrictive on plot rather than opening up possibilities with more characters. Considering Whittaker will probably only be around for one more season (no Doctor in the revival has stuck around more than three seasons - unless you count Tennant's specials - and three has become de rigueur), it would be nice not to have her saddled with too many companions sucking up screen time for her last season.