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Doctor Who: The Caretaker – Low-key mid-season adventure delivers laughs and shouting

Posted on September 28, 2014 by dringostarr

It could so easily have been Waterloo Who or Grange Hill with Robots. Instead, The Caretaker was a well-written character piece that really pushed the series forward, albeit with a forgettable villain. Before reading on, make sure to watch the … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who review: Time Heist delivers big ideas but little heart

Posted on September 21, 2014 by dringostarr

The time travel loop. It’s a story technique designed, primarily, to make the writer look smart. But actually, when you think about it, simply doesn’t work. Moffat does it all the time, but it’s not a concept exclusive to him. … Continue reading →

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Review: Doctor Who’s Listen. Steven Moffat silences critics in terrifying style

Posted on September 14, 2014 by dringostarr

You know what. I don’t really spoil the story in this. But you’ll still follow the review a bit better if you watch the episode first. Let’s talk about Steven Moffat. There is this set of Doctor Who fans who … Continue reading →

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Review: Doctor Who Robots of Sherwood

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dringostarr

As usual, make sure you watch the episode here before reading on. There aren’t many spoilers… but you’d understand it more that way. There is a certain affliction that only seems to affect a certain set of Doctor Who fans. … Continue reading →

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Review: Into the Dalek. Is the Doctor a good man? Does it matter?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by dringostarr

Before reading on, all my words will make a lot more sense if you watch the episode here first. I usually hate repetition. And Into The Dalek was riddled with returning themes. The most obvious comparison is with ‘Dalek’, the … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who – Deep Breath review

Posted on August 24, 2014 by dringostarr

    The Doctor is back. And he’s different. Deep breath.. are you ready? (Warning: Watch the episode first right here before reading) The season opener of Doctor Who introduced Peter Capaldi as the titular Time Lord. But he wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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What Doctor Who means to me. A love letter to the 50th anniversary

Posted on August 22, 2014 by dringostarr

I’ve wanted to discuss the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who for a while now, but I’ve struggled to get my thoughts in order. After all, this is just a TV show. There’s no point getting emotional about it or adding … Continue reading →

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Review – The Time of the Doctor. A non-Christmas special

Posted on December 26, 2013 by dringostarr

8:30pm Christmas Day. Matt Smith’s final episode of Doctor Who had been and gone. And I was feeling somewhat unhappy. I thought at the time it was because the episode failed to live up to my expectations. A kitchen sink … Continue reading →

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