Spin-offs for Doctor Who are nothing new. With classics like Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, as well as the cult hit Class. Tales of people dealing with Doctor Who’s long line of villains, often without the help of the timelord. The latest spin-off is The War Between the Land and the Sea, and it comes at a time of turmoil
Read MoreIn this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to writers Cameron Brook and Wiktor Reinfuss (“Vic”) along with Editor-In-Chief Lizzie Hill about Doctor Who season 2 and what happened in the second half of the season and finale “The Reality War”. They talk about how they feel about Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, seeing familiar
Read MoreThere’s something beautifully paradoxical about how Doctor Who ends its seasons every single time. As the TARDIS doors unfortunately close on the 15th Doctor’s final adventure, fans are left with that familiar bittersweet feeling that appears whenever there is a season finale or “regeneration moment”. For many, it is the day they are mourning a beloved incarnation while wondering what comes
Read MoreIn this new episode of The Cosmic Circle Podcast, host Brian Kitson talks to writers Cameron Brook and Wiktor Reinfuss (“Vic”) about the first 4 episodes of Doctor Who season 2, now streaming on Disney+! The three chat about the impact that new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) has on the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), their favorite episodes so far this season, and
Read MoreIt’s always a huge event when Doctor Who returns, but there’s something particularly special about this new season. After the 60th anniversary and the spectacular first season with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, the series starts its second season once again under Russell T. Davies. “The Robot Revolution” is the premiere episode of the new season, and it doesn’t just kick
Read MoreIn a recent teaser for the upcoming season of Doctor Who, there were plenty of things that made fans excited. When I saw it, I tried to connect some dots between what we saw in the trailer and what was in behind-the-scenes photos; and more specifically, I began thinking about Alan Cumming’s return to the Whoniverse, with his role as Mr.
Read MoreThe holiday season might be over, but we’re not done celebrating one of the greatest times of the year! That’s right; there’s nothing like a Doctor Who Christmas special to make our spirits bright! With the return of Steven Moffat as the writer of Doctor Who: Joy to the World, we have much to be thankful for and much to discuss!
Read MoreThe 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special, titled “Joy to the World,” continues the series’ tradition of delivering symbolic narratives that mix science fiction with real-life situations. This episode, written by Steven Moffat has garnered significant attention for its emotional storytelling and meaningful themes. [Warning: Spoilers for the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special below!] “Joy to the World” features an especially emotional
Read MoreDoctor Who is an ever expanding universe that stretches not only into the world of TV but also comics, books and audiobooks. The great thing about the expansiveness of Doctor Who is the plethora of Doctors, companions and aliens that can be used in any of these stories. The newest season, which is the premise for the novel being reviewed, brings
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that Doctor Who season 1 on Disney + is over when it feels like it’s just started. Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the 15th Doctor is over, but that doesn’t stop the excitement that we’re feeling about it. From the moment that Gatwa appeared on our screens in the third special to him meeting his companion Ruby
Read MoreAs my fellow writers, Cam, Brian, and I discussed on our Pride Month episode of The Cosmic Circle, we live in an amazing time for gay dweebs. Well… Maybe not on a government level, but at least in the media, we are flourishing like never before. We no longer have to watch for any LGBTQ+ show that might provide some representation;
Read MoreThe anticipation for the first season of the new phase of Doctor Who, following the BBC’s deal with Disney for the global rights to the series, was palpable. The wait between Jodie Whittaker’s final special and the arrival of Doctor Who in its new home felt like an eternity, but now we’re back in the saddle and off to the races,
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