Kali J Desautels

In 2015, I decided to watch my very first episode of Doctor Who. I was on vacation just me and my kids, and wanted something to watch while the kids were in bed. As a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock, and soooo many Sherlockians were also Whovians, I found Doctor Who, which was on Netflix at the time.

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From the first time meeting The Ninth Doctor, until now, my infatuation with the zany, crazy, touching, silly, nonsensical, adventurous Gallifreyan protector of Earth has continued to grow. In 2017, it was announced that Peter Capaldi was stepping down as the Doctor, to be replaced when the show runners changed. I was hesitant, as all Doctor Who fans are when I knew I would be approaching another regeneration. Losing the Eleventh Doctor had me in actual tears, and I never quite cottoned to Capaldi’s take on the Doctor. I think it was because I had loved Matt Smith’s portrayal so much, that the 12th Doctor’s furrowed brow did not resonate well with me. Then Jodie Whittaker was announced, and I was beyond ecstatic for a female doctor, hereafter known as the 13th Doctor, and had enjoyed Jodie in Broadchurch. I was leery, as most of what he did on Broadchurch was cry and be angry, so I wasn’t sure if she would be a departure from or continuation of the 12th.

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Now that 11th Season is out in the world, I am so excited that the 13th Doctor brings back many of my favourite elements of 11 – kooky, optimistic, cheerful, and physical. I thoroughly enjoyed the monologue wink at changing completely, while still remaining true to oneself. It felt very apropos.

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All in all, Jodie Whittaker makes a wonderful Doctor, and I am so excited to see the rest of the season!

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