Doctor Who
Summary
Russell T. Davies ’ return toDoctor Whoin the serial ’ 60th day of remembrance special not only signals the show ’s futurity , but gives an important nod toDoctor Who ’s former era . Since 1963,Doctor Whohas been a British television staple , delivering decades of exciting escapade involving the Doctor and the character ’s companions . 2023 has ushered in a major celebration ofDoctor Whoby the BBC , including the liberation of three Doctor Who sixtieth anniversary specials featuring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor . This create a bridge between pastDoctor Whoand the show ’s recent era , which was helmed by Jodie Whittaker ’s Thirteenth Doctor .
Doctor Who ’s 60th day of remembrance specialssignal both a celebration of the franchise ’s history and the path to its hereafter , but its first instalment , “ The Star Beast ” , does n’t undertake to keep Jodie Whittaker ’s epoch in the past tense . Bringing David Tennant back as the Doctor could easily be meet as a way to unmake the bold strokes of Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall ’s eras . However , “ The Star Beast ” instead give an important nod to what made Jodie Whittaker ’s Doctor so limited , make believe elbow room for both the yesteryear and present in Russell T. Davies ’ new take onDoctor Who .
Donna Admits The Thirteenth Doctor Had Something No Other Doctor Has
Although the idea of the Thirteenth Doctor demonstrate as distaff for the first time was unmanageable for some consultation to wrap their heading around , Donna acknowledge how important this aspect of the Thirteenth Doctor was . Towards theend of the firstDoctor Who60th day of remembrance special , David Tennant ’s Doctor get to explicate that Rose and Donna must give up their residual Time Lord energy after they defeat Beep the Meep . Donna point out , “ We know everything , and you know nothing . It ’s a shame you ’re not a woman anymore , because she would have understood . ” This not only validates the Thirteenth Doctor ’s female - exhibit identity once and for all , but acknowledges its grandness .
Donna ’s thought about the Doctor ’s previous positive feedback are not only a fun comeback to the Doctor , but also help drive home one of the most important points ofDoctor Who ’s “ The Star Beast ” instalment . The fact that the Doctor need Donna and Rose ’s help as Time Lords to take down Beep the Meep shows the necessary importance of the womanly perspective . Feminine energy is again proven to be life-sustaining when Donna and Rose see how to rout out their Time Lord vim when the Doctor does n’t . This scene further legitimizes the Thirteenth Doctor ’s identity element , as Donna ’s quote points out that she had something no other physician has : the feminine perspective .
RTD’s Doctor Who Continues A Major Theme From Chris Chibnall’s Era
RTD’s Doctor Who return continues the political focus of Chris Chibnall’s era of the show
medico Who ’s adaptation of “ The Star Beast”not only provides an important nod to Jodie Whittaker ’s Doctor , but to the Chris Chibnall era by continuing one of its features . Chibnall’sDoctor Whowas considered by some to have an increased political rake , and whether that is true , “ The Star Beast ” continues this melodic theme . In many style , “ The Star Beast ” is bolder with its societal commentary , taking theme like gender identities and handicap headspring - on . “ The Star Beast ” and this thematic approach shows Russell T. Davies ’ regaining will not score out Chibnall ’s change to the franchise , but will alternatively chart a path for the succeeding ofDoctor Who .
Donna Noble and Rose in Doctor Who’s “The Star Beast”
