He's still in for Season 10, as is Capaldi, so the major change this season will be the companion. We'll see what that does for the show.
I still haven't watched the Christmas special. I keep forgetting about it. I read the synopsis of it, and I just didn't really care all that much. I dunno. My enthusiasm for this show -- at least in its current iteration -- has severely waned. It just doesn't excite me anymore. My wife isn't that into it either, so we just end up kind of thinking "Oh right. We haven't seen Doctor Who in a bit. I guess we could watch that....or maybe start Jessica Jones! Let's do that instead!" (which was awesome, by the way)
While the story isn't all that great I really enjoyed it for the chemistry between Capaldi and Alex, I thought that they really had great chemistry together, better than the previous 2 Doctors, and that really made the episode fun for me. In my opinion, this was the best Doctor-River pairing so far and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing another Doctor-River episode if they can keep up the chemistry.
Personally, I'm going to hold off on the rejoicing until after I've seen what the new showrunner does. As much as I dislike Moffat's fanboyish treatment of the show, it can always get worse.So I just saw on Nerdist News that they are looking for a new show runner. The clouds are finally breaking let us rejoice.
Personally, I'm going to hold off on the rejoicing until after I've seen what the new showrunner does. As much as I dislike Moffat's fanboyish treatment of the show, it can always get worse.
Is this real?
Only a Doctor Who Christmas special will air in 2016. Moffat's final series to be broadcast next year in order to create a “huge event” for fans. Chibnall will begin his tenure in 2018
Steven Moffat has decided that his “timey wimey” as showrunner of Doctor Who has come to an end and he will step down as the show’s lead writer and executive producer after six series at the helm, RadioTimes.com can reveal.
Moffatt will hand over the keys to the TARDIS at the end of the next series in 2017 to Broadchurch writer and Doctor Who fan Chris Chibnall.
BBC1 has decided to air Moffat’s final 12-part series - the 10th of the modern era - in spring 2017. Chibnall’s debut series as head writer and executive producer will launch in 2018.
A Christmas special WILL air this year overseen by Moffat, though it is unclear whether Peter Capaldi’s new companion will feature. The companion, who will replace Jenna Coleman's Clara Oswald, will definitely be in place for the spring 2017 series, say BBC sources.
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016...eplaced-by-broadchurch-creator-chris-chibnall
...Steven Moffat's work and writing on the series, which I, personally, think as one of the best to have ever written for anything related to Doctor Who since it's conception. He will be remembered fondly, I'm sure.
Based on reaction I'm reading in other places, you're not alone. I really enjoyed the last two seasons - the end of last and most of this season especially. Despite the naysayers - who I'm sure have good reasons for their opinions - I think Moffat will be remembered fondly as well.Yes, it's all real. I'm not sure how to feel, but I think that next series will be the best of all modern Doctor Who since they have double the time they usually have, I'm very much looking forward to it and will miss Steven Moffat's work and writing on the series, which I, personally, think as one of the best to have ever written for anything related to Doctor Who since it's conception. He will be remembered fondly, I'm sure.