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“Doctor Who” can’t shake its bad habits with “Revolution of the Daleks”

Doctor Who Revolution of the Daleks New Year's
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Chris Chibnall’s run of the show continues to frustrate with an overstuffed, meandering New Year’s special with all the highs and lows of his era.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

June DVD Releases: “Etruscan Smile,” “Watchmen”, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

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Powerful indies and revisionist superhero series dot some of June’s most addictive home video offerings.

Alonso Duralde Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Doctor Who: “Ascension of the Cybermen” Sets Up a High-Stakes Finale

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Season 12 ramps up the tension with a thrilling hour that threatens lore-shattering conclusions next week.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

“Fugitive of Judoon” Reminds Fans of Why They Love Doctor Who

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Fully recovered from the misstep of “Orphan 55,” the latest episode is well-paced & full of surprises.

Beau North Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

“Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror” Puts “Doctor Who” Back on Track

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Spurned inventors and a chilling villain make for one of the most coherent, moving episodes of Whittaker’s tenure.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

Doctor Who: “Orphan 55” Brings Out the Dregs of the Show

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The latest episode tries to be a corridor-chasing lark and a climate change allegory and fails mightily at both.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020

Doctor Who Season 12 Premiere Recap: “Spyfall” Is a Masterful Caper

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The long-running BBC series returns for a rushed, flashy season premiere with an audacious twist that might just turn the show around.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

Hall of Faces: Which is the Best Doctor Who Christmas Special?

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We cross-over with the Debating Doctor Who podcast to figure out which Christmas Special (and their stars) deserves a spot on the Hall of Faces.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019

TV Review: Doctor Who Exterminates the New Year with “Resolution”

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The Thirteenth Doctor finally faces off against her greatest foe in a cracking New Year’s adventure.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 1, 2019August 3, 2020
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