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Spoiler Warning! for Doctor Who, Season 1, Episode 3 “Boom”! Welcome to Temple of Geek’s Who Review! We’re a podcast for fans of the long-running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. Your host is Elizabeth, also known as Lady of Time cosplay. We’re massive Doctor Who fans and we’re here to discuss everything Whovian! Throughout this series, we’ll be chatting about the latest episodes, classic Who, spin-offs, and everything in between. We’ll also bring you interviews with people who’ve worked on the show, share behind-the-scenes info, and have all sorts of Doctor Who fun.
Temple of Geek’s Who Review
Calling all Whovians! Temple of Geek’s Who Review is your one-stop shop for all things Doctor Who. Join hosts Elizabeth “Lady of Time Cosplay” and Nate “Doc In The Box” as they delve deep into the world of the Doctor. This Doctor Who-inspired podcast tackles the latest news, trivia, and in-depth discussions about the show.
The series also features special guests from the Doctor Who community. You can stream the podcast on Spotify / iHeart Radio / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Pandora/ YouTube and more.
Review: Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3 “Boom”
The Editor-In-Chief for Temple of Geek, Monica is filling in for the usual cohost, Nate. Monica is the Editor-in-Chief at Temple of Geeks and a producer for Temple Geeks Who Reviews.
Steven Moffat, former Doctor Who showrunner, returned to write “Boom”
The upcoming episode “BOOM” promises high stakes and tension for the Doctor and Ruby. But it also marks the return of former series writer and showrunner, Steven Moffat. Best known for crafting thrilling standalone episodes like “Blink” and “The Girl in the Fireplace”, and for being the showrunner during the eras of the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors.
In an interview with the BBC, Moffat discussed why he decided to return to the show. “I was curious and surprised to see that Russell was going back, so I ended up chatting to him. He was sending me stuff about what he was doing, just in a friendly way. He kept saying ‘Do you want to do one?’, and I kept trying to think ‘what have I not done?’. I’ve done everything I could possibly think of on Doctor Who. But it occurred to me that Doctor Who doesn’t often do suspense or tension – it does adventure, love stories and comedy all the time. It does just about everything, but not a lot of suspense. The Doctor kills suspense because he’s funny and in control, which quickly ends any suspense. “
Throughout our review, Elizabeth and Monica discuss what it was like having an episode from the former showrunner and what that meant for the tone of the show. We discuss whether the episode felt like a Moffat-era Doctor Who episode or a new-era episode. We also go through some of the callbacks to previous Doctor Who episodes.
Doctor Who has always been Sci-fi with Social Commentary
One of the things we spend some time on during our discussion is analyzing the social commentary present in the last four episodes, and in Doctor Who in general. We discuss how the episode tackles complex themes in a way that remains accessible to a younger audience.
Doctor Who, at its core, is a family show. As such, the show often receives criticism for not being darker or for not catering more to older audiences. We also delve into the importance of Doctor Who adapting to its audience and acknowledging the need for the show to evolve while staying true to its core identity.
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