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Review of The Power of the Doctor by zachbot3000

11 April 2025

This review contains spoilers!

SCREAMED for every bit of fan service. Chibnall did more to honor the classic era than Moffat did in the 50th and for that I thank him. Not enough praise can be given for Sacha Dhawan. He manages to be bombastic while still quickly pivoting to the sadness underneath. It's hardly even a pivot, it all somehow exists in the same moment.

Wish we had more time with Jodie. A bit odd that she's the only doctor who splits her last episode with previous versions of herself. She's been so wonderful in this role. Always trying to just have some fun with her friends. I love her wit, her childish glee at the unexplored, and her kindness.

Yaz piloting the TARDIS and saving The Doctor is amazing and I will FOREVER BE UPSET THAT THEY DIDN'T AT LEAST KISS ONCE!!!!! I'm docking this half a star because I think the last two scenes shouldn't have been intercut. The support group should have played first and then give the rest over to The Doctor's final now.

I started rewatching new who and all its spinoff shows in air date order back in January and somehow managed to finish the rewatch two days before this premiered. I have loved my time watching The Doctor wander through galaxies helping those in need and above all else, running as fast as they could. Whatta run for a show. I loved every bit of it with all my hearts.


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