Stories Audio Book Short Trips (Audio) Dark Watchers of California 1 image Overview Characters How to Listen Reviews 5 Statistics Quotes Overview Released Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Written by Riley Silverman Cover Art by Soundsmyth Creative Publisher Big Finish Productions Narrated by Rebecca Root Directed by Lisa Bowerman Runtime 35 minutes Time Travel Past Tropes (Potential Spoilers!) LGBTQA+ Location (Potential Spoilers!) California, Earth, San Francisco, USA Synopsis Susie hides out in California's Big Sur, but finds she cannot entirely escape a 1966 San Francisco riot. Can the Doctor and Bill Potts catch up with Susie before her past does, and discover what the menacing Dark Watchers want with her? Listen Listened Favourite Favourited Add Review Edit Review Log a repeat Skip Skipped Unowned Owned Owned Save to my list Saved Edit date completed Custom Date Release Date Archive (no date) Save Characters Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts How to listen to Dark Watchers of California: Digital Download Short Trips Volume 13: Tales from the Vortex Reviews Add Review Edit Review Sort: Date (Newest First) Date (Oldest First) Likes (High-Low) Likes (Low-High) Rating (High-Low) Rating (Low-High) Word count (High-Low) Word count (Low-High) Username (A-Z) Username (Z-A) Spoilers First Spoilers Last 5 reviews 12 May 2025 · 177 words Review by Wulfie I admit that my original intention with the Short Trips Volume 13 set was solely to listen to Daniel Hardcastle's debut story, Rise of the Eukaryans, as I am a fan of his but never been much for audio dramas personally. When I did find myself with a long commute and not much option, I decided to listen to the rest of the set, and put on Dark Watchers of California. It was here I learned my mistake. Dark Watchers of California is a beautiful story which had me in a headlock for its entire runtime. At 35 minutes, it does lie on the shorter side, but its concise nature does in no way detract from its incredible narrative, which had me tearing up in my car on my way to university. It is a beautiful homage to the queer experience of the past, and its ending had me pulling over to the side of the road so I could wipe my eyes. Riley Silverman writes a gorgeous story, and Rebecca Root tells it beautifully. A+, no notes. Wulfie View profile Like Liked 0 30 April 2025 · 6 words Review by Guardax Spoilers This review contains spoilers! The Twelfth Doctor said trans rights Guardax View profile Like Liked 0 28 April 2025 · 33 words Review by BillPotts 1 A truly gorgeous story that is unnerving and affecting in equal measure—in other words, pitch-perfect Doctor Who. Helluva debut from Riley Silverman. I would love to see more from her in the future! BillPotts View profile Like Liked 1 25 April 2025 · 48 words Review by Azurillkirby 1 147) Dark Watchers of California (Short Trips [Audio] 13.1) Really beautiful story. I respect the hell out of any story that can make what looks like a simple conversation into extreme tension. I really hope Riley Silverman writes more for Big Finish because I love her style. A+. Maybe S. Azurillkirby View profile Like Liked 1 24 April 2025 · 8 words Review by Rock_Angel Perfect perfect way to start a new volume Rock_Angel View profile Like Liked 0 Open in new window Statistics AVG. Rating33 members 4.09 / 5 Member Statistics Listened 44 Favourited 7 Reviewed 5 Saved 4 Skipped 1 Quotes Add Quote Submit a Quote