Doctor Who’s New Era Should Take Inspiration From This Beloved David Tennant Arc
Doctor Who is one of the most beloved and influential science fiction series of all time. The fingerprints of the British show, which began in the 1960s, are all over some of the most popular titles of the modern era. Today, Loki and Legends of Tomorrow are just two prime examples of series that are clearly influenced by it.
Despite the influence it’s had on science fiction, Doctor Who is in a bit of a flux (pun intended), with this clearly being a time of transition for the series. After being relaunched in 2005, with Christopher Eccelston in the starring role (briefly), the show went on to become immensely popular once again. It arguably peaked in terms of its worldwide success during the Matt Smith era. Since then, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whitaker have played the role, with the latter bowing out later this year and Ncuti Gatwa in line to replace her. It ultimately appears to be a brand-new era forDoctor Who, and for good reason given fans' lack of satisfaction with the writing in the more recent episodes. As Russell T. Davies returns as showrunner (having previously helmed the Eccelston and David Tennant eras), Doctor Who should look to David Tennant’s «Journey’s End» arc, which ended with his regeneration.
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The poor writing of the more recent seasons has left Doctor Who in such a state that a reset of sorts is essential if the show is to continue. The BBC reportedly became immensely concerned with the decline in popularity a few years ago, citing in particular the lowest viewership ratings of this century and often bad reviews to boot. This isn’t to place any of the blame on Jodie Whitaker, as the first female Doctor has brought a freshness and youthful excitement that is
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