Doctor Who: What We Want To See From The Fourteenth Doctor's Run

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With Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker making her departure from the show at the end of this season of specials, rumors abound over who will be taking up the mantle as Fourteenth Doctor. From Hugh Grant to the secret return of David Tennant, the identity of the next Doctor is hotly debated, and with Russell T. Davies's return to the show also imminent, it's an exciting time to be a Doctor Who fan.

No matter who ends up playing the next Doctor, there are a few things diehard fans of the show would like to see, whether it's returning monsters, companions, or episode settings. Regeneration is a great way for the show to be refreshed and brings in new energy along with whichever new actor takes up the role. Let's look at a few things, old and new, that would be great for the Fourteenth Doctor to tackle.

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The show hasn't included many historical settings in recent seasons, and the Fourteenth Doctor's run should bring them back. Some of the best episodes of the revived series have been those set in distinct time periods, often with famous historical figures along for the ride. Episodes such as «The Fires of Pompeii,» «The Unquiet Dead,» and «Vincent and the Doctor» all became instantly classic episodes due to their setting and subversion of a familiar historical setting and event and inclusion of famous figures.

«The Unquiet Dead» was both spooky and featured a pre-fame Charles Dickens, while «The Fires Of Pompeii» created empathy for the people of Pompeii who had their lives cut short. The episode «Vincent and the Doctor,» with its focus on Vincent van Gogh and mental health, has become one of the shows' most beautiful and beloved episodes. The Doctor has