Adrian Beck

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@TheGeeksHandbag @bigblueboxpcast You guys make some really good points here. Disney CGI expectations, questionable Doctor characterisation and the production disrespecting much loved characters. Great insights. 🙏👍

Now the dust has settled, we’ve gathered our thoughts on the #DoctorWho finale “The Reality War” to record our review..a lot to unpack on this one WHO fans, enjoy! 🎧

@David_Kitchen_ Evergreen comment?

@theDWshow @David_Kitchen_ It’s a great question though. Shades of Eccleston…

@AdrianBeckBooks @David_Kitchen_ Blame my years in journalism. It’s the kind of question I’d drop on someone after a few minutes of being their best mate. #ironhand #velvetglove

@theDWshow @David_Kitchen_

@David_Kitchen_ @AdrianBeckBooks The lead question I would ask being, 'If Ncuti is so great as the Doctor, and Ncuti loves being the Doctor, and the filming schedule is so sporadic that it leaves time for him to do plays, make movies, etc, then WHY is Ncuti gone after just two anaemic-length seasons, Rusty?'

@theDWshow @David_Kitchen_ Even a video on his socials maybe?

@David_Kitchen_ @AdrianBeckBooks He’s had enough time in advance to write it!

@David_Kitchen_ @theDWshow Also, wondering if RTD has come out with a statement thanking fans and Gatwa post season? I’m sure he probably has but I haven’t seen it.

@David_Kitchen_ @theDWshow In an era where audiences have been conditioned to expect two years between many big budget shows’ seasons, if it came back with just a Christmas ep in 2026 that would feel positively speedy! But I’m in the camp that it needs a rest and another soft reboot to cleanse the palate.

@theDWshow I suspect (as others have said) RTD’s original plan was to make Ruby a mother given her backstory, but simply tacking it onto Belinda’s story instead, was the part that felt out of whack to me.

@theDWshow RTD had to deal with a rewrite on Ruby and then a rewrite on the Doctor. Makes me wonder if the original ideas were better before they were compromised. As a salvage job, it wasn’t a train wreck. But seems odd to claim THIS was his great vision all along.

There were no reshoots! Everything was planned this way from the start! Anything else is just propaganda! #DoctorWho #DrWho

@theDWshow However, loved seeing Jodie. FX were good. And I think RTD is a great showrunner, but needs more writers working for him and questioning the logic of scripts, Doctor characterisation and character arcs. It can’t all be “vibes” if the plot holes and inconsistencies yank us out.

@theDWshow For us to buy into the ending, we *really* needed to care about Poppy but they didn’t get us invested. Characters were wasted. Decades old lore thrown up for new audiences, only to be dispensed with in mins. Doctor went from torture to joy. Regen a stop gap till new casting.

🔥HOT TAKE - THE REALITY WAR🔥 Well folks, we've made it to the end of the line. The Reality War has been fought and we stop and ask, were there any winners? Stream our hot take from our website: thedwshow.net/2025/06/01/rea… or from wherever you listen to podcasts. #DoctorWho #DrWho

@theDWshow @David_Kitchen_ A soup sandwich! Yikes. But I can’t disagree. Hope to be pleasantly surprised. A dud of a finale might leave a bad taste in people’s mouths during a potential hiatus. But maybe it’ll be amazing and leave people wanting more.

@AdrianBeckBooks @David_Kitchen_ With each ep of this season mirroring, to some degree, the same ep in the previous season, the most logical conclusion is that it will be a total soup sandwich. But... I will be there, watching it with an open mind, and will do the hot take in good faith for better or worse.

@theDWshow I feel like the mood among fans is more nervous than excited, right now. Especially after last year. How are you and @David_Kitchen_ feeling? There’s a lot to tie up. Maybe too much? If the finale isn’t great, how does that affect Doctor Who’s future prospects? 🤞

@theDWshow That’s how I interpreted it. Maybe trying to make up for the “good old JK” reference?

So, Conrad reading from a book in the style of a classic Harry Potter edition. What's the takeaway there? Both classic children's books? Or something else? A commentary on Rowling; suggesting that someone like Conrad would be onboard? Given the production's leanings... hmmmmmm.

@theDWshow And given it’s inspired by Eurovision, I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. 🥱 Pleasantly surprised.

@theDWshow I’m usually similar to you guys but I loved this episode! It was epic, visual and dramatic. Agree there were plot holes but it made more sense to me and the fam than last week’s. Wasn’t sure about evil Doctor tho. Hope that’s given solid justification. Thanks for speedy review!

🎤HOT TAKE - THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST🎤 Well, we've seen it... what did we make of it? Are we dancing in our seats, or will this be our mic drop moment? There's only one way to find out... stream us below, or open your podcatcher! thedwshow.net/2025/05/17/ton… #DoctorWho #DrWho

@theDWshow Personally, I loved the setting & seeing this doctor here. That was powerful in itself. The story was a little uneventful for me and my kids were a bit lost, but I appreciate the ambition of the storytelling. A worthwhile departure, but I think you two enjoyed it more overall.

@theDWshow Absolutely, but you guys are thoughtful enough to give considered takes despite the challenges of the format. And it was a tough one to review because it was dense and complex and probably would benefit from a second viewing more than most.

🕷️PLOT DEVICE!!! It's our THE STORY AND THE ENGINE hot take everybody!!! Yay!!!🕸️ thedwshow.net/2025/05/10/plo… So what did we make of this, recording immediately after watching it just once? What did YOU make of it? #DoctorWho #DrWho