Essays

Blog Season 26B: The Edit, The Myth, The Legend

“There’s something to be said for having a proper series of episodes for the McGann Doctor.”

Blog The Curse of Fatal Death Wasn’t a Parody, It Was a Warning

How does ‘The Curse of Fatal Death’ give us glimpses of what’s to come for the show?

Blog Parallel Universes: The Strange Symmetry of James Bond and Doctor Who

As the Doctor channels James Bond in Spyfall, Richard Tarrant looks at the curiously similar history of these cultural icons.

Blog Doctor Who: The Action Figure Adventures

If you’re a fan of Doctor Who, and appreciate stop motion animation, you definitely won’t want to miss this!

Blog Pew Pew Pew #4: The Sacred Shouldn’t Be Sacred

DrewBackWhen summarises why a more respectful, inclusive, and expansive dialogue between science and religion on Doctor Who benefits everyone.

Blog The Talons of Weng-Chiang and Racism in Classic Doctor Who

Richard Tarrant explores an important and often overlooked subject

Blog Pew Pew Pew #3: False Gods and Massive Cults

DrewBackWhen delves into The Rings Of Akhaten and finds its critique of cults and religion doesn’t quite land.

Blog For Your Consideration: Am I A Good Fan?

Kyle Rath deep-dives into what it means to be a Doctor Who fan with hopes and expectations when time is a scarce commodity.

Blog Pew Pew Pew #2: …and Very Naughty Boys

DrewBackWhen continues his religious reading of Doctor Who with a broader look at the Doctor’s ethics and thoughts on gun control.

Blog Pew Pew Pew #1: Messiahs…

What makes Messiah complexes so complex?