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Warning : pamperer ahead for Doctor Who season 14 , episodes 4 & 5 .
Summary
Doctor Who ’s " Dot & Bubble " is the diametrical opposite of the sequence that came immediately before it , " 73 Yards . " Both offering stray wildly from the establishedDoctor Whoformula , with " 73 Yards " more akin to a folky horror tarradiddle and " Dot & Bubble " comparable to a toned - downBlack Mirrorstory . Both script flow from the flight feather ofDoctor Whoshowrunner Russell T Humphrey Davy , and continue season 14 ’s pattern of broadening the show ’s creative pallette .
" 73 Yards " and " Dot & Bubble " do share one affair in common : overlook the Doctor as lead character . Ncuti Gatwa ’s Doctor cryptically disappearsin the opening scene of " 73 Yards , " only returning at the very ending . Fifteen enjoys slimly more concealment time in " Dot & Bubble , " but appears solely via TV call except for one in - someone picture during the dying minutes . Since both are Doctor - lite , it would be natural to lumpDoctor Whoseason 14 ’s quaternary and fifth episode together . In truth , " Dot & Bubble " is the antithesis of " 73 Yards . "
MD Who time of year 14 is Ncuti Gatwa ’s first full outing as the Doctor , and he is joined by an exciting cast of fledgeling and familiar faces .
“73 Yards” & “Dot & Bubble” Show Opposing Sides Of Doctor Who’s Doctor-Lite Format
Doctor Who Season 14 Shows The Good, The Bad & The Lindy
episode that relegate the Doctor to a supporting or minimum character have become a staple of the modernDoctor Whoera . Unsurprisingly , such episodes tend to be hit - or - miss affairs . When author drop the Doctor , they either engage more creatively withDoctor Who ’s premise and conjure up up some clever new vanity , or do something very leftover that experience absolutely out of place within the Whoniverse . For every " Blink " - often hailed as one ofDoctor Who ’s best account ever- there ’s a " Love & Monsters . " " 73 Yards " and " Dot & Bubble " perfectly demonstrate those two face of the Doctor - lite coin .
" 73 Yards " is not quite a modern classic on the same level as " Blink , " just as " Dot & Bubble " is nowhere near the campy car crash of " Love & Monsters . " Nevertheless , airing consecutively inDoctor Whoseason 14 ’s episode scheduleallows audiences to see the good , the bad , and the ugly of physician - lite episodes in a single two - hebdomad hit . Such story typically get once per time of year , if at all , sogetting bivalent Dr. - lite episode back - to - back offers a rarified chance for a direct comparisonof what works and what does n’t .
“73 Yards” & “Dot & Bubble” Show How To Replace The Doctor (& How Not To)
The Doctor Isn’t An Easy Lead Character To Replace
The most intimidating challenge for any Doctor - lite episode is get hold a central build to take the Doctor ’s place - someone who substantiate the same core caliber and values that the Time Lord themself concur darling . This can think of elevating a companion into the Doctor ’s berth , or introducing a new quality who demonstrate those crucial trait . All the ripe Doctor - lite efforts have carry off this changeover successfully , with " rick Left " starring the inspired duo of Donna Noble and Rose Tyler , and " Blink " debuting Carey Mulligan as Sally Sparrow .
Sally Sparrow from Doctor Who season 3 ’s “ Blink ” never returned even though she could have made a great fellow traveller .
" 73 Yards " excise amber with its decision to afford Millie Gibson her own solo episode . Despite her comparative inexperience as an doer , Gibson ably carries the protagonist burden in Ncuti Gatwa ’s absence , evoke fellow feeling from the hearing and pilot Ruby Sunday ’s aroused journey through RTD ’s clip - bending hand with skill beyond her year .
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" Dot & Bubble " does the exact opposite . Callie Cooke ’s functioning is impressive , sure as shooting , but Lindy Pepper - Bean is written to be deliberately detestable and endlessly annoying - about as qualified to become agreatDoctor Whocompanionas Davros . Without a central figure consultation care about and can take root for , " Dot & Bubble " miss an effective anchor . " Love & Monsters " made the same error back in 2006 . Elton and his ally in LINDA may not have been as frustrating and terrible as Lindy , but they were still relatively wilted point of view - ins for the missing Doctor .
“Dot & Bubble” Makes The Doctor-Lite Story Mistake “73 Yards” Didn’t
“73 Yards” Is Ambitious, But “Dot & Bubble” Does Too Much
Without the Doctor around , Doctor Who ’s Doctor - lite episodesrely more heavily on unique and witty concept like exploring a Dr. - less timeline or hear not to blink . The fine balance between crafting a bold premise and remain on the edge of in effect preference is a large reason why advanced Doctor - lite sequence have been both high-flown and ridiculous . “73 Yards " recall what knead so well for " Turn Left " by depicting a companion - direct alternate reality , this clip with a horror tress . Essentially a ghost story , the premise strike that sweet spot of being challenging and refreshed without beat itself .
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Disney+ Release Date
The latest Doctor Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday.
" Space Babies " and " The Devil ’s Chord "
May 10
" Boom "
May 17
" 73 yard "
May 24
" Dot & Bubble "
May 31
" Rogue "
June 7
" The Legend of Ruby Sunday "
June 14
" Empire of expiry "
June 21
The latest Doctor of the Church Who series introduce the Fifteenth Doctor , joined by newfangled companion Ruby Sunday .
