TV #24 of 2017:
Doctor Who, season 10
Not as great as season 9, which was a real series high for the show, but still really quite good. Bill was an absolute gem, and I liked that the season finale left her fate open enough that she could plausibly either return or not, based on how the incoming creative team decide. Nardole was also a lot more enjoyable than I had feared; he brought an interesting alien perspective to the TARDIS that reminded me most of Turlough in Classic Who or Jack Harkness in the revival. (He also might be the most rehabilitated character from initial appearance to subsequent companion status, although Donna Noble is another solid contender for that role.)
Peter Capaldi and Michelle Gomez both turned in some of their finest work for this season, and the plot had nice momentum across episodes – which can be a real difficulty for Doctor Who – without getting mired in confusion like the Matt Smith Silence arc. The setup for the Christmas special where Capaldi will regenerate into the next Doctor seems like it will be a great showcase for both Capaldi and outgoing showrunner Steven Moffat to take their final bow.
★★★★☆
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