Doctor Who (38) 12:05- Fugitive of the Judoon.

[Matteo]

Allow me to put my head on the chopping block, so that you can all kick it around for bit...

Is the Ruth Doctor the Timeless Child ?

 

[Narkalui]

Maybe....?

 

[Dave]

Is the Ruth Doctor the Timeless Child ?

Spoiler: Not sure if this is Spoilers or Speculation from "Screenrant"

Who Is The Timeless Child? Doctor Who Season 12's Big Mystery Explained

The Timeless Child is the mystery at the heart of Doctor Who season 12 - and the dark secret at the heart of Time Lord history.

screenrant.com

 

[Matteo]

Ah...not going to read that (thanks for using the spoiler box). But it wasn't an idea I read anywhere - just one that popped into my head.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Interesting article here -- some of it is definitely a stretch, but as a person who immediately thought of River Song in this episode, I have to say it holds a certain fascination.

10 Reasons Why The New Doctor May Actually Be River Song

When Jo Martin appears as a new Doctor, is she the face of a forgotten past or someone else?

whatculture.com

 

[BT Jones]

Writing this just after seeing the episode and not seeing anything else, I have to say this was on par with the Tesla episode as a more than acceptable example of modern Doctor Who. It was a little uneven to being with, and the Captain Jack section seemed forced, unnecessary and far too lense-flarey, but the whole Ruth Doctor angle was curious and interesting, and an example of Chibnall finally trying to claim a story arc of his own.

As before, it's incredible how much more effective Jodie's performance is allowed to be by unfussy, cool, patient direction. As with Telsa, the script was slower, more considered and measured, more personal. Gone was the hyperactive, incessant exposition by Jodie, in favour of a calmer, more mature story line. Hopefully they get the message now that less is almost always more.

No spoilers, please, for anything that comes after that I haven't seen yet (my family watches about 2 per week).