It's hard to believe we've already reached the finale of the latest season of Doctor Who. It seems like it only started yesterday, but now it's time to bring this chapter to a close. When we left Sutekh was back and inflicting death on the universe. How will the Doctor and Ruby defeat the God of Death, and will we finally get answers for some longstanding questions? Let's discuss one last time until Christmas... Warning: Spoilers ahead (but we won't reveal everything.) As we return, Sutekh and his minions are killing everyone around them with his sand of death. Kate... Read more →

The early-mid 1980's saw a flood of movies highlighting attractive young people that signified the arrival of a new generation of stars. They mirrored the beginning of a decade in this country that would be known for its glitz and glamor. As someone who was just starting to learn about pop culture at the time, it seemed like these actors would dominate the big screen for years to come. Nothing could stop them. However, as we all know, as soon as you become big, someone will try to bring you back down to Earth. That happened in this case in... Read more →

Just like that, we're heading into the closing stretch of this season of Doctor Who. Where does the time go? Will the two-part finale answer all of our questions, including the stories behind Susan Twist, Ruby Sunday's mom, and Mrs. Flood? Also, will we finally learn the identity of "The One Who Waits?" Let's get started... Warning: Major spoilers ahead. "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" (written by Russell T. Davies) starts with the TARDIS flying through the London sky and almost crashing into the UNIT Tower. Why doesn't it just materialize inside the building? The blue box doesn't appear to... Read more →

This week sees the arrival of perhaps the most anticipated episode of the season. The Doctor and Ruby face unexpected dangers while participating in their own version of Bridgerton. We have romance, terrific costumes, and an alien threat. Does "Rogue" live up to the hype? Let's discuss... Warning: Spoilers ahead "Rogue" is set at a duchess's party in 1813 in Bath, England. The Doctor and "Lady Ruby Sunday" are already enjoying the dancing while looking amazing in their outfits, unaware of a murder which just took place outside. The duo expects to be participating in some harmless fun for a... Read more →

Having reset her timeline, following an adventure with a fairy circle last week, Ruby Sunday and the Doctor are now trying to save the inhabitants of a planet who are oblivious to the dangers right in front of them. However, by the end of the episode, it appears that was a mistake. Warning: Spoilers ahead This week's episode, "Dot and Bubble," focuses on the residents of a moon called Finetime. It's populated by the children of another world's wealthy white citizens, and these kids live their lives completely dependent on a VR/social media bubble that directs their every move. We... Read more →

Having survived their near-death experience on a war-ravaged planet last week, the Doctor and Ruby Sunday return to Earth for what looks like a fun little trip to Wales. However, one misstep changes Ruby's life forever. Warning: Spoilers ahead. The Doctor and Ruby look like they're ready for a little decompression after the events of "Boom," and a gorgeous day on the shores of Wales seems like a nice way to decompress. However, in his never-ending excitement for the start of a new adventure, the Doctor accidentally steps on a "fairy circle" on the ground and vanishes. Thus, Ruby is... Read more →

Having successfully vanquished the Maestro (for now), the Doctor and Ruby Sunday find themselves on a war-ravaged planet, and the stakes are high as soon as they step outside of the TARDIS. The Doctor must find a way to save everyone without moving an inch. "Boom" sees the return of former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, who wrote the script. It's an interesting break in approach from the first two episodes of this season. The planet looks bleak, and the tension is higher than usual, with frequent tight close-ups on the Doctor and Ruby. There's also a touch of claustrophobia,... Read more →

It's finally here! The first full season of Doctor Who featuring the 15th Doctor and new companion Ruby Sunday has arrived! Not only that, it starts with a double-feature! Hold on, we're going to need a minute to regain our composure. This is the start of a new era for the Doctor. The Time Lord who seemed plagued by PTSD relating to the Time War has retired to work on self-healing. The latest incarnation is determined to seek out the joy in life, and his new companion appears to be a terrific match. (However, there is clearly much more to... Read more →

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary celebrations are now behind us. It was a blast to see David Tennant and Catherine Tate reunite, as the curtain came down (for the moment) on the story of the 14th Doctor. Now it's time for the Ncuti Gatwa era to begin, as the series largely wipes the slate clean for a new Doctor and new adventures. This year's Christmas special (and how great is it to say that again?), The Church on Ruby Road, makes it clear that our favorite Time Lord is starting a new chapter. It also hammers home that Gatwa was... Read more →

Hi friends, Thank you. Thank you for hanging out with us for another year. We once again had visitors over the past 12 months from every country on Earth. (Hello, Vanuatu!) That's amazing, and it's something we never take for granted. The staff has been pouring through the archives, and they've chosen ten posts to highlight 2023. Mind you, we take great pride in everything we produce here, 5-6 days a week, 52 weeks a year. However, we couldn't list all of it, so feel free to scroll through the back pages and catch up on anything you might have... Read more →