Tonight saw Jodie Whittaker’s debut performance as the first female Doctor Who. The verdict is in: She nailed it.
You can read CNET’s full review here and find out everything you need to know about the show here.
Some comments centred around how cool it was to simply watch a woman fixing things on television.
Joy unbound watching my girls watching female #DoctorWho from behind the sofa cushions. Old traditions regenerated. ❤️
— Sophie Walker (@SophieRunning) October 7, 2018
But most just enjoyed the performance in general.
Woowho all the way!an absolutely brilliant new series on every level #DoctorWho @BBCOne edge of sofa totally immersed ! JodieWhitaker gave it to us with both hearts ♥️ ❤️ & the whole team 👏made me one very happy old companion knew DW wouldnt let us down
— KatyManning Official (@ManningOfficial) October 7, 2018
the writing and cinematography were amazing, thirteen was brilliant, she IS the doctor and she’s already iconic, i love our new companions, the music is wonderful, the theme tune is so good, everything about this episode was spectacular, i’m SO excited #doctorwho
— alice (@alicepleasancel) October 7, 2018
Plenty talked about Jodie Whittaker, and by extension the Doctor’s brand-new Yorkshire accent. Yes! More weird accents on TV please.
Literally never watched an episode of #DoctorWho before. Watching in now cos I’m quite excited by the prospect of a Yorkshire accented woman playing such a legendary role.
Go Jodie! 🙌🏻
— Jo Grady (@DrJoGrady) October 7, 2018
Much of the “controversy” around casting the first female Doctor Who dissipated as fans just enjoyed the show, which is exactly as it should be.
That was fantastic. #doctorwho
After months and months of “the Doctor should only be a man” rubbish from naysayers – their incessant moaning and negativity was instantly proven to be irrelevant nonsense. Jodie nailed the character within seconds.
She IS the Doctor. 100% 🙌
— ɢᴀᴠɪɴ (@gavinworby) October 7, 2018
My show’s back! My Doctor’s back! And I couldn’t be happier! 💙💙#JodieWhittaker IS #DoctorWho! If that wasn’t obvious before, it is now (whether you like it or not)! Series 11 is going to be an absolute blast! I’m already anxious for next week’s adventure! pic.twitter.com/CJ5zrCLUrw
— Sean Livingston (@TimeLordNeas) October 7, 2018
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