10 Ways Russell T Davies Will Save Doctor Who
7. Crash! Bang! Wallop!
Very early in this writer's career, Davies' era of Doctor Who was described as CRASH! BANG! WALLOP! By this, the reviewer felt that there were so many explosions that the show was in danger of combusting at any moment, threatening to explode out of our televisions and into our living rooms.
Now, that may not be the worst event in the world - provided it wasn't followed by a boatload of Daleks or Cybermen.
As time went on, the show became somewhat more confined. Moffat's era, in particular, was peppered with episodes that were much smaller in scope, more character driven, and more obviously enigmatic (think Amy's Choice or The God Complex). There was a period, particularly around the sixth series of the revival, where the show could no longer honestly be called child-friendly. This isn't to say that it became too frightening for younger viewers, but rather that it became so complex - and arguably convoluted - that it was hard to follow.
Chibnall's era went something in the opposite direction, with stories that were less about a deeper meaning, and simpler. Some also lacked the heart that had come before - obvious exceptions here being Rosa, for one.
The balance of action, adventure, story, and drama seemed - with the benefit of hindsight - to find a perfect balance during Davies' initial run, and we can only hope that this returns.