Doctor Who: 7 Wishes For Season 8

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This is a wonderful time to be a Doctor Who fan. The show is popular, the stories are mostly good, the production values are usually high and change is in the wind. As hard as it to let go of the past there is a glorious sense of heightened anticipation when a new Doctor is about to be introduced. It€™s like your first taste of sushi if you€™re someone who wasn€™t exposed early to that flavor €“ it€™s either intoxicating or repulsive but either way it€™s strong, almost overpowering and incredibly interesting. Here is what I would love to see happen in series 8. I have high hopes for the future of the show but I also have some quibbles about series 7 that I€™d like to see addressed. I also have a few far-flung dreams and outright fantasies but well, it€™s Doctor Who so they fit right in.

7. A Matt Smith Directed Episode

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While Matt Smith the actor may be leaving the role of the Doctor, there are other ways he could continue to contribute to the show. His directing debut in Cargese was beautifully shot €“ the stark, bleak framing and muted color choices creating a highly unsettling atmosphere. How fascinating would it be to watch the unique take on another Doctor by a director who had actually lived and breathed the same role? Smith has certainly proven his ability to surprise us with his creative choices as an actor and his debut in Cargese suggests his direction would be just as thoughtful and provocative. Series 7 was missing something for me and until recently I haven€™t quite been able to put my finger on it. The quality was good overall but something wasn€™t quite right and I think I€™ve finally figured it out. We needed more depth of character. There were some standouts in the series €“ Professor Palmer in €œHide€, Ada in €œCrimson Horror€ €“ but for the most part guest stars felt under-utilized. I think that as an actor himself, and judging by his work on Cargese, Matt Smith would be a good directing choice to bring back the profound character moments that make Doctor Who so special.
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Mary Ogle is the author and illustrator of “Orangeroof Zoo” a whimsical tale of magical realism told through the pages of a coloring book for adults. Working as a professional artist in the digital medium, Mary’s commissions have included everything from fine art to fan art, book cover design, illustration and book layout. Find more of Mary’s work at www.maryogle.com. Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with a recalcitrant cat.