Doctor Who: 9 Reasons Why Peter Jackson Directing Is A Brilliant Idea

1. Perhaps The Most Important Reason is Simplest... Peter Jackson Is A Fan

He already loves Doctor Who. Most of the best episodes of Doctor Who are written and/or directed by fans €“ people who love this character so much they would do almost anything to spend time with him. This deep and abiding faith in the power of the Doctor€™s story has given rise to some of the most compelling television ever produced. Take Neil Gaiman€™s €œThe Doctor€™s Wife€ for example. Gaiman is a life-long admirer of Doctor Who having watched classic "Who" as a child. His books, such as the Sandman series or American Gods, are obviously influenced by €œWho€ though he has, of course, carried the story off in his own quirky and dazzling direction. There€™s no substitute for a love for this brilliant yet flawed character €“ the Doctor €“ and it€™s something that can€™t be faked. Peter Jackson cares deeply about the Doctor and the Doctor€™s world. Even if his episode wasn€™t perfect, which of course it won€™t be because nothing ever is, I can€™t imagine it wouldn€™t be a fascinating, thought provoking and riveting entry into the mythos of Doctor Who.
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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.