Doctor Who Review: Deep Breath - 10 Ways To Breathe New Life Into An Old Soul
2. The Illusionist
Peter Capaldis Doctor is less overtly likeable than his predecessor but equally fascinating. He delights in subverting assumptions; his point of view skewed just enough to provide an alien edge. He continues in the tradition of the trickster but is harsher, colder and more obviously dangerous. His sense of humor survives but in a darker, less childish tone. The Doctors costume is reminiscent of a magician or master illusionist. He employs sleight of hand and misdirection to great effect but is quite direct when required. He is wary of touch, preferring a more reserved demeanor. This is not a Doctor hiding behind a child-like façade. He is very much a grown-up and less afraid to display his intellectual prowess. He knows there are difficult decisions to be made and he accepts the fact that he is the one who often has to make them.
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