Doctor Who Review: The Caretaker – 10 Clues To What The Doctor Is Doing

6. Back To The Beginning

Caretaker06 Is the theme of this series atonement? The Doctor has a second chance at life after receiving more regenerations from the Time Lords on Gallifrey. It€™s interesting that the Doctor has cycled back to the beginning of his travels. Once again he€™s about to leave Coal Hill School with two teachers. Even his grumpy exterior is reminiscent of the first Doctor€™s persona. Is the Doctor trying to take this journey again but see it with more adult eyes? Is he trying to find a way to amend past mistakes? Danny is haunted by past actions. Yet he has evolved from soldier to teacher. Perhaps he too is endeavoring to grow up and into a more nuanced life. There€™s a reason why the young are conscripted. It€™s much easier to fill inexperienced hearts and minds with righteous fervor.
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