Doctor Who Series 12: Everything We Know So Far
3. It's Darker And More Frightening Than Series 11
Even when Doctor Who is dealing with some pretty grim subject matter (kidnapped babies, the end of the universe, everyone turning into John Simm) it's usually still quite playful and light-hearted, so it's hard to believe reports that use buzzwords like "scary!" and "frightening!" to describe the show.
But that's exactly what's being said about Series 12, so take it any which way you will. According to one of The Mirror's inside sources, the upcoming slate of episodes will be much darker than Whittaker's first outings, with one particular story said to have a "classic horror" vibe:
“This new run is much scarier than Jodie’s first year and will definitely put the frighteners on fans. Things are about to get darker for the Doctor.”
Granted, The Mirror isn't regarded as one of the most credible sources in the business, but then again - in this same report - they also stated that the Cybermen would be returning, which was later revealed as true. Speaking of those shiny tin cans...