Doctor Who: Series 11 Blu Ray Review

Doctor Who: Series 11 Blu Ray Review

The first series of Doctor Who under a new showrunner (Broadchurch's Chris Chibnall) and with the first ever female (Broadchurch's Jodie Whittaker) arrives with considerable expectation.

And with a barn-storming opening episode, the series sets out its mission statement for 2018 and the Doctor's new look. But as the series goes on, it's fair to say there are a few cracks which open up, exposing some of the flaws of the episodes and the scripting.

The push back to standalone episodes is a welcome one, and with Whittaker seizing on the opportunity the moment she literally falls to earth, it becomes clear that Chibnall is after something new. With a stunning look for the series as well, the show looks like it's never looked before.

However, inserting three new companions into the TARDIS as well as a new Doctor was always going to be a hard task to master - some have more productive arcs (such as Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh) but others feel underwritten (step forward, Mandeep Gill).

That said, there's a nice mix of historical and futuristic episodes, something which feels like a nod back to the TARDIS adventures of the very first William Hartnell era and is to be applauded.

While Whittaker at times feels like a mix of both Tom Baker's manic and David Tennant's bounding energy, she does bring a different warmth to the role, and even though her first season may not have been the resounding success we're expecting, it has promise for the future.

A nice solid set of extras round out the release, and some releases come with art cards. It's worth getting the BluRay to really appreciate the look of Doctor Who series 11.