The Power of the Doctor (S13E09)

Nobody else got to live our days. The final episode of any era always brings me that difficult nostalgia, and I must admit that I care more about the ambitions or the story only as a secondary concern. Chris Chibnall in his latest grand finale is not as recapitulative as his predecessors, despite a few bearded cameo roles. He is not as philosophical, he is just sad. Yes, there is the archenemy who steals every scene with dancing and grimaces, there is a lot of epic sci-fi and characteristic family hugging for this era. But there is also a lot of longing and desire for things to be different and not have to end. I have written it several times before, I will write it again. Jodie Whittaker was amazing, underappreciated, and truly heartfelt for me. I don't think she will ever return, but every expression of hers exuded how much she loved her role and how she put everything into it. That's why I shed a few surprised tears at the end of the Doctor's Reign, because even knowing what is coming as the beginning of another chapter, I really didn't want to say goodbye to her. (05/14/2024)