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Doctor Who Star Peter Capaldi on Saving the Series
Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who needs to return to humble roots to avoid fan fatigue.
In brief
Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who needs to return to humble roots to avoid fan fatigue. Peter Capaldi argues Doctor Who should focus on its small core group and time-traveling TARDIS to regain fan interest after Disney's exit. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Doctor Who in a bind
Doctor Who fans say the show is in a tepid place after Disney ended its partnership due to low viewership.
“tepid”
Peter Capaldi's advice
Peter Capaldi suggests Doctor Who return to its lower budgeted origins and shoddy charms to save the series.
Capaldi on Doctor Who's future
Peter Capaldi is unsure what fans want from Doctor Who but enjoys it when it experiences a ripple from its past.
“ripple”
Capaldi's small show concept
Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who is a small show about the Doctor and their TARDIS crew with humble, old-fashioned charm.
Doctor Who's current problem
Doctor Who's seasonal storylines often end with universe-ending threats causing fan fatigue.
What happens next
Time will tell if Doctor Who follows Capaldi's advice to scale back and focus on its core.
What to remember
Peter Capaldi argues Doctor Who should focus on its small core group and time-traveling TARDIS to regain fan interest after Disney's exit.
