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TV Review: Thematic Analysis of Doctor Who, S08E01 — "Deep Breath"

Warning: Only read this post if you are a DW nerd and/or enjoy thematic analysis   The Writing is Objectively *Good* Feelings for the BBC sensation,  Doctor Who , are pretty segregated. For most viewers, they seem to either love the show or think it's cheesy. No one can really HATE the show—at worst, viewers might criticize the British comedy for being low-budget and childish. But regardless of your feelings towards the show's execution, the writing is inarguably BRILLIANT! Let me introduce the two head writers since 2005: Russell T. Davies  (Headwriter & showrunner:  2005 - 2010) Steven Moffat  (Headwriter & showrunner:  2010 - CURRENT) including classic episodes like Blink , Silence in the Library , and Let's Kill Hilter  during his predecessor's tenure.  Moffat is also the headwriter for the BBC success, Sherlock (starring  Benedict Cumberbatch  & Martin Freeman ) These men are two of tel...