The world of fantasy book fandoms has had to shift over the last couple of years. One particular fandom, which “shall-not-be-named,” is now tainted with the comments made by the creator. I personally have felt like I’ve lost a huge chunk of my life without being able to celebrate the fandom that I had cherished for many years. To fill this “magical void,” I have been hunting for other fantasy, and science fiction, fandoms to support instead. Here is my list:
There is A LOT of Doctor Who content available surrounding Christmas and Yuletide. Enjoy this comprehensive list of my personal favorites to add a little Who to your festive season.
What do you escape into when the world gets too difficult? It can be movies, television, music, sports, or anything that makes you stop thinking about what around you weighs you down. I personally lose myself in science fiction television, specifically Supernatural, Doctor Who, and Sherlock (otherwise known to the Tumblr community as SuperWhoLock).
If you follow any of the official Doctor Who social media accounts, you’re probably aware of the browser based game they’ve released that is inspired by the popular game ”2048”.
They’re calling it “Thirteen,” but personally I insist on referring to it as “Troughton Zero Baker McGann.“ Because, 2-0-4-8. (Don’t @ me, I like it. Lame or not.)
A while ago, the BBC announced Time Lord Victorious, a multi-platform Doctor Who experience. It unites the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Doctor, as well as Rose Tyler. It unites all of the BBC’s licensees to tell a massive story.
Are you a bored Doctor Who fan who craves new content during this strange time? Have you been eyeing up Big Finish’s website but never known where to start?
This is the guide for you about where to start in Big Finish’s content from a feminist fan’s perspective.
In the year 2020, it’s possible for fans of Doctor Who to have never known a world where the show was off the air for more than a year. Many fans remember watching Eccleston’s Ninth or Tennant’s Tenth Doctors as children, growing up with the show constantly in reach. If you’re one of those people — first off, I envy you so much.
The last couple of years in Doctor Who fandom have been a bumpy ride through the time vortex. First off, much to the chagrin of haters everywhere, we finally got a female incarnation of the Doctor and she’s charming and goofy and smart – just as the Doctor should be. Her companions are also quick to think on their feet and learn the ropes. With that said, the writing of Thirteen’s first outing left much to be desired, with only a few of season 11’s episodes feeling like standouts. Even the daleks returning on New Year’s felt old hat (once they finally arrived).
Rose Tyler – she’s one of the most divisive companions in new Doctor Who fandom. For many
fans, she was their first companion. For others, she’s a Mary Sue of Russell T Davies’ making,
pushing a love story angle that had previously only been attempted in audio adventures with
varying degrees of success and failure. (Eighth Doctor and Charley Pollard, anyone?)
Leave it to Steven Moffat to fix it – and give Billie Piper the best character she’s ever played in
Doctor Who: the Moment.
The Thirteenth Doctor’s costume had to be exceptional, while also balancing an almost impossible set of contradictions. It had to reflect the character’s history, while also letting the first woman Doctor stand out on her own. It had to be grounded in women’s fashion, while also navigating its political and practical pitfalls. It had to be a little odd and a little offbeat to be true to the Doctor, while also serving as the cornerstone of a rebranding effort that could be duplicated, packaged, and sold around the world.