Whittaker was enjoyable in Series 11, but Chibnall's hesitant writing and lacklustre narratives held her back. Just two episodes into Series 12 and Jodie can shine properly - solving problems in the maddeningly eccentric way we all know and love. This was her most assured performance to date - she finally felt like the Doctor.
Chibnall's script was fast and flashy, showcasing both his biggest strengths and most frustrating weaknesses - he's very good at rollicking pacing and snappy quips, but relies on exposition dumps and forced conversation to explain his plotting. Narratively, part two didn't fully satisfy all of Spyfall's answers, but the cast and the thrilling sense of time-travel-adventure held it afloat.
Things are looking up.
Chibnall's script was fast and flashy, showcasing both his biggest strengths and most frustrating weaknesses - he's very good at rollicking pacing and snappy quips, but relies on exposition dumps and forced conversation to explain his plotting. Narratively, part two didn't fully satisfy all of Spyfall's answers, but the cast and the thrilling sense of time-travel-adventure held it afloat.
Things are looking up.