Some may have taken a critical eye to the light-hearted, breezy opening episodes to this new reboot of Doctor Who, streaming now on Disney+ around the world and on BBC iPlayer in the show’s native UK – but weeks 3 and 4 are aiming to remind that the beauty of Doctor Who is that it can be anything. Better still, it’s a reminder that sometimes, when Doctor Who takes a big swing at an unexpected idea, it’s often when the show is at its best.
73 Yards may very well be the new poster child for that concept. Last week’s episode toyed with a single concept that was still very Doctor Who – ratcheting up the tension as the powerful hero is stuck in a single spot. This week’s episode is a similar twist – stripping many of the show’s core ideas and themes away but with purpose – unnecessary trappings excised in order to place what remains under a microscope.
Most keenly examined is companion Ruby Sunday, with Millie Gibson putting in a masterful performance that should prove as absolute proof of her ability to duke it out with the best of Doctor Who’s companions – which is pretty heady company to keep.
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