New Head Writer On Doctor Who...

[Gray Lensman]

And it's about frickin' time.

Much as Davies deserves credit for reviving Doctor Who, he's clearly reaching burnout. Honestly, from what I've seen of the fourth season so far, it's the worst to date. I think he's stepping out at exactly the right time.

Hopefully, Steven Moffat should be able to bring the show back to the greatness of the past few seasons. He's written the best episodes of the past two seasons, and "Time Crash" was an entertaining short piece. I'm looking forward to seeing what he'd do with Season 5.

And with Moffat, dare I hope... Jenny or Sally Sparrow as companions? ;D

In the meantime, Moffat is writing the next two episodes, so hopefully they'll make up for an otherwise dismal season.

[Elliot Kane]

Moffat? This is truly excellent news! He's easily the best of the 'New Who' writers and with him in charge the franchise is bound to take a huge step forward.

Davies did a wonderful job of reviving the show and deserves full kudos for that but I agree with Steve - he's stepping down at the right time. I guess he deserves kudos for that, too, as many don't.

[Gray Lensman]

And more Doctor Who stuff, though this is more rumor...

Neil Gaiman as a Doctor Who writer? Lying In The Gutters thinks so...

Kind of an odd choice, but it could work. Gaiman could probably play well with history, the mythology of the Time Lords, and so on. And now I think on it, Books of Magic had elements that could work for Doctor Who. Wouldn't mind seeing it, provided he plays to his strengths.

[Elliot Kane]

I found this bit interesting, too: "it was Steven who requested that Jenny survive at the end of "The Doctor’s Daughter," so…"

Looks like more Jenny in the offing, which has to be a good thing!

[Gray Lensman]

Yep... I forget where I read that, but it's true, AFAIK.

I think it's safe to say Jenny will be around for a while.