Doctor Who by Derek

When a show has run out of ideas and becomes a confusing, outlandish mess, it is said that the show has "jumped the shark," or, in some circumstances, was "written by J.J. Abrams."  Sadly, almost every show eventually reaches this point.  Sometimes the Shark is a wedding.  Sometimes the Shark is a new location.  Often, it is Ted McGinley.  This knowledge causes many of us to approach each new season with trepidation.  We sit paralyzed wondering if the show will fall from the narrow tightrope between Jumping the Shark and stagnation.  But thanks to Dr. Who, we now have an alternative; a moment of excellence we hope a long-running show can reach that justifies our loyal viewership.  I like to call this event "Flying the Shark."

Doctor Who?

So my friend Sarah told me to write about a show set in SPACE.  After quickly considering and discarding Star Trek, I could only think of one show: Doctor Who.  Now, I haven't seen all the seasons of this BBC show, nor have I seen all the specials.  But I do like the quirkiness of Brit humor, the SPACE travel, the far-fetched and mostly ridiculous aliens, oh, and the time travel.

So check out a trailer for the new Doctor Who, and let me know what you think.  I'll definitely do the same.

And Derek, if you're reading this, this is your official invite to be a guest blogger.