Give Captain Jack Harkness his own TV show

This popped up on my Facebook feed today....

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https://uk.tv.yahoo.com/john-barrowman-interested-doctor-return-221500729.html

In an interview with Nerd B**tards, the 'Doctor Who' fan-favourite admitted that he'd love to return to the show… even if he has no idea whether or not he'll be back.
"I have no idea," he said. "I mean, that's not my decision, that's a decision for the BBC."
"The thing is, I go around with Eve [Myles] and people to these conventions and we see the humongous following that we have and also the hunger that there is for 'Torchwood'. If I'm asked to play Captain Jack Harkness again, I would do it at the drop of a hat."

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It appears John Barrowman has truly heard the roar coming from his legions of fans and has publicly stated that he is interested in returning to television as Jack Harkness.

It's no secret that there is WAY more to tell when it comes to the life of Captain Jack. For example, how does he become the face of Boe? However, is it really necessary for all those adventures to be part of Doctor Who? I don't think so.

I'd like to take it one step further and say that the life story of Captain Jack Harkness deserves its own show. Flat out, John Barrowman should return to the Whoniverse starring in his own TV show. Yes, he was the focus of Torchwood, and Torchwood was awesome. However, Torchwood also ended in 2011. A lot has happened in the Whoniverse since then. The adventure opportunities for Jack have grown exponentially. I think a new show, written and directed by the right people, and in the hands of the BBC, could be bigger and better than Torchwood ever was.

The captivating, adventurous, and rather dashing character of Captain Jack, needs to come back. The fact that he would align himself with The Doctor is evidence that Captain Jack is a good guy. Beyond that, let's face it, Captain Jack is Han Solo. He's a badass, with an excellent sense of style, would die for his friends, and shows up to help save the day. Now imagine Han Solo had his own show. He can, because he's Jack Harkness.

Call it "Jack Harkness". Let the name imply that the story being told is important. This is how Doctor Who is done, this is how Jack Harkness should be done.

Wow! It's been way too long! Back with Whothoughts

**possible spoilers if you aren't caught up with the current season of Doctor Who**

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Time for Whothoughts. 

I'm going to use this post to ramble on a bit about why I think the current season of Doctor Who is still awesome and that the show hasn't lost it's touch, it's only getting better. So, that being said, if you don't like the current season of Doctor Who, you probably should stop reading this blog right now. 

Let's begin. 

It's been way too long since I have updated this blog. If you follow this blog, you will note that my last post was all about people watching Doctor Who and complaining that it wasn't quite right, that they simply couldn't enjoy it, that they felt it was weak, badly written, and they still miss David Tennant. 

Well, all of that is still true. That's right, there are still people watching the show, seemingly having a pre-conceived idea about what they "should" see, never finding it, and saying that the show has gone way downhill. 

I still believe all of that to be ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous. (Well, except for the part about missing David Tennant, that I can understand.) And here's why.

5 words: The Centre Of The Tardis

Did you SEE this episode?

Not only is The Doctor openly sporting a sweet vest and pocketwatch with chain, but we get to run through the TARDIS with The Doctor and Clara! Started with the mysteries, then the TARDIS defending itself, then the craziest part of all, when it created the endless hallway after part of it was taken. That was awesome. The creatures that were chasing them, the time twist at the end, loved it all. Man, I really hope I'm not spoiling this for you if you haven't seen it. If you haven't seen this episode of Doctor Who, stop reading now.

They showed how the TARDIS gets it's power. That was incredible!! There is a perpetually dying star in the heart of the TARDIS and that generates the power! They showed it, remarkable effects, incredible production values on the new Who.  It was really, I think, a crowning moment for the entire series and I would like to thank the creators for making that happen. I love the TARDIS, it's the most incredible machine ever created, ever. It doesn't say goodbye, it says hello. 

I'm not going to go through the other new episodes. Just saying, catch all the way up if you're not already. Lots of people are talking smack about it, but I'm really really liking it. At times I even love it. The Doctor/Companion chemistry has also absolutely clicked. The show is truly acted with such conviction that it pulls you in. I forget who said that, but someone did on one of the Who specials on BBC. I only get BBC America though, really wish we got more BBC channels. Does anyone know how many there are? 4? 5?

Next Saturday is the name of The Doctor. Really excited for that. I was going to go online and find it, since I'm sure the leak has spread that much by now. I was not going to spoil it, I was just anxious. I have since decided not to look for it. Well, really my fiancé wanted to wait, so I'm waiting. We have DVR anyway and she's right. There's no need to rush it. I'm lucky to be marrying my best friend who is also a Whovian, I can wait. 

Plus, if the leak stays contained or even disappears, we will get a special preview of the 50th episode soon. David Tennant will reportedly be featured in that special preview.

And we ALL want to see that.  

The designer of the Daleks has passed away.

Ray Cusick, the designer of the Dalek, has passed away.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21563344

This is such sad news. The Daleks are my favorite villain throughout the series. I love it when the 10th Doctor gets right in their face and talks about how sad it must be that they never feel anything ever. Trapped in a cage from birth until death, perhaps that torture presses the Daleks to hate as much as they do. Their design is amazing because its basically a tank that can rotate in any direction at any time. The Dalek eye can rotate 360 degrees, which makes for some incredible conversational moments in the show. The design of the Dalek truly leant itself to functionality throughout the series.

The Daleks, trapped in a permanent moving cage for a mutated being, are so wonderfully iconic and I cannot imagine Doctor Who without them.

The Who villains have gotten crazy and more inventive over the years, but the Daleks will always be the number one alien that is both the mortal enemy of the Doctor and beloved by Whovians.

Thank you Mr. Cusick, Rest In Peace, your gift to the world expanded our imaginations.