Doctor Who: The Complete Thirteenth Series - Flux

“Doctor Who: Flux” was the first story since the franchise revival in 2005 to tell a large, multi-part story (other than the occasional two-parters or episodes referencing previous events.). The story focuses on the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) partering with Yasmin Khan (Mandip Gill) and new companion Dan Lewis (John Bishop) to investigate an anomaly called the Flux, that will destroy the universe and time itself. Along the way, they travel to modern-day Liverpool, England, Sevastopol during the Crimean War, Medderton in 1901, Medderton in 1967, and Liverpool in 1904. The Doctor and her companions face familiar enemies in the form of the Sontarans and the Weeping Angels, but also encounter new aliens, like the Lupari – a canine species that bonds with and protects humanity. New enemies Swarm and Azure remember the Doctor from her days working for the Division on Gallifrey, but the Doctor doesn’t recall these events from her days as the Timeless Child, thus giving Swarm and Azure a psychological advantage. The Grand Serpent (Craig Parkinson), an additional new enemy, plays a key role meddling in UNIT’s history. Joining the mystery are Vinder (Jacob Anderson), a human from the future stationed on an Observation Outpost. He witnesses the oncoming Flux and seeks to warn the world. Meanwhile, his pregnant spouse, Bel (Thaddea Graham), makes her way through the aftermath of the Flux, using a device to find her way to Vinder. Finally, a Weeping Angel sent Claire Brown (Annabel Scholey) to the past, where she befriended a scientist studying psychic phenomena and met the Doctor, discovering that she has access to information related to Division. Joining the new characters are Jo Martin as the Fugitive Doctor and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart. In terms of structure, the use of a whole season to tell an interconnected story resembles the twenty-third season of the original “Doctor Who” run, which told the story, “The Trial of a Time Lord.” The narrative focus of “Flux” works to its strength, though it takes repeat viewings to catch all the narrative threads and see how they connect. This Blu-ray set is a great addition to any “Doctor Who” fan’s home media collection. Special features include character introductions, trailers, a story breakdown, John Bishop’s video diary, a behind-the-scenes featurette about the directing of this season, and more.

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This series is so wonderfully mad; with so many characters and so many things happening at once, it takes my breath away. At the heart of it all is the Doctor and her companions, getting separated and lost in space and time, universe in crisis; where revelations about the Doctor's past, many of the Doctor's old enemies, and some intriguing new ones menace everything; giving everyone a part to play and a chance to be a hero.

It's another season and it is what it is. The writing overall in this series isn't the greatest, but it also isn't the worst. It's the same with every single series of the show since its inception. There are good episodes and bad episodes. I really enjoyed the character Karvanista during this series. The suit worn by the actor looked great too as has been the case with a lot of things since the series was revived. Overall, I felt as if the Flux storyline could have been longer. It seemed to happen and was pretty much instantly over once it was explained. The series IS only six episodes long though and that's more than likely the main culprit into why it wrapped up quickly. My real issue with the release stems from the fact that the special between Series 12 and 13 isn't in the set like they've done with every past special and the series set that followed it. It's a money grabbing tactic by the BBC and makes the season technically incomplete.

I enjoy both the new and classic Doctor Who. I started with Tom Baker. I don't over analyze it. I like Jodi, and Mandip, and was surprised that two characters (companions) were not allowed the customary goodbye episode. Especially since they served two seasons. However, John is lovable, too. I am often bummed when a companion, or doctor changes. Inevitably, I warm up to the new ones, even if it takes awhile. I enjoyed this series.

First, 1 star for shipping and 1 star for packaging. But I don't judge the product itself on that. But buyers should know. The plastic covering came off with the shrink-wrap. This is an incredible Who series. Chris Chibnall really hit it out of the park with this series. I just wish that it had been longer (thanks Covid). This was probably the best Sontaran story to date (especially after a disappointing turn with the 6th and 10th Doctors). Acting and effects were top-notch.

Excellent. Really enjoyed this series. Hard to follow, but really liked it.

I think people forget this is a product review for a online store and not a movie/tv review. Still personally love the series highly recommend to watch. But as for the product, sometimes the concern of region locked for an over seas story. I can verify it is region 1 as in it is playable on American players. It shipped pretty quick and i had no issues with any damages.

Clean discs

De serie in november 2021 op TV gezien. Ik wilde de DVD hebben, maar toen ik deze DVD's ontving bleken het regio 1 DVD's te zijn, hetgeen nergens vermeld staat. Zonder een regiovrije DVD-speler doe je er dan niet veel mee. Vermelding van regio 1 lijkt mij voor verkoop in Europa wel noodzakelijk.

Excelente los videos, me llegaron antes de lo planeado

It’s the doctor on some more great wacky adventures

It did not work on the British system.