Steven Moffat Says Doctor Who Is Still the Same Show It Ever Was

Hes read the new episodes.

Then blows everything up at the last minute.

I think youre slightly foolish to think its your job to reflect society, he continued.

I dont think it really is.

Indira Varma and Jonathan Groff.

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Moffat questioned the idea that TV should be a mirror to societal issues.

Tell a story, he urged screenwriters.

Do you want your television just to broadcast agreement at your face?

Yes, youre right about everything, heres your world.

I dont think you ever… you just make a run at tell exciting stories.

Thats what its always been and the Ncuti Gatwa era, Moffat promises, will be no different.