Doctor Who’s Easter special is titled “Legend of the Sea Devils”, but something much more legendary is happening here than just the return of a classic evil.
Following Yaz’s admission to “Eve of the Daleks”, fans are hoping that a queer relationship will finally take center stage in the new Doctor Who episode. Sure, the series has explored LGBTQ + issues in the past – Yaz is not even the first queer partner – but this is the first time a queer relationship has been suggested with Doctor, the series’ protagonist.
Fortunately, it does not take long for this episode to dive into all things #Thasmin. For reasons too complicated to summarize here, Doctor and Yaz soon end up at the bottom of the ocean, shielded by an oxygen bubble produced by TARDIS – and also a “just in case” water shield.
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There, the doctor says, “It’s not a bad date, is it?”, Something that leaves Yaz all sorts of upset. And then, for a while, another tender moment hangs between the couple, suggesting a possible kiss. But the doctor does not pay attention to it or chooses not to do so, so Yaz ends up disappointed again.
At least the embarrassment does not last long because a giant sea monster then enters between the couple and tries to eat them both. Now is definitely not the date Yaz hoped for, in more ways than one.
Dan later blows his nose again, asking Yaz how things are going with the good doctor. She looks annoyed asking: “Did you say anything to the Doctor about what I told you?”.
A chaotic sword fight quickly interrupts the discussion, but nonetheless, it’s good to see the show at least recognize how Dan actually outdid Yaz, which is awesome no matter what season you are in.
After that and a few more fishing escapes, the doctor finally opens up more about this previous comment he made on the seabed: “Dating is not something I really do, but if I did, believe me, it would be me I think you are one of the most important people I have ever met, including my wife. “
Clearly, the Doctor has had these thoughts in her mind for quite some time, like all #Thasmin senders watching back home, but this revelation of her “husband” actually throws Yaz for a noose. “It was a long time ago,” explains the Doctor. “I was a different man, but the point is, if you were to be someone, it would be you. But I can not”.
Yaz asks “why?” as it struggles to process all this new information. “Because at some point,” the Doctor replies, “time always ends.”
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It’s a pivotal moment for #Thasmin and the show as a whole, but before we get to the bottom of it all, the annoying Sea Devils plot is back on track. Make a heroic sacrifice and a few quick apt things before we stop Yaz and the doctor for the last time, sitting together on a beach.
“Yaz, I can not fix myself with anything. Anywhere. Or no one. I never did. It’s my life. Not that I would not want to. Because I can. But if I fix it on someone, I know sooner or later, it will hurt “.
Finally, the doctor explained why she had kept Yaz away all this time, despite her obvious romantic feelings for her.
It is because this life is a life of chaos, and ultimately, this chaos will destroy any relationship that the Doctor seeks. By holding back her emotions, she hopes she can at least keep Yaz safe, even if it hurts to never act on those emotions.
Yaz’s response shows that she still wants to make it work, however: “Nan tells me that courage is to know that something will hurt and to do it anyway. Beware, she also said that is the definition of stupidity. “
“Can we just live in the present with what we have as long as we still have it?” the doctor answers.
It is a pivotal moment, but also a deeply sad one. Because yes, it is really innovative to see the doctor admit her feelings for Yaz loudly, but the discussion also has its roots in pain and fear. And this is something that many queer viewers can relate to, regardless of the context.
In the end, the doctor scrapes a stone and strongly wishes “this to continue forever”. But of course we know it will not happen.
After this special, there is only one episode of Jodie Whittaker left. Even if Mandip Gill stays on the show for longer after that, Yaz will no longer be with this version of Doctor and that could complicate matters.
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Hopefully that will not be the case. Speaking to Radio Times recently about this romance, co-writer Ella Road said: “I think we were all willing to make sure we handled all these things subtly.”
However, some might argue that Doctor Who has done anything other than handle this “minute”. While we are delighted to see the show approach the modern age and finally explore the inherent strangeness of the doctor, the timing of all this is far from ideal.
Chris Chibnall and his team had three seasons to explore a possible romance between Yaz and the Doctor, but waited until the last three episodes to make it a reality. Some may say it’s better late than never, but that is not always the case, especially when it comes to LGBTQ + representation.
Instead of giving in to this dynamic space to breathe, instead of focusing on some queer joy for a change, it seems that the show will soon break up Yaz and Doctor before they even become a real couple.
You could argue that this reluctance is just part of the doctor’s character and you could also argue that Yaz may somehow continue this romance in future seasons, but the chances of it actually happening seem low given the usual companionship cycles. that we have seen play out before.
So if Doctor Who is really going to give us #Thasmin in the last episode, just to remove it right away again, that’s arguably worse than not having a queer relationship at all.
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Killing Eve made just that mistake very recently in the final episode, breaking up “Villaneve” minutes after the senders finally got what they always wanted. This episode caused outrage, and rightly so, which leaves us with little more than a little concern for Doctor Who in this regard.
Of course, given all the fuss that Doctor Who raises, there may be a way for the show to have its cake and eat it as well.
But if Yaz and Doctor do not have a happy ending, or at least a few more episodes together than is currently planned, these last episodes could end up feeding the same kind of harmful queer ways we still see so often. , even now in 2022.
If so, then Jodie Whittaker’s latest journey could end up being “legendary” for all the wrong reasons.
Doctor Who airs on BBC One in the UK. In the US, the show airs on BBC America, with series 1-12 being available on HBO Max.
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