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I Asked Doctor Who’s Steven Moffat Why He Writes Off Companions In Unfortunate And Tragic Ways, And He Used Nicola Coughlan’s Joy To Explain Why In A Great Way
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scrn loglineFormer 'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat dishes on his penchant for writing off beloved companions in heartbreaking ways, using Nicola Coughlan's character as a case study.beat sheet- Moffat warned fans ahead of the recent holiday special that he would be bidding farewell to Nicola Coughlan's character Joy, continuing his trend of tragically writing off 'Doctor Who' companions.
- According to Moffat, he chooses to write off companions in this manner because it allows for a more meaningful and emotional departure that resonates with viewers, as seen in Coughlan's performance that he found 'joyful.'
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I Asked Doctor Who’s Steven Moffat Why He Writes Off Companions In Unfortunate And Tragic Ways, And He Used Nicola Coughlan’s Joy To Explain Why In A Great Way
CinemablendStory by mick.joest@CinemaBlend.com (Mick Joest)
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Former 'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat dishes on his penchant for writing off beloved companions in heartbreaking ways, using Nicola Coughlan's character as a case study.
beat sheet
- Moffat warned fans ahead of the recent holiday special that he would be bidding farewell to Nicola Coughlan's character Joy, continuing his trend of tragically writing off 'Doctor Who' companions.
- According to Moffat, he chooses to write off companions in this manner because it allows for a more meaningful and emotional departure that resonates with viewers, as seen in Coughlan's performance that he found 'joyful.'
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Steven Moffat, Nicola Coughlan, Disney+, Doctor Who