“Doctor Who” Disappoints So Far in Fifteen's Run

Can the Doctor move beyond agenda to adventure?

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Doctor Who has been a television staple for more than 60 years, in part, because it is formulaic, in the best way. Mix a charismatic and conflicted Doctor with an eager but anxious companion. Add a dash of time travel, a pinch of space travel, and a cup of classic villains with a splash of new ones. Put them in a heated conflict for around an h…