For Kris Marshall to potentially take on the role of The Doctor certainly makes quite a bit of sense — even if it seems a bit uninspired.
That said, there’s obviously no shame in falling back on an archetype that works, so we will have to wait and see what Kris Marshall ultimately brings to the classic TV role — if he actually ends up becoming the new Doctor.
Conversations about Peter Capaldi’s possible replacement dominated social media for months, with arguably more progressive choices like Hayley Atwell and Idris Elba rising to the top of fan suggestions in forums.