Why is Peter Capaldi so hot? Part Three.
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In Part One and Part Two we considered (1) Mr. Capaldi's physical characteristics and (2-3) behaviors. In this part, we will consider his acting roles in relation to his hotness. This is essentially the sub-question, "Is Peter Capaldi hot, or am I just in love with several of his characters?" My contention is that, as long as your relationship with him remains parasocial, it is not an important distinction.
And for those of us who have not been brainwashed by moral purity cultures within fandom, this holds for (4) his good, appealing characters and (5) his potentially evil characters. They are hot in different ways, but all are hot.
4. Highly lovable characters
Call me old-fashioned, but nothing is hotter than goodness.
4.1 Danny Oldsen, Local Hero (1983): I am aware that some people don't think there is any relationship between a character being an adorable precious cinnamon roll and the actor playing the character being hot. Those people are entitled to their opinions.
4.2 Randall Brown, The Hour (2012): Principled, highly competent, dapper, and with a tragic backstory, in my mind, the hotness of Randall Brown infuses everything Peter Capaldi does.
4.3 The Doctor, Doctor Who (2014-17): Has anyone read this far who doesn't think the twelfth Doctor is hot? I personally have a particular soft spot for the soft smile.
5. Slightly or majorly evil characters, but in a sexy way
5.1 Malcolm Tucker, The Thick of It (2005-2012) and In the Loop (2009).
5.2 Cardinal Richelieu, The Musketeers (2014): He didn't get to have as much sex as the other characters in this show, but he still wore a lot of leather.
5.3 Daniel Hegarty, Criminal Record (2024): All cops are bastards, some are sexy bastards in well-tailored suits.
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do you ever think about The Hour (2011-2012)
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You've got absolutely no poker face. // And anyway the view is... the view is better here.
THE HOUR (2011-2012)
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About to start a re-watch of season 2 of The Hour (Thanks extreme weather for cancelling work! Hope your power is still on, neighbors!) and feeling a touch nervous. What if I don't love it as much this time around? What if I become even more obsessed than last time? Anything could happen!
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