The Doctor Who Thread

[ZeppoAndFriends]

That would definitely be an interesting side series.

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

First of all, the episode looked absolutely gorgeous. I love the new cinematic look/the new cameras they are using for the show. There was also some awesome direction from Jamie Childs... many scenes just took my breath away.

Yes! Especially that shot at the beginning with Ryan, Graham, and Grace sitting on the hill. That was amazing.

I honestly wish [redacted] hadn't died!! That was definitely a surprise... I'm kind of sad we won't (presumably) get to see anymore of that character.

Speaking of deaths, this episode was actually quite dark! Like, not on the scale of Resurrection of the Daleks... but still, there were many casualties.

Same! I definitely thought we would be seeing more of them, they were probably one of the best characters in the episode.
And yeah, it wasn't just the amount of death in the episode, but the way they died. Like, wow, that was surprisingly dark for this show. I mean, complete with that snapping noise when the monster did that one thing. But, I kind of loved it, lol. The villain of the episode was delightfully disturbing. It felt somewhat like something from Torchwood. Actually, this might seem obvious given who the writer is but the tone of the whole episode felt a bit like a cross between Torchwood and Broadchurch, which I am totally on board with.

PS. WHY WASN'T KARL A COMPANION?????!!!! KARL SHOULD'VE BEEN A COMPANION!!!!! CHIBNALL BETTER MAKE KARL A COMPANION NEXT SERIES OR SOMETHING....!

Yes! I love Karl! I imagine he's probably just designed to be a one shot character, but i'd like it if he at least got a recurring role.

One thing I love about this episode is how Chibnall makes you feel for each character that dies. Which is not something that happens too often in the show. Most of the time the characters who die are nameless extras who are just there to scream and get killed. But, in this episode, he gave everyone a life and a family, distinctive traits. Even that one guy who worked at the crane place and was only on screen for about 10 seconds, we know that he's a grandpa, which makes it all the more depressing when he dies.
I also agree that The Doctor didn't seem quite as distinctive as the previous ones, but that might've been a deliberate choice by the writer to show that she's still the same person. But I do hope we'll start to see more of her quirks as the season (series?) goes on.

The new companions seem very fascinating, I'm particularly intrigued by Ryan and Graham's relationship - can't wait to see where they go with that. Yaz felt a bit... I don't know... I think we didn't get to see her character's true potential as the episode focused more on the other companions

I agree, Ryan and Graham were interesting, and I guess they have the benefit of already knowing each other very well. Yaz, yeah, she seemed promising in her first scene, so that's always good, but she didn't have much to do after that. But, again, hopefully the next episode we'll get to know her a little better.

Overall, my original rating for the episode was 7/10, but after a rewatch I give it an 8.

 

[Angela Mae]

We need more TARDIS wardrobe scenes and the fact that in the Classic serues the Doctor had a skimpy Tahitian hula skirt outfit (Romana I finds it) makes you wonder where he got that and whom he intended to have wear it!

 

[ZeppoAndFriends]

I always just thought that all TARDISes came prestocked with clothes for every occasion/time period.

In Classic Series news: The Fifth Doctor is getting a complete First Season Blu-Ray release like Four's.

 

[ZeppoAndFriends]

Well, lookie here:

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

I'm sure you've all heard that the show is taking off for Christmas, and instead doing a New Year's special:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ra...l-air-on-new-years-day-not-christmas-day/amp/

Thoughts?

 

[ZeppoAndFriends]

Kind of an odd thing for them to do, considering Moffat extended his stay specifically so the show wouldn't permanently lose its Christmas Day slot.

 

[ZeppoAndFriends]

Here's somethin' else that's kind of an odd thing for them to do: The next classic release is Tom Baker's last season.

 

[Froggy Fool]

I'm sure you've all heard that the show is taking off for Christmas, and instead doing a New Year's special:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ra...l-air-on-new-years-day-not-christmas-day/amp/

Thoughts?

I'm not sure how I feel about this; the Christmas Special has always been a tradition for me. However, I know the ratings on New Years were probably the reasoning behind it (generally ratings are better on this day).

Here's somethin' else that's kind of an odd thing for them to do: The next classic release is Tom Baker's last season.

And yeah, I was surprised by that as well, Season 18 isn't one I'm particularly fond of. Personally I would release Jon Pertwee's first season if I had the choice. Classic, iconic stories that I feel like would do really well on a Blu-Ray.

ANNNNNNNDDDD apparently on January 11th the Series 11 soundtrack is being released, which I'm super hyped for!!

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

ANNNNNNNDDDD apparently on January 11th the Series 11 soundtrack is being releas

Man, they're really behind on these soundtracks. What about series 10?? But yeah, still exciting, the score for this series has been fantastic!