[TV] Doctor Who

[mvaliz]

I actually quite liked that Tesla story! It was the closest to classic-who in a very VERY long time! ^_^

I'll admit I have some minor quibbles, but not enough to make me not enjoy what I got. ^_^

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Think back to all the amazing stories, characters and emotion we have had over the years...then we have this...

The Tesla one tonight had quite a bit of character to them. Hell, even the companions actually were more than cardboard cutouts for a change. ;P

[MrLachyG]

4th episode definitely better than the 3rd. although my issue with the 3rd episode is for what happened right at the end, so if they had cut that bit out then yeah it was a good episode too. I am excited for next week's episode; the return of the Judoon - haven't seen them properly for a solid 9 seasons. this season so far has been a lot better than last season, I have high hopes for the rest of the episodes - I really hope they live up to my expectations

[Gallahadd]

The Tesla one tonight had quite a bit of character to them. Hell, even the companions actually were more than cardboard cutouts for a change. ;P

Indeed. A solid episode. Goran was great as Tesla, they didn't get TOO preachy *glares at last week* and as you said, even the companions were decent.

Not really sure what more people could ask for, from a filler episode.

[mvaliz]

Not really sure what more people could ask for, from a filler episode.

...it makes me sad when people refer to a Doctor Who episode as a "filler episode". =/

Classic never had "filler" as it never needed season-long story arcs. The whole point was the journey to see new worlds/lands/times. The stories were always average 4-6 episodes (1.3-2 hours respectively) so we always got a good story with lots of character development.

On pain of sounding old, I miss the days where every season wasn't essentially a giant mini-series stuck on one storyline. =/

[Kokolums]

How do you have a filler episode when the season is 10 episodes? I mean, when I used to get 26 episode seasons of Trek, sure, filler filler chicken dinner. But 10 episodes?

[Elim Garak]

I can envision a 1 episode long season with filler episodes in it. You just wait.

[Gallahadd]

...it makes me sad when people refer to a Doctor Who episode as a "filler episode". =/

Oh relax, you're looking way too deep into that line. I didn't mean anything negative by calling it filler, that's just the easiest way to say "A classic monster of the week episode." I greatly enjoy these oneshots, especially historic ones like this.

I really like this episode, my only complaint was how clumsy the Skidmarks suddenly got, when it was time to chase Yaz... Other than that, it was a great episode.

[mvaliz]

Oh relax, you're looking way too deep into that line. I didn't mean anything negative by calling it filler, that's just the easiest way to say "A classic monster of the week episode." I greatly enjoy these oneshots, especially historic ones like this.

Hah! My appologies, I didn't mean it personally towards you, sorry if I gave that impression! Just commenting on the changing times. You're not the only one I've had that discussion with in regards to Doctor Who. ;P

[durrtygoodz]

"go woke - go broke"

wouldntsurpise me if they canceled dr who early this season .

its just a mistake - they should just stop airing it - fire both writer and Jodie and go back to when Who was still ok - aka just after Clara died - and lets pretend seasons 10-12 never happend.

ye ye ye - i know people hated clara . but at least story was interesting and keeping people watching show.

They won't cancel Doctor Who, it's a massive IP for the BBC. It's so big it doesn't need to be well written to fulfil it's objective: selling merch and toys to the kids and superfans.

[prwraith]

Idk man I'm just not feeling it. She may as well be capaldi to me. I don't enjoy it as much as ecclestein, smith, or tennant.

[Strawberry]

This show went downwards for me around season 7 or so. Stopped in season 8 I think, or was it 9 (Edit: stopped watching after season 9).
The main issue is because the horror was gone. They just stopped doing episodes like The Empty Child, Blink and Midnight, perhaps to appeal to a wider audience.

Has it improved since then?

[Frozenbeef]

Jesus an actually good and intriguing episode since Capaldi.....genuinely shocked...

Also incredibly shocked by that surprise...after like 12 years of waiting.... *happy noises*..i want them to hug...

Confused about the doctors timeline however it may explain the masters timeline.

[THEORACLE64]

Did enjoy, am confused.

The first good episode since, what, 11th Doctors last.

[Obelisk Kai]

I like the theory that this new Doctor is a really early Doctor whose existence was erased from the mind of the Doctor to cover up this timeless child business, and that an extra regeneration was given to the Doctor at the same time so that they would never notice they were actually short one.

[Gallahadd]

Absolute CRACKIN episode. Easily my favourite of Jodie's and pretty high up in my all time favourites.

Not only was it a solid standalone adventure, but it posed some SERIOUS questions about the Doctor's past/future.

Not going to lie, though. Was hoping she'd be the Valeyard.

That said, she did a GREAT job as the Doctor. Honestly wouldn't if we got a spin-off with her.

[Immitis]

Didnt rtd book mention a black woman doctor who wielded a flaming sword in his novelization of rose that also added a doctor who used a wheelchair?

[mvaliz]

Wow, they really kept a tight lid on some of the surprises in this episode - and for people who wanted a Story Arc? WohohooooooNELLY did they get one! =D

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I like the theory that this new Doctor is a really early Doctor whose existence was erased from the mind of the Doctor to cover up this timeless child business, and that an extra regeneration was given to the Doctor at the same time so that they would never notice they were actually short one.

I hope not, however I'm just kinda hoping they're going to do something I've been wanting them to do for a while now - and that's to explain some history flubs in the show as basically being the Doctor overwriting his/her own history all the time.

Example: Like the 8th Doctor being "half human" now no longer existing in cannon - this could be a way to explain why that happened, that at some point the Doctor did something and overwrote something in his/her own history. And now, basically it's all comming to a head.

[Elim Garak]

I think it's just two parallel timelines coalescing - hence the danger to the universe, "the same person", different Gallifrey - these are really two doctors of the same age (and hence the same sex). Cybermen might be responsible for the divergence because they sent something into the past. Also in new who Cybermen first appeared breaking in from a parallel universe. Too many coincidences.

[hynx]

They won't cancel Doctor Who, it's a massive IP for the BBC. It's so big it doesn't need to be well written to fulfil it's objective: selling merch and toys to the kids and superfans.

but last years sales were abysmal. despite the significantly higher ratings compared to Capaldi, the sales of merchandise barely hit 1/2 the sales figures of the capaldi era of merchandise.

[MatadorMedia]

The Fugitive of Judoon featured an amazing story for The Doctor. Her companions continue to be pushed away from her - thankfully - and we get to see The Doctor actually develop as a character. It was amazing to see Ruth portray a female version of The Doctor with such grace and gravitas that made her instantly believable as this renegade Time Lord; she acted circles around Jodie Whitaker's piss-poor portrayal of a wacky aunt cosplaying as The Doctor. And oh yeah, HOT DAMN CAPTAIN JACK IS BACK!! Revisiting former companions and villains is a smart move for the immediate future to try and lure back New Who fans who haven't cared for recent seasons.