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Still waiting for a Doctor moment
Same. She's perfect in the role of whacky time traveller on adventures with friends through the universe solving this or that, and ticks all the boxes of what the original spec of The Doctor would be. I'm just not quite feeling she's always *The* Doctor as the character, though I do really like her. Don't know, scenes in the TARDIS there's no problem, she's The Doctor there. It might be the show itself doesn't feel much like Doctor Who either. It's a very alien feel. Though kind of good as it needed a shake up.
The last two were a bit more ordinary cheap sci-fi (with decent budget for affects), but the music is bringing it up a notch. Though it feels quite edgy much of the time and I don't feel like I can sit comfortably and watch a faithful old friend of a show that way. It's interesting though.
Wow.
That was bloody marvellous.
Ramping up the history and education side of things in tonight’s episode. Sadly, and horribly, relevant today as well. Not sure if my allergies are acting up, but my eyes have got a bit itchy...
There goes the bottom half of the Internet again.
That was bloody marvellous
Indeed.
Not your average episode but pretty impressive. Show a great deal of confidence in the show to do something like that.
Great concept and narrative. Absolutely shocking dialogue and characterisation. Plus the absolutely gaping hole of the nan not appearing to question why her grand daughter was at her wedding 70 years ago (unless I missed something while wrestling stolen stuff off the puppy)...
Still not sure about this Doctor. Loving the energy and butterfly mind, and still a fantastic Tennant impression in places but what I'm struggling with is the uncertainty, almost fear that this version shows quite often. Even allowing for a recent regeneration it doesn't feel very 'doctorish' although willing to accept that maybe it's this doctor's 'thing'.
but what I’m struggling with is the uncertainty, almost fear that this version shows quite often. Even allowing for a recent regeneration it doesn’t feel very ‘doctorish’ although willing to accept that maybe it’s this doctor’s ‘thing’.
I quite like it, tbh.
Took a while for Peter Capaldi to get going, i think she's doing well so far.
Definitely improving - though some very shabby acting & dialogue from one or two!
I'm torn really. These historical episodes are excellently done and great for getting people to look further into the history (bet Partition of India was a spike on Google). However I'm not sure I want it to all be like this and little or no pure fun fantasy drama with aliens.
Anyway, out of interest I thought I recognised some of the locations, especially the hill/mountain pass bits. Turns out southern Spain around Granada area. I was riding a little west of that last year. Very similar, and lovely countryside.
I binge-watched the last three episodes (3, 4, & 5). After 3 & 4 I was about ready to sack it off, partly because the bloody sonic screwdriver seems to have a bigger part than most of the cast. I was gutted when the muppet/troll barfed it up again.
Ep 5 was, however, brilliant. I'm not sure how Doctor Who-ish it was, though the time-travel element did throw up the grandfather paradox and the aliens were never more than a distraction/detour from the main story.
I'm also coming to the (reluctant) conclusion that Bradley Walsh would have made a better Doctor....
I'm still not sure. I think Jodie makes a reasonable doctor and I enjoyed the first one. But since then, not so much.
I’m still not sure. I think Jodie makes a reasonable doctor and I enjoyed the first one. But since then, not so much.
Stick with it, you may yet come round. A mere 9 years ago* a current fan was coming out with this kind of thing at the very idea of a lady Doctor -
For the hard of thinking, the DOCTOR can’t be a woman unless he chooses to change gender, which is unlikely. However, there are female Time Lords; the Doctor has a daughter, and a Granddaughter, Susan, plus Romala was a Time Lord. I just don’t see how the Doctor could become a woman and fit the continuity of forty-plus years of the series. Sorry to all the sexism conspirasists out there, but it ain’t gonna happen.
*only seen courtesy of that weird bit of time travel the forum had yesterday morning, when every post on the OT page was from 9 years ago!
Pretty awful this week. Man in a robot costume anyone?
Man in a robot costume anyone?
I know, it's Lee Mack doing Lee Mack.
I know, it’s Lee Mack doing Lee Mack.
Lolz.
Russell T Davies style and Chibbers sort of daft episode (though he didn't write it). Bit meh. Ryan or the bloke who plays him is still useless.
Socialist plot of the week being anti-Amazon, though computers have feeling too, but still can't be replacing all those human workers.
Looks line another historical lecture next week.
Socialist plot of the week being anti-Amazon, though computers have feeling too, but still can’t be replacing all those human workers.
Subtle plot of the week you need to consider how people live in a more automated world, removing jobs is not a bad thing if people can live good lives because of it. Almost as if 10% were forced to be slaves so the others could escape it.
A bit silly this one in style. Enjoyed it though. All a bit Sarah Jane Adventures. Kids should be considering how automation will effect how they work in future though… big changes will be afoot on their watch.
Interesting that ultimately there were stopping a terrorist from attacking the system from within.
A bit silly this one in style. Enjoyed it though. All a bit Sarah Jane Adventures. Kids should be considering how automation will effect how they work in future though… big changes will be afoot on their watch.
Interesting that ultimately there were stopping a terrorist from attacking the system from within.
This. Weaponised bubble wrap, though, now that’s a touch of mad genius!
Last one with the pseudo Amazon was pretty meh. She’s also a bit to nice to be the Doctor and we really need a bit of peril and fear. Nothing so far has really challenged her or raised my hackles, we need the Angels, the flesh eating bugs that lived in the shadows or that thing that found them when the tour buggy broke down on the cold moon (Catherine Tate and oi Spaceman era).
It’s all a bit to nice and moralistic, I keep expecting a cheesy mid 80’s final scene lesson or message .........
It's a bit a time travelling Scooby gang. But not as good.
Jury is still out - she’s a bit too whacky for me, like a kid whose forgotten to take their Ritalin. There’s the occasional glimpse of something in this Doctors character that’s quite different & novel but it’s not really come to the fore yet. Quite enjoyed the scene where they hid in the partitioned alcove - reminded me of Bernard Cribbins wayyyyyy back in the day & the shonky sets of that time!
It's all a bit light weight despite the obvious gravity of some of the subject matter. The scripts and cast feel a bit like they've been created around a rather specific set of guidelines.
Actually preferred Sunday nights episode (more traditional Doctor Who although pretty obvious simple story line) to the partition and Rosa Parks episodes which left me feeling a little uneasy given the superficial handling of such important events.
Not Doctor Who at it's best, almost feels like we've got Lady Doctor now so no need to try hard with the content.
the partition and Rosa Parks episodes which left me feeling a little uneasy given the superficial handling of such important events.
Big issues. Kids/family show. The balance was achieved I think. Both spent too much time explaining things for me… BUT I AM A GROWN ADULT.
Both stories were a bit too reliant on Back To The Future ideas… but both had genuinely emotional moments… the partition one in particular was very moving, for me. The music helped, it really added more than atmosphere towards the end (unlike the Parks episode where it was all a bit forced perhaps).
If you think they aimed too high, and fell short, fair enough. I can see that. I'm glad it's not all big spiders and robot assassins though, fun though that kind of thing is.
Does anyone else find the volume is really low? When switching to watch it, have to whack the volume up a long way.
Think she is fab as the Dr but having 3 "helpers" is daft. She needs more screen time.
Loving watching it with my kids, and i haven't seen any other episodes since ages so some box sets might happen when this series finishes.
After watching the new series with my children the eldest has started to work his way through the box sets starting with Christopher Eccleston. He absolutley loves it and it has reminded me that, at the end of the day, it is a kid's show.
Vampires of Venice last night. We did Blink a few days ago too. It scared the crap out of me.
Just seen this thread for the first time..... thought it was going to be about fingers up bum Prostate examinations 🙂 Oh well, could been another good laugh!
Blink was the best epsiode of Doctor Who I have ever seen. Although if someone could explain how Martha ran past the kid who the doctor gave the watch to on the street that would be great.
the eldest has started to work his way through the box sets starting with Christopher Eccleston.
Tell him to finish right there. None better.
My OH is loving the fact that our 2 boys (who generally think girls are rubbish) LOVE the programme and the Dr. Kind of dont want to spoil it with an Ecclestone box set 😉
Tell him to finish right there. None better.
Agreed. For me, still the most properly 'alien' potrayal of The Doctor.
I’m torn really. These historical episodes are excellently done and great for getting people to look further into the history (bet Partition of India was a spike on Google). However I’m not sure I want it to all be like this and little or no pure fun fantasy drama with aliens.
To be fair, a lot of the early Hartnell/Troughton stuff was a bit Bill and Ted too - cave men, famous historical figures etc.
He absolutley loves it and it has reminded me that, at the end of the day, it is a kid’s show.
We've just watched the first 'new' series too - really enjoyed it again.
Just started the Tennant episodes and I know i'll enjoy the first couple of series before it all gets a bit biblical.....
The latest episode was an odd one... certainly not a go at Amazon as has been reported elsewhere, quite well balanced.
JW is going to be excellent - lots of quirky stuff in this one and nice to see Yaz kicking ass.
I like the Scooby gang vibe - all good characters very well acted.
Just thinking about buying the Matt Smith box sets - gave up watching initially half way through after missing a couple of episodes but can't help thinking I should give him another go.......
Don't need the box sets they are all on the iplayer or netflix I think
I'm old, I like owning things. 🙂
Besides, I'm only missing the Matt Smith years, have all the other 'new' stuff (and loads of the pre reboot stuff if anyone wants to borrow owt) on DVD/Blu-ray and the gap on the shelf bothers me.
Still think Peter Capaldi should have had another series at least - he was fantastic and the writing struck a great balance between weekly thrills and overarching storylines.
ATM, I'm going Capaldi, Eccleston, Whittaker, Tennant, Smith as favourites.
DT was superb, but I felt he dragged on way too long and his last series was overblown and a bit too messianic for me.
I like a confused Doctor.
I’m old, I like owning things.
Think of the environment man!!
🙂
I keep my bikes for years.
And I'm recycling all my posts on here.....
Alan Cumming chewing up the scenery was superb.
Meh. Bit unconvincing to have King James just pop up and hang out.
Felt a bit Torchwood this one. Zombie-ish story, not much that feels Doctor Who again. Scooby gang useless again.
And was that a hint that King James was gay for Ryan?
Plenty of Queens have "popped up" for the Doctor while he was a man. At least they avoided her marrying a King (so far).
And was that a hint that King James was gay for Ryan?
I think it was more than a hint......to put it mildly. Check out the history of the real King James.
I thought this one was the first decent episode there's been of this series. Helped a lot by a superb performance from Alan Cumming.
Can we all agree that Alan Cumming wasn't merely acting, but over-acting? Entirely appropriately to be fair, but I've seen less ham at a Hog Roast. 😁
Goes from bad to worse. What's it missing? Ah yes, a decent writer.
And was that a hint that King James was gay for Ryan?
A hint? A hint?
Sir John Oglander observed that he "never yet saw any fond husband make so much or so great dalliance over his beautiful spouse as I have seen King James over his favourites, especially the Duke of Buckingham"<sup id="cite_ref-147" class="reference">[135]</sup> whom the King would, recalled Sir Edward Peyton, "tumble and kiss as a mistress."<sup id="cite_ref-148" class="reference">[136]</sup> Restoration of Apethorpe Palace undertaken in 2004–08 revealed a previously unknown passage linking the bedchambers of James and Villiers.
Can we all agree that Alan Cumming wasn’t merely acting, but over-acting? Entirely appropriately to be fair, but I’ve seen less ham at a Hog Roast.
Dahhhhling, I posted it in!
It was outstanding overacting, and yet a rather accurate portrayal as well.
He finally said it!
Good one that, can't help thinking there are more ideas than time to develop them though.
Perhaps these standalone episodes need an hour, just all felt a bit rushed.
Loved the frog(s).
Hmm, Kemit. Clearly the diversity tick boxes include frogs.
I thought it was a toad's stool.
Clearly the diversity tick boxes include frogs.
It's not easy being green.
I don't get the issue with diversity. It's a programme about an alien.
Good one that, can’t help thinking there are more ideas than time to develop them though
This. Some really intriguing ideas in this one. Felt like it needed a film length treatment rather than a quick 50 minutes.
A few neat details. Liked the way the t-shirt logo was reversed through the mirror but then no-one actually mentioned it.
I think I overthunk the mirror. Did mention to Mrs 100th that the slayer logo was flipped but everyone retained their handidness.
Last night's & witchfinder episodes were great, even Bradley Walsh isn't irritating me so much now.
(Also James I definitely gay according to my A level history teacher, who reckoned he was shagging Buckingham- also said that bickingham had relationship with his son, Charles I !?! )
I may have said this already, but I don't mind saying it again… I expected Walsh to ruin this series for me… but it turns out that his acting is centre stage in all the highlights for me. He's great. When/if those two finally fist bump… there will be tears.
And thank you to the daily mash once again.....
slayer logo was flipped but everyone retained their handidness.
And hair partings. And zippers and buttons.
I expected Walsh to ruin this series for me… but it turns out that his acting is centre stage in all the highlights for me.
Have to agree. He actually has some acting chops and is keeping it all remarkably subtle and restrained. Not sure if it's intentional, but he is the 'human' anchor of the show right now. More Doctor than the Doctor...
Meh.
For a finale it wasn't any more than an average episode. Looks impressive, dramatic music making you think something big is going to happen, acting okay, script is just meh. Like a lot of the episodes, a lot of talk and not much really happens.
Okay past finales were a bit too everything and the kitchen sink, daft reveals and over dramatization.
Not bad, just nothing special and not particularly memorable.
Meanwhile, New Year episode (which may or may not have the obvious "monster" that they might be contractually obliged to include), and then nothing until 2020!. Overspent the budget on the look and overseas filming perhaps. Less of the gloss, ditch two particular characters, and concentrate on decent writers (not Chibnall).
Poor ending to a very poor series. Only one or two episodes that scraped into the average category. Ditch all three hangers on, ditch Chibnall and get in a decent writer, ditch the virtue signalling plots, bring in/back some decent monsters and let the new Doctor mature into the role a bit rather than acting like a daft wee lassie.
That said, it's still Doctor Who so I'll be tuning in on Ne'er Day.
Again, there was one decent actor in the show. (That's probably unfair. I guess the actors can only work with what they're given.)
The need for each character to have a bit of the story is distracting from the show and, on the one hand making the plot too simple, on the other making it hard to follow.
Meantime, my final birthday present arrived on Saturday...
To add an alternate perspective, my sample size of 3 (ages 8,10,12) enjoyed this series more than the Capaldi ones. Needs Daleks / Cybermen / The Master/Missy though, so hoping NYE delivers.
Felt close to the original conceit of an educational show this season, which was an OK change pf pace if a bit heavily virtue signaled. Big spiders just need big, explosive solutions.
Any thoughts from last night's episode?
Thought it was a little bit better, but she still over-explained everything & why did the Dalek just decide to stop off to kill the soldiers? & the terrible no wifi joke.
Disappointed it was (inevitably I guess) another Dalek - the steampunk concept was good but didn't quite work for me. It felt quite old school in a fun way though as they physically wrestled the Dalek into submission. From the trailer was hoping for something a little more complex (parallel past /present storylines). Not bad as a brainless romp but not the best of this Doctor's episodes so far.
Fun, old school, still poking fun at Brexit types, not overly deep and resolved nicely
why did the Dalek just decide to stop off to kill the soldiers?
It landed, they followed it
I was impressed how quickly she knocked up a fully armed Dalek complete with propulsion system (and presumably fuel) with a sledge hammer and forge.
Anyway, a bit better than the previous episodes but not by much. Shame about the obvious lift from Alien. The writing has been pretty crap all season.
Oh and what happened to the other Dalek body parts?
Oh and what happened to the other Dalek body parts?
Under the uv lights they did a space teleport things, that was explained....
Oh.
Pants.
It was ‘OK’ but not a patch on previous seasonal specials some of which I have watched again recently...
I was impressed how quickly she knocked up a fully armed Dalek complete with propulsion system (and presumably fuel) with a sledge hammer and forge.
And a bunch of boxes of Dalek casing parts stored (conveniently) in Cardiff Sheffield.
Thought it was nice of the Dalek to allow it's host to wear welding gloves. Many holes but enjoyed it as usual.
And a bunch of boxes of Dalek casing parts stored (conveniently) in Cardiff Sheffield.
It's as if they need somebody doing explanation as they go along to help people keep up with these new simpler plots 😉
Felt Torchwood style in writing, which is no surprise from Chibnall. Made me shudder in memory of Cyberwoman. And then we got Dalekwoman! Well, not quite so bad. No sprouting Dalek appendages, though Dalek Bumps might have been funny but it's been done before.
Main improvement is Ryan being slightly more interesting than usual through a bit of a back story and a chance to use a slightly different expression.
I’ve not enjoyed this series at all.
She’s just too chipper.
The Doctor needs to have a threatening undercurrent that only surfaces when required to remind you that, beneath the wacky exterior, there lurks a centuries old warrior with a bit of a temper.
JW just isn’t pulling that off for me.
See also : Colin Baker
The Doctor needs to have a threatening undercurrent that only surfaces when required to remind you that, beneath the wacky exterior, there lurks a centuries old warrior with a bit of a temper.
Also just a bit unhinged. See Christopher Ecclestone.
I did watch a few of the old David Tennant & Matt Smith ones before Christmas and even though I roughly remembered the plots found them much more enjoyable.
The writing has been pretty poor since Matt Smith left.
See also : Colin Baker
See also, Matt Smith.
Hmmm.
I like JW and the the way she plays the new Doctor.
I think the bumbling naivety can be a bit overdone and yes, more of a dark side would be a good contrast.
Some of the stories have been excellent (the first, Punjab, Witchfinders etc) some pleasantly odd (Takes you Away, Tsuranga etc) and some just a bit poorly written and resolved.
Rosa needed more time, should have been a two parter, bit creaky.
Quite like the Crew, but agree that it's hard to move so many characters along satisfactorily. Someone's always going to get left out and I think Yaz needs a group hug ATM.
All the things that are being complained about, the number of companions, the eccentricity, the historical episodes etc have all been done before.
Seems to me we're going a bit retro if anything.