The Doctor Returns!
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Really looking forward to see how the story line unfolds for the new doctor. I'm very curious to see if they manage to keep River in the picture somehow. I like the idea of having characters who thread in and out of the doctor's timeline.
arwen undomiel
Bench
Okay, fellow Whovians - what's your first impression of Peter Capaldi?
I like him, more than I thought I would. I've watched the episode twice, and I love how he took some of Matt Smith's mannerisms and incorporated them just a little into his take on the Doctor. I just hope they find a way to bring River Song into the mix at some point.
I like him, more than I thought I would. I've watched the episode twice, and I love how he took some of Matt Smith's mannerisms and incorporated them just a little into his take on the Doctor. I just hope they find a way to bring River Song into the mix at some point.
Prophetess
Gallifrayain
I liked him. Capaldi threw in some great references. I enjoyed the episode immensely too. I too hope they bring River in. I think the interaction would be great entertainment.
Of the recent iterations of Dr. Who, the only one I embraced immediately was David Tennant. It took a few episodes for me to like Eccelston (my wife thought he was hot and loved him from the get go) and quite a few more for me to like Matt Smith. So I don't know how I'll ultimately view Capaldi. So far I like him alright.
Still my favorite is probably still Tom Baker back from the days when Dr. Who was only shown on Ch 31 late at night.
Still my favorite is probably still Tom Baker back from the days when Dr. Who was only shown on Ch 31 late at night.
arwen undomiel
Bench
Crap! I forgot to DVR it - good thing BBCAmerica runs it several times
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
When she was talking about being abandoned, a little part of me was hoping it was Susan gone bad. The actual reveal was really well handled though.
Feel like they should have done a bit more to limit the usage of Cybermen in the previews though, definitely took away from their reveal in this episode.
Feel like they should have done a bit more to limit the usage of Cybermen in the previews though, definitely took away from their reveal in this episode.
Having now watched it twice, there are a lot of things I missed the first time. In fact, I'm thinking there are a lot of things I missed all season because I was too focused on the dynamic between Clara and the Doctor. I cannot wait for this season to come out on DVD so I can rewatch them.
I won't post any spoilers, but I will say that Peter Capaldi has made the Doctor his own. This is definitely one of those seasons where you cannot miss an episode. If you do, you risk not seeing some of the signs of where it's going...
I agree about them giving a little too much away in the previews, BTW.
After our regular Whovians have a chance to respond, I want to talk about another BIG reveal that came in last night's show that I'm not sure everyone realized.
Prophetess
Gallifrayain
I loved, loved, loved the episode. I had hoped for a slightly different direction for Missy, but am happy with where it went. I also agree about the previews.
I know a lot of people weren't too happy at the beginning of this season. They didn't like Capaldi, they thought it was getting too dark, etc. Now, after watching the season finale, I am still blown away. That episode had everything you could possibly imagine - including homage to some pretty good plot lines from the past. For the first time in a long time, I really appreciated Clara... I absolutely cannot wait for this year's Christmas special. Tip of the hat to Steven Moffat for doing it once again.
And BTW? Bowties are cool.
And BTW? Bowties are cool.