2022 October
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Caught up with Jodie's last 3 Doctor Who specials this week, since the internet already spoiled me about the thing at the end. Spoilers will be unmarked.
Eve of the Daleks I should have enjoyed because I like time loops, but the execution here was a bit weird. They said in one of the earlier loops that they needed to save the guy because he was about to be killed and his death would be "locked in" for the next loop, which implies that they start each later loop with the "one-minute" state from the previous loops, but then later loops still have them starting out in the same place (Doctor near the Tardis, etc). I know this is all timey-wimey BS, but they should at least try to be consistent! Other than that, I have no real gripes about the episode, although it feels like it could have just been a regular season episode and not a special.
Legend of the Sea Devils was ok but kinda meh/unremarkable. Hooray for historical Asian representation I guess? Kind of rare in this series. Also could have been just a regular season episode.
The Power of the Doctor feels like a special, with all the appearances from previous Doctors and companions and multiple plot threads and disasters needing to be resolved simultaneously. Still a bit annoyed with the writing here as so much is handwaved and not explained at all. How did the master get the Daleks and the Cybermen to cooperate? Why did the shadow planet need to be in 1916, other than a need for Ra-ra-rasputin dance scene? Dan suddenly dropping out also didn't feel like it was handled very well. A lot of the set pieces were nice (especially the space train), but felt a bit like compensating for weak plotting with spectacle. Kinda typical of the Chibnail era actually.
Looking forward to what madness Russel T. Davies and Disney+ bring us for the next series!
2021 December
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Finished the current Doctor Who: Flux series yesterday. It was a bit meh and loosely plotted, but I kinda enjoyed it. Chibnall definitely won't be missed though. The season seemed to mostly revolve around trying to dig out of the Timeless Child background set up in the previous season while at the same time squeezing out a last chance to use classic Who villains: Sontarans, Daleks, Weeping Angels etc. Also: So many companions! Anyway, apparently Jodie is getting a few more specials next year with Chibnall before they turn the reins back to RTD. I wish Jodie had gotten a chance with another (probably better) showrunner, but alas.
2018 October
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This website is free...
#DoctorWho
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2017 December
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“Everything ends and it's always sad, but everything begins again, too. And that's always happy. Be happy.”
- The Doctor
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"Never be cruel, never be cowardly and never ever eat pears. And remember: hate is always foolish and love is always wise."
2016 August
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Doctor Pikachu "allons-y-chu!" #sketchdaily #pokemon #doctorwho
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2015 December
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Clara: Is it a sad song?
The Doctor: Nothing's sad till it's over; then everything is.
2014 December
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"There's a horror movie called Alien? That's offensive, no wonder you keep getting invaded"
2014 November
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"Pain is a gift. Without the capacity for pain, we can't feel the hurt we inflict." - The Doctor
2014 October
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Well, damn. Forget Earth. All of time and space is screwed. #DoctorWho has the Ebola virus. And went bowling!
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2014 August
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The Doctor Who ep was okay (especially the unexpected cameo at the end), but it's pretty lame that Clara had to be convinced
2013 December
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"We all change, when you think about it, we're all different people all our lives and that's okay, we've got to keep moving, so long as you remember all the people you used to be." - the Eleventh Doctor
2013 November
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Time for some Doctor Who!
2012 December
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Watching Doctor Who early in the morning
2012 October
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[Doctor Who] So can the weeping angels quantum lock each other or what? Angels Take Manhattan contradicts Blink's ending (same writer!)
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Dr.Who 03x10 Blink may just be the best time travel TV/movie I've ever seen