The (Regenerated) Doctor Who Thread: Reverse the Polarity!

[Philjia]

It Takes You Away was definitely my favourite episode of the series so far, but still contained some very odd creative decisions

like the inclusion of Ribbons and the flesh moths, which added nothing to the plot. The antezone should have been cut entirely to give more time to the weird parallel universe stuff. Also the frog puppet was hilariously shit and played really badly by Sharon D. Clarke

[Platypus Bureaucracy]

Better. Still a bit clunky, but a neat idea.

This series has been very bad about it's exposition. That long-winded ramble about the soli-thing and the Doctor's gran could have been cut down to "it's some kind of dimension that traps people by impersonating their loved ones." No need for all that The number of times companions point things out like "look, Doctor, there's a light over there" is ridiculous too. Just show us the light!

It Takes You Away was definitely my favourite episode of the series so far, but still contained some very odd creative decisions

like the inclusion of Ribbons and the flesh moths, which added nothing to the plot. The antezone should have been cut entirely to give more time to the weird parallel universe stuff. Also the frog puppet was hilariously shit and played really badly by Sharon D. Clarke

The antizone did serve the purpose of putting Ryan in danger, and perhaps more generally explaining why they couldn't just visit the alternate dimension while living in the real world. I agree that they spent way too long there, though, and Discount Gollum was pointless.

Noticed the TV guide screen via Dish Network on my TV shows the actors for Doctor Who in the description as "Jodie Whittaker, Pearl Mackie, and Matt Lucas," and God, I wish.

If Pearl Mackie came back, I'd slit my wrists.

Twaddle. Pearl Mackie was literally the best thing ever to happen to Doctor Who.

[The Huskar Social Union]

I liked pearl mackie, thought she was a fine companion.

Didnt get to watch todays episode, ill probably see it tomorrow.

[Earthbound Immortal Squad]

I like how with each passing episode there are less comments on this feed. Anyway the episode wasn't too bad a few plot holes with Ryan inside that the buffer place yet he somehow knew everything about it. Honestly if they hadn't said all new monsters I might have guessed they were in Omega's antimatter universe. Interested to see Mark Addy in the next episode still expecting the return of the Stenza. On the Pearl Mackie discussion I think she was okay she could have been good if she didn't keep making the same repeated lines every episode.

[Kannap]

Noticed the TV guide screen via Dish Network on my TV shows the actors for Doctor Who in the description as "Jodie Whittaker, Pearl Mackie, and Matt Lucas," and God, I wish.

If Pearl Mackie came back, I'd slit my wrists.

I loved her as a companion, her and Nardole as a pair were some of my favorite companions.

[Eastfield Lodge]

This is one episode that I think Ameri may actually like.

Pretty good idea, pretty meh execution.

[Philjia]

This is one episode that I think Ameri may actually like.

Pretty good idea, pretty meh execution.

I liked it so it's almost guaranteed he'll hate it.

[Eastfield Lodge]

This is one episode that I think Ameri may actually like.

Pretty good idea, pretty meh execution.

I liked it so it's almost guaranteed he'll hate it.

But it's the least political one we've had so far!

[Kannap]

This is one episode that I think Ameri may actually like.

Pretty good idea, pretty meh execution.

I've still got an hour and a half to wait.

[The Huskar Social Union]

This is one episode that I think Ameri may actually like.

Pretty good idea, pretty meh execution.

Against the power that is Ameri's hatred there can be no victory.

[Ameriganastan]

Good episode.

Though the universe taking the form of a talking frog was a tad goofy.

[Kannap]

Okay, new favorite episode of the season.

[Ameriganastan]

Throwing the theory out there.

Granny #5?

[New yugoslavaia]

Good episode.

Though the universe taking the form of a talking frog was a tad goofy.

Huh, neat.
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I didn't happen to end up in an alternative universe by accident by any chance?

[Kannap]

Good episode.

Though the universe taking the form of a talking frog was a tad goofy.

Huh, neat.
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I didn't happen to end up in an alternative universe by accident by any chance?

Only one way to find out. Ameri, what are your thoughts on Clara?

[The Huskar Social Union]

Was a good episode, quite liked it.

I like the performances, especially from Hanna, thought she did a good job. Graham had some good scenes with Not-Grace which was sad. The idea of a conscious universe wanting to be with the main universe but cant because it would kill both was a cool idea i thought (though the explanation of it was very rambly and exposition heavy), though the frog scene at the end was silly looking and i just laughed with my brother at it. It was fucking stupid looking haha

Flesh moths were cool but didnt do much, neither did that ribbons dude who felt kind of useless though i liked the idea of the Antizone.

Yeah it was a good episode, i enjoyed it.

Looking forward to the next episode with BOBBY B

Throwing the theory out there.

Granny #5?
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I always thought that was like the Doctors mother or something, ive not seen much of the original show and cant remember much of what i had so i have no idea if she popped up in it

[Ameriganastan]

Huh, neat.
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I didn't happen to end up in an alternative universe by accident by any chance?

Only one way to find out. Ameri, what are your thoughts on Clara?

The worst thing to ever happen to this show. Classic or modern era.

[Kannap]

Only one way to find out. Ameri, what are your thoughts on Clara?

The worst thing to ever happen to this show. Classic or modern era.

It's not an alternate universe, Yugo.

[Genivaria]

So my gf did a thing for Christmas.

[The Huskar Social Union]

So my gf did a thing for Christmas.
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Simple but cute

[Earthbound Immortal Squad]

Was a good episode, quite liked it.

I like the performances, especially from Hanna, thought she did a good job. Graham had some good scenes with Not-Grace which was sad. The idea of a conscious universe wanting to be with the main universe but cant because it would kill both was a cool idea i thought (though the explanation of it was very rambly and exposition heavy), though the frog scene at the end was silly looking and i just laughed with my brother at it. It was fucking stupid looking haha

Flesh moths were cool but didnt do much, neither did that ribbons dude who felt kind of useless though i liked the idea of the Antizone.

Yeah it was a good episode, i enjoyed it.

Looking forward to the next episode with BOBBY B

Throwing the theory out there.

Granny #5?
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I always thought that was like the Doctors mother or something, ive not seen much of the original show and cant remember much of what i had so i have no idea if she popped up in it

I thought the woman was the doctors wife they did mention the doctor had a wife and family in "the doctors daughter" series 4 episode 6 I think also in "the end of time part two" when Wilf asks who she was the doctor looks at Donna so that may or may not be a hint (bear in mind it was Donna's wedding at the time too).

[Vassenor]

Was a good episode, quite liked it.

I like the performances, especially from Hanna, thought she did a good job. Graham had some good scenes with Not-Grace which was sad. The idea of a conscious universe wanting to be with the main universe but cant because it would kill both was a cool idea i thought (though the explanation of it was very rambly and exposition heavy), though the frog scene at the end was silly looking and i just laughed with my brother at it. It was fucking stupid looking haha

Flesh moths were cool but didnt do much, neither did that ribbons dude who felt kind of useless though i liked the idea of the Antizone.

Yeah it was a good episode, i enjoyed it.

Looking forward to the next episode with BOBBY B

I always thought that was like the Doctors mother or something, ive not seen much of the original show and cant remember much of what i had so i have no idea if she popped up in it

I thought the woman was the doctors wife they did mention the doctor had a wife and family in "the doctors daughter" series 4 episode 6 I think also in "the end of time part two" when Wilf asks who she was the doctor looks at Donna so that may or may not be a hint (bear in mind it was Donna's wedding at the time too).

We've known that the Doctor has had a wife at some point since episode 1.

[Tokuopolis]

It takes you away was a good episode and had some interesting themes. A bit better than last weeks episode.

[The Two Jerseys]

About as subtle as the Kool-Aid Man crashing through the wall.

Oh God...

If Boris "I am IN-VIN-CI-BLE!" Grishenko himself can't save it, we're truly fucked.

He certainly makes it better, your mileage may vary on whether he makes it good.

Finally got around to watching it. Campy King James was definitely the highlight of the episode.

The ending was pretty lame though, it's like the episode was running over the allotted time so they went with the most simplistic ending possible to wrap things up quickly...

[Vassenor]

OK, now I'm confused. If ratings are going down like we keep being told they are, where is this 47% viewer growth coming from?