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Post by Rassilon on Sept 6, 2015 22:15:05 GMT
What did you think?
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Post by ninjaconor on Sept 19, 2015 19:35:10 GMT
Best season opener in years. Best episode in years. I've been saying for ages that they needed to bring back two-parters to get the pacing right.
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Post by Catsmate on Sept 19, 2015 20:21:01 GMT
Somewhat predictable but good.
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Post by misterharry on Sept 19, 2015 20:38:19 GMT
Loved it!
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Post by zebaroth on Sept 20, 2015 2:20:00 GMT
i loved it the best cliffhanger ever
but do you think the doctor can do it can he kill
davros as a child
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Post by thereviewer on Sept 20, 2015 3:10:56 GMT
What an opener indeed. I mentioned last year I thought that 'Listen' lacked a lot of the gravitas that it should've brought with it. This one not only makes up for that, but also makes up for following up on important dilemmas that were missed out on in 'Let's Kill Hitler' and (obviously) the big question of whether or not killing someone is worth it for the greater good. I don't believe the Doctor can give Davros the satisfaction of finishing him as a child, because I think he knows that's just what Davros wants to happen deep down. He wants to prove that The Doctor does have it in him to commit genocide on someone before they know their crimes. I don't know how he'll do it, but I know the Doctor will find another way. He always does.
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Post by da professor on Sept 20, 2015 7:50:15 GMT
The look of fear on Missy's face when she realised where they were was priceless.
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Post by Escher on Sept 20, 2015 11:04:42 GMT
'The cloister wars...he stole he moon, the President's Wife....' I love these nuggets. Kid Davros - wonderful. Can't wait to see next installment!
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Post by jennysfan on Sept 20, 2015 13:13:27 GMT
Fantastic!
The sense of history, the Master being the Master, the lead up and the Doctor's own ridiculousness...
Definatly one of the better episodes out there. Loved it.
When I heard the rumours that the series might be dropped because people didn't like the new Doctor, I said that it would pass, that while Series 8 was a little shaky, that it was just nerves and it would go away once it went back on air. This will go a long way to proving me right.
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Post by bjmorga on Sept 20, 2015 19:04:17 GMT
Excellent, strong first episode. I'm very excited for the second part. I was a huge fan of Series 8, but this was awesome. I feel weird about truly assessing it until I've seen the next episode.
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Post by zebaroth on Sept 20, 2015 21:30:55 GMT
a frind of mine said he thinks that the doctor will shoot the hands and save young davros
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Post by zebaroth on Sept 20, 2015 21:33:10 GMT
Fantastic! The sense of history, the Master being the Master, the lead up and the Doctor's own ridiculousness... Definatly one of the better episodes out there. Loved it. When I heard the rumours that the series might be dropped because people didn't like the new Doctor, I said that it would pass, that while Series 8 was a little shaky, that it was just nerves and it would go away once it went back on air. This will go a long way to proving me right. it is the chart i hate the new doctor>the new doctor is ok>i love the new doctor regens go back to start |
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Post by jennysfan on Sept 20, 2015 23:43:02 GMT
Pretty much. Hence why I called [REDACTED] on the rumours that Series 9 would be the end of the new Who.
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Post by Hedgewick on Sept 21, 2015 1:42:29 GMT
What most surprised me about this episode was just how unabashedly it depended upon continuity from the classic series. After nine long series, New Who has finally embraced its past on screen. This is a wonderful thing and, as we all seem to be saying, it seems to be a harbinger of great things to come. Far from predictable, this episode kept me guessing every step of the way, and you can bet I was on the edge of my seat. This was an excellent start to the season.
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Post by Catsmate on Sept 21, 2015 9:33:25 GMT
What most surprised me about this episode was just how unabashedly it depended upon continuity from the classic series. After nine long series, New Who has finally embraced its past on screen. This is a wonderful thing and, as we all seem to be saying, it seems to be a harbinger of great things to come. Far from predictable, this episode kept me guessing every step of the way, and you can bet I was on the edge of my seat. This was an excellent start to the season.
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Post by misterharry on Sept 21, 2015 11:41:35 GMT
I don't think the viewing figures can be related to the continuity links, as the vast majority of the general public would have been unaware of this before watching the episode (well, other than Missy and the Daleks, of course).
I actually think it's a combination of Doctor Who being up against The X Factor and the mixed reception that Series 8 had. Hopefully there will be a large uplift in the final viewing figures from those who recorded and those who will watch on repeats and iPlayer. I anticipate (hope) that the final figures will be above 7m and that most viewers enjoy the episode enough to stick around for the rest of the series.
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Post by Stormcrow on Sept 21, 2015 13:19:24 GMT
I cheered when Clara was zapped. Sadly, I know it won't be permanent.
Moffat is still writing navel-gazers. Nothing new to see here.
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Post by Corone on Sept 21, 2015 14:49:50 GMT
I'm starting the campaign now.
Missy for the next companion!
(How awesome would it be for her to adventure with the Doctor and him having to keep her from killing people to impress him.)
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Post by Catsmate on Sept 21, 2015 15:01:50 GMT
I'm starting the campaign now. Missy for the next companion! (How awesome would it be for her to adventure with the Doctor and him having to keep her from killing people to impress him.)
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Post by Aerzyk on Sept 24, 2015 3:47:12 GMT
I cheered when Clara was zapped. Sadly, I know it won't be permanent. Moffat is still writing navel-gazers. Nothing new to see here. My wife & I did too, but I am pretty sure that it's been confirmed that this is her last season. I could be wrong, tho. While Moffat's stuff is becoming predictable (& I'm tired of his companions), Missy/Master is great, & I really enjoyed this episode. |
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Post by Hedgewick on Sept 24, 2015 19:16:18 GMT
My wife & I did too, but I am pretty sure that it's been confirmed that this is her last season. I could be wrong, tho. That is correct. It has been confirmed. Jenna Coleman will be departing Doctor Who at some point this season. |
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Post by Corone on Oct 9, 2015 18:29:01 GMT
My wife & I did too, but I am pretty sure that it's been confirmed that this is her last season. I could be wrong, tho. That is correct. It has been confirmed. Jenna Coleman will be departing Doctor Who at some point this season. I for one will miss Clara. For me she has blossomed with Capaldi in a way she never did with Smith. It always felt before as if she was just filling in for Amy, and now she seems to have become her own person. Given there was more of a spark to Victorian Clara and Oswin Oswald, it felt before that modern Clara just wasn't quite fully baked yet. But with Capaldi she became more fully cooked. I shall also miss having a companion who is as good a liar as the Doctor.  |
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Post by Eryx on Dec 21, 2015 10:00:19 GMT
I found it an okay episode. Loved the Davros backstory bit but not keen on rock star Doctor. I liked him better as the grumpy old throwback to the 1st Doctor he was in the previous series.
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