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YingJanshi · « **Reply #1200 on:** 04 January 2017, 12:50:19 »

Quote from: Jaim Magnus on 04 January 2017, 10:58:14

Sure, it was garbage.

Like every other episode from Deep Breath forward...No matter how bad the writing (and let's be honest, there's been quite a few stinkers), Capaldi's performance shines through.

I really do hope he stays on for at least a couple more seasons.

monbvol · « **Reply #1201 on:** 04 January 2017, 12:54:55 »

It was okay. Not great, not bad, but just okay.

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #1202 on:** 04 January 2017, 14:12:19 »

Quote from: YingJanshi on 04 January 2017, 12:50:19

Like every other episode from Deep Breath forward...No matter how bad the writing (and let's be honest, there's been quite a few stinkers), Capaldi's performance shines through.

I really do hope he stays on for at least a couple more seasons.

Like most everything Moffat has done since becoming show runner. Thankfully that's almost done.

Smith and Capaldi have done a fantastic job with their performances, it's just a shame they haven't had much of substance to work with.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1203 on:** 04 January 2017, 14:35:32 »

Quote from: gyedid on 04 January 2017, 10:43:27

No comments on the Christmas special?
cheers,

Gabe

It was amusing, but it wasn't one of there more stand upish specials.
I did like how they resurrected a Tom Baker's "City of the Dead" episode for Christmas for some random reason.

I've been watching the Power of the Darlek episodes, my wife doesn't like the animation. I enjoyed it thou i wish they had been able make it more visually watchable. I forgot how bad in taste those earlier Doctors were in cloths. Especially the hat! :P

Now how long until season starts? Like Spring or something?

Ruger · « **Reply #1204 on:** 04 January 2017, 20:58:28 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 04 January 2017, 14:35:32

It was amusing, but it wasn't one of there more stand upish specials.
I did like how they resurrected a Tom Baker's "City of the Dead" episode Christmas for some random reason.

I've been watching the Power of the Darlek episodes, my wife doesn't like the animation. I enjoyed it thou i wish they had been able make it more visually watchable. I forgot how bad in taste those earlier Doctors were in cloths. Especially the hat! :P

Now how long until season starts? Like Spring or something?

The second doctor was known as a hobo for a reason...

And I heard April for the start of the new season...

Ruger

StoneRhino · « **Reply #1205 on:** 05 January 2017, 02:11:54 »

Quote from: Deadborder on 09 November 2013, 17:32:51

By simply having Rose Tyler in the trailer, my interest drops by about 75%

I just saw this thread right now and I must say that I completely disagree. That spoiler is what got my attention and without it led to me forgetting about the show until recently.

StoneRhino · « **Reply #1206 on:** 05 January 2017, 02:21:40 »

Quote from: YingJanshi on 04 January 2017, 12:50:19

Like every other episode from Deep Breath forward...No matter how bad the writing (and let's be honest, there's been quite a few stinkers), Capaldi's performance shines through.

I really do hope he stays on for at least a couple more seasons.

I just realized that this thread is ancient. I watched season 1 with Rose Tyler and part of season 2 before I lost track of the show. When they switched Doctors and had Amy as his companion I probably caught the starting and decided not to watch it thinking that they changed the show into something different. I recently watched seasons 1-8, I believe.

The funny thing is that I started with what was the newest season available on Amazon prime which was the first season for Capaldi and then went from season to season. I did so out of order and it didn't help, or perhaps it did make it funnier when there were parts that were out of order themselves.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1207 on:** 05 January 2017, 06:56:11 »

The companion for season 10 doesn't seem to look promising. The comedian in the special (we missed latter half of season 9) looks actually more promising than this lady.

gyedid · « **Reply #1208 on:** 05 January 2017, 10:18:43 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 05 January 2017, 06:56:11

The companion for season 10 doesn't seem to look promising. The comedian in the special (we missed latter half of season 9) looks actually more promising than this lady.

A chip shop girl...basically Rose all over again.

cheers,

Gabe

gyedid · « **Reply #1209 on:** 31 January 2017, 09:42:30 »

:'( :'(

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/doctor-who/46900/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-quitting-role-at-end-of-2017

And I was really hoping he might take a run at Tom Baker's record.

cheers,

Gabe

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #1210 on:** 31 January 2017, 11:07:04 »

His tenure as the Doctor has been wasted, IMO. Fine actor, excellent portrayal. Poor scripts, terrible management by the Beeb and Moff.

I suspect that marketing has also revealed that there's no place for an 'old' Doctor anymore.

Lazarus Jaguar · « **Reply #1211 on:** 31 January 2017, 14:48:16 »

This is too bad. By leaving now when the writing is so bad his run will be remembered as a bad one. He wont get a chance to be a good Doctor. And I worry fans may blame him the way they did Colin Baker.

Lorcan Nagle · « **Reply #1212 on:** 31 January 2017, 18:52:46 »

Quote from: Lazarus Jaguar on 31 January 2017, 14:48:16

And I worry fans may blame him the way they did Colin Baker.

To be fair, the fans blame pretty much everyone involved with Doctor Who for the failure of Doctor Who. You'll even find people who hate Chris Eccelston and David Tennant.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1213 on:** 01 February 2017, 14:59:23 »

Sad News (slightly Dated), Sir John Hurt whom portrayed the War Doctor has passed.

YingJanshi · « **Reply #1214 on:** 25 February 2017, 12:42:27 »

So new season starts on April 15th.

...I don't want Capaldi to go... :'( :'( :'(

Wrangler · « **Reply #1215 on:** 25 February 2017, 18:11:04 »

Not too crazy about the female companion. She seems like to be little flighty/valley girl from the previews. I hope it improves.

ClarkeMarek · « **Reply #1216 on:** 16 April 2017, 15:42:54 »

*steps out of old fotomat*

Well, saw the new episode last night. Not the best episode, but enjoyable. My only complaint was cutting short the "What's a Dalek" scene from Bill's intro promo. Not the best episode, but I enjoyed it. :)

Ruger · « **Reply #1217 on:** 16 April 2017, 16:16:50 »

Quote from: ClarkeMarek on 16 April 2017, 15:42:54

*steps out of old fotomat*

Well, saw the new episode last night. Not the best episode, but enjoyable. My only complaint was cutting short the "What's a Dalek" scene from Bill's intro promo. Not the best episode, but I enjoyed it. :)

It has its moments...I especially loved the two pictures on his desk...but at times Bill seemed EXTREMELY flighty...not sure about her going forward...

Just one question:

What's in the vault?

Ruger

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #1218 on:** 16 April 2017, 16:25:19 »

I'll agree along that season 10's opener was ok.
What I liked though was at the end when the female companion was about to be mind-wiped and she unknowingly called out the Doctor about having it done to him...

And, as a side point, I liked towards the end of Class' pilot ep when the Doctor saw the board of the school's teachers. A very nice touch indeed...

ClarkeMarek · « **Reply #1219 on:** 16 April 2017, 16:30:21 »

Quote from: Tymers Realm on 16 April 2017, 16:25:19

I'll agree along that season 10's opener was ok.
What I liked though was at the end when the female companion was about to be mind-wiped and she unknowingly called out the Doctor about having it done to him...

And, as a side point, I liked towards the end of Class' pilot ep when the Doctor saw the board of the school's teachers. A very nice touch indeed...

Sadly, I missed Class, but only because I was watching the taped recorded version of Pilot. :(

Quote from: Ruger on 16 April 2017, 16:16:50

It has its moments...I especially loved the two pictures on his desk...but at times Bill seemed EXTREMELY flighty...not sure about her going forward...

Just one question:

What's in the vault?

Ruger

Not sure, but if I where going to place a bet....GALLIFREY!!!!!!!

Yes, I know we saw it last season, but we're not sure how it got there. For that matter, is it Time War Gallifrey, or post Time War Gallifrey? Maybe we'll see how The Curator gets his hands on Gallifrey Falls No More. :)

Ruger · « **Reply #1220 on:** 16 April 2017, 17:05:49 »

Quote from: ClarkeMarek on 16 April 2017, 16:30:21

Sadly, I missed Class, but only because I was watching the taped recorded version of Pilot. :(

Not sure, but if I where going to place a bet....GALLIFREY!!!!!!!

Yes, I know we saw it last season, but we're not sure how it got there. For that matter, is it Time War Gallifrey, or post Time War Gallifrey? Maybe we'll see how The Curator gets his hands on Gallifrey Falls No More. :)

Perhaps...

Oh...I almost forgot the most important thing I saw in the previews for the season...what appeared to be...CYBERMONDASIANS!!!

Ruger

ClarkeMarek · « **Reply #1221 on:** 16 April 2017, 17:41:36 »

Yep, I knew they where coming back. Also, guess who's returning, with the copywritten beard? ;) :) THEY'RE FINALLY KEEPING UP WITH THE DOCTOR!!!!!!! :)

YingJanshi · « **Reply #1222 on:** 16 April 2017, 19:08:27 »

Just finished watching "The Pilot". Was pretty good. Reserving judgment about Bill. New companions always take a bit to get used to them. Did like seeing the Movellans though.

A few things to note:
Saw few things in the "Next Time" trailer at the end: Missy is back; the first version of the original Mondas Cybermen as already noted; what looked like the Doctor's regeneration; oh and John Simms is coming back as well.

Tymers Realm · « **Reply #1223 on:** 16 April 2017, 19:17:55 »

Quote from: YingJanshi on 16 April 2017, 19:08:27

what looked like the Doctor's regeneration

Well Capaldi mentioned on the Graham Norton Show ep that aired last night as well, that he's filmed his death scene.
Now all we need to know who is gonna be 14?

ClarkeMarek · « **Reply #1224 on:** 16 April 2017, 19:21:17 »

Quote from: YingJanshi on 16 April 2017, 19:08:27

A few things to note:
Saw few things in the "Next Time" trailer at the end: Missy is back; the first version of the original Mondas Cybermen as already noted; what looked like the Doctor's regeneration; oh and John Simms is coming back as well.

And he's sporting a beard!!!!! :o

gyedid · « **Reply #1225 on:** 16 April 2017, 22:35:01 »

Quote from: Tymers Realm on 16 April 2017, 19:17:55

Well Capaldi mentioned on the Graham Norton Show ep that aired last night as well, that he's filmed his death scene.
Now all we need to know who is gonna be 14?

And...is there going to be a Valeyard?

cheers,

Gabe

Ruger · « **Reply #1226 on:** 30 April 2017, 18:56:58 »

Any thoughts on the newest episode? For myself, still not sold on Bill, but I thought she was better in this episode...and I'm still wondering what's up with that vault and the Doctor's vow!

Oh, and who else's been watching "Class" after Who? There's parts of the show I almost like, but others...no...just, no...

Ruger

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #1227 on:** 30 April 2017, 19:28:24 »

Class... blech. Yet another unnecessary supernatural teen high school drama.

I like Bill's character so far.

The vault will likely contain the Master.

I have no strong opinions about the episodes so far. They're not the trash of previous seasons, but they're nothing special either. I was rather hoping for more with this being Capaldi's final season.

Still, I'm intrigued by the rumours swirling about that the First Doctor will have a role in the Christmas special.

ClarkeMarek · « **Reply #1228 on:** 30 April 2017, 22:20:19 »

Quote from: Jaim Magnus on 30 April 2017, 19:28:24

Class... blech. Yet another unnecessary supernatural teen high school drama.

I like Bill's character so far.

The vault will likely contain the Master.

I have no strong opinions about the episodes so far. They're not the trash of previous seasons, but they're nothing special either. I was rather hoping for more with this being Capaldi's final season.

Still, I'm intrigued by the rumours swirling about that the First Doctor will have a role in the Christmas special.

I've...been batting .000 with my guesses, so I'll agree that it's probably the Master. Assuming that it's not Gallifrey. Although after seeing a response earlier, if it is the Valeyard, I'm going to be very stunned.

YingJanshi · « **Reply #1229 on:** 01 May 2017, 11:47:19 »

It was good. Not a spectacular episode, but it was good. Bill is growing on me. She seems to have a more natural response to traveling with the Doctor: equal parts wonder and terror. Some of the recent companions have seemed too eager from the beginning to be quite believable to me. Sad she is leaving at the end of the season as well.

(Rumor is, Capaldi didn't actually want to leave, but jumped before he was pushed. Apparently the BBC has decided the low viewership of recent years is because Capaldi is too old to play the Doctor. (And nothing to do with them scheduling it in a "kill slot"). So they've decided that with a new show runner coming on they need a new Doctor, one who is younger and sexy and male. Someone like David Tennant. And a new companion as well. All rumors do far, but it does jive with how the BBC has treated the show in the past. Sorry to sound elitist, but if your only complaint against Capaldi is that he is too old, you aren't a real Doctor Who fan...)

As for what's in the vault...no idea. Missy kind of seems like a safe bet. Gallifrey is possible, weird, but possible. Could also be the Doctor's next incarnation for whatever reason. (As for the Valeyard, well, anything is possible, but I'd say unlikely: from what we know it seems much too late in the Doctor's life for that. Chronologically speaking, the Valeyard would fit in sometime between Tennent2 and Smith, so during the year of the specials (The Planet of the Dead, The Next Doctor, The Waters of Mars, The End of Time").)

Anyone else sign up for BritBox? They've finally added Classic Who. Mostly complete: besides the missing episodes there are a few stories unavailable at the moment (Remembrance of the Daleks for instance.) Also, unlike when they were on Hulu, BritBox isn't streaming them in HD. Actually, everything I've watched on there (not just Doctor Who, but everything) looks like bad quality VHS. I know it's not on my side (can have 3 to 4 HD streams on other sites running simultaneously and still look great). So has to be on their end. :/