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 10th June 2017, 07:43 PM
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I didn't really like it that much if I'm honest, it was very basic and pretty much a filler episode. In fact, I haven't really cared for the past couple of episodes at all after a pretty strong start to the series.
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10th June 2017, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(JosephStyles🐶 @ Jun 10 2017, 08:30 PM)  Really great episode tonight I thought. I was worried after the next time clip didn't engage me too much but I enjoyed it much more than I thought (although it wasn't perfect). I liked the Ice Warriors much more than in Cold War, and the Alpha Centauri cameo was pretty fun  (voiced by the same actress as over 40 years ago in the classic series!!)I have to admit, I didn't realise the Alpha Centauri was a throwback to the original series - I actually thought that is was Missy putting on a voice to trick The Doctor. |
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10th June 2017, 08:35 PM
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Huh.
Who trailers are always right. Looked basic in the trailer and it was. Still not as bad as the insect house one. |
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10th June 2017, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(Brett-Butler @ Jun 10 2017, 08:55 PM) I have to admit, I didn't realise the Alpha Centauri was a throwback to the original series - I actually thought that is was Missy putting on a voice to trick The Doctor. 
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10th June 2017, 08:59 PM
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Nice of the Tardis to translate between EVERYONE on the planet when it wasn't even there or there for the first human Ice Warrior interactions.
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10th June 2017, 09:55 PM
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https://twitter.com/spankybackpack/status/800444397678694401
 
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11th June 2017, 09:18 AM
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I really enjoyed this episode. I don't know much about the Ice Warriors considering they've only had one appearance in the new series before this episode but I liked them and thought they were a genuine threat. This is probably the best standalone adventure so far this series.
I also thought that Alpha Centauri was just Missy putting on a silly voice to begin with. |
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11th June 2017, 04:57 PM
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Loved that the Ice Warriors are back proper, as they've been my favourites since I first discovered them in the early 80s. I prefer them without the Ice Lords though and they're not as sinister as they used to be but I thought that was a great stand alone story
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12th June 2017, 03:07 PM
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I didn't enjoy it as much as most of the rest of the series. The opening 15 minutes or so were pretty bad (particularly in terms of directing/editing I feel) but, as it went on, and the Empress was introduced it did get better.
My main problem I think comes from the fact we have to believe that Victorian British soldiers somehow travelled to Mars and were also able to live there?? It was a bigger stretch than the moon being an egg for me and I was waiting for a twist all throughout the episode. I kind of wish that it jumped into the monster moments a lot sooner so there could have been a few more interesting moments. Instead, it basically felt that the Empress sent out 6 soldiers to attack the British soldiers, killed 4/5 of them within like 2 minutes and then it was resolved. There could have been a lot more done with the Ice Warriors in that respect. The way they killed them was pretty cool though, I was impressed with that and the Monk's killing last week too. It was an alright watch but pretty sub-par for me and probably felt more like a second/third draft. I would have completely removed the aspect of the soldiers being Victorian too because it is completely unbelievable. I'm not a massive Mark Gatiss fan and that aspect just felt like a vanity thing. I did like the Alpha Centuri cameo though, having watched the two stories she's in <3 |
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12th June 2017, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(Klaus @ Jun 12 2017, 04:07 PM) It was an alright watch but pretty sub-par for me and probably felt more like a second/third draft. I would have completely removed the aspect of the soldiers being Victorian too because it is completely unbelievable. I'm not a massive Mark Gatiss fan and that aspect just felt like a vanity thing. That would have meant having to cut the "I can forgive your Victorian attitude because.... you're Victorian" line  In other news, Russel T Davies has dropped a hint that the new Doctor has been chosen. Could they do the reveal in the last episode of this series? |
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12th June 2017, 07:22 PM
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I just caught up today, I wasn't huge on this episode. It felt a bit too contrived, particularly the Victorian element. I agree with Klaus that it probably would've been better leaving them out. I enjoyed the Ice Warriors but felt they weren't used to their full potential and the whole thing did feel resolved too quickly and easily.
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13th June 2017, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE(Suedehead2 @ Jun 12 2017, 04:35 PM) In other news, Russel T Davies has dropped a hint that the new Doctor has been chosen. Could they do the reveal in the last episode of this series? I've read a few rumours as to how they are going to handle the regeneration this time around, and it would be interesting if the rumour I've heard was true. Here be spoilers... Peter Calpaldi said that this regeneration will be different from the other generations earlier this year. This series is due to end with The Doctor being so broken by the events that occur in the finale, that he chooses not to regenerate, with the series ending on that cliffhanger. At the beginning of the Christmas special however, he is shown two potential future reincarnations, and it is only at the end of the special that it is revealed which one is the true 13th Doctor. The episode is also rumoured to feature The First Doctor (with David Bradley taking on the role), and possibly a reappearance by his granddaughter Susan for the first time in nearly 50 years. Then again, these are just rumours at the moment, so take them with a pinch of salt |
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17th June 2017, 09:19 PM
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Really, really boring episode.
Didn't even make sense as NO CREATURE can withstand the sun. How did it darken things? Was it eaing people's bones or light particles? Plants photosynthesise and nothing happens to light levels lol. |
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17th June 2017, 09:21 PM
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The Lady Said Go Home!
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I rather liked this episode especially the scene with Bill and the soldiers coming out to them in a rather unexpectedly modern age.
Hyped for next episode and the one after 
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17th June 2017, 09:24 PM
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 you never forget your first time...
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Not the best of the series but I liked it more than what seems to be the general reaction on forums. It was a pretty great story, and relatively light-hearted before the seriousness of the impending finale.
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17th June 2017, 09:24 PM
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Howdy, disco citizens
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Wasn't as keen on this one this week.
Oh well, next week's one looks like it'll be interesting from the preview, given that Tim Farron is returning as The Master alongside Missy. |
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17th June 2017, 09:30 PM
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FROM THE LIB DEMS?!
No, the story was nonsensical and did not fit together. It was just all ovee the place. Nonsensical. |
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17th June 2017, 09:36 PM
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you never forget your first time...
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17th June 2017, 09:37 PM
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Howdy, disco citizens
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QUOTE(Willy @ Jun 17 2017, 10:30 PM) FROM THE LIB DEMS?! John Simm, who bares a surprising resemblance to Mr Farron -  |
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17th June 2017, 09:47 PM
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I don't see it.
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