Posted May 12, 201312 yr Continue discussing the current series of Doctor Who, the upcoming 50th anniversary and Christmas specials, and next year's eighth series of Doctor Who in this thread! Edited February 2, 201510 yr by THEO.
May 12, 201312 yr The new Cybermen looked fantastic, and they had some fabulous techniques, although it felt as if they were undefeatable, and the only way you could banish them is by exploding them, or where they are. The scene(s) with the Doctor and the 'Cyber Doctor' arguing both physically and mentally dragged on for quite a bit (especially when the Doctor was in the Cyber Tomb), but when it got to the pair of them playing Chess in the castle, it was really exciting and dramatic. Yet again, though, it seemed the sonic screwdriver had rather major involvement in how the story itself was concluded, which was disappointing. Overall, a fantastic episode. I liked some of the new additions to the Cybermen but it is quite annoying that they are basically undefeatable. They can now essentially 'upgrade' to avoid any weaknesses meaning that it's going to be harder and harder to get rid of them when they are inevitably brought back. I agree about the first scenes with the two Doctors as it felt a bit slow but Matt Smith's acting when he was the 'Cyber Doctor' was probably one of the best performances he's ever given. I realise the last few pages make it sounds like all I do is MOAN, but it's mainly down to the frustration I feel by seeing what is so clearly a good idea not being executed properly. I feel exactly the same! I feel like I'm always moaning and nit-picking but some of the executions this series haven't been that great when they really could be. :( --- Overall, it was a good episode and I liked how Clara was really involved this episode. I loved the later scenes with the two doctors especially. It was good that the kids weren't too involved but I disagree with comments that the boy was the worst. The girl wasn't that great an actor and had some really bad lines such as when she entered the military base and just went 'I'm bored.' Really? I've found the negative side to watching episodes multiple times though, as you start to recognise settings that they've used before. :lol: I'm sure the military base/hall was used in The Doctor's Daughter for the same reason and the part in the castle where the Doctor played chess was used in The Vampires of Venice. 1. Asylum Of The Daleks 2. The Crimson Horror 3. Hide 4. The Angels Take Manhattan 5. Nightmare in Silver 6. The Power Of Three 7. Journey to the Centre of the Tardis 8. A Town Called Mercy 9. Cold War 10. The Snowmen 11. Dinosaurs On A Spaceship 12. The Bells of Saint John 13. The Rings of Akhaten
May 12, 201312 yr Nightmare In Silver wasn't that bad, the kids didn't irritate me as much as I was fearing, barely registered them actually. The Cybermen were OK being brought back but they aren't as much engaging villains as they are a threat that results in high body counts. Matt Smith's acting for two was easily the best part. In retrospect nothing is standing out as much as The Crimson Horror, it's been an ok half-series but not as good as I would have hoped. 1. A Town Called Mercy 2. The Crimson Horror 3. Asylum Of The Daleks --- 4. The Snowmen 5. Hide 6. The Power Of Three 7. The Angels Take Manhattan 8. Nightmare in Silver 9. The Bells of Saint John 10. Cold War 11. Journey to the Centre of the Tardis ---- 12. The Rings of Akhaten 13. Dinosaurs On A Spaceship
May 12, 201312 yr I liked some of the new additions to the Cybermen but it is quite annoying that they are basically undefeatable. They can now essentially 'upgrade' to avoid any weaknesses meaning that it's going to be harder and harder to get rid of them when they are inevitably brought back. I agree about the first scenes with the two Doctors as it felt a bit slow but Matt Smith's acting when he was the 'Cyber Doctor' was probably one of the best performances he's ever given. Exactly - the upgrading to avoid all weaknesses is obviously a good way to make them seem like a more powerful and destructive villain, but at the same time - it's going to introduce the sonic screwdriver (yet again) as the way of solving nearly all plots. :lol: Rank ~ 1. Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS 2. The Snowmen 3. Hide 4. The Power of Three 5. The Bells of Saint John 6. The Crimson Horror 7. Nightmare in Silver 8. The Angels Take Manhattan 9. The Rings of Akhaten 10. Cold War 11. A Town Called Mercy 12. Asylum of the Daleks 13. Dinosaurs on a Spaceship Ratings Asylum of the Daleks - 6.4m (o/night), 8.3m (final) Dinosaurs on a Spaceship - 5.5m (o/night), 7.57m (final) A Town Called Mercy - 6.6m (o/night), 8.42m (final) The Power of Three - 5.5m (o/night), 7.67m (final) The Angels Take Manhattan - 5.9m (o/night), 7.82m (final) The Snowmen - 7.6m (o/night), 9.87m (final) The Bells of Saint John - 6.18m (o/night), 8.44m (final) The Rings of Akhaten - 5.5m (o/night), 7.45m (final) Cold War - 5.7m (o/night), 7.37m (final) Hide - 5.0m (o/night), 6.61m (final) Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS - 4.9m (o/night), 6.50m (final) The Crimson Horror - 4.61m (o/night), TBC (final) Nightmare in Silver - 4.7m (o/night), TBC (final)
May 12, 201312 yr Author 1. The Angels Take Manhattan 2. Asylum of the Daleks 3. The Crimson Horror 4. Hide 5. The Bells of Saint John 6. Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS 7. Nightmare in Silver 8. The Power of Three 9. The Snowmen 10. Cold War 11. A Town Called Mercy 12. Dinosaurs on a Spaceship 13. The Rings of Akhaten I'd say the top seven are the strongest, and I liked 8-9 also. 10-13 really disappointed however.
May 12, 201312 yr 01 The Crimson Horror 02 The Angels Take Manhattan 03 Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS 04 Dinosaurs On A Spaceship 05 Hide 06 Nightmare In Silver 07 Asylum Of The Daleks 08 The Bells Of Saint John 09 The Snowmen 10 Cold War 11 The Power Of Three 12 The Rings Of Akhaten 13 A Town Called Mercy
May 12, 201312 yr Neil Gaiman has said that if he is offered a return for Series 8, or any time in the future, he would like to resurrect the Yeti for a story. Sounds fab to me! :D
May 12, 201312 yr http://untempered-schism-insta.tumblr.com/...pre-order-early SOMEONE KNOWS. What I wouldn't give to have that power. It's spoiler-free, don't worry, the person it happened to was respectful enough to not leak anything. If anyone else got their pre-order early too we may not be as safe, but that's just made me more excited for the finale.
May 12, 201312 yr Yeah the finale is all over the net I hear, gotta keep extra careful! Doing well to be spoiler-free so far. -x- My ranking of the series: 1. Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS 2. Asylum of the Daleks 3. The Angels Take Manhatten 4. Cold War 5. The Bells of Saint John 6. A Town Called Mercy 7. Nightmare in Silver 8. The Power of Three 9. The Snowmen 10. The Rings of Akhatan 11. The Crimson Horror (was too inconsistent) 12. Hide 13. Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
May 12, 201312 yr http://untempered-schism-insta.tumblr.com/...pre-order-early SOMEONE KNOWS. What I wouldn't give to have that power. It's spoiler-free, don't worry, the person it happened to was respectful enough to not leak anything. If anyone else got their pre-order early too we may not be as safe, but that's just made me more excited for the finale. There are lots of Tumblr pages with supposed information about what happens in The Name of the Doctor, who Clara is, what the Doctor's secret is, etc - so if I were you I'd stay well away. :cry: Lucky sod getting their copy early, though. Will pre-order mine soon from the BBC Shop (you get the promo posters as art cards for all the episodes if you order there).
May 12, 201312 yr 1. The Angels Take Manhattan 2. Hide 3. The Snowmen 4. The Crimson Horror 5. Asylum Of The Daleks 6, A Town Called Mercy 7. Nightmare In Silver 8. The Rings Of Akhaten 9. Cold War 10. The Bells Of Saint John 11. Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS 12. The Power Of Three 13. Dinosaurs On A Spaceship The latest episode was pretty good although I have to say I didn't feel the desperation that usually follows Cybermen around. Not enough people being converted into cybermen for my liking. Edited May 12, 201312 yr by Sabrewulf
May 12, 201312 yr WHAAAAT I NEED TO WATCH NAME OF THE DOCTOR LIKE NOW. If copies are out it has to leak, right?
May 12, 201312 yr WHAAAAT I NEED TO WATCH NAME OF THE DOCTOR LIKE NOW. If copies are out it has to leak, right? I hope it doesn't leak, but at the same time I hope people don't sneakily reveal plot details, etc. :(
May 12, 201312 yr I hope it doesn't leak, but at the same time I hope people don't sneakily reveal plot details, etc. :( Why? As long as you refrain from spoilers, what's wrong with them being out there? I do hope it leaks, I don't watch it live on TV anyway. Please let me know if you find a link, I will love you. Edited May 12, 201312 yr by Marina Hurts
May 12, 201312 yr Why? As long as you refrain from spoilers, what's wrong with them being out there? I do hope it leaks, I don't watch it live on TV anyway. Because if people do post spoilers, the internet and social media make it SO easy to come across them. I don't understand the point in spoilers anyway. If people are that interested to know whats happening and read the spoilers, why can't they wait to watch the show as when they do watch it their viewing is obviously spoiled and the 'experience' is not half as good. Edited May 12, 201312 yr by Rabbit Heart
May 12, 201312 yr I have 100% respect for the people who have received their copies early. Here is what one fan who received their copy early had to say: So, I feel like I have the awesome power of being able to spoil something really really big in the palm of my hands but I refuse sir, I REFUSE! Just know that The Name of the Doctor is a seriously game-changing episode. And that Clara’s explanation will BLOW classic Whovians out of the water. I am REALLY eager to find out who Clara is now, so roll on Saturday! :dance:
May 12, 201312 yr On second thought I kind of don't want this to leak yet, I've planned a Series 7 marathon for this week!
May 12, 201312 yr I just found a site with details on what happens. Skimmed past it, although I daren't read it in detail at all. :/ Lots of things to do with Clara, the Doctor and River.
May 12, 201312 yr Oh f*** it, I don't even care enough about Clara anymore. I'm going to go find spoilers.
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