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Doctor Who Season 8 Premieres this Saturday
Posted on 8/20/14 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 1:52 pm
Anyone else absolutely ecstatic and unable to contain their excitement?
Well maybe it's just me. And it probably has something to do with the fact that I just realize it's Saturday and not Monday. I don't know why I thought it was premiering on Monday.
Leading up to the premiere on Saturday BBCA has a Doctor Who marathon running. I just clicked over and they're currently playing "Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead". This has to be one of my favorite episodes ever. Our first meeting with River Song is so emotionally charged and just as she should be. It's amazing. And the scene where Ms. Evangelista dies is heartwrenching. There's so much about these two episodes that sums up exactly why I love this show.
And they're followed by "Midnight". This might be my favorite trio of episodes in Doctor Who.
If you're a fellow Whovian, what's your favorite episode/story arc? Who's your favorite Doctor? Have you watched any Classic Who? (I've watched bits and pieces of Doctors 1-4. I actually love the 1st Doctor, Hartnell.)
Well maybe it's just me. And it probably has something to do with the fact that I just realize it's Saturday and not Monday. I don't know why I thought it was premiering on Monday.
Leading up to the premiere on Saturday BBCA has a Doctor Who marathon running. I just clicked over and they're currently playing "Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead". This has to be one of my favorite episodes ever. Our first meeting with River Song is so emotionally charged and just as she should be. It's amazing. And the scene where Ms. Evangelista dies is heartwrenching. There's so much about these two episodes that sums up exactly why I love this show.
And they're followed by "Midnight". This might be my favorite trio of episodes in Doctor Who.
If you're a fellow Whovian, what's your favorite episode/story arc? Who's your favorite Doctor? Have you watched any Classic Who? (I've watched bits and pieces of Doctors 1-4. I actually love the 1st Doctor, Hartnell.)
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Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:10 pm to Wanderin Reb
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:14 pm to Wanderin Reb
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Doctor Who Season 8 Premieres this Saturday
I figured thats why BBC was running it NON STOP and interrupting my viewings of Top Gear
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:20 pm to Lsut81
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interrupting my viewings of Top Gear
Top Gear on Netflix is soo much better...
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:21 pm to Lsut81
If he waves the wand of lazy writing to solve the problem and save the day, you will hear my scream across all time and space.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:29 pm to Wanderin Reb
Bad Wolf/Parting of the Ways
Blink
The Girl in the Fireplace.
Can't stand classic Who.
Blink
The Girl in the Fireplace.
Can't stand classic Who.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:30 pm to Wanderin Reb
Between Saturday night, LSU-Wisconsin next weekend and the Saints-Falcons the week after that, I can't wait like Bart Scott.
I've been a fan of the show since 83-84. It's strange to see how much the show has caught on in the U.S. I was wearing a Doctor Who T-shirt one day in the spring and these fairly cute high school girls were telling me "I like your shirt". You would have told me 30 years ago that fairly cute girls would eventually like Doctor Who, and I wouldn't have believed you.
It will be interesting to see how Capaldi does. Based on the couple of clips I've seen, it looks like this will be the closest we get to Hugh Laurie as the Doctor.
I think all the Doctors since 2005 have been excellent -- they've hit a home run every time with casting. I used to think David Tennant was possibly the best Doctor ever, but Matt Smith was even better. As far as classic Doctors go, Tom Baker is the gold standard. I like Pertwee and McCoy quite a bit. Davison was let down by terrible writing (Human Nature/The Family of Blood was on yesterday evening. Peter Davison would have KILLED IT had that been a Fifth Doctor story.) Colin Baker was let down by terrible writing and a worse costume. I've tried to get into Troughton, because everyone raves about him, but those old slow black and white episodes are a chore to watch.
I've been a fan of the show since 83-84. It's strange to see how much the show has caught on in the U.S. I was wearing a Doctor Who T-shirt one day in the spring and these fairly cute high school girls were telling me "I like your shirt". You would have told me 30 years ago that fairly cute girls would eventually like Doctor Who, and I wouldn't have believed you.
It will be interesting to see how Capaldi does. Based on the couple of clips I've seen, it looks like this will be the closest we get to Hugh Laurie as the Doctor.
I think all the Doctors since 2005 have been excellent -- they've hit a home run every time with casting. I used to think David Tennant was possibly the best Doctor ever, but Matt Smith was even better. As far as classic Doctors go, Tom Baker is the gold standard. I like Pertwee and McCoy quite a bit. Davison was let down by terrible writing (Human Nature/The Family of Blood was on yesterday evening. Peter Davison would have KILLED IT had that been a Fifth Doctor story.) Colin Baker was let down by terrible writing and a worse costume. I've tried to get into Troughton, because everyone raves about him, but those old slow black and white episodes are a chore to watch.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:34 pm to timbo
And Season 3 was strong. Going from Human Nature/The Family of Blood to Blink was quite a feat. The last 15-20 minutes of Utopia kicked all kinds of arse and The Sound of Drums was really strong. Too bad Last of the Time Lords ended so weakly....
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:35 pm to Wanderin Reb
Is this a show I can just jump into without any background info or having never watched an episode?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:38 pm to timbo
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It's strange to see how much the show has caught on in the U.S
I remember shaming the weird kid in HS that drew daleks on his notebooks...I had 0 clue WTF he was doing (circa '97)...
Its now a show that I quote and have little Who collections around my office
ETA: I have tried looking for the guy on FBook, but cannot remember his last name...
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:55 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Is this a show I can just jump into without any background info or having never watched an episode?
You can jump in with the 9th Doctor from 2005 and be just fine.
You could even start with Matt Smith's 11th Doctor from 2010 and not be too out of the loop.
Depending on your tolerance for cheese - if it's high start with 9th Doctor. If it's low start with 11th and then once you decide you love the show go back.
I will say that the 9th Doctor has an incredible story arc in "The Doctor Dances/The Empty Child" that is can't miss. Just freaking spectacular.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:57 pm to Wanderin Reb
I watched the first 2 episodes of season 1 last night cause Im looking for a new show... They weren't great to me. Is this a show that I should look into if I didn't really enjoy the first two? I love science fiction shows normally and i liked the idea, just didn't love it...
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:00 pm to timbo
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I've been a fan of the show since 83-84. It's strange to see how much the show has caught on in the U.S. I was wearing a Doctor Who T-shirt one day in the spring and these fairly cute high school girls were telling me "I like your shirt". You would have told me 30 years ago that fairly cute girls would eventually like Doctor Who, and I wouldn't have believed you.
I only picked it up in 2005, but it's quickly become my all-time favorite show. I have umpteen shirts, jackets, mugs, etc. It's a little sad.
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It will be interesting to see how Capaldi does. Based on the couple of clips I've seen, it looks like this will be the closest we get to Hugh Laurie as the Doctor.
I think I'm going to like Capaldi. I loved Smith's childish Doctor, but it will be fun to see a grown up, more serious Doctor.
I'm sad to see that Jenna Coleman has already announced that she'll be leaving the show at Christmas, though.
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I think all the Doctors since 2005 have been excellent -- they've hit a home run every time with casting. I used to think David Tennant was possibly the best Doctor ever, but Matt Smith was even better. As far as classic Doctors go, Tom Baker is the gold standard. I like Pertwee and McCoy quite a bit. Davison was let down by terrible writing (Human Nature/The Family of Blood was on yesterday evening. Peter Davison would have KILLED IT had that been a Fifth Doctor story.) Colin Baker was let down by terrible writing and a worse costume. I've tried to get into Troughton, because everyone raves about him, but those old slow black and white episodes are a chore to watch.
Each of the new Doctors made me mad when I had to switch to them.
When Eccelston departed, I hated Tennant. Then I loved Tennant. Then when he left I hated Smith. Then I loved Smith.
I think I've been a fan long enough now that I can accept Matt's departure and embrace Capaldi. I'm ready for him.
The old B/W episodes can be a chore, but I'd suggest watching Hartnell's "Edge of Destruction" story arc. It's very good and what made me love him.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:01 pm to SouthOfSouth
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They weren't great to me. Is this a show that I should look into if I didn't really enjoy the first two?
Yes. The first season is a bit cheesy, but it gets much better, trust me.
Once you get to episodes 9/10 of season 1 you'll see what the show truly can be and what it eventually becomes full-time.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:03 pm to Wanderin Reb
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Yes. The first season is a bit cheesy, but it gets much better, trust me.
Once you get to episodes 9/10 of season 1 you'll see what the show truly can be and what it eventually becomes full-time.
Okay. I think I'll give it a shot till around ep 10 before really making a decision. with all those seasons I'd have to really enjoy it to move forward from there.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:09 pm to SouthOfSouth
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Okay. I think I'll give it a shot till around ep 10 before really making a decision. with all those seasons I'd have to really enjoy it to move forward from there.
Episodes 6 and 7 start to get really good.
If you want my honest opinion as a HUGE fan of the show...you can skip episodes 4, 5, and 11. I freaking hate the villian/monster in those episodes (the Slitheen).
They're just...awful.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:11 pm to Wanderin Reb
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I'm sad to see that Jenna Coleman has already announced that she'll be leaving the show at Christmas, though.
I'm sorry. What did you say there?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:16 pm to SSpaniel
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I'm sorry. What did you say there?
It's just "rumor" at the moment, but the BBC has not denied it. They said people will have to "watch and see" whether she leaves the show.
Sorry if that's a spoiler. :( No plot has been released! I wouldn't drop that because I wouldn't want it to be spoiled for myself.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:20 pm to Wanderin Reb
around the time of the 50th anniversary (Nov 23, 2013) my gf agreed that the first episode I showed her (the first 10th Doctor episode) was pretty good and we should keep going. I was very excited and told her we need to get her caught up before the 12th Doctor gets here. Through starts and stops I can happily say that last night we watched The Name of The Doctor, The Day of The Doctor, and The Time of The Doctor. A gutbusting 1-2-3 punch I've been looking forward to since christmas. And with 3 days to spare! 
Getting my own personal Who celebration out of the way...ha. I'm still a 10 guy, though 11 grew on me and 9 is ok in my book. I've watched a handful of classic Who, but not enough to say I deserve an opinion on it. My favorite episodes are Human Nature/The Family of Blood. Really got to me how the Doctor learned his true separation from humanity by becoming one and having to turn back again. Very emotional ending. And I've said it before, and not afraid to admit: I cried like a baby when Ten regenerated, that whole last 15 minutes or so...whew...of course, it was probably helped by the red wine... Very frickity much looking forward to Doctor Malcolm Tucker too!
Getting my own personal Who celebration out of the way...ha. I'm still a 10 guy, though 11 grew on me and 9 is ok in my book. I've watched a handful of classic Who, but not enough to say I deserve an opinion on it. My favorite episodes are Human Nature/The Family of Blood. Really got to me how the Doctor learned his true separation from humanity by becoming one and having to turn back again. Very emotional ending. And I've said it before, and not afraid to admit: I cried like a baby when Ten regenerated, that whole last 15 minutes or so...whew...of course, it was probably helped by the red wine...
Very frickity much looking forward to Doctor Malcolm Tucker too!Posted on 8/20/14 at 3:21 pm to Wanderin Reb
I'm so fricking pumped for this, I can hardly contain myself 
I agree with all of that.
I also like Asylum of the Daleks as my Clara episode.
Every now and then I rewatch The Girl Who Waited and A Good Man Goes to War.
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Bad Wolf/Parting of the Ways
Blink
The Girl in the Fireplace.
Can't stand classic Who.
I agree with all of that.
I also like Asylum of the Daleks as my Clara episode.
Every now and then I rewatch The Girl Who Waited and A Good Man Goes to War.
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