Dr. Who

robgomm · 25 Sep 2011, 13:47

Thought I would start this thread for any Dr. Who fans here.

Who has been following the new series? What are your thoughts? And more specifically how on earth is the Doctor going to survive the last episode?

I am so excited for the finale next week.

PanicLord · 25 Sep 2011, 13:59

I think it has been a brilliant series, and Matt Smith is outstanding. Dr Who has been the best thing on TV ever since it returned.

I haven't seen this week's yet, but every episode this half has been fantastic (the Flesh people ones were a bit rubbish in the first half, but they were just there to service the arc really).

There have been about 1,000 different hints about how they can get round it but no idea what will actually happen.

The only thing we can say for sure is "Doctor Who will return" to borrow a tagline from another classic British franchise, and I for one cannot wait to see how this one ends and what happens in the next series! Who-rah!

Adje · 25 Sep 2011, 15:06

I only have seen partials of the new Doctor. I stopped during the David Tennant series. Not because it's bad but I've downloaded all episodes from past to present and I'm watching them in order. It's funny to see how Dr Who has developed over the decades. Anyway I'm still watching the black and white episodes and can't wait untill I'm at the Peter Davidson series (the fifth Doctor). He has always been my favorite Doctor Who.

I'm happy BBC was so wise to return Dr Who some years ago!

robgomm · 25 Sep 2011, 16:09

I just don't know how they can get around it. We actually saw him die in the first episode, and River has always known she killed him.

GDW · 25 Sep 2011, 17:35

Who is Dr. Who?

robgomm · 25 Sep 2011, 17:43

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Originally Posted by GDW

Who is Dr. Who?

It's a Sci-Fi series made in the UK. Check it out if you can.

GDW · 25 Sep 2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by robgomm

It's a Sci-Fi series made in the UK. Check it out if you can.

Not the Dr Who I know is it? Surely not? How can those cardboard cut out backgrounds still be going after all these years. If it is then the world has not progressed at all. In fact The World Has Gone To Hell In A handbasket! Or change the TV channel.

Sebastian. · 25 Sep 2011, 18:17

I missed the last bit of the first half of this series and I need to catch up. I thought last nights was brilliant with James Corden, and I'm looking forwards to the finale. Also it's been said that Bill Bailey will be in the Christmas special

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*AndyK* · 25 Sep 2011, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Snafu

Also it's been said that Bill Bailey will be in the Christmas special

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Yes he is, they started filming it this week.

robgomm · 25 Sep 2011, 20:38

I think both the episodes with James Corden have been really really great. Saw Dr. Who confidential afterwards as well, and him and Matt Smith are really great friends as well.

Cherry.Loaf · 25 Sep 2011, 21:53

Very disappointed in the first half of this season but last nights was briliant

**Monstro** · 25 Sep 2011, 22:04

Unfortunately the bar was set way above Matt Smith's quiff and he just ain't up to it, more so when his companion Pond is in it. In his defence the change of director/writers hasn't done him any favours either. Did enjoy last nights one with James Corden (even though Pond slipped in it).

robgomm · 25 Sep 2011, 22:22

I have to say Amy Pond is the worst companion the Doctor has had for many a year, although I quite like Rory. Alex Kingstons River Song character is brilliant though, she could easily have a series of her own!

PanicLord · 25 Sep 2011, 22:28

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Originally Posted by GDW

Not the Dr Who I know is it? Surely not? How can those cardboard cut out backgrounds still be going after all these years. If it is then the world has not progressed at all. In fact The World Has Gone To Hell In A handbasket! Or change the TV channel.

Lol- not cardboard any more - actual CGI! Some of it extremely convincing. Some of it a little bit not, but for Brit TV it knocks spots off everything else fx wise.

Battybarb · 26 Sep 2011, 14:36

Been a bit disappointed with this series was not sure about Matt Smith as the Doctor at first,last series was fairly good,would still like to see David Tennant back as the Doctor though,he was brilliant.
the Doctor will survive..he always does..lol
the other series i am really hooked on is Torchwood...just love it

robgomm · 27 Sep 2011, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battybarb

Been a bit disappointed with this series was not sure about Matt Smith as the Doctor at first,last series was fairly good,would still like to see David Tennant back as the Doctor though,he was brilliant.
the Doctor will survive..he always does..lol
the other series i am really hooked on is Torchwood...just love it

I loved David Tennant too and I was gutted when he left, really felt like a death. I was very sceptical of Matt Smith when I saw him, too young was my first thought. I really didn't think I was going to like it. But do you know what, He's really won me over, he's done a good job of keeping the character pretty much the same but also putting his own spin on it. He's more geeky and nerdy than Davids Doctor was, but i think that's a good thing, and the more I think about it the Doctor should be a bit geeky and nerdy. In fact the more I think about it David was too handsome and cool to be the Doctor. Still awesome though.

Cherry.Loaf · 27 Sep 2011, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battybarb

Been a bit disappointed with this series was not sure about Matt Smith as the Doctor at first,last series was fairly good,would still like to see David Tennant back as the Doctor though,he was brilliant.
the Doctor will survive..he always does..lol
the other series i am really hooked on is Torchwood...just love it

I love Torchwood more than Doctor Who at the moment! I was kinda disappointed in the ending for miracle day but Children of Earth was fantastic

Battybarb · 28 Sep 2011, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Cherry.Loaf

I love Torchwood more than Doctor Who at the moment! I was kinda disappointed in the ending for miracle day but Children of Earth was fantastic

i know what you mean..but cant wait for Torchwood to return

Sebastian. · 01 Oct 2011, 18:37

Well less than an hour and a half until we find out how he's going to get out of it!

**Monstro** · 01 Oct 2011, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Snafu

Well less than an hour and a half until we find out how he's going to get out of it!

I'm hoping the shot deflects off his sonic screwdriver and takes Pond out!!!

*AndyK* · 02 Oct 2011, 11:34

What a weak ending, could see that coming weeks ago!

The only really good bit about last nights episode was the tribute to Nicholas Courtney and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.

**Monstro** · 02 Oct 2011, 11:36

Go away, I haven't watched it yet

*AndyK* · 02 Oct 2011, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Monstro

Go away, I haven't watched it yet

Get it watched then you can agree with me

LucyK! · 02 Oct 2011, 11:39

I cannot tolerate Doctor Who but I will miss the extra sleep I get while Andy's watching it once a week!! Oh well, still got Spooks to sleep through!

*AndyK* · 02 Oct 2011, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Lucy!

Oh well, still got Spooks to sleep through!

Not for long, it's the last series of that, and don't even get me started on it's accuracy!!

25 Sep 2011, 13:47	#1
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	Dr. Who Thought I would start this thread for any Dr. Who fans here. Who has been following the new series? What are your thoughts? And more specifically how on earth is the Doctor going to survive the last episode? I am so excited for the finale next week.

25 Sep 2011, 13:59	#2
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,652	I think it has been a brilliant series, and Matt Smith is outstanding. Dr Who has been the best thing on TV ever since it returned. I haven't seen this week's yet, but every episode this half has been fantastic (the Flesh people ones were a bit rubbish in the first half, but they were just there to service the arc really). There have been about 1,000 different hints about how they can get round it but no idea what will actually happen. The only thing we can say for sure is "Doctor Who will return" to borrow a tagline from another classic British franchise, and I for one cannot wait to see how this one ends and what happens in the next series! Who-rah!

25 Sep 2011, 15:06	#3
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,960	I only have seen partials of the new Doctor. I stopped during the David Tennant series. Not because it's bad but I've downloaded all episodes from past to present and I'm watching them in order. It's funny to see how Dr Who has developed over the decades. Anyway I'm still watching the black and white episodes and can't wait untill I'm at the Peter Davidson series (the fifth Doctor). He has always been my favorite Doctor Who. I'm happy BBC was so wise to return Dr Who some years ago!

25 Sep 2011, 16:09	#4
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	I just don't know how they can get around it. We actually saw him die in the first episode, and River has always known she killed him.

25 Sep 2011, 17:35	#5
GDW Super Loafer Join Date: 26.03.2010 Location: Perth Posts: 984	Who is Dr. Who?

25 Sep 2011, 18:17	#8
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,029	I missed the last bit of the first half of this series and I need to catch up. I thought last nights was brilliant with James Corden, and I'm looking forwards to the finale. Also it's been said that Bill Bailey will be in the Christmas special .

25 Sep 2011, 20:38	#10
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	I think both the episodes with James Corden have been really really great. Saw Dr. Who confidential afterwards as well, and him and Matt Smith are really great friends as well.

25 Sep 2011, 21:53	#11
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	Very disappointed in the first half of this season but last nights was briliant

25 Sep 2011, 22:04	#12
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	Unfortunately the bar was set way above Matt Smith's quiff and he just ain't up to it, more so when his companion Pond is in it. In his defence the change of director/writers hasn't done him any favours either. Did enjoy last nights one with James Corden (even though Pond slipped in it).

25 Sep 2011, 22:22	#13
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	I have to say Amy Pond is the worst companion the Doctor has had for many a year, although I quite like Rory. Alex Kingstons River Song character is brilliant though, she could easily have a series of her own!

26 Sep 2011, 14:36	#15
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	Been a bit disappointed with this series was not sure about Matt Smith as the Doctor at first,last series was fairly good,would still like to see David Tennant back as the Doctor though,he was brilliant. the Doctor will survive..he always does..lol the other series i am really hooked on is Torchwood...just love it

01 Oct 2011, 18:37	#19
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,029	Well less than an hour and a half until we find out how he's going to get out of it!

02 Oct 2011, 11:34	#21
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	What a weak ending, could see that coming weeks ago! The only really good bit about last nights episode was the tribute to Nicholas Courtney and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.

02 Oct 2011, 11:36	#22
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	Go away, I haven't watched it yet

02 Oct 2011, 11:39	#24
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I cannot tolerate Doctor Who but I will miss the extra sleep I get while Andy's watching it once a week!! Oh well, still got Spooks to sleep through!