Author Topic: Doctor Who (Read 216446 times)

ariich · « **Reply #455 on:** April 22, 2011, 06:48:00 AM »

See I don't think it is the Doctor who she kills, as it would be too obvious. But then again, it could be a double bluff! And I agree that she is clearly a good person and it wouldn't have been for malevolent reasons - you can see that from the way she saves everyone in Forest of the Dead.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #456 on:** April 22, 2011, 06:49:41 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 22, 2011, 06:48:00 AM

See I don't think it is the Doctor who she kills, as it would be too obvious.

Exactly, that's really my biggest doubt. But it was my first instinct. "Best man I've ever known?" Who else could it have been, unless it was so long ago that she didn't even know the Doctor yet and it could have been someone equally important to her at the time...

ariich · « **Reply #457 on:** April 22, 2011, 06:52:54 AM »

ARGH TOO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT

We'll just have to wait and see.

On an unrelated note, Amy's Choice is another bloody brilliant episode.

adameastment · « **Reply #458 on:** April 22, 2011, 06:59:58 AM »

The only thing I have with the newer series, is the fact it has a massive great break in between...

robwebster · « **Reply #459 on:** April 22, 2011, 07:03:37 AM »

Quote from: adameastment on April 22, 2011, 06:59:58 AM

The only thing I have with the newer series, is the fact it has a massive great break in between...

Same. I'm dreading the episode 7 cliffhanger. We'll be grateful for it in September, though, when we've got a new episode of Doctor Who every week. And the idea of two openers, two finales, etc. etc. is pretty thrilling.

My main worry is that information may leak onto the internet in the meanwhile. Set reports, gobby actors, etc. etc. Some of this footage will have been a year in the can by the time it's broadcast. Mark Gatiss' episode, particularly, as I believe it was the first they shot. Long time to keep a secret.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #460 on:** April 22, 2011, 07:10:15 AM »

iTunes has a season pass for the sixth season!

EDIT: quote from an insider short: "'Excuse me, I'm up here being clever and you're all down here not watching me! What's the point of having you all?"

adameastment · « **Reply #461 on:** April 22, 2011, 07:34:33 AM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 22, 2011, 07:03:37 AM

Same. I'm dreading the episode 7 cliffhanger. We'll be grateful for it in September, though, when we've got a new episode of Doctor Who every week. And the idea of two openers, two finales, etc. etc. is pretty thrilling.

My main worry is that information may leak onto the internet in the meanwhile. Set reports, gobby actors, etc. etc. Some of this footage will have been a year in the can by the time it's broadcast. Mark Gatiss' episode, particularly, as I believe it was the first they shot. Long time to keep a secret.

I hope it's a good cliffhanger. Now I come to think about it, it might be a nice thing to do. Since you're getting pretty much 2 series in one year.

Gives it a bit of mystery about it. Well, more mystery.

Especially when we think about all the unfinished storylines, The Time machine in the flat and Craig, the markings in Amy's Garden, Daleks need to come back, loads of stuff. Hopefully it'll be a good series

Bonham · « **Reply #462 on:** April 22, 2011, 01:18:26 PM »

EDIT: It was definitely posted before.

ariich · « **Reply #463 on:** April 23, 2011, 06:20:01 AM »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/videos/p00gjlh2

WTF IS THAT

robwebster · « **Reply #464 on:** April 23, 2011, 06:25:46 AM »

I've read that apparently there are some spoilery pics on the website, and while they're obviously sanctioned... we're just so close to the airdate that I don't care to risk it. Which is why I'm not clicking the link.

BUT. I assume, though, that that video's probably "...are real?"

jonny108 · « **Reply #465 on:** April 23, 2011, 07:14:17 AM »

Today is the day. Time to chill in the the beautiful sun, watch Doctor Who, hot tub then gig.

Bring it!!!

ariich · « **Reply #466 on:** April 23, 2011, 07:28:08 AM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 06:25:46 AM

I've read that apparently there are some spoilery pics on the website, and while they're obviously sanctioned... we're just so close to the airdate that I don't care to risk it. Which is why I'm not clicking the link.

BUT. I assume, though, that that video's probably "...are real?"

That's just a 15 second video showing some REALLY FREAKY THING'S FACE and then the DW logo.

robwebster · « **Reply #467 on:** April 23, 2011, 07:53:33 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 23, 2011, 07:28:08 AM

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 06:25:46 AM
I've read that apparently there are some spoilery pics on the website, and while they're obviously sanctioned... we're just so close to the airdate that I don't care to risk it. Which is why I'm not clicking the link.

BUT. I assume, though, that that video's probably "...are real?"
That's just a 15 second video showing some REALLY FREAKY THING'S FACE and then the DW logo.

Ohhhh! Yeah, I've seen that! Brilliant.

There's also a link on the website somewhere that just says "...are real." It's just five seconds of CCTV footage of a really normal road. Or maybe it isn't.

adameastment · « **Reply #468 on:** April 23, 2011, 11:20:16 AM »

What a great start to a series...

ariich · « **Reply #469 on:** April 23, 2011, 11:46:04 AM »

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!

Cannot wait for the next episode. WHY MUST I WAIT A WEEK?

tamaha · « **Reply #470 on:** April 23, 2011, 11:54:25 AM »

That was great, can't wait to find out what happens next week!

adameastment · « **Reply #471 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:01:05 PM »

Quote from: ariich on April 23, 2011, 11:46:04 AM

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!

Cannot wait for the next episode. WHY MUST I WAIT A WEEK?

Something in my actually hopes that the kid was shot... I don't want the Doctor to die in 100 years!

robwebster · « **Reply #472 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM »

Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?

adameastment · « **Reply #473 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:40:54 PM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM

Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?

There were the scream-esque aliens

ariich · « **Reply #474 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:55:07 PM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM

Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?

Seriously though, another fantastic idea from Moffatt.

robwebster · « **Reply #475 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:55:42 PM »

Quote from: adameastment on April 23, 2011, 12:40:54 PM

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM
Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?
There were the scream-esque aliens

The what, sorry?

Quote from: ariich on April 23, 2011, 12:55:07 PM

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM
Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?

Seriously though, another fantastic idea from Moffatt.

The bit at the beginning was amazing! You know the bit. I don't want to spoil it, in case anyone was stupid enough not to catch it. I've got a theory on it. I've decided who I think the astronaut is.

ariich · « **Reply #476 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:57:45 PM »

I know who they want us to think the astronaut is, but I think that would be too obvious.

Unless you're thinking of someone else.

robwebster · « **Reply #477 on:** April 23, 2011, 01:01:51 PM »

Quote from: ariich on April 23, 2011, 12:57:45 PM

I know who they want us to think the astronaut is, but I think that would be too obvious.

Unless you're thinking of someone else.

My guess is The Doctor.

Has to make sure it happens, but can't interfere with the timeline. Meets the 200-year-older version and follows through on what's meant to happen - River, Amy and Rory still have a motive to call him to America, so time continues to make sense, but the chain of events is changed.

I don't know. Does that make sense?

ariich · « **Reply #478 on:** April 23, 2011, 01:02:45 PM »

Oooooooooh that's nifty.

I hope it's that.

adameastment · « **Reply #479 on:** April 23, 2011, 01:08:15 PM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:55:42 PM

Quote from: adameastment on April 23, 2011, 12:40:54 PM
Quote from: robwebster on April 23, 2011, 12:09:24 PM
Was it me, or were there... kinda... no monsters whatsoever in that episode of Doctor Who?
There were the scream-esque aliens
The what, sorry?

Ooooh, I see what you mean...

The time machine from the flat was back!!

skydivingninja · « **Reply #480 on:** April 23, 2011, 03:24:58 PM »

I have to wait till tomorrow to see it because of iTunes. AGHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHGHHGHGHHGHG

XJDenton · « **Reply #481 on:** April 23, 2011, 06:05:08 PM »

I am thoroughly confused.

Bonham · « **Reply #482 on:** April 23, 2011, 08:32:33 PM »

This new series is going to be spectacular.

And in all seriousness, Moffatt delivered on his promise of truly scary aliens; I'm about as unnerved as I was after watching Blink for the first time.

CANNOTWAITFORNEXTSATURDAY

Implode · « **Reply #483 on:** April 23, 2011, 11:45:36 PM »

Okay. So I just walked into a room and forgot why I walked in there.

I was seriously scared. Thanks a lot, Moffat.

ariich · « **Reply #484 on:** April 24, 2011, 03:11:06 AM »

Quote from: Implode on April 23, 2011, 11:45:36 PM

Okay. So I just walked into a room and forgot why I walked in there.

I was seriously scared. Thanks a lot, Moffat.

Awesome.

tri.ad · « **Reply #485 on:** April 24, 2011, 05:01:59 AM »

So that was the first episode of Doctor Who I've ever seen (my parents' cable is able to receive BBC 1

), and I loved it. Great humour, great ideas; I think I'm going to catch up on that series.

ariich · « **Reply #486 on:** April 24, 2011, 05:11:40 AM »

Awesome! I'd recommend going back to the start of the previous series (Series 5, the first with Matt Smith) and catching up. Then if you're liking it, go back and watch the first 4 series with Christopher Ecclestone and David Tennant!

Probably don't bother with the classic years; as much as I like it, it's a bit of an acquired taste and you have to really lower your expectations with things like production values.

robwebster · « **Reply #487 on:** April 24, 2011, 06:05:51 AM »

Quote from: tri.ad on April 24, 2011, 05:01:59 AM

So that was the first episode of Doctor Who I've ever seen (my parents' cable is able to receive BBC 1 ), and I loved it. Great humour, great ideas; I think I'm going to catch up on that series.

How was it for you to follow?

I did think while watching it that it was a lot more complex than most opening episodes. I imagine it hung together pretty well, though?

ariich · « **Reply #488 on:** April 24, 2011, 06:10:27 AM »

Yeah I felt that way as well. However, I just watched the introduction from cast and crew and two preview vids for the next episode, and OH MY GOD. It looks so good, and it looks like some of the stuff is going to start coming together.

Also turns out those creatures are called Silents. Clever play on the fact that it sounds exactly the same as silence.

EDIT: I take it back, the plural is apparently Silence, according to the Doctor Who website.

tri.ad · « **Reply #489 on:** April 24, 2011, 06:12:41 AM »

Quote from: robwebster on April 24, 2011, 06:05:51 AM

Quote from: tri.ad on April 24, 2011, 05:01:59 AM
So that was the first episode of Doctor Who I've ever seen (my parents' cable is able to receive BBC 1 ), and I loved it. Great humour, great ideas; I think I'm going to catch up on that series.
How was it for you to follow?

I did think while watching it that it was a lot more complex than most opening episodes. I imagine it hung together pretty well, though?

I don't have any other episodes to compare; it was a bit confusing (maybe because of it), especially the idea of

SPOILERS! a time-travelling, 200 years younger version of the Doctor. Since I haven't grasped the full concept yet, I think I have to catch up on the earlier seasons. But it's very interesting, and I think that I'll like this series a lot.

Afterwards, I watched the documentary (DW Confidential) on BBC HD and I was kind of relieved that apparently, not much knowledge about the Doctor and the rest of the cast was needed, and that most things would be answered in the following episodes.

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Author Topic: Doctor Who (Read 216446 times)