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155 replies

Samcro · 08/11/2021 09:42

is there a thread?

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SoupDragon · 14/12/2021 07:46

The amount of "explaining" that went on was ridiculous. If you need a complicated explanation of a made up concept then there's something wrong with your storytelling.

SheldonesqueTheBstard · 14/12/2021 08:10

I didn’t enjoy it really.

I don’t want to require an encyclopaedic knowledge of things Who or listen to explanations. It should reveal itself simply and organically.

I like John Bishop but not as a companion.

But I’m picky.

LiterallyKnowsBest · 14/12/2021 08:18

I do see what you’re saying, spongedog - I love long story arcs and I was grateful for the ambition with which the writers began.

But the execution was basically crap. You can’t make a show like that with half the airtime being breathless exposition - it looked ridiculous.

I’ve been a fan for almost as long as the current Queen has reigned, but I cannot wait for the new/old regime to begin.

Whinge · 14/12/2021 08:35

@SoupDragon

The amount of "explaining" that went on was ridiculous. If you need a complicated explanation of a made up concept then there's something wrong with your storytelling.
Exactly. It wasn't just a case of a few people being confused. It's clear from posts all over social media that the majority of viewers were confused and had no idea what was going on, even during the last episode.
Rummikub · 14/12/2021 08:40

I like a complex story
But I found this too confusing. The last episode was better. There were some bits I’d’ve liked to see expanded like with the brigadiers daughter and snake dot.

SoupDragon · 14/12/2021 09:27

I think it could have been great if they'd pared down the character list and some of the side stories.

The idea itself was fine.

SheldonesqueTheBstard · 14/12/2021 13:07

Snek dot. 😍

anotherchocolate · 16/12/2021 23:59

Just caught up and have some feelings I'm going to blurt out here, in a similar way as to how the script must have been written.

Overall, I quite liked it despite spending most of the series as confused as the Doctor. Even with loads of exposition, I couldn't really follow it. I'm not sure the plot held up or made any legit sense, because there was so damn much of it to piece together. My OH also said a lot of the plot points seemed to be borrowed from other sci-fi shows and Marvel films.

BUT my attention was held throughout, even when clueless, and I think it was a step up from previous series. John Bishop added real warmth and charm, the kind I expected from Bradley Walsh but which just never seemed to manifest. Him, Yaz and Jericho made a fine trio, and I adored their adventures across the world in 1900s garb. I loved the way Liverpool played such a prominent role and I believe this is how DW should continue - with nods to regional and local history, instead of "oh no, London's in trouble... again."

The villains were some of the campest in Who lore and I genuinely enjoyed the Sontarans. Still, the plot leaned too heavily on the Moffat School of Convoluted Exposition, and throwing everything at the wall is pointless if no one's even following the gist of what's going on. However, the episode with the Weeping Angels was truly gripping and the stand-out of the series, partly because of its comparative simplicity - I note this is the only one Chibnall co-wrote with another writer, and wonder if its strength is not a coincidence.

They were laying the Doctor/Yaz on fairly thick by the end - I hope a last-min Doctor/companion love affair isn't going to strike again. On the whole I've liked Jodie (MUCH more than the Clara years, anyway) but as before with Capaldi, the writing has significantly let her down - and I would have much preferred someone less scatty and confused as the first female Doctor. But then that's the script all over, I suppose: scatty and confused - so maybe it couldn't be helped.

Newgirls · 17/12/2021 13:24

Far too much plot in this series. We could have cut the tunnel man, Daleks, the dog people being wiped out, the passenger thing. Far too much going on!

The two travellers trying to find each other was lovely. John bishop and his friend, lovely. The creepy brother and sister good. Jericho and serpent man good. But all in one series of 6? Madness.

And throw in Mary seacole, the village story - good in themselves but far too much all together.

I like Jodie but she has had the worst writing.

dillite · 01/01/2022 19:46

Anyone watching tonight? It's really, truly dire.

debwong · 01/01/2022 19:50

@dillite

Anyone watching tonight? It's really, truly dire.
No spoilers please
reallyneedmoresleep · 01/01/2022 19:53

We’re quite enjoying the storyline but John Bishop is annoying

anotherchocolate · 01/01/2022 20:07

I really enjoyed it! It was easy and light-hearted. I thought Aisling Bea was great, and although I don't think Yaz and the Doc have any romantic chemistry, I really loved John Bishop playing cupid.

Also liked that the flux hadn't been completely forgotten and that there were consequences because of it.

Newgirls · 01/01/2022 20:12

I enjoyed this one. I much prefer the single location episodes set now. Makes the sci fi stuff more balanced/relevant if that makes sense?!

TitsInAbsentia · 01/01/2022 21:53

Forgot it was on tonight and the sky box couldn't be arsed to link to it so will have to download.

When are we getting the reveal of the new doctor...it seems to be taking a long time...

dillite · 01/01/2022 22:45

Are we even certain that we are getting a new doctor?

iklboo · 01/01/2022 23:05

Are we even certain that we are getting a new doctor?

Yes. It's been confirmed. The regeneration is probably going to be in the next special.

SinisterBumFacedCat · 01/01/2022 23:35

I enjoyed tonight’s, especially Aisling Bea and Mrs Doyle

Charley1984 · 01/01/2022 23:37

Oh i loved tonights episode!

Idontknowhowtohelpher · 02/01/2022 12:06

I did enjoy tonight's episode, but I had to put subtitles on to hear the dialogue properly. And there were a couple of times when I thought Dan was taking the lead rather than The Doctor. Overall though, a bit of humour, an understandable story - and lots of running! Smile

Moneypennysfreedomfund · 02/01/2022 12:10

Frances Barber would have made a great Doctor Who

iklboo · 02/01/2022 12:11

Can't have a Chris Chibnall episode without loads of corridor running sequences.

LiterallyKnowsBest · 02/01/2022 12:21

One of the reviews mentioned how great Aisling Bea (who I’d never seen until last night) would be as a companion. I thought both she and Adjani Salmon were delightful in their parts and it would be great to have them reprise Amy and Rory …

dillite · 02/01/2022 19:04

@LiterallyKnowsBest

One of the reviews mentioned how great Aisling Bea (who I’d never seen until last night) would be as a companion. I thought both she and Adjani Salmon were delightful in their parts and it would be great to have them reprise Amy and Rory …
I would definitely enjoy them a lot more than Naz. But then I have disliked the actress since her Hollyoaks days.
Mydoghealsmyheart · 02/01/2022 19:19

That’s a great idea LiterallyKnowsBest. It would certainly add something to the series as it feels like it’s been limping along a bit.

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