Paul B wrote:Another enjoyable episode this week, which far exceeded my expectations given the writer. The story was nothing new, but it was executed well here, and I thought the acting and direction was top notch. Quite surprised by the ending, considering this sort of thing is usually left til the finales - is that the last we'll see of Amy and Rory? I certainly hope not, they have both grown on me a great deal this year. I'll wager they'll show up again in the season finale.
Another 8/10 for me.
Cake for Brains wrote:Paul B wrote:Another enjoyable episode this week, which far exceeded my expectations given the writer. The story was nothing new, but it was executed well here, and I thought the acting and direction was top notch. Quite surprised by the ending, considering this sort of thing is usually left til the finales - is that the last we'll see of Amy and Rory? I certainly hope not, they have both grown on me a great deal this year. I'll wager they'll show up again in the season finale.
Another 8/10 for me.
I never thought I'd say it, but I hope we see Amy and Rory again too. I would be very surprised if they didn't show up for The Wedding of River Song in two weeks time... their exit was far too abrupt if this really is to be their final appearance.
Paul B wrote:Cake for Brains wrote:Paul B wrote:Another enjoyable episode this week, which far exceeded my expectations given the writer. The story was nothing new, but it was executed well here, and I thought the acting and direction was top notch. Quite surprised by the ending, considering this sort of thing is usually left til the finales - is that the last we'll see of Amy and Rory? I certainly hope not, they have both grown on me a great deal this year. I'll wager they'll show up again in the season finale.
Another 8/10 for me.
I never thought I'd say it, but I hope we see Amy and Rory again too. I would be very surprised if they didn't show up for The Wedding of River Song in two weeks time... their exit was far too abrupt if this really is to be their final appearance.
It'll feel odd next week without them, assuming they don't appear. The TARDIS 'gang' have really meshed this season.
If the title isn't a red herring, then Amy has to show up for her daughter's wedding, right? They need more closure - plus there's all those reports of them being in S7 to consider.
Cake for Brains wrote:Not sure what happened there!
Can't remember what I said now...
Ah yes, Amy and Rory in S7. Well, yes... let's just pretend they've left for good and then we can act all surprised when they show up again for the season finale.
And do you reckon it was River in the Doctor's hotel room?
Paul B wrote:Cake for Brains wrote:Not sure what happened there!
Can't remember what I said now...
Ah yes, Amy and Rory in S7. Well, yes... let's just pretend they've left for good and then we can act all surprised when they show up again for the season finale.
And do you reckon it was River in the Doctor's hotel room?
To me, it sounded like the TARDIS, but ill (remember how it sounded in the S3 finale, after the Master had tinkered with it?) Which leads me to conclude the Doctor's greatest fear is losing his beloved 'sexy'.
Mr Blue Sky wrote:All caught up now:-
Let's Kill Hitler - 7.5/10 - Decent episode but I was hoping for a Genesis of the Daleks type episode in which the Doctor has to consider the ramifications for the human race should he kill Hitler. What we got, as Cakey mentioned, was a gimmick.
Night Terrors - 6/10 - Poor episode, felt like a Fear Her re-hash but slightly less cheap-looking.
The Girl Who Waited - 8.5/10 - Good stuff. I thought this was possibly Karen Gillan's strongest ep; I liked how she played the older version of herself close to the ass-kicking River Song who we now know has the same genes. I thought the make-up was spot on actually. She looked older but not ridiculously so - she was only supposed to be in her late-fifties wasn't she? Shame they over-egged the emotional pudding towards the end.
The God Complex - 8.5/10 - Nice. Lots of great little touches like the Doctor's room being number 11. I immediately thought it was the ailing TARDIS in there too, but was kind of hoping for a glimpse of the Master as well - it'd be nice to find out definitively at some future point. Amy and Rory's departure was so low key there's no way that will be the last time we see them. I shuddered as I realised the awful James Cordon will be featuring heavily in next week's ep -if I thought he was going to be some kind of regular companion I'd definitely give up on the show. As it is, I'm certain Amy and Rory will be back the following week for the season finale.
Moon-Crane wrote:I can handle JC in the odd episode, based upon his appearance last year, but i wouldn't ever want him as the regular companion.
Forever Jung wrote::twisted: It would be fun if JC was a companion and bumped into Davros (played by Patrick Stewart could be billed as Bitchiest war EVER!)
Moon-Crane wrote:hehe, it could have been if they hadn't made and done that sketch together at the Channel4 Comedy Gala.
Forever Jung wrote:Moon-Crane wrote:hehe, it could have been if they hadn't made and done that sketch together at the Channel4 Comedy Gala.
I never heard about that, so I searched for it on youtube, and sure enough.........
I think it was a wise move for both of them to make a joke of their little spat.
It was hardly a career highlight for either of them.
Mr Blue Sky wrote:Wow, I've skipped over your description as I was going to check this out later on iPlayer but I'm wondering if I should bother given that score!
Is that the lowest score you've ever given to any ep of Who, Cakey?
Btw, do I actually need to watch this for the season arc to make sense or could I just skip over it and pretend this Corden-heavy episode never happened?
Paul B wrote:This episode was harmless, really. Pointless filler yes, but not offensively done, and watchable for the most part. As exciting as those last few minutes were, I could've done without them - once again they felt shoehorned-in to justify this episode's existence.
The finale looks rather cool, though. They have so much to cram into 45 minutes, which makes me wonder why they didn't forego this episode entirely in favor of a two-parter.
This one's hard to grade. I wouldn't care if I ever saw it again, but I didn't think it was terrible. Certainly not the worst episode this series, not by a long way.
Cake for Brains wrote:The Cybermen were made to look like a joke and the resolution was the worst thing I've ever seen in Doctor Who.
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