Not a great episode, but hopefully an anomaly in the season.
First two were pretty strong. Let's see what happens next.
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Not a great episode, but hopefully an anomaly in the season.
First two were pretty strong. Let's see what happens next.
Robot of Sherwood was a fun romp. Paper-thin characterisation, silly plot, Capaldi still seems to have no sense of joy or wonder as The Doctor, there was no background or motivation for the bad guys and the Robin Hood depiction was straight out of Men In Tights, but there was some great one-liners, the scene where Robin and The Doctor were locked up was hilarious, and Clara has really grown as a character in this series.
It did lose something when they removed the scene where The Sheriff got decapitated though (thus revealing he was a robot). I understand why they did it, but it did spoil the plot a bit.
Next week's episode looks suitably creepy (and look out for some throwbacks to The Day of The Doctor). I'd just really like to see Capaldi have some fun and act like he enjoys being The Doctor a bit more, instead of just being Malcolm Tucker in a blue box. But with less eff-words.
It did lose something when they removed the scene where The Sheriff got decapitated though (thus revealing he was a robot). I understand why they did it, but it did spoil the plot a bit.
Next week's episode looks suitably creepy (and look out for some throwbacks to The Day of The Doctor). I'd just really like to see Capaldi have some fun and act like he enjoys being The Doctor a bit more, instead of just being Malcolm Tucker in a blue box. But with less eff-words.
Yeah, didn't like the 3rd episode much at all. To me, it missed the fun sillyness of "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship". I don't find the weird "heaven" lady very interesting, either. I much preferred the recurring wall crack or Bad Wolf from previous incarnations.
I liked it.
So far I'd rank Into the Dalek as the best of the three and this week's as the second best & then Deep Breath.
It was fun, they did something more with Clara and I was entertained.
I think Capaldi is working out well as the Doctor--he is still figuring things out and seems to be resisting being like the last Doctor or two.
So far I'd rank Into the Dalek as the best of the three and this week's as the second best & then Deep Breath.
It was fun, they did something more with Clara and I was entertained.
I think Capaldi is working out well as the Doctor--he is still figuring things out and seems to be resisting being like the last Doctor or two.
I'm with Zontar, I liked it, and I think Capaldi is feeling things out. I think he will work out fine.
And as for Jenna Coleman being eye candy....well.....I'm kinda alright with that too.
And as for Jenna Coleman being eye candy....well.....I'm kinda alright with that too.
I'm going to be really boring and point out that the writers have made a conscious decision to vary the style of episode. "All things to all men" (and women, and children, and animals, and small furry creatures from Alpha Centuri, indeed all sentient, carbon based life forms).
There will be episodes aimed directly at children. Judging from the trailer, probably the next episode. (Note, scenes involving scared kids. Yes kids, you could be next!!). Episodes involving old enemies such as Daleks and Cybermen. Episodes involving new enemies, (dunno who, haven't seen them yet). Episodes which are "How scary can we make this and still get broadcast" and, yes, episodes which are just plain silly, such as Robin Hood. (How many scenes were stolen from various Robin Hood films?).
It's not the first time there have been silly episodes. Remember "The Unicorn and the Wasp", with David Tennant. The villain was a vicar who turns into a wasp! Implausible even by Dr Who standards.
I suspect little girls were delighted with this episode. Yes, Robin Hood is real, he acts just the way he should, Maid Marion is not wet and fawning, and Clara (i.e. the surrogate you, if you are a twelve year old girl) gets to kiss Robin Hood!!
I really enjoyed the episode. Of course it was silly. Part of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. (Actually, a lot of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. The style of humour appeals to me greatly). Part of the fun is spotting scenes from films (I think this one had part of an Errol Flynn film). Part of the fun is spotting references to old Dr Who episodes. Anyone remember which episode had the Miniscope?
Sit back and enjoy. With this many hours of TV, you have to expect somewhat variable quality, but on average, it's still one of the best programs ever made.
Well, that's my opinion anyway, and I'm sticking to it. So There!
There will be episodes aimed directly at children. Judging from the trailer, probably the next episode. (Note, scenes involving scared kids. Yes kids, you could be next!!). Episodes involving old enemies such as Daleks and Cybermen. Episodes involving new enemies, (dunno who, haven't seen them yet). Episodes which are "How scary can we make this and still get broadcast" and, yes, episodes which are just plain silly, such as Robin Hood. (How many scenes were stolen from various Robin Hood films?).
It's not the first time there have been silly episodes. Remember "The Unicorn and the Wasp", with David Tennant. The villain was a vicar who turns into a wasp! Implausible even by Dr Who standards.
I suspect little girls were delighted with this episode. Yes, Robin Hood is real, he acts just the way he should, Maid Marion is not wet and fawning, and Clara (i.e. the surrogate you, if you are a twelve year old girl) gets to kiss Robin Hood!!
I really enjoyed the episode. Of course it was silly. Part of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. (Actually, a lot of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. The style of humour appeals to me greatly). Part of the fun is spotting scenes from films (I think this one had part of an Errol Flynn film). Part of the fun is spotting references to old Dr Who episodes. Anyone remember which episode had the Miniscope?
Sit back and enjoy. With this many hours of TV, you have to expect somewhat variable quality, but on average, it's still one of the best programs ever made.
Well, that's my opinion anyway, and I'm sticking to it. So There!
I think the writers have decided to reference William Hartnell somewhat. Hartnell was rather cantankerous. In part this was because, as he aged, he had increasing difficulty in remembering his lines. As a result, he was genuinely pretty narky on set because he was aware that he couldn't do his job the way he wanted to.
Capaldi has funnier lines, but the bluntness and general lack of social grace reminds me most strongly of Hartnell.
There are some things that remind me of other Doctors as well.
Capaldi is the same age (And actually a bit older) at Hartnell--but Hartnell looked older than he was & normally played older roles
I agree with the narky statement
I'm going to be really boring and point out that the writers have made a conscious decision to vary the style of episode. "All things to all men" (and women, and children, and animals, and small furry creatures from Alpha Centuri, indeed all sentient, carbon based life forms).
There will be episodes aimed directly at children. Judging from the trailer, probably the next episode. (Note, scenes involving scared kids. Yes kids, you could be next!!). Episodes involving old enemies such as Daleks and Cybermen. Episodes involving new enemies, (dunno who, haven't seen them yet). Episodes which are "How scary can we make this and still get broadcast" and, yes, episodes which are just plain silly, such as Robin Hood. (How many scenes were stolen from various Robin Hood films?).
It's not the first time there have been silly episodes. Remember "The Unicorn and the Wasp", with David Tennant. The villain was a vicar who turns into a wasp! Implausible even by Dr Who standards.
I suspect little girls were delighted with this episode. Yes, Robin Hood is real, he acts just the way he should, Maid Marion is not wet and fawning, and Clara (i.e. the surrogate you, if you are a twelve year old girl) gets to kiss Robin Hood!!
I really enjoyed the episode. Of course it was silly. Part of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. (Actually, a lot of the fun is the Doctor's deadpan jokes. The style of humour appeals to me greatly). Part of the fun is spotting scenes from films (I think this one had part of an Errol Flynn film). Part of the fun is spotting references to old Dr Who episodes. Anyone remember which episode had the Miniscope?
Sit back and enjoy. With this many hours of TV, you have to expect somewhat variable quality, but on average, it's still one of the best programs ever made.
Well, that's my opinion anyway, and I'm sticking to it. So There!
Excellent post, stated better than I ever could. My son, age 11, is the king of picking up on the references to old episodes, BTW.
Exploiter8
Demons run when a good man goes to war
This latest season has me feeling "meh." I think all of the "spoilers" on social media (leaked location shots, Peter arriving, Jenna leaving, etc.) has left me somewhat bored with the actual episodes. I don't believe it's the new Doctor, yet after Tom Baker, I gave up on the series way back when.
(Tapping nose)
Who knows?
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(Tapping nose)
Who knows?
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I am loving Capaldi - for me he has synthesised many characteristics and traits of earlier doctors and made them part of his characterization, his very Scottish grumpiness allows him to both rant and drop sarcastic one-liner in a very school yard, childish sort of way - trust me that IS very Scottish, we don't really grow up - Clara is developing her character nicely as well as her relationship with an older Doctor becoming more father - daughter - again reminiscent of earlier Doctors (see his comment about checking her date's prospects) so Clara is leaving the adoring wee girl behind as well.
Robin Hood was a good fun romp, Listen was very good and introduced lots of references and more Clara involvement in the Doctor's back story.
Loving it!
Robin Hood was a good fun romp, Listen was very good and introduced lots of references and more Clara involvement in the Doctor's back story.
Loving it!
I am loving Capaldi - for me he has synthesised many characteristics and traits of earlier doctors and made them part of his characterization, his very Scottish grumpiness allows him to both rant and drop sarcastic one-liner in a very school yard, childish sort of way - trust me that IS very Scottish, we don't really grow up - Clara is developing her character nicely as well as her relationship with an older Doctor becoming more father - daughter - again reminiscent of earlier Doctors (see his comment about checking her date's prospects) so Clara is leaving the adoring wee girl behind as well.
Robin Hood was a good fun romp, Listen was very good and introduced lots of references and more Clara involvement in the Doctor's back story.
Loving it!
I did not get what Listen was about at all.
What was the thing under the kid's covers?
I just didn't get it.
I'm not sure what to think yet.
On one hand I kept hearing it was a horror story--but I didn't find it frightening.
I don't recall ever having the dream they mention.
There wasn't a lot of conflict in the story, and yet there was a story.
It did advance things and had some nice twists to the characters, but didn't feel like a satisfying meal--more like a meal where I didn't get quite enough to eat, but I wasn't rushing back for more.
I did like Capaldi's performance and there were some nice touches of humour.
This one may take some time and a re-watch to see what I really think of it.
On one hand I kept hearing it was a horror story--but I didn't find it frightening.
I don't recall ever having the dream they mention.
There wasn't a lot of conflict in the story, and yet there was a story.
It did advance things and had some nice twists to the characters, but didn't feel like a satisfying meal--more like a meal where I didn't get quite enough to eat, but I wasn't rushing back for more.
I did like Capaldi's performance and there were some nice touches of humour.
This one may take some time and a re-watch to see what I really think of it.
Ever since Angels Take Manhatten, I am re-watching fewer and fewer episodes. Every now and again, a really good one, and then two or three that leave me scratching my head. I hope this trend stops. I like Jenna Coleman; I like Peter Capaldi; and I always thought I liked Stephen Moffat, but I'm not as captivated as I once was.
Let's hope it gets better. I can remember during any stage of this show there being some not-so-good episodes. There are even Tom Baker clunkers, and plenty of them!
Exploiter8
Demons run when a good man goes to war
MellowINMan: "I like Jenna Coleman; I like Peter Capaldi; and I always thought I liked Stephen Moffat, but I'm not as captivated as I once was."
That sums it all up for me!
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That sums it all up for me!
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Another pretty "meh" episode. The little bit at the end with the child doctor/John Hurt was a good little twist, but I felt the rest of the episode was non-sensical. I can't stand Clara's new beau Pink. And I didn't find the episode scary in the slightest. There was no tension. Look back at episodes like "The Empty Child", "Silence in the Library" or any of the angel episodes and the horror aspect of this last episode seems a very sorry attempt.
What is it with this show and weak black male characters? Mickey/Ricky was pretty lame, up until he became some kind of freedom fighter married to Martha Jones in some alternative timeline, or whatever that was.
This Pink guy seems pretty soft, too. This show needs Wesley Snipes.
Danny's backstory is that he's a former soldier, and it's implied that he's killed civilians and has PTSD. Rambo was an ex-soldier with PTSD. Do the maths.
