KnightswoodBear Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thought that was ok. Pleasantly surprised. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yea, I don't mind admitting I was wrong. It was by no means an excellent piece of television, but compared to recent Doctor Whos, it was a masterpiece. I enjoyed it. And Bill is a hell of a lot less annoying than I thought she would be. Still can't wait till Moffat goes though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I really hope Marshall doesn't become Doctor. He may be a Villa fan, but he's still fucking shite. Those BT ads should have been enough to prevent him ever working again on their own. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 If it is Kris Marshall, it's confirmation that while the Doctor could be anyone, he'll almost always be a white, twenty to thirty something, slightly off kilter character actor. Despite being the best actual actor to have the role in years, and despite what I think are some really good performances from Capaldi, he doesn't sell enough action figures. hence the correction for the next guy. It's Tennent-Smith types from here on in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, renton said: If it is Kris Marshall, it's confirmation that while the Doctor could be anyone, he'll almost always be a white, twenty to thirty something, slightly off kilter character actor. Despite being the best actual actor to have the role in years, and despite what I think are some really good performances from Capaldi, he doesn't sell enough action figures. hence the correction for the next guy. It's Tennent-Smith types from here on in. Krs Marshall is 44. FWIW I think a female Doctor would be tremendous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just now, The Naitch said: Krs Marshall is 44. FWIW I think a female Doctor would be tremendous. Fair enough. had it in my head that he was younger. Still feels a bit like a reversion to the mean in my head, though I guess I can't quantitatively say why. At least seriously considering a woman for the role would actively broaden the pool the producers might pick from. The show is only ever the one casting role from disaster, given that the more than occasional thin storylines have to be dragged up by the sheer charisma of the lead actors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 The Doctor needs a heel turn badly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarusQPFC Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, renton said: If it is Kris Marshall, it's confirmation that while the Doctor could be anyone, he'll almost always be a white, twenty to thirty something, slightly off kilter character actor. Despite being the best actual actor to have the role in years, and despite what I think are some really good performances from Capaldi, he doesn't sell enough action figures. hence the correction for the next guy. It's Tennent-Smith types from here on in. The best chance at someone to break this was to be either Tilda Swinton but the odd's of her taking the role when respectfully its a step down are slim and Richard Ayoade but he already admitted he isn't interested. They might be stuck with Marshall because no one better suited is interested Edited April 17, 2017 by EdgarusQPFC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy Snake Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I really enjoyed Saturday’s episode, it was certainly a lot better than I was expecting. Trying not to get my hopes up for the whole series though, just have to see how it pans out. I’m not excited by the prospect of Kris Marshall as the new Doctor, if it turns out to be correct. Mostly because I’ve seen far more of him in other programmes than I have any of the previous Doctors. It always feels like a role you want someone you’re a little less familiar with in. However, I think you have to trust their casting as since Doctor Who returned I don’t think they’ve really got much wrong in that sense. Eccleston and Tennant were brilliant and, after not warming to him at first, Matt Smith was very good as well. I think everyone agrees Capaldi would have worked well with better writing. Add in genius such as casting John Simm as the Master, and even being able to make Catherine Tate work as a companion, and I think you’ve got to trust them to make the right choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Apparently the Xmas episode will be Capaldi's last, sounds quite interesting, he's teaming up with the first Doctor, played by David Bradley, who I thought was excellent as William Hartnell in An Adventure In Space And Time!!!So I've read, the 1st Doctor has to help the 12th play out his last mission in the TARDIS. The pair must work together to save home planet Gallifrey by moving it to another dimension!!!Could be a classic if they pull it off!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Apparently the Xmas episode will be Capaldi's last, sounds quite interesting, he's teaming up with the first Doctor, played by David Bradley, who I thought was excellent as William Hartnell in An Adventure In Space And Time!!!So I've read, the 1st Doctor has to help the 12th play out his last mission in the TARDIS. The pair must work together to save home planet Gallifrey by moving it to another dimension!!!Could be a classic if they pull it off!!! That actually sounds really good. Odd given that Bradley has played a bad un in a matt smith episode but he was fantastic as Hartnell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I suggested that for the fiftieth. I like the concept but think it might detract from Capaldi's send-off a little bit and it might be fairer to him to wait and have a 1st Doctor/13th Doctor episode later. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilbowie's Finest Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Wouldn't put it past Moffat to do this . Rumour is that Capaldi's first appearance as The Doctor from the Day of the Doctor ( the No Sir! All Thirteen ! One ) will be revisited in the Christmas episode and will actually be shown to have been part of his regeneration scene. So effectively his first scene as The Doctor is also his last one! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Wouldn't put it past Moffat to do this . Rumour is that Capaldi's first appearance as The Doctor from the Day of the Doctor ( the No Sir! All Thirteen ! One ) will be revisited in the Christmas episode and will actually be shown to have been part of his regeneration scene. So effectively his first scene as The Doctor is also his last one! Another decent idea tbf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Really enjoying the new series thus far. Hope it keeps up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysouth Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thought that was poor tbh. Last 15 minutes seemed to drag. Bill was more annoying this week as well. Next week - back to Dickensian London again. How many times is that now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff14 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, happysouth said: Thought that was poor tbh. Last 15 minutes seemed to drag. Bill was more annoying this week as well. Next week - back to Dickensian London again. How many times is that now? Yes - for a man in charge of a time travelling police box, he visits it far too many times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I enjoyed it again. I can see why you might say Bill was more annoying, but she's still in the "new assistant phase" which requires her to be asking questions all the time. Willing to give her a chance as I think she's generally been fine so far.Another solid "7" type episode. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysouth Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I enjoyed it again. I can see why you might say Bill was more annoying, but she's still in the "new assistant phase" which requires her to be asking questions all the time. Willing to give her a chance as I think she's generally been fine so far.Another solid "7" type episode. I thought she was good in the first episode. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killieshire Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Episode 2 was a solid 6 out of 10 for me with decent performances from Capaldi and 'Bill', with some decent direction as well. Thought the script was somewhat lacking being a bit of a rehash of other episodes with an attempt to tack on somethingsa bit more deep about grief and consciousness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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