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What did You Think of Series 10 Episode 1 The Pilot?
Now that the highly anticipated first episode of series 10 has been aired what did you think? Was it everything you had hoped for or not what you expected.
Two worlds collide when the Doctor meets Bill.
A chance encounter with a girl with a star in her eye leads to a terrifying chase across time and space.
Bill’s mind is opened to a Universe that is bigger and more exciting than she could possibly have imagined – but who is the Doctor, and what is his secret mission with Nardole on Earth?
The Doctor is played by Peter Capaldi, Bill by Pearl Mackie and Nardole by Matt Lucas.
Written by Steven Moffat
Doctor Who Series 10 Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray / DVD
Available to order in the UK from www.amazon.co.uk
Available to order in the USA from www.amazon.com
Peter Capaldi returns as Doctor Who for twelve thrilling adventures. He is joined by new companion, Bill (played by Pearl Mackie), along with returning loveable alien, Nardole (played by Matt Lucas).
Tim M
April 16th, 2017 - 1:45amVery good episode. Had a slow start, but the pace picked up when Nardole showed up, and it didn’t let up. Nice to see the Movellans again, if only briefly. Overall I’d give ‘The Pilot’ episode 8/10.
Dr RevWho
April 16th, 2017 - 1:06amIt was alright in my opinion. The relationship between Bill and Heather was too rushed to leave any real emotional impact on me at the end, and I didn’t think it was clear enough what the puddle thing actually was, or what its motives were, but I did on the whole quite like Bill as a companion (head-and-shoulders above Clara thus far – it is SO refreshing to see the Doctor take on a companion just because he likes her and not because of some massive conspiracy surrounding her (so far)) and I really enjoyed Capaldi’s performance (as usual). Also, was it just me, or did it really feel like Nardole was an after-thought in this episode? That’s the impression I got because I could so easily see this episode playing out without him. Furthermore, the score really bugged me in this episode, and I can’t help but feel that Murray Gold (despite having done great work for the show in the past) is beginning to outstay his welcome. Overall it was OK. Could have been better, but could have been worse.
The Surgeon
April 16th, 2017 - 12:29amMuch much better than I expected. Thought Nardole was exactly what was needed for Capaldi’s Doctor. Adored Series 9 to bits but if this is the kind of feel for Series 10 then I could be in for a new favourite. Pearl Mackie looks an inspired piece of casting
JasonisnotaRobot
April 15th, 2017 - 11:26pmI like how the whole episode acted as sort of a guide for beginners, except when the Daleks came in, they just expect people to know them
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
April 15th, 2017 - 11:15pmThe actual episode I think was meh – but Bill made it! I quite liked her, she was just so normal
The Master returning was like OOOOOOHHHH!!
Anonymous
April 15th, 2017 - 11:08pmMeh?
The decider
April 15th, 2017 - 11:00pmThat was intense, I thought that the water girl was either going to be a dalek agent or one of those martian water creatures from the waters of mars but then it ends up being something even creepier and mind blowing. Moffat had us all looking in the wrong direction, this time in a good way. The woman said EXTERMINATE so it was a clever piece of plot misinformation. This is one very creepy, charasmatic and trippy episode. This could mean doctor who is getting it’s grove back! I sincerely hope that the final episode “the doctor falls” actually means just that and not ends up being as silly as the season 7 finale “the name of the doctor” which skirted round the fact and bailed on the concept. Peter was regenerating in the trailer so I think we may be getting the real deal this time. Also, I hope john simms master kills off missy; she’s too annoying and too noisy to be a master. Stop changing character genders!
Nigel M
April 15th, 2017 - 10:57pmSo two questions…
What (or who) is in the vault ?
Is that the Doctor in the mirror in the photo of Bill’s mum ?
MONKEY MONK MONK
April 15th, 2017 - 11:09pmI believe we will find out about The Vault later on in the series.
And yes that is the Doctor, it looks like he went back in time (after Bill said that there weren’t many photos of her mum), just to take a photo for Bill in the future. Thats why the rug was under the TARDIS later
Exterminator
April 15th, 2017 - 9:57pmNow that was so worth the long wait. Peter capaldi was just brilliant and I love bill. I can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Jordan Scott
April 15th, 2017 - 9:45pmAs I predicted, Doctor Who is BACK! This series has had great vibes since the very first teasers!
The Dalek Whovian
April 15th, 2017 - 9:24pmThis is the best Doctor Who episode I’ve seen in a while. It was just so fun. I feel like Doctor Who is Doctor Who again, and now everyone can enjoy it. New and Old fans because the series now has the perfect tone, has characters everyone can like and stories that have a more Sci-Fi feel. This series is going to be amazing
Robert
April 15th, 2017 - 9:33pmI agree – I noticed a more traditional approach, a nice clear storyline with obvious menace and enough frightening moments to keep you watching. Hopefully this will maintained throughout the full series. Looks like it could the best so far 🙂
r1ch1e
April 15th, 2017 - 9:06pmWonderful television! Peter Capaldi is at his very best here and Pearl Mackie is so charming and fantastic as Bill. I am now even sadder that Capaldi is leaving so soon. It feels like we are being denied one of the very best TARDIS teams ever.
Roll on next week!
Well done to everyone involved in tonight’s episode! Be very proud of yourselves!!
Pats86
April 15th, 2017 - 9:03pmBetter without Clara, reasonable opener let’s see how it goes in the coming weeks?
Dalekparadigm2
April 15th, 2017 - 8:52pmWell it was definitely a new episode. Sets up a lot of the series ahead. The watery thing was quite tame which makes for a change – thought there was meant to be an exclusive spoiler though…
booboo
April 15th, 2017 - 8:54pmIt was originally John Simm at the end of the trailer
Anonymous
April 15th, 2017 - 9:30pmHe was at the end of the trailer?
booboo
April 15th, 2017 - 9:33pmOh yes
The Dalek Whovian
April 15th, 2017 - 9:37pmAnd he has a goatee again
Olliander Woods
April 15th, 2017 - 11:31pmthere has to be a goatee appreciation society somewhere…
Simon W
April 16th, 2017 - 12:13amit was meant to be but the SUN spoiled it by saying that he was coming back as the master. So the BBC had to conform it. Don’t you think (to me this is) that the master is looking a lot like the Roger Dilgeldo master with the goatee and all that.
Dr RevWho
April 16th, 2017 - 12:58amAnyone else think he looks a bit like Simon Pegg?
The Other
April 15th, 2017 - 8:50pmBrilliant! Bill and Nardole were enjoyable and the editing style was fresh and fun! Peter was of course fantastic! Overall this felt like it had a lot more time and effort put into it then some recent Stories.
Part Gollum Part Time Lord
April 15th, 2017 - 8:40pmYeah, it was fine to serve as a series opener to gain new audiences, felt nardole was unnecessary here though and some bits were slightly cringy. However, the rest of the series looks brilliant!
Anonymous
April 16th, 2017 - 1:35amWhat would you know you like lord of the rings
Mr. J
April 15th, 2017 - 8:36pmFresh, straight-forward, exciting and interesting throughout! Loved it! Just wanted it to be longer! Good performances all round! Keep it like this!
daleksean
April 15th, 2017 - 8:36pmIt was a great episode but I found myself cringing everytime Nardole was in a scene. He has to be the worst companion ever in my opinion.
techruyc
April 15th, 2017 - 8:31pmIt was actually really good.
Mr Schnibbley
April 15th, 2017 - 8:25pmSo much better without Clara
Daveywaveychipsngravy
April 15th, 2017 - 8:22pmFirst time I’ve enjoyed a series opener for years! A plus
Jojobings
April 15th, 2017 - 8:21pmVery enjoyable!
prototype dalek
April 15th, 2017 - 8:19pmLoved it, really good how they did it! Back to 2005-2010 ways!
Thomas Meehan
April 15th, 2017 - 8:18pmI loved it! I haven’t enjoyed the show with Series 6, 7 & 9 but 10 will be an AMAZING series!
The Temporal Jelly Baby
April 15th, 2017 - 8:16pmThat was pretty good! It felt fresh and I’m really looking forward to seeing more of the Doctor, Bill and Nardole.
So…what’s in the vault?
WFK DVD Collector 17
April 15th, 2017 - 8:15pmA step in the right direction. Hope it continues!
Doctor Stu
April 15th, 2017 - 8:15pmI loved it, I haven’t enjoyed doctor who like for a long time, tiny cringes here and there at Nardole and ‘bye heather’ but it was very good overall.
Simon W
April 15th, 2017 - 8:15pmIt was brilliant. I think the best in years from Moffat.
Mr sandman
April 15th, 2017 - 8:12pmReally enjoyed it, I like Bill already
The Silent Silent
April 15th, 2017 - 8:11pmAMAZING !!!