August 23rd, 2014
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What Did You Think of Deep Breath?
Now that the highly anticipated first episode of series 8 has been aired what did you think? Was it everything you had hoped for or not what you expected…
When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London, he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions.
Who is the new Doctor and will Clara’s friendship survive as they embark on a terrifying mission into the heart of an alien conspiracy? The Doctor has changed. It’s time you knew him.
Doctor Who Deep Breath DVD/Bluray
The Doctor makes a spectacular return to the big screen in the feature-length debut episode of Series 8; Deep Breath. Directed by acclaimed Director Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, A Field in England) and written by Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat, the beginning of the Twelfth Doctor’s era stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald in a pulse-racing adventure through Victorian London.
Containing the feature length first episode from the much anticipated Series 8 of Doctor Who, the BBC One show in which Peter Capaldi was revealed as the Twelfth Doctor, a 10 minute behind the scenes feature and more.
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The Complete Series 8 DVD/Blu-ray
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Series 8 of Doctor Who returns to UK TV screens on 23rd August, starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and Jenna Coleman as Clara.
The series is set to open with a feature length episode titled “Deep Breath”.
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whofan153
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:21pmi think it was BRILLIANT
the titles were ok i liked the part with the clocks but the part right at the start reminds me of disney – dunno why ?
the theme music was good !
jenny vastra & strax really need their own spin off show ! strax would be hilarious !
capaldi ! brilliant hes made it into my top 10 doctors already !
overall rating – 9.5/10
100,000BC
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:20pmLoved Capaldi, liked the episode too, beginning to give Clara a better character too (particularly now the whole boyfriend thing’s gone) and a good addition to the Vastra/Strax/Jenny story.
Also loved the tone and themes it set for the series.
Please everyone remember that this episode was more about the new doctor than the monsters (humanised clockwork droids from series two, no less).
Doctor What
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:18pmI found it a bit iffy until the restraint scene, then I started to like it more, excluding certain bits. 8.5/10
Obsie
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:18pmSorry, but don’t like the opening titles (end credit ones better) and the new version of the theme was dreadful; lacked the shuddery atmosphere of the ones before it.
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:17pmgreat title sequence
I just disliked the music
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:16pmit was ok
story was a bit weak, and it was way too long for that episode
capaldi was good, but his intro was like matts, confused and erratic, and matts ep was better.
some good moments for clara, but the storyline was a bit of a flop.
if they cut out some bits, it would’ve been really action packed.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:16pmnot a fan of the titles
Davros
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:12pmAs Pertwee says…
Good, well written Sci-fi has the ability to , inform , educate & entertain , three cornerstones of the BBC’s original philosophy!
Sadly it achieved none of those things …
3/10 , must do better
However Peter looks very promising & sure can act!
Phil @ burton
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:10pmLong wait for a weak story line , hope it will get better ! 7/10 . sorry 🙂
Davros
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:10pmIf anyone want to see what real Dr Who should be like …
Watch Genesis of the Daleks, that’s real Dr Who , not this period drama drivel !
Chekhov
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:04pmSlow start but soon got into it’s stride. Peter Capaldi seems very versatile and quite personable. I think he will make an interesting Dr. Good to see Matt Smith handing the reins over to Peter. Looking forward to seeing how Peter develops the character and can’t wait to see the Daleks and Cybermen.
Stan and Gwen
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:03pmEnjoyed it still twisting and turning to get to end. Thank goodness it is just dark as the old doctors. In the last scene was it filmed at Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff? Hope it carries on for the rest of the series
dan23uk
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:01pmThe ladie at the end is called Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere she be in eps with cybermen in.
bob
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:59pmThere have been victorian period dr whos for a long time…
Peter Capaldi brings, at the end anyway; gravitas.
He is quite like, deliberately, Jon Pertwee although he was stealing from Tom Baker as well (scaff and enthusiasum).
Lots of referendum references. A symptom of the times: the English want to keep UK; but do the Scottish? Nice though… only the most perceptive of international observers will get this.
Derleks next; well it has to be, doesn’t it?
John
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:57pmWhat is so wrong about an ‘older’ doctor??? The whole episode was an apology for the doctor being old. Countless references to his grey hair and wrinkles. Capaldi has lived. He has experienced life. All the better to reflect the wisdom of an immortal being. Good luck PC. You’ll need to overcome this cult of youth that pervades TV audiences.
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:02pmWell said John !
Obsie
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:27pmLovely written scenes with Madame Vastra explaining to Clara why she was wearing the veil, to convey the character of The Doctor, well done Steven Moffat for that.
gabriela balkey
August 24th, 2014 - 4:21amI’m agree!
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:51pmAs for the People who complained about Peter Capaldi being too old for the role, YOU WERE PROVED WRONG!!! LOLOLOLOLOL – Peter Capaldi was excellant and funny! It was a fantastic episode but I felt sorry for the Dinosaur 🙁 also Matt Smith’s Cameo was an amazing, unexpected surprise! I would like to say bravo to Moffat and rate this episode a whopping 100 and so on out of 10! Also, I cannot wait to go into the Dalek next week! 😀
Josey
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:48pmVery disappointing please do not do Victorian London theme its is so boring for the first 40 minute’s and then the last 10 minutes were just wonderful. Do not like new rework of theme tune,what’s wrong with original tune or last series version it is so iconic for the 50th year and we all grew up with it and passed the love of it on to our children.
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:06pmTotally agree, you know exactly who is going to appear once that seen is set, audible groans in our house as the three stooges appeared !
The Other
August 23rd, 2014 - 11:22pmActually this verion of the theme has a bass line far closer to the original 1963 one than Matt Smiths’ barely recognisable variant
The Other
August 24th, 2014 - 12:12amActually this version of the theme has a bass line far closer to the original 1963 one than Matt Smiths’ barely recognisable version…
The Other
August 24th, 2014 - 12:13amMy first reply there vanished, so I reposted, delete one if you want!
Guy The Zygon
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:48pmIt is very early days remember… an impressively different fan-inspired title sequence (aside from barely tweaked logo); not so pleased by the theme arrangement or much of the first 40 minutes (basic instability slapstick as per usual) however after that, eerie and promising signs that Peter Capaldi will be an excellent, charismatic, unpredictable and versatile Dr. Who. Well worth giving him all our support as he develops the role. 🙂
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmWas this Sci fi , or period drama ?
Hmmm 🙁
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmdoctor who is a sci fi drama
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:47pmMore Drama than Sci Fi though I fear…
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:49pmSince 1963, many DW episodes have been set in the past.
Not sure I’ve ever seen a period drama with, dinosaurs, robots, talking lizards and time machines… were you mistakenly watching Downton Abbey on DVD?
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:56pmFor me good sci fi has to have an element of Science fact or believability , no matter how far fetched ….
But this is frankly ridiculous !
TheFish
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:59pmWholeheartedly agree with Pertwee! It was RIDICULOUS!
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:05pmGood, well written Sci-fi has the ability to , inform , educate & entertain , three cornerstones of the BBC’s original philosophy!
For me it achieved none of those things …
Jamie
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:14pmYes it was clearly period drama. Remember that episode of Downton Abbey with the half faced man? No me neither.
Davros
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:42pmThey haven’t aired that alternative episode yet ….
koloth
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmHow did Matt Smith Doctor know he would regenerate after being on Trenzalore?
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:43pmwell he called clara just after turning young again
Dalek The Supreme
August 24th, 2014 - 11:12pmThis was after the initial phase of the regeneration, when he knew the final change was coming. The Doctor calling from Trenzalore was already regenerating.
DoctorWho4Eva
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:40pmWait so was the woman at the end the woman in the shop?
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:41pmwell we don’t know
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:57pmI’ve got a funny feeling it could be…
The Other
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:59pmI know, it all fits…
let’s just say: “Spoilers!”
😉
The Monitor
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:37pmReally enjoyed it. Capaldi superb. Very well written.
Was dreading this story as, after the brilliant “Nightmare in Silver”, I have disliked the three “…of the Doctor” stories. It was a rubbish 50th anniversary (except for Adventures in Time and Space).
This has restored my faith; I am over the moon. Brilliant Doctor, great script, superb direction.
Doctor Who is back on track.
Snowdrop
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:36pmAbsolutely brilliant, well done Peter Capaldi; previous Doctors are a hard act to follow but you pulled it off.
biggestwhofanever
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:35pmholy cow!!! i’m loving the brilliant scottish accent and when matt smith came in – well it was bloomin amazing! peter is just an amazing doctor! the intro was good: loved the effects but not so much the actual theme tune. but hey! that has no say in how good the acting was in that! Strax was as funny as ever and vastra & jenny were brilliant. fav part: when peter was disguised as the clockwork robot (hey hey!!! 😀 )and became quite cocky! absolutely brilliant – well done doctor who!!!!!
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmOn a positive note, Capaldi looks promising & can act, brings a new dimension to the role.
However…..
Please lets have a decent story , dinosaur, big ben, unfeasible robots with clicking noise every time they move ??
Oh, and lets lose the Victorian London theme please, it never really worked for the Christmas specials !.
Fingers crossed for next week & the Daleks
Kobi
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:53pmHere here , enough of Victorian London it’s been done to death now, tonight’s story was very poor clockwork robots omg ridiculous , why couldnt it be sea devils or some other decent adversary , bring on the daleks!
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmbooboo plese can you do a separate page in what we thought of the title sequence
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:37pmplease
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmpretty plese
biggestwhofanever
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Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:04pmthat would be great
Obsie
August 24th, 2014 - 11:32amOn the subject of dedicating a separate page to the titles and music. I think it would be simpler to have a poll on it, I’m sure booboo has enough to contend with.
DALELSKITTLES
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmLoved it , simple yet effective 🙂 I was in tears on the floor with laughter when strax hit Clara with the paper
Dalek Supreme, with extra Onions
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmEh. Yeah, it wasn’t bad as far as opening episodes go, but some openers were better.
Capaldi was quite good, but I’m not completely sold yet (hey, it’s only episode 1!). It had it’s moments which were funny (Strax as usual is a laugh), but Vastra being all Batman and Serious was kinda over-the-top. The villains weren’t great, but hey, first episode monsters normally aren’t great, but I found them functional if nothing else.
Overall: I’ve seen better series openers, but it was consistent throughout, but I feel with some changes it could have been a great one, not just average. 6/10
Jacob wade
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:52pmI totally agree 🙂
Dalek The Supreme
August 24th, 2014 - 11:13pm😆 at your username
Eternal Dalek
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmThat was just AMAZING!!!!!!
The Doctor is so unlike his past selves, just perfect!
It can only get better and better! Well done to Peter, Jenna and Stephen!
sad
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmnot worth the wait sadly
lena
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:32pmI wish the opening music had not changed, don’t like the new version of what has become a classic sound for all Dr Who fans, as for the new doctor i’m not sure? have to watch a few more.
Kobi
August 23rd, 2014 - 10:13pmI think peter capaldi may become more of a traditional pertwee, hartnelll style doctor , we have had the young dynamic doctors for a long time now and it will be great to see what direction peter capaldi takes the character