September 27th, 2014
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What Did You Think of Episode 6 The Caretaker
Now that the 6th episode of series 8 has been aired what did you think? Was it everything you had hoped for or not what you expected…
The terrifying Skovox Blitzer is ready to destroy all humanity – but worse, and any second now, Danny Pink and the Doctor are going to meet.
When terrifying events threaten Coal Hill school, the Doctor decides to go undercover.
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RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 27th, 2014 - 9:52pmNo, he’s not
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 27th, 2014 - 9:51pmthank god I’m not the only one that thinks so!
Deep breath was enjoyable, but half faced man story flopped.
Into the Dalek was amazing, as was time heist. Probs my fave three
StetsonDoctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:49pm1. Listen
2. Deep Breath
3. Time Heist (sorry!)
4. Robot of Sherwood
5. Into the Dalek
6. The Caretaker
Dalek Supreme
September 27th, 2014 - 9:47pmAbout the time travel thing, he can do it without crossing his timeline. Just go away somewhere, then come back not even 10 seconds after he left! There problem solved, or is that too easy?
I’m certainly interested in the rest of the episodes, and I am hoping this promise land thing pays off for a good finale.
Btw, DoctorPlatypus, what’s your list?
StetsonDoctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:46pmHm…it was OK, but not the ‘defining moment’ that was promised in a review I read. Not sure, sorry.
Gallifrey Will Rise Again
September 27th, 2014 - 9:45pmPeter capaldi continues to excel as the doctor, he is absolutely superb in my opinion. And props to jenna coleman too she really has excelled as clara this series.Really enjoyed the episode it was brilliant, very very funny in places.
the eternal doctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:44pmWhat about when danny jumped over the robot
StetsonDoctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:42pm7&8 sound excellent. I really hope they’re not let downs, like this story. Finger crossed, although I’m not really worried. Episodes 1-5 were great…
Jamie
September 27th, 2014 - 9:42pmVery enjoyable!
StetsonDoctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:42pmThat was me BTW
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 9:42pmyes you are. no offense
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 27th, 2014 - 9:42pmBorinng.
The whole Clara thing went on for 25 mins until the Blitzer turned up for two minutes. I didn’t find the whole Danny and Doctor thing ‘electric’, and quite frankly the whole clara thing is unoriginal.
had lots of bits that were unnecessary, should’ve been more action, best part was the last five minuted.
next week looks good, but will try not to get excited
simon w
September 27th, 2014 - 9:40pmIt was called a Skovox Blitzer played by Jimmy Vee
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 9:40pmin answer to 1, Scovox Blitzer (which frankly sounds like a wartime bomber)
in answer to 2, he would be crossing his own timeline which is very dangerous
lastly, front flip makes danny awesome by default
Anonymous
September 27th, 2014 - 9:40pmin answer to 1, Scovox Blitzer (which frankly sounds like a wartime bomber)
in answer to 2, he would be crossing his own timeline which is very dangerous
lastly, front flip makes danny awesome by default
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
September 27th, 2014 - 9:40pmAgreed
simon w
September 27th, 2014 - 9:38pmIs it me or is the running thame around Chalk this season?. give me ur apinion. And Danny Pink I think he’s a UNIT soldier undercover in the school keeping a eye on Clara? It was a good epiosde.
Anonymous
September 27th, 2014 - 9:35pmPretty average. I’m afraid. First let down of Series 8 so far. And I seem to be the only person on the internet that thinks this?
DoctorPlatypus
September 27th, 2014 - 9:35pmMeh. I wouldn’t quite agree with you on your favourite episodes list, but your opinion is interesting. Overall, I think Series 8 so far has been a great run of episodes, much better than Series 7. But, I think it is about to get more interesting with Kill the Moon, Mummy on the Orient Express, Flatline, In the Forest of the Night, Dark Water and Death in Heaven. What do you think?
Anonymous
September 27th, 2014 - 9:34pmOmg, I’m sorry WHAT? This was awful, Time Heist was brilliant. Sorry…
Anonymous
September 27th, 2014 - 9:32pmI wonder what the guy in the suit and the police officer who died at the beginning saw out the window…
Dalek Supreme
September 27th, 2014 - 9:29pmQuite enjoyable, new third place. Only really 2 specific problems and 1 kinda general one.
1: The robot thing (Can’t remember the fancy name) looked pretty badass, but the way it moved around made it look very cheap and bit rubbish.
2: The Doctor said he didn’t have enough time? HE’S GOT A DAMN TIME MACHINE! He has all the tome he needs to make the zappy doodad.
General problem: Danny Pink is still a drearily bland character. His ONLY purpose is argument device and bland generic love interest. His Soldier backstory tries to give him depth, but it’s all mystery and no explanation, bearing in mind we’re half way in (I know, so many average episodes!)
But, generally enjoyable. Not quite as good as Time Heist, so 3rd overall I’d say.
1st-Time Heist (All round quite good, if somewhat overcomplicated)
2nd-Into the Dalek (Not enough world building, too much in 1 episode)
3rd-The Caretaker (See above)
4th-Listen (A mish-mash of previous ideas, all done better previously)
5th-Robot of Sherwood (Funny, but swaps humour for plot)
6h-Deep Breath (OH GOD IT DRAGS ON AND ON BUT NOTHING HAPPENS)
matt9982
September 27th, 2014 - 9:26pmBest episode of the Series yet! 🙂
the eternal doctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:22pmmagnificent Danny pink is awesome made me laugh courtneys parents
T4RD1S
September 27th, 2014 - 9:21pmAWESOME DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, and finally missys back
The Temporal Jelly Baby
September 27th, 2014 - 9:21pmMy expectations were low for this episode, which is probably part of the reason why I really enjoyed it. It definitely exceeded expectations.
thedaleksdeath
September 27th, 2014 - 9:20pmThe series has redeemed it’s self after that god awful ‘Time Heist’. ‘The Caretaker’ was brilliant.
Michael
September 27th, 2014 - 9:19pmLoved the episode and the Pink Floyd reference.
The Real McCoy
September 27th, 2014 - 9:17pmWOW! That’s all I can say. My favourite episode this series (apart from Deep Breath). Still not sure who Missy is though?
The Silent Silent
September 27th, 2014 - 9:16pmAMAZING EPISODE!!!