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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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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davroslives
September 28th, 2014 - 2:28amProbably the worst looking ‘monster’ since the ’70’s. About as scary as a tin can.
CG
September 28th, 2014 - 2:01amI really enjoyed it, loved the bit of conflict between the Doctor and Danny.
In order from best so far to the opposite of best I would put:
1. Listen
2. The Caretaker
3. Deep Breath
4. Into A Dalek
5. Time Heist
6. Robot of Sherwood
Anonymous
September 28th, 2014 - 1:21amAgain, not a great episode. Clara – good. Concept – fair. Script – boring. The Doctor – poor.
Gavin Thorburn
September 28th, 2014 - 1:11amThe caretaker for me was the best episode so far this series,it felt like a tennant era episode.the series so far has been brilliant I just understand all the negative comments .I’d love to know exactly what people wanna see because really it’s been a strong series so far
Sid Rat
September 27th, 2014 - 11:54pmYou are not the only person that was disappointed (again) tonight.
Sid Rat
September 27th, 2014 - 11:53pmWhilst I don’t think the Danny Pink/UNIT sub plot is actually true, I think that its a great idea and would have been a superb sub plot!!
Sid Rat
September 27th, 2014 - 11:48pmYes I agree, this was a dull episode. Of course some people will have loved it, some hated it (hello) and some in between, but at the moment I can’t see him as the doctor. Had a debate this evening with a couple of fellow whovians (who also are not enjoying the 12th doctor), the subject of which was based around was the sixth doctor better than the 12th doctor! We all seemed to have a mutual yearning for a regeneration. Really hope rumours of Clara leaving are not true.
Smith…John Smith
September 27th, 2014 - 11:30pm1st- Time Heist
2nd- Listen
3rd- The Caretaker
4th- Deep Breath
5th- Into the Dalek
6th- Robots of Sherwood
Amateur Collector
September 27th, 2014 - 10:57pmI agree.
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 10:55pmAAAAAGH! What a fantastic episode. I’ve still got a buzz from it (I’m writing this from 9:30 – My Internet’s very slow).
Yes there wasn’t much monster dilema but what there was of it was just fantastic. Heaven again with the added Chris Addison (story arcs are forming in my head)
I’m glad so many people enjoyed this one as they haven’t for previous episodes (except Listen)
I’m just so happy about it. Moffat, Roberts, my heartiest congratulations. You two should do more together!
YOWZER!
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 10:53pmseconded
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 10:52pm1. The Caretaker
2. Time Heist (but the end was rushed)
3. Listen
4. Deep Breath
5. Into the Dalek (Just didn’t make the mark for me)
6. Robot of Sherwood (Funny but didn’t go anywhere)
Anonymous
September 27th, 2014 - 10:47pmThis is the wonderful thing about DW…I personally thought this episode was “OK” at best…which is fine, I would be silly to expect to love every episode. Its nice to see that others really enjoyed this episode…it shows SM’s wide appeal…there is something for everyone.
Dalekparadigm2
September 27th, 2014 - 10:46pmI am anonymous btw. Anyhoo, he didn’t have time to have time. If you catch my drift.
the astronaut of death
September 27th, 2014 - 10:45pmI cant believe where half way through the series already!
Amateur Collector
September 27th, 2014 - 10:44pmI thought Time Heist was okay, but most of this episode was pants. Listen was atrocious so ‘The Caretaker’ wasn’t the worst of the series so far, but Doctor Who is supposed to be an adventure programme that is exciting for children and adults and both ‘Listen’ and ‘The Caretaker’ were jaw-droppingly dull, dull, dull. If I wanted to watch a relationship unfold I would tune in to a different programme. Most viewers are not readers of this website and so don’t care about the minutiae of the series they, especially children I guess, want excitement that makes them think a bit,not a soap opera with some rubbishy robot thing that was about as threatening as a womble! Please can Clara shut up or at least talk in a way that resembles how people do talk and react.
Best thing was the reference to ‘The Gemini Man’ (the watch).
Cyber10Dalek
September 27th, 2014 - 10:35pmIKR.What do you think he saw?I think he either saw the majority of the Promised Land/Nethersphere as a planet or maybe something else,like all the characters who have died so far in this season.Or perhaps something more sinister…
BowtiesplusFezequalsCool
September 27th, 2014 - 10:25pmOooooh we’re beginning to see more of The Nethersphere. Really enjoyed the episode. Who else noticed Ollie from the Thick of It.
Cyber10Dalek
September 27th, 2014 - 10:21pmIn my personal opinion the episode was ok but could have been better.The moments with Danny and The Doctor clashing with Clara in the middle were hillarious and i did like how many of the supporting characters were portrayed,i favored Courtney in particular,plus the Skovox looked and sounded awesome.However,it all felt a bit tightly squeezed in to the 45 minute time limit the episode was restricted too and the Skovox didn’t feel as threatening a foe as i hoped it would,however it’s final appearance was fantastic! Overall a decent episode,but next week’s Kill The Moon looks terrifying(especially for anyone terrified of spiders.)I am intrigued by the return of the Promised land in this episode,especially since the policeman and other guy that are there seem to be in a building of some kind.And is anyone else wondering what the policeman saw out the window?Please reply and give your theories on Missy and the Promised land.
the astronaut of death
September 27th, 2014 - 10:16pmoh yeah
100,000BC
September 27th, 2014 - 10:14pmJust a small thought, but if Clara was named after Elisabeth Sladen, maybe Courtney (who seems to be just as much a recurring character as Danny) was named after Nicholas Courtney…?
the astronaut of death
September 27th, 2014 - 10:11pmI really loved this episode it was funny scare and cool and that monster was brilliant and the story was very good this is by far one of favourite episode of the series
1. listen
2. the caretaker
3. into the dalek
4. deep breath
5. robot of Sherwood
6. time heist
what did you think of the caretaker booboo?
Prof Horner
September 27th, 2014 - 10:08pmI do not see why Moffat thinks we want kids in Doctor Who. Still I think Clara and Danny are a much more appealing couple than Amy and Rory. I enjoyed this episode alot.
daleksean
September 27th, 2014 - 10:07pmThis was the best episode so far better than listen and the rest of the episodes this series
StetsonDoctor
September 27th, 2014 - 10:05pmInteresting…go and teach PE 😆
daleksean
September 27th, 2014 - 10:02pmI disagree Listen was a big let down this episode was the best episode so far this series
the eternal doctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:59pmI thought it was eating
Deep breath- whisky
Into dalek – tablet
Robots of s- apple
Listen. – cup of tea
Time heist – take away
Caretaker. – spilt juice
Gallifrey Will Rise Again
September 27th, 2014 - 9:56pmEnjoyed every episode so far.
1. Deep Breath
2. Listen
3. Into The Dalek
4. The Caretaker
5. Robot Of Sherwood
6. Time Heist
The Temporal Jelly Baby
September 27th, 2014 - 9:55pm1) Into the Dalek
2) Time Heist
3) The Caretaker
4) Listen
5) Deep Breath
6) Robot of Sherwood
the eternal doctor
September 27th, 2014 - 9:55pmIn order of my favorites so far
1st. Listen. – 9.6/10 perfect
2nd. Time heist. – 9.3/10. Perfect
3rd. Robots of sherwood. – 8.9/10. Perfect
4th. The caretaker. – 8.4/10. A bit rushed
5th. Into the dalek. – 8.2/10 be longer
6th. Deep breath. – 7.9/10. To long