December 25th, 2013
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What Did You Think of The Time of the Doctor?
What Did You Think of The Time of the Doctor?
Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe’s deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars – and amongst them, the Doctor.
Rescuing Clara from a family Christmas dinner, the Time Lord and his best friend must learn what this enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe.
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TheExtremeBlueTARDIS
December 25th, 2013 - 11:02pmUgh, where shall I begin?
Simple, interesting but disapointing. I mean, it’s Smith’s final adventure, and all they do is get him to defend a town for 300 years. I really do someone agrees that the Cybermen and the Weeping Angels were pointless. Once scene for the Angels and one scene for the Cybermen plus a very tiny space in a scene.
Finally we know what’s behind the Doctor’s hotel room! Did NOT expect the time crack at all! And I would have never known it would return, never actually considered it.
Amy’s special appearance! 🙁 Oh my god, it made me want to cry (but of course, I didn’t). Even thoug her wig looked terrible, she just HAD to return for that. Really hope something like that happens again, not only for Amy, but also for other companions.
Lastly, we have Mr Capaldi. Yes yes, we all never like the new Doctor, but we can always tell whether they will be good or not. Even though I dearly missed Tennant, I could tell Smith was not going to be so bad after all. But Capaldi’s intro? Dear me, bad impressions. First of all, while watching Smith’s final scene wasn’t the best place to blink at (Hey, is that a hand in the snow? 😉 ). Blink and you’ll miss it, because then I realise I was staring at Capaldi. I thought I was hallucinating. But no, that’s not what I am complaining about. I am very excited to see the dark side of the Doctor, but I felt as if he tried to be humorous but failed.
Overall, the episode wasn’t to bad but I think I need to watch it again! 7/10 🙂
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 12:59amAgree, needs a re-watch and just hope Capaldi is good and the writing. Apparently the writers for series 7 part 2 are coming back, oh dear! Now there’s trouble! Congratulations Peter Capaldi, your the Doctor! Good luck, Peter Capaldi, your gonna need it. Why? Because the writers from series 7 part 2 are coming back! Hurray! Capaldi’s Doctor doesn’t stand a chance. No wonder Matt Smith, the greatest Doctor to have ever been born from a glowing light called Regeneration!
Dalek the Supreme
December 26th, 2013 - 5:00pmYou do realize Mark Gatiss has been writing for Doctor Who since Series 1? I have to say I am glad if that means Neil Cross and Neil Gaiman will be writing more for Doctor Who, but I’d rather not see any more of Stephen Thompson’s writing. I do hope Chris Chibnal and Toby Whithouse from Series 7A will also be writing for it, too.
JJ
December 27th, 2013 - 12:56amDalek supreme, Mark Gatiss did good in series one but has slowly got worse. Neil cross, both bad episodes, Neil Gaiman, one ok-ish one and one really rubbish one, stephen thompson, please don’t ever come back, just stick to Sherlock, your good at that, at least, Chris Chibnall, good, apart from the power of three. toby whithouse, good in series 2, rubbish in 5 and 6, surprisingly really good in 7.
Cyber10Dalek
December 25th, 2013 - 11:01pmLoved the scene where the Doctor said `How those cyber evenings must go by` lol
cyberman 123
December 25th, 2013 - 10:50pm1 word for Time of the Doctor this is that word
AMAZING
Scott’s TARDIS
December 25th, 2013 - 10:46pmI didn’t cry even though I was expecting to cry, and I did have that horrible feeling in my throat, but when Peter came in I just laughed, I think he’ll be brilliant, excellent charisma in my opinion.
Scott’s TARDIS
December 25th, 2013 - 10:51pmAlthough I would’ve thought the paradigm Daleks would have made an appearance, seeing as they are Matt’s Daleks.
Derek Browell
December 25th, 2013 - 10:41pmThis was a pleasant episode with some well written emotional parts,in some ways as good as the 50th……….It’s time you gave us oldies a chance…Peter will do fine and Matt was great as an oldie too .
darylcharles
December 25th, 2013 - 10:38pmI think Peter will be the perfect man for the job!
geronimo2605
December 25th, 2013 - 10:34pmIt was good, not incredible, just good. Some of the story dragged on a little bit too much for my liking, and the regeneration was played up a lot, especially as the actual regeneration was a slight anticlimax for me because it was so short, it was literally a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ moment.
But don’t boo me yet, I still cried in front of my family when Amy turned up!
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 10:12pmI think capaldi a first doctor who apprehended did not really give much out about his doctor is was just a confused man
DrWhoTwins
December 25th, 2013 - 9:42pmBrilliant episode, really enjoyed it and such a touching finish to Eleven’s era. Really can’t wait for series 8, Peter Capaldi will be a great Doctor.
matparks08
December 25th, 2013 - 9:35pmWell most of the episode lost me but full marks on the acting. Being an old timer I prefer the regeneration stories when it’s not planted so early on that he’s going to die – look how effective Caves of Androzani is when the Doctor has seemingly got a cure, then doesn’t and quickly changes. Capaldi I think will be great but he’ll only be as good as the stories, and I think a return to basics works better for me – don’t remember the Tennant era even being so complicated. Merry Christmas
matt9982
December 25th, 2013 - 9:34pmHmmm, I should be really sad but all I can think about is how much I want a Capaldi regeneration figure…. RIP 11
Arcturus1
December 25th, 2013 - 9:32pmRegards Peter Capaldi, all the actors who have played The Doctor are supposed to reveal a different aspect of his personality, and if you think back (and saw the excellent documentary a month or two ago) each actor has chosen to do something different. The character is bigger than the individuals. Peter was chosen for a reason which will probably become clear as the story unfolds.
Radburn
December 25th, 2013 - 9:24pmI actually enjoyed it for once. Had a tear in my eye in a couple of places & had a lot of questions answered. A lot was going on in the background as well & I kept pressing Rewind then realised it was going out live. Hurry up Season 8 Boxset…
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:22pmI hope they release a handles toy
RYCBAR123
December 26th, 2013 - 9:47amI agree! 😀
TheDoctorGallifrey
December 27th, 2013 - 10:07pmIt would be awesome! They should do that thing where you take an object to a famous landmark and take a picture of it! There would be kids(and adults) carrying Cyber heads all around the world!
RYCBAR123
December 28th, 2013 - 7:08amAll of my yes XD
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:17pmIntersting to think, Handles has become the doctor’s ;ongest companion, several hundred years… niiiiice….
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:15pmWhat did you think of it booboo’,
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:15pmWhat did you think of it booboo
the next doctor
December 25th, 2013 - 9:13pmLoved the episode, a nice farewell, give Peter Capaldi a chance, he was only on screen for a brief time and should at least be given a full episode before he is judged. And at least we know that the memory loss is temporary as we saw him fly the tardis in the 50th anniversary episode. The regeneration was different this time but what do you expect? It is a get out of jail card for the Doctor so was bound to be different (look at the various ways the Master has managed to stay alive). Can’t wait for the new series to begin.
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:12pmIt made me cry a bit seeing dr so old and dying a specialy the moment with the cracker
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:11pmYou don’t think since it is a new regeneration cycle he will forget all his past lives
Rob
December 25th, 2013 - 9:10pmI enjoyed it and think that Peter Capaldi will do a great job as the new doctor. I hope that Jenna Coleman is in it for a long time – she’s absolutely brilliant.
I noticed one comment which was that we’ll have to wait until August/September for the series….really? Ah well…wondered why there was no preview of the new series, I suppose it’s not been filmed yet!
booboo
December 25th, 2013 - 9:12pmfilming is only just starting now
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 3:41pmFilming starts in January!
Defender of Trenzalore
December 25th, 2013 - 9:08pmI thought that the episode was actually very good, and the best Matt Smith Xmas special!
😀
I also thought that it was the best send off for his Doctor, and I liked the irony of how the ‘youngest’ Doctor died of old age! 🙂
the ep tied up all Matt Smiths’ loose ends in clever and connected ways, and people just need to give Pete a chance, he only said one line! 😉
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:13pmAbsolutely, great to see an afirmative soul in the universe…
Defender of Trenzalore
December 25th, 2013 - 9:14pm(CONTINUED)
However, the change was too quick and the ep sagged in the middle a little
P.S: I did find his goodbye very touching too
R.I.P 11th Doctor, you will be missed
🙁
Defender of Trenzalore
December 25th, 2013 - 9:15pm@DrD
thanks, nice to know I’m not alone 😉
Anonymous
December 25th, 2013 - 9:06pmIt was a fantastic ep I think it could have been better but I think the regeneration was to quick and to long at the same time 8/10
th
December 25th, 2013 - 9:05pmAbsolutely brilliant episode. To all those who have commented on Peter being bad, give the man a chance as he was only on screen for a brief time. We know he remembers how to fly the tardis as as we all saw him do it in the 50th anniversary, as for the regeneration, it wasn’t going to be a standard one as he got this as an extra, my question is, was this just the one or a whole new set of 12?
Whoufflexox
December 25th, 2013 - 9:05pmI was actually quite disappointed with this episode. I mean i thought the plot was brilliant excpet for the fact that the doctor got old. I wanted more action and more of our doctor but i was happy enough with the regeneration except it happened so quickly! I blinked (haha probably shouldn’t have done that, what with weeping angels all over the place ;)) and the next thing i knew, i was looking at Peter Capaldi! And what was he going on about with his kidneys?! Anyway, i’m really glad Amy made an appearance and i’m happy Clara was there with him as well. But hey, i just hope Peter Capaldi will be another fantastic doctor because he’s the last one isn’t he? Depressing or what?
starshipalaska
December 25th, 2013 - 9:08pmNo, Matt Smith was the last – He’s actually the first of a new regeneration cycle. Its the start of a whole new life for him.
RaggedyRosie
December 25th, 2013 - 9:11pmHe’s not the last one, the timelords gave him a new regeneration cycle! The Doctor said so himself 🙂 wooo!
Anonymous
December 25th, 2013 - 8:56pmI think as fans we should all welcome capaldi into the doctor who family you never know capaldi might come across some of these comments and find tome of them hurtful so we should not judge home he has only had one line and just remember no one expected Matt to be a good doctor and look at Him now he iOS one of the best doctors ever
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 9:03pmiOS?
Let me guess, Apple’s predicted text?
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:07pmWhat do you mean boo boo jr
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 9:12pmRead the last sentance of the comment and you’ll see what I mean 😀
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 3:42pmI understood what you mean Booboo Jr.
cyberman2
December 25th, 2013 - 8:54pmso. sad.
cyberman2
December 25th, 2013 - 8:54pmand so good
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 1:06amand unfortunately so rubbish
cyberman2
December 28th, 2013 - 10:08amand so thats your opinion
JJ
December 30th, 2013 - 9:20pmand so it is.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2013 - 8:53pmWHAT AN EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING EPISODE!!!!
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 1:07amAGREED!
Half-a-Whovian
December 26th, 2013 - 12:25pmI have recently returned to the DW fold, fallen in love with Amy, River and Clara, like Matt a lot, loved series 5 and 6, but by Gallifrey that DOTD was tosh, and so is this TOTD. It is all just for the uber-fans, us part-timers will need our confidence restored again!
JJ
December 26th, 2013 - 3:43pmAgree Half-a-Whovian, although I don’t like Clara, she’s too unrealistic (at first), she’s not as bad now, but worst start to a companion EVER! Although I do like the actress, Jenna Coleman, like I mean, who couldn’t. But The Day Of The Doctor and The Time Of The Doctor were absolutely rubbish!
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 8:52pmIf there was one word to sum up tonight’s episode, I think it would be marmite!
Some seemed to love it, and others hated it.
The opinion on Capaldi seems to be the same, but I don’t think we can really give a proper view until he’s had a full episode.
Anyway, I hope you had a good Christmas, and here’s to another great year on The Doctor Who Site!
Anonymous
December 25th, 2013 - 8:54pmA brilliant overview ‘THE MARMITE SPECIAL’
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 8:57pmYes, I think it will forever be known as ‘The Marmite Special’ for me now!
The Big Blue Box
December 25th, 2013 - 8:52pmOops_ Forgot a question mark.
Merry Christmas too!