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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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.
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:26pmCheer up
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
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:17pmIntersting to think, Handles has become the doctor’s ;ongest companion, several hundred years… niiiiice….
Defender of Trenzalore
December 25th, 2013 - 9:15pm@DrD
thanks, nice to know I’m not alone 😉
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
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
🙁
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.
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:13pmAbsolutely, great to see an afirmative soul in the universe…
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 9:12pmRead the last sentance of the comment and you’ll see what I mean 😀
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
booboo
December 25th, 2013 - 9:12pmfilming is only just starting now
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!
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
RYCBAR123
December 25th, 2013 - 9:10pmI know what you mean! I’m gonna have to rewatch it tomorrow and see if I can watch it properly! ;-;
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!
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.
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 - 9:07pmdoctor who lover forever, agree, and flush
The astronaut of death
December 25th, 2013 - 9:07pmWhat do you mean boo boo jr
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
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:06pmSilence wiill still fall, could agree more. Hilarious people are saying ‘I’ll nevr watch again’ after 30 seconds. Baby, pram?
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?
DrD
December 25th, 2013 - 9:04pmIt is the complicated stories that make this programme what it is, wonderful! Rather than just looking and consuming like a baby bird swallowing mama’s chewed up worms, you have to get in there and interpret.
Booboo Jr
December 25th, 2013 - 9:03pmiOS?
Let me guess, Apple’s predicted text?
Silence Will Still Fall
December 25th, 2013 - 9:02pmReally! i mean come on seriously! you’re judging one of britan’s finest actors in the most iconic role in television history after what 30 seconds.Peter will be one of, if not the greatest incarnations of the doctor yet and if you’re still that defeatest this is obviously the wrong show to watch and love.
omega of the 50th
December 25th, 2013 - 9:02pmScottish accent as well hes not the doctor