Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
04-06-17, 02:10 PM
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Re: Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
I read yesterday that Pearl Mackie was fired from the show. So it looks like next year we'll have a new doctor and a new companion. That'll be the first time that happened since the reboot right?
04-06-17, 03:41 PM
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Re: Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
Nothing new here. Matt Smith got a new companion when he started (Amy Pond).
It's just a rumor from the Sun (for now). However, the BBC didn't deny it.
Not surprising if true. Chibnall may want a fresh start.
It's just a rumor from the Sun (for now). However, the BBC didn't deny it.
It is thought to have been a joint decision of the BBC and Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall, who replaces current boss Steven Moffat after this series.
04-06-17, 04:42 PM
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And Tennant should have gotten a new companion, because his chemistry with Rose was awful, even more so when she returned.
04-06-17, 05:25 PM
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Doesn't exactly inspire confidence in this season if the companion was let go after only one episode was aired.
04-06-17, 05:54 PM
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If Chibnall wanted a fresh start, it wouldn't matter how good or bad the new companion is.
04-07-17, 02:27 PM
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04-07-17, 06:40 PM
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Re: Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
Rumors abound regarding that massive spoiler in the trailer mentioned above:
Spoiler:
We'll see how "connected" this guy is next week.
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04-07-17, 08:29 PM
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A lot of that sounds dodgy.
Especially the 2023 thing.
Regarding "The Master," ...
Especially the 2023 thing.
Regarding "The Master," ...
Spoiler:
04-10-17, 10:04 AM
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Re: Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
Someone on Reddit leaked an early copy of the tomorrow's Radio Times with the breakdown of title episodes and synopsis:
First post updated with episode titles.
Spoiler:
First post updated with episode titles.
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04-16-17, 01:19 AM
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Re: Doctor Who (BBC America) -- Series 10 Discussion Thread -- Premieres 4/15/17
I thought it was a very good episode and Bill had a strong start as a companion. I wish Moffat wrote like this more often.
Spoiler:
04-16-17, 03:26 PM
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Color me impressed.
I think the promos showed her as too forward and a bit bragadoshous.
Liked the photograph box in the cupboard too.
The girl who had a star in her eye was good too. She did very good with a small role.
I think the promos showed her as too forward and a bit bragadoshous.
Liked the photograph box in the cupboard too.
The girl who had a star in her eye was good too. She did very good with a small role.
04-16-17, 07:58 PM
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It's early but I like Bill and the lighter tone. Nice to see the wonderment factor again. I see bits of Rose in her. The promos didn't do her justice.
04-16-17, 08:28 PM
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Another one here that enjoyed it and found Bill to be a nice addition so far.
I also have to say I was pleasantly surprised with Class. I didn't have high expectations for it going it, but found it entertaining.
I also have to say I was pleasantly surprised with Class. I didn't have high expectations for it going it, but found it entertaining.
04-17-17, 03:03 AM
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04-17-17, 11:22 AM
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Do you think that was the real regeneration they were teasing or a red herring?
Loved this episode. Sometimes Moffat is able to write an episode that simultaneously feels like modern and classic Who, and this was one of those. I really liked the Susan photograph.
Loved this episode. Sometimes Moffat is able to write an episode that simultaneously feels like modern and classic Who, and this was one of those. I really liked the Susan photograph.
04-17-17, 11:00 PM
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I didn't like Bill at all in the teaser they released last year, but her character has been toned down significantly.
Actually a pretty good episode. Lot of Moffat quirks, but it was still good.
Nice to see the Movellans again. They seemed they were going to become a major new antagonist in the 1979 episode "Destiny of the Daleks" but were forgotten after that.
I'd really like to see Bill's arc end with a reunion with Heather. Just give her a simple send-off and happy ending.
Actually a pretty good episode. Lot of Moffat quirks, but it was still good.
Nice to see the Movellans again. They seemed they were going to become a major new antagonist in the 1979 episode "Destiny of the Daleks" but were forgotten after that.
I'd really like to see Bill's arc end with a reunion with Heather. Just give her a simple send-off and happy ending.
04-18-17, 09:42 PM
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04-21-17, 07:24 AM
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The teaser from a few months back made Bill seem terrible, though based on the episode itself, I rather liked her.
Capalidi is still hit or miss for me.
And, just to make sure I got the gist of things: The Doctor has been in self-imposed exile for the last 50 to 75 years on Earth, teaching at University while he and Nardole secure some object in a vault. Correct?
And was the b&w picture on his desk his granddaughter, Susan, right?
Capalidi is still hit or miss for me.
And, just to make sure I got the gist of things: The Doctor has been in self-imposed exile for the last 50 to 75 years on Earth, teaching at University while he and Nardole secure some object in a vault. Correct?
And was the b&w picture on his desk his granddaughter, Susan, right?
