Doctor Who

[Vamp]

I kinda think it's something we'll find out about later but I hope not. I think you're meant to think they might have imagined it but it doesn't really work.

The really disturbing answer is that it was a kid used to having strange adults roaming around the building.

[Benji]

Could just have been one of the kids messing about like they said. I mean... it wasn't, but it could have been... right?

[Naitch]

I completely agree with Colly. It was the worst Capaldi one yet, with the only redeeming feature being the character development for Pink. Even that was almost ruined by the

forced relationship because time travel says so.

Sure the Robin Hood episode was a bit of a silly concept but at least had decent writing. The Doctor's interaction with other characters in that episode seemed so natural but everything in this one just came across as artificial.

[Lint]

Could just have been one of the kids messing about like they said. I mean... it wasn't, but it could have been... right?

Yea, upon reading some reviews and thoughts of it, I'm more inclined to believe it was just one of the other kids. Here is what one review I read had and why I'm now leaning towards "it was a kid"

Go back to the scene in Rupert’s bedroom; once the initial shock of the sinking mattress wearing off, what sustains the suspense of the scene? Clara asks the obvious question about whether anyone has entered the room, and Rupert assures her that no one has.

And the audience’s natural instinct is to trust implicitly the word of a terrified child who is already convinced monsters are under his bed. That’s insane, but it’s understandable. After all, Doctor Who has just spent the last decades telling us that monsters are real; the mere presence of a scared child is sufficient proof of a monster’s existence.

[ADG]

The thing that bothers me more than anything this week was the setup was just "hey! here's this week's premise" with The Doctor's opening monologue. It was the same last week with "where do you want to go? I wanna meet Robin Hood!"

[Vamp]

The opening did give us a bit more of a glimpse of how utterly mad the Doctor goes when he's left to travel alone.

[Naitch]

Could just have been one of the kids messing about like they said. I mean... it wasn't, but it could have been... right?

Yea, upon reading some reviews and thoughts of it, I'm more inclined to believe it was just one of the other kids. Here is what one review I read had and why I'm now leaning towards "it was a kid"

Go back to the scene in Rupert’s bedroom; once the initial shock of the sinking mattress wearing off, what sustains the suspense of the scene? Clara asks the obvious question about whether anyone has entered the room, and Rupert assures her that no one has.

And the audience’s natural instinct is to trust implicitly the word of a terrified child who is already convinced monsters are under his bed. That’s insane, but it’s understandable. After all, Doctor Who has just spent the last decades telling us that monsters are real; the mere presence of a scared child is sufficient proof of a monster’s existence.

The counter argument being that we, the audience, also didn't hear anyone else enter the room.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Well I personally thought it was rather excellent and better than the rest of the series so far.

I thought Capaldi showed glimpses of brilliance in the first episode (when with the homeless man especially) but I didn't like the last two episodes. This time though I thought he was great and plays single-minded, slightly unhinged and selfish very well....as well as the more touching stuff like with moaning about the hug at the end.

[Lint]

Could just have been one of the kids messing about like they said. I mean... it wasn't, but it could have been... right?

Yea, upon reading some reviews and thoughts of it, I'm more inclined to believe it was just one of the other kids. Here is what one review I read had and why I'm now leaning towards "it was a kid"

Go back to the scene in Rupert’s bedroom; once the initial shock of the sinking mattress wearing off, what sustains the suspense of the scene? Clara asks the obvious question about whether anyone has entered the room, and Rupert assures her that no one has.

And the audience’s natural instinct is to trust implicitly the word of a terrified child who is already convinced monsters are under his bed. That’s insane, but it’s understandable. After all, Doctor Who has just spent the last decades telling us that monsters are real; the mere presence of a scared child is sufficient proof of a monster’s existence.

The counter argument being that we, the audience, also didn't hear anyone else enter the room.

We didn't hear The Doctor enter the room, sit down and grab a book, but he did anyway

[GhostMachine]

That's because the Doctor is actually a ninja.

[Vamp]

He learnt it all from the Venusians.

[Lineker]

Nick Frost and Michael Troughton announced for the Christmas special.

[GhostMachine]

Nick Frost and Michael Troughton announced for the Christmas special.

Well, it'll be good to see the Fifth Doctor again, but...the hell with bringing back Adric!

[Benji]

Aww that was a nice episode, and something a bit different into the bargain. Not keen on Doc apparently trying to out date Mr Pink on Clara but I'm choosing to assume that's more to do with his own ego than actually having a crush on her.

[TheWho87]

I liked the episode and had an interesting concept.

That part at the beginning with the Teller with the other theif was a bit of an interesting shock especally for Doctor Who as a whole, dont think they have done a shock like since maybe that human to ood transformation or back to the classic series..

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Aside from the whole "keep your mind clear" thing seeming very similar to don't breathe, don't blink etc etc, I really liked the episode.

I liked Clara more today and Capaldi's still brilliant.

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

I've enjoyed Capaldi as The Doctor far more than I ever expected.

[GhostMachine]

Its going to take a lot to unseat my top 3 Doctors (Tom Baker, David Tennant and Jon Pertwee), but he's doing one heck of a job with the role so far.

I'm not sure what to expect from next week's episode, with that preview.....

[Vamp]

The preview kind of makes me think it's going to be a bit like School Reunion without Sarah Jane. Seems like a brilliant opportunity to do an Ian Chesterton appearance but I'm guessing that's not happening.

[Benji]

Another good episode. I hope Courtney Woods reappears. Even Clara was somewhat likeable in this episode, and Mr Pink continues to be a thoroughly intruiging character.