I see the new Dr Who kicks off in the UK and US this Sunday.
Trailers don't look too bad (that's if you're a fan, of course)
Don't know what time it kicks off here in Oz, but shouldn't be too far behind.
Apparently as well as being a timelady, there are no daleks or any old foes, all new ones.
I'm looking forward to it - about time we had a timelady!
Looking forward to it. Glad we're rid of Moffat.
For Aussie fans, as far as I can ascertain, the first episode screens at selected cinemas on Monday.
I'm not that much of a fan, I'm afraid! I'll wait until it gets screened on aunty.
Good site for us Brits:-
https://www.geektown.co.uk/uk-air-dates/ (https://www.geektown.co.uk/uk-air-dates/)
Quote from: GrahamB on October 02, 2018, 07:29:07 AM
Looking forward to it. Glad we're rid of Moffat.
Moffat wrote some great stories but I think he ran out of ideas as an actual showrunner after Capaldi arrived. Capaldi's first 2 seasons were pretty poor and the series only got it's breath back in his final season by which it was time for him to go.
Time for a change and I look forward to seeing Jodie Whittaker take the helm of the Tardis.
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I think it'll be a breath of fresh air. :thumbsup:
I'm really looking forward to the new series and despair at all those that are already putting it down without actually seeing it and as for those who are refusing to watch it because the Doctor's a woman...........
The trailers look great.
But it's a show which is probably the BBC's biggest success.
So far I haven't seen any complaints.
Quote from: Bealman on October 02, 2018, 10:19:46 AM
So far I haven't seen any complaints.
I'm on some sci-fi forums with my other hobby, it's been non stop since the new Doctor was announced.
Not sure how to interpret that.
It's hasn't been seen yet, after all....
Quote from: Bealman on October 02, 2018, 11:19:12 AM
Not sure how to interpret that.
It's hasn't been seen yet, after all....
That has never stopped some people complaining. ;)
This thread could run for the next 50 years!
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Just wondering what people thought about it, as I guess it screened over there in the UK and US.
I haven't seen it yet, but I've read enough about it already, so spoilers aren't a problem. :thumbsup:
I thought it was refreshingly good and that Jody came across as a convincing Doctor. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Quote from: Bealman on October 08, 2018, 06:01:58 AM
Just wondering what people thought about it, as I guess it screened over there in the UK and US.
I haven't seen it yet, but I've read enough about it already, so spoilers aren't a problem. :thumbsup:
Its on this evening @Bealman (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=255) in 10mins on ABC
Quote from: Bealman on October 08, 2018, 06:01:58 AM
Just wondering what people thought about it, as I guess it screened over there in the UK and US.
I haven't seen it yet, but I've read enough about it already, so spoilers aren't a problem. :thumbsup:
I really enjoyed it and there were brief moments of dialog that reminded me of Tenant's Doctor (my personal favourite!) while still being something totally new. I'm really looking forward to next week's episode! 8)
Not bad at all but... Not nearly as good as when I had to hide behind the sofa to watch it... :D
:thumbsup: :laughabovepost:
You and me both!
For me it was the Cybermen who were the most frightening.
Undecided. Shades of The Crystal Maze with people running from place to place and arriving 'breathless' before deciding what to do. I do like the new 'sonic screwdriver with Sheffield steel' and the fact the Doctor hasn't quite got to grips with what she is yet but am also disappointed to hear none of the old 'enemies' will be appearing. As ever the BBC do wonders with effects.
I've been a Dr Who fan for more years than I can remember so will continue to watch as I think it will improve.
The show has great production values and will I'm sure, "come of age."
The running around bit reminds me of the X Files, which, guess wot?..... I can live with that show too :uneasy:
Quote from: Graham on October 08, 2018, 09:30:34 AM
For me it was the Cybermen who were the most frightening.
And the special effects were so simple then.. None of this high tech stuff. A lot left to the imagination of the viewer - much better in my opinion.
:thumbsup:
If you like watching unknown people walking around in rubber suits spray painted silver with bits of plumbing hanging out of their ears ;) ;D :beers:
Quote from: Bealman on October 08, 2018, 10:11:45 AM
If you like watching unknown people walking around in rubber suits spray painted silver with bits of plumbing hanging out of their ears ;) ;D :beers:
How do you know they're rubber suits Mr Bealman? I bet you've got a secret Cyberman suit stashed away at home... That's how you know. :D :laughabovepost:
@austinbob (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2403)
Oh dear. That's an image I really wish you hadn't put in my brain cell :no: :goggleeyes:
Loved the first episode and, as a bonus, they didn't feel the need to dumb it down to a bake-off clone :D
Have to be honest I had it on all ready to enjoy it, then found myself not fully paying attention and doing other stuff. Don't think it was any fault of the show, I'm going to watch it again on iPlayer and pay attention this time!
Quote from: Graham on October 08, 2018, 09:30:34 AM
For me it was the Cybermen who were the most frightening.
I agree 100%. Daleks just rolled around shooting stuff. Cybermen wanted to take you apart and rebuild you as one of them, far more terrifying. Rather like zombie horror. Being caught by them was a fate worse than death.
I really liked Capaldi's final 2-parter with the origins of the cybermen as this used this theme heavily. I am 40 years old and I still felt the urge to crawl behind the sofa! :o
Having watched and studied the detailed lesson in metallurgy and electronics, I'm off to my shed to build my own Sonic Screwdriver.
Great episode, superb characterisation by Jodie, just the right amount of madness, eccentricity and genius. All in the best Dr Who tradition.
Not sure I'm quite so happy about my dentist freezing my jaw tomorrow afternoon though. Hope he's not into trophies. :worried:
Bring back Tennant. This incarnation was more like Sylveste McCoy and I hated it. Sorry.
I did like Killing Eve though. Binge watched it. I like my women scary. And not because she can weld scary.
Bob
Well, I caught it here last night in Canada on Space.
and quite enjoyed it, I think it has potential and Jodie Whittaker 'felt' suitably alien and looked like a Dr.Who. I like the way you could almost see some of the crazy in her eyes. I think it'll take some good writing, but I'm very hopeful. And its about time the Dr is a Lady, I mean of all the scifi franchises, Dr.Who actually builds in the regeneration so its waaaaay beyond time. I mean if you lived that long and could regenerate wouldn't you want to spend a couple of lifetimes as a woman?
The Master became a Mistress so there is precedent?
Quote from: Railwaygun on October 09, 2018, 09:21:05 PM
The Master became a Mistress so there is precedent?
Yeah, the Master was great, but Missy was several levels greater, I didn't know whether to be terrified or in love or both!.. actually probably both, there's something very compelling about that level of indifferent confidence and wickedness!
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 08, 2018, 09:58:57 AM
Undecided. Shades of The Crystal Maze with people running from place to place and arriving 'breathless' before deciding what to do. I do like the new 'sonic screwdriver with Sheffield steel' and the fact the Doctor hasn't quite got to grips with what she is yet but am also disappointed to hear none of the old 'enemies' will be appearing. As ever the BBC do wonders with effects.
I've been a Dr Who fan for more years than I can remember so will continue to watch as I think it will improve.
I don't think it needs old enemies. At one time, years could go by between appearances by the daleks. Doctor Who's routine, instant travel in space and time gives it limitless potential to explore other things.
Yeah, but for 40 or so years I've loved the Daleks. Much better than Toothy McToothface IMO.
Ooooohhhh this is promising!
Just finished watching the first two episodes back to back (1st catch-up, second "as aired") and I am very happy with it.
New direction, new feel, good production values and already a Dr Who is making it her own BUT with definite hints and due reverence to the past :thumbsup:
Of the two; marginally preferred the second episode, because it was Dr Who at its best with a mini story and progression and something new all together.
If these "Blue Tooth" (ha! Just said that outload!) dudes are the main enermy then got to say not that scared of em. Nasty pieces of work for sure, but not as dark as cyber men or the silence or the evil-wheely bins (though we had evil scraps of tarporline this time round, which is new).
However.....leave off with the old stuff for a bit. We have had the Dalek threat in every single new series since Eccleston and they need to lay low for a bit.
Keep up the good work, IMHO.
Skyline2uk
Wasn't so keen on the latest episode but loved the new Tardis - very RTD era. I don't think think it will be long before the Moffatt era will just seem like a bad dream.
I agree with the general sentiment, I am enjoying the new series very much. Chibnall seems to have a nice touch with dialogue in particular.
Yaz: "Are we going to die?"
Doctor: "One day, yes. It comes to us all. But not right now. Not if I've got anything to do with it!"
One of the writers once said that the best way to tell if the Doctor's dialogue is true to the character is if you can hear any of the Doctors saying it. I can hear any of the last 4 incumbents saying that line and sounding good so it definitely passes the test for me.