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I lost it when Graham realized that HE was part of history now and that HE was the reason Rosa needed to move. I haven’t enjoyed much of this season but Rosa will probably go down as one of the better episodes since the 2005 revival.
Yes, when he got up the person who we assume inn the history books was the person who originally standing sat down, so Graham ended up being the one who rosa refuses to give up her seat for. And when the Doctor realises that she and her companions had to stay on the bus to make sure history stays on course, and having to watch thee famous event...
Never even thought of that. After the episode aired I was curious how accurate it was and did some research. And for the life of me, I can’t find a single mention of who that guy was. He (indirectly) caused a major historical event to happen and we don’t even know if he actually cared about being able to sit down.
He was just thinking short term, he's the reason she gets arrested. But, he kicked off he biggest equal rights movement in american history, and that's a hell of a tribute to your late equal rights activist wife. Nobody knows who the guy was, whether he was a racist or not, but whatever the case he is responsible for that.
This was actually historically accurate episode. Rosa Parks did encounter the same bus driver. And he did pull the stunt of driving away. And he did move the sign. I did enjoy the cat and mouse between two time travelers. And the fact their fight wasn't about directly acting in events, but indirectly. Often in Doctor Who stories, the Doctor or the companions actually cause the event that has to happen. This time they had to prevent somebody from meddling in time.
And it was definitely the right move writing-wise, as portraying Rosa Parks as needing to be pushed into her action by a white person would have sent an incredibly wrong message.
Nobblk Praetorian Just because it’s uncomfortable doesn’t make it untrue. While I’m sure there was somebody white in Alabama that wasn’t racist, the vast majority were fine living in an apartheid society encoded in the law and supported it either actively or passively. No white person was involved in Rosa’s protest, no white person stood up for her on that bus. Period. Black people were the vast majority of the civil rights movement. Period. The white people among the Freedom Riders were mostly northerners. If you want historical evidence, look at the faces of the white crowd surrounding the first black schoolchildren entering a white school and look for a face not bent in q rictus of hate and anger at the children. Sorry if history is distasteful.
Yes! I get why some people found this episode to be too "preachy" or not having enough nuance, but they have to remember that this is a family show that is, in a large part, aimed at kids. My young nieces and nephews loved this episode and learnt a lot from it.
I had this thought about 1/3 through the episode and got giddy happy. And then they did Demons in the Punjab and man... I really hope the show continues this trend. 9 and 10 interact with a lot of historical figures, but the episodes were always very fantastical. Witches with Shakespeare and Ghosts with Dickens, etc. This was so grounded and true to historical reality that it just hurt watching it, but it is easily in my top 5 favorite episodes.
I think people can have whatever criticism they like about 13s era, but she has smashed it with the historical figures that she meets that teaches the audience about incredible real people.
I was so glad that this story didn't portray Rosa Parks being inspired or influenced by the TARDIS crew in any way to make her stand. Her actions are her own and the Doctor and her companions remain "behind the scenes" as it were, thwarting Krasko's attempts to change history. I also appreciate how unflinching the show is in depicting institutionalized racism. It's a bold, emotionally charged episode
I was very worried that they were going to do something like that. Sometimes it's fine, for something like Vesuvius etc... but not such a truly pivotal moment like this one.
That would have coloured this episode very negatively for me. I also like what they're doing with historicals now, it's not 'Oh, hello the famous charles dickens! would you like me to help you stop these ghosts from being a nuisance so you can write your famous books? Do you want me to say lines in reference to works you haven't written yet to inspire you to write them?' which would also have been bad for this episode
@@tomkenning5482 I just realized from reading this that Nine's and Thirteen's first reactions on meeting their regeneration's first famous historical figure is to declare themselves their 'fan', then have to backtrack when the historical figure got confused (Nine because Dickens didn't understand the reference to a 'hand held cooling device', Thirteen because Rosa had no idea why they would be a 'fan' of hers - nice save Thirteen quickly saying they were tourist 'fans' of Montgomery!)
I love that they didn't shy away from showing some of how bad it was, and yet they did so in a way that was respectful and honest. This was so well written.
I’m really impressed at how you didn’t get spoiled on this. Seeing you groove to the gospel at the start (“Ooh, Alabama!”) and then the gasp and dread when you saw the segregated bus and realized where this was headed.... absolutely precious! Many people were worried when they learned they would be doing an episode about Rosa Parks that the writers would be messing with the story by having some huge alien threat take over the buses, or that the Doctor would be the one to inspire or cause Rosa to make her protest. But instead I feel they got the balance right and were respectful to the people and events. Some think that Krasco is a weak villain, but I think the villain in this show is racism itself and the dark side of humanity. Just as the hero here is the better side of humanity and people like Rosa - ordinary people with the courage to face up against bigotry. This is probably one of the best episodes ever of Doctor Who. So glad you liked it.
This was a really beautiful episode. That some people complained about it being "biased" and "one-sided" "propaganda" tells you a lot about where we are currently. Just think about what it means to think a "one-sided" message about racial segregation is a bad thing.
On another note, while I was looking forward to Bradley Walsh being in this season from the start, a lot of people had their doubts about him. In this episode his acting was phenomenal and the depth there really surprised me.
When you mentioned at 26:20, in that “we should be reminded of things that are not so great in history,” I totally agree. As the old saying goes, “Those who do not pay any attention to history are doomed to make the same mistakes...”
but i dont watch doctor who and i dont think anybody does or did for a history lesson and the previous 10 seasons were not not made for education purposes or to preach or more important bored. im not saying that their were many poignant scenes or themes that had contemporary real life current events but they didnt feel preachy and everything stayed in character of doctor who this one season is so not doctor who
The "actress who played Rosa" was in the very first video I saw sesskasays reacting - she was Sally Donovan in A Study in Pink - quite a change on character!
It's so heartbreaking that's it's basically because Graham is standing that she has to give up her seat. As much as he didn't want to be part of the event, he caused it. Great episode
I agree. Bradley Walsh’s acting in that scene is brilliant - the pain in his eyes. I think it impacts graham a lot, especially because Grace was also of African descent.
@@jackbassindale4336 He conveyed so much in a look... my heart broke for him. Knowing that what he was doing was wrong, but that he had to do it. I can't even imagine.
I don’t want to get too plot specific because I don’t know what she’s seen, but I would say the weakest episodes so far were 5 & 8. Other than that I’d say the episodes have at least ranged from “solid” to “awesome.” I didn’t really get into the show until later, but I’m curious: did Matt Smith have a chilly reception when he started? Obviously today he’s considered one of the best, but I’m wondering if the negativity that Jodie & Chibnall have received is really any worse than any other transition or if it just seems so because of the expansion of social media in the last 8 years
Your reaction hit me almost as hard as the episode did. When my partner and i watched this on airing night we were both crying with both sadness and happiness knowing that what she did would help shape the better society we have today. And Graham's moment where we realises what's happening and says 'i don't want to be a part of this' really gets to me every time. Definitely one of the best episodes of the season.
Wonderful reactions Jess. Easily the best episode so far for me, with a big step-up in the writing. I do like the idea of a time meddler attempting to change history, with our own time-team unusually tasked with protecting past events. Beautifully filmed, sensitively written and the great performances from the all the new regulars.
Great reaction for a great episode. This episode could have gone wrong so easily. Congrats to the show for pulling it off. It was interesting to see American history done by a British show. I love the look of intense concentration on The Doctor's face as she resists every urge she has to help Rosa so that history can go the way it is supposed to.
The Doctor’s face when the bus driver is yelling at Rosa makes me cry every time, you can see how unnatural it is for her (and the companions) to have to sit and watch this injustice happen rather than fight like they always do. So heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time
The fact that I think this episode is goddamn brilliant and yet still only my third favorite of the season lets you know how much I've been enjoying series 11.
I think even the weaker episodes this year have been better than the weak episodes of previous series...episode 2 is the weakest and yet that had the new tardis reveal...by the way loving your reviews ponderer
Let me guess on your other two faviourite episodes: Demons of the Punjab and last weeks episode It takes you away? Because these three are actually my favourite episodes of this series.
So much has been done to keep the episode correct to history, apart from the sci-fi elements. All down to the dialogue on the bus between Blake and Rosa. Even the opening scene 12 years prior is historically accurate.
Lol same I must’ve checked 30-40 times today lol XD I don’t mind if or when she uploads I just wanna be here the moment it does. Because RU-vid notifications don’t always pop up in time
This episode is probably one of my favourite episodes of all time. Yet, people across social media hate on it constantly. It’s sad the abuse series 11 gets with episodes so inspiring.
MasonB I do have a few problems with this episode, mainly the music at the end ruined the emotional moment for me but it definitely should be called agenda pushing, how can you push an agenda which was history
That was beautiful. I've been waiting for this reaction since the day the episode aired. I think it's one of those episodes that hits even harder the second time around. I bet you cried again while editing. Thank you for this, and for Doctor Who Decembers.
Very emotional. Love this story. And Rosa was played by the actress who played Sally Donovan in Sherlock. As for history, we have a responsibility to evaluate what's been - the good and the bad. How else are we ever going to learn? People who complain about examining negative moments in our history are the ones to be wary of, in my opinion. There's a lot to be proud of - this moment of heroism is one example, so I would see this as visiting a positive moment. But we do have several hundreds of years of dehumanising people who aren't white in our history. We need to examine how racist or sexist mechanisms have been working in order to learn how to stop them, for the wellbeing of everyone. People who don't want to examine such mechanisms are therefore complicit in a toxic world order and refuse to take responsibility for the reality they live in. Screw them!
Definitely my favourite episode in this series and imo one of the very best episodes ever. Man I cried. I was so upset like "Angels take Manhattan" upset.
It's an excellent episode: I think it will become a classic, especially on rewatching it. Great acting, honest view of the past, good character moment.
Oh I cried in this episode too, don't worry. I cried at the end when it showed her getting the medal. This episode was so moving and it was easily one of my favorite episodes of Doctor Who, especially from this season. I think it was an important thing to discuss and I'm so glad you enjoyed it as well.
I'm crying with you! It's so great to get to watch this episode again. The scene of Rosa's protest is one of possibly only three moments in modern Who that gets me every time I watch it. It's so well executed, and expresses what series 11 has been aiming for brilliantly. Emotional, human-centred stories that deal with very real issues such as violence, anger, and the demons inside ourselves that lead us to commit incredible atrocities. Those have been this series' core strengths, I think.
I have to say, I really enjoy your reactions, Jess. You are never negative and always go in to new episodes without any expectations and pre-conceived notions. You enjoy the episodes, even when they are not written good or sometimes not make any sense. You always enjoy what you watch and in this social media and whats going on with some DW fans, you are one of the bright stars of the reactors in here. I always love to come back to you to see your positivity and it makes me really happy. Thank you for this and making my day better.
I have been waiting for this reaction since I saw the episode. I think you cried almost as much as I did. LOL. I thought it was really well done and I am glad they included this story this season.
Exactly. And I think that Doctor Who is a nice way to show these things. I really loved this episode. Just like I loved Demons of the Punjab because it also had this clear message of antinationalism and antiracism. And it showed history pretty well on how it was.
@@JacktheRah That was another really difficult episode to watch because of the darkness it showed in humanity. But you can't overcome it until you face it, and these things that we have done to each other in our past keep resurfacing every few generations, cycling back and happening over and over again.
Something to note, cause I don't think you realized it, Storm cage is the highest security prison in the universe, and also where River Song spent her days in prison after being arrested for killing the Doctor.
I think also a really neat subtext of that moment when Graham said he "didn't want to be a part of it" was that in reality, he didn't have a choice to not be part of that moment. His identity, being a white man, was absolutely essential for that event to take place, which is an interesting parallel to how even when a lot of folks from more privileged identities might not mean/actively want to, they still benefit from that privilege at the expense of marginalized groups.
It’s always good to see untrained reactions. The minority internet anger at this series is so blind and uninformed, but it can taint it for everyone. Really enjoyed this season, glad more people are watching so the show continues too!
In case this hadn't been said, the actress who played Rosa played the Dr. in the 10th Doctor's episode "42" and was the first person in the episode to "burn with me" as they said. Awesome all around.
As perfect as Graham's performance was during the "bus scene", can we talk about Jodie for a moment? For _decades_ we've watched The Doctor stand up against cruelty and injustice, but here she has to sit still in silence and let it happen. Without saying a word, you can see in Jodie's eyes and in her expression the anguish of knowing that this is wrong but also knowing that it must happen.
Cybrus 16 Yeah but with the quality of the series and the fact that we might not even get a full series till 2020 it’s still disappointing (hell Jodie might leave next year)
@@spacepenguins8939 It was just announced (by accident) by ed hime who wrote 'It takes you away' , that he has wrote a 50min episode for season 12, which according to his 'contract' must be broadcast in late 2019. It looks like season 12 will be released around the same time next year.
So much of this epsiode was just right. the actress who played rosa was amazing, the storyline was creative with weaving the companions and the doctor into history, it’s appropriate for the world we live in and it shows the start of a fight still going on in the present. it was incredibly accurate historically, and one of the best episodes of the New Who, and probably the best of Jodies tenure
I loved this episode. It definitely made me cry. Jodie Whittaker is an awesome Doctor. I love how they touched on such a historical moment. Amazing episode indeed. Love your videos girl!
Nobody Is Here That may sound like an insult to you. But if they are left wing, then it's a compliment. Plus it's not very really an interesting opinion.
Great episode and reaction! Goosebumps when the music kicks in, such a huge moment not just for the show but in history. Bit of trivia, the actress playing Rosa also played Sergeant Donovan in Sherlock.
Chibnall's co-writer on this episode, Malorie Blackman, is actually the first non-white person to EVER write for the show, because everyone knew this one needed a black voice.
I cried. I do every time I see this episode. It is one of the most powerful episodes Doctor Who have ever done and I think it was brave of them to do it.
The thing I love about this episode is that even though there is a villain in the story he's not really the main villain, the main villain is racism and I think they portrayed it extremely well especially at the start of the episode when they're not even thinking about it and Ryan gets slapped
This episode is almost perfect. The only bit that doesn't quite land for me is the amount of emphasis they put on the asteroid. All I could think is "It's a big rock. I can't wait to tell my friends. They don't have a rock this big." Still, a powerful episode none the less.
Got to be the best episode of Series 11. And the Doctor and his companions witnessing Rosa Parks being arrested is the best moment of Series 11 as well. And Graham's face in that moment as well
No episode of Doctor Who, and I've seen them all from the 1st to the last, has ever had me as on the edge of my seat as this one. And I knew how it had to end, but watching it play out made it a thousand times more real. There were some very difficult to watch scenes in this one... especially Graham realizing what he would have to be a part of. This episode is probably one of the most true to the original intent of the show that has ever been made. And it is beautiful from start to finish.
@@lukerose384 possibly the laziest reply I've ever seen. Not even sure why you wasted the energy to type such a pointless thing. Can you elaborate more on "meh?"
@@lukerose384 Okay, let's try this again. In what regard did you find this episode to be meh? The writing? Acting? Specific characters? Was all of that okay and you just don't like the approach to the historical interaction? What would have spiced it up enough for you to not rate it a meh? I'm fine that you found it meh I just would like to know, for curiosities sake, why you found it meh.
Such a touching reaction and episode, one of my favorites! Great reflection about how even small things can make a difference and also about not whitewashing history. And btw Jess, your reactions make a difference in a number of our lives!
Great video yet again. Watching these videos is like introducing a friend to doctor who but you get to see their face and not be creepy and stare at them during the big scenes to see if they like or got it
This is a highly emotional and powerful episode. To be a modern person and see how the world was during the Civil Rights Movement, to see the hatred of POCs, especially blacks is difficult to watch. I wanted to hug Ryan so much in this episode because he and Yaz had a point: while we may have come a way since the 60s, we still have a long ways to go. P.S. It's okay, Sesska, we cried too
This is our first historical episode starring Rosa Parks who would later inspire the Civil Rights Movement thanks to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
I thought the part where Yazmin doesn't know if she fits into the categories was very interesting. That hits on one of the issues of today. I was glad that that was brought up (even as briefly as it was).
It's nice to revisit this series earlier episodes with Jess, especially with the finale airing this Sunday. It will be interesting for me to see how she reacts to the remaining episodes and see how it correlates with the current pubic perception of the new show. For the most part I've been in agreement of her assessment of previous WHO so I respect her opinion. Onward with Doctor Who December!!
This episode still remains my favourite of Series 11 so far and is up there with my all time favourites. For those who don't like it - that is your opinion and I respect it, but I absolutely loved it.
It is definitely right to show the ugly side to history. A lot of people need to add time to any situation like this one depicted as they don't see mistakes they make now. It's easier to point the finger away than towards actions of today. This episode just stunned me. It was only in the last 4 or 5 years I ever heard of Rosa and to have it visualized beautifully has made it more accessible and probably gave it extra impact especially outside of the US. I don't personally use the word hero to describe people as it gets used on alot of people unworthy of its meaning but Rosa she earnt it. A snowflake can become a snowball overtime. Rosa her snowball will continue to grow throughout history. Though it's easy to be ashamed of the bad things in history the greatest things deserve to be forever remembered
