Doctor Who 5x10 REACTION!! "Vincent and the Doctor" 

Always loved this episode for the fact that it talks about depression in a very clever way. After all depression is the monster that no one else can see but you...and maybe a doctor

The writer of this episode, Richard Curtis wrote, "So - here’s the thing - the key reason I wrote this episode - was out of love for my sister Bindy. She was a gorgeous and brilliant person, 2 years older than me. She loved Vincent Van Gogh and life. She couldn’t have been more full of generosity and joy. But half way through her life she was hit by depression and intermittently it hurt her for the rest of her life. And a few years before this show, like Vincent, she took her own life. That was me trying to show Bin how glorious she had been in our lives - and how nothing could change that, taking her own life wasn’t a failure by her, or a rejection of all of us. It was, as they say on Love island, what it was."

Supposedly Bill Nighy wasn't even paid for this part, he loves Van Gogh so much he agreed to do it for free then improvised that entire speech about Van Gogh because that's how he genuinely feels about him and his work.

Watching 4 grown men cry is what I've been waiting for this episode for

I love when Doctor Who tackles big issues like this. It's a hard-hitting issue wrapped up in a family show. I think it's so important that they still explain that Vincent committed suicide. Because depression isn't fixed like that... but that doesn't mean what Amy and the Doctor did was worthless.

Apparently I still haven't reached the point where I can watch Vincent in the gallery without crying. Such a good episode. I love how they physically recreate the scenes from Van Gogh's paintings so much!

“The good things don’t always soften the bad things but the bad things don’t necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant” Fav quote. I also loved the Starry night scene the For Amy on Sunflower painting and Amy didn’t know she was crying.

Bill Nighy is such a huge Van Gogh fan that he agreed to appear here for free, and his speech at the end is entirely improvised.

That ending is totally what I'd do with a time machine, I'd bring creators to the present and show them just how much their work is loved. I'd bring them to comic con, to fan gatherings.

A story about mental health that an eight year old can understand, quite frankly magnificent drama. As a fan since 1979 I think this might be Doctor Who's finest hour ever.

Can't stop watching the end! Eric happy crying is one of the sweetest things ever.

It's a classic "nice guy" problem - Getting murdered by a fascist lizard warrior and then sucked into a crack in reality itself. I've watched it happened to a few of my friends. At least I think I did, I can't really remember them now.

when i watched this episode i had no idea about vincent van gogh...we dont know him here in asia...but the themes of depression and his suicide really hit me hard....in India after high school the competition to get into good colleges is real and the depression and struggle of failing drove me to suicide thoughts...i was watching this episode then...and the last line really really hit me that good things in life dont counteract the bad things...it just gave me so much hope and strength that that terrible time will pass and i will be happy....i love this episode for that reason alone

This right here is why I love watching blindwave. They never shy away from the emotion that a show can evoke in the watchers, it is what makes them the best.☺

I love the analogy of using an invisible monster that only Vincent can see to his own personal battle with depression. Aaron looked like a happy, content mother at Christmas knowing what the other guys are about to experience & feel.

“Doctor we’ve fought monsters together. Alone I’m afraid I might not do so well.”

This was the very first episode of Doctor who I saw. My art teacher played it on a day she didn't have anything planned. I didn't know anything about the Doctor, but this episode made me want to go digging. This episode is the reason I am a Whovian. That is why this is my favorite episode.

I always cry at the end of this episode, when he gets to hear about his contribution to art. There are so many times I've wished that someone could have known exactly what they meant to people before they died, and that scene always gets to me.

10:05 - 10:25 A fascinating saga of Calvin's swiftly reddening nose.

This episode is one that comes to mind whenever I think about the 11th Doctor's era, and certainly a reaction I've been looking forward to for a while. It's one of those heavy and very emotional episodes that you will remember whenever you look back at Doctor Who as a show.

Seeing you guys tear up over Vincent's gallery visit made me tear up a bit. I admire this episode for tackling depression through Vincent Van Gogh. It isn't a easy thing to do on a family show. But Doctor Who succeeded, producing one of the most emotional and beautiful episodes it has ever conceived.

My favorite reactions are the ones where Shane cries. Idk it just gets me man.

The song used for the scenes of Van Gogh in the museum is "Chances" by Athlete. Also not sure if the guys (Eric especially) noticed it, but the accordion player in the bar was playing a version of Murray Gold's "I Am The Doctor" theme/motif from the series 5 soundtrack.

By far one of the best episodes ever

This is the one i've been waiting for. My personal favourite episode of Doctor Who and quite possibly my favourite episode of television ever. The scene with Vincent in the gallery is definitely the best.

This episode definitely was not the best as a whole. The early to mid parts are just serviceable, the monster a fairly basic big creature type that kills people with violence (at a glance). But the last 10 minutes were probably some of the best piece of television ever made. The theme's that's just been lying in wait and under the surface pops out, sensitive subjects tastefully handled, while still building up the main characters, especially the Doctor. Of course, upon re-examination this episode was masterfully put together from start to finish. The invisible monster serves as an analogy of the hidden, invisible monster that is depression that only the people who suffer can see. Vincent portrayed a wide stream of emotions, having amazing emotional highs but also hitting rock bottom at one point, contrary to the popular misconception that depression means being lethargic and absent of life 24/7. The episode might not have been the most exciting or riveting throughout, but I doubt it would have hit as hard if it didn't have the buildup and character interactions that it had.

Every once in a while, New Who gets back to the roots of Doctor Who, introducing its younger fans to a historical character or event. None of the New Who episodes has done it better than "Vincent and the Doctor". (Though "The Girl In The Fireplace" gets honorable mention.)

Next episode they will see The real James Corden not the Talk show host in a suit that Americans think he is

it’s been over five years since i last saw this episode, and i immediately started crying the moment they walked into the gallery, before vincent even started looking around. the sheer memory of this episode got me so good

This is one of my favorite episodes, especially during 11’s era, so full of great feels. The scene where he sees his art is so beautiful.

The guy who played Vincent played the guy who The Punisher shot in the face with a shotgun in Daredevil S2

I have used this spisode to get so many people into this show, its just SO GOOD, as well as being a great snapshot of the show and what its entails.

Everyone’s been waiting for this. It didn’t disappoint. Such a gorgeous episode. Loved the reaction

I love this episode so much. Give me your tears blindwave crew! I'm expecting some manly crying this episode. I can't wait :). Post view edit: I was not disappointed. Great emotional reaction. Made me cry all over again.

Pandorica opens in 2 weeks! Can't wait😃😃😃

I remember watching this episode, and then starting my History of Art studies and you know, University, stress, kinda depression because of stuff. And then we studied Van Gogh during classes and every time I was thinking of this episode and it made me want to cry because... it's weird how this episode makes you feel close to who Van Gogh was as a human being, it's almost... beyond fiction. Anyway, there are very different styles of paintings that I prefer to Van Gogh's era and all, but knowing what he went through, what his life was like, the struggles and yet the beauty of his art, to me, it makes Van Gogh one of my favorite artists ever.

Brilliantly emotional episode. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This episode perfectly encapsulates what was so great about series 5.

Two things have been proposed to cause Van Gogh's changes in visual style. Firstly, he had a bout of heart issues for which he was prescribed digitalis, a potent herbal remedy which when taken in high doses can cause xanthopsia, yellowing of the vision. Shortly after this he started using primarily yellow in his paintings. Later in life, he started painting more and more abstractly, as his depression raged on. A lot of swirls and halos, as in Starry Night. Lead was often used in paint at the time and a symptom of long-term lead poisoning is depression. Another is retinal swelling, causing halo effects around lights and swirling vision.

Hands down my favorite new who story, as someone with depression it was really hard hitting.

This episode was the most tragically beautiful episode of Doctor Who I've ever seen. I love this episode.

The scene in the museum is one of the best scenes in this series. Gives me goosebumps every time. To live with this kind of pain all your life and then hear someone you've never met talk about you that way... ouf...

Ending song is Athlete - Chances

Calvin is spot on with Van Gogh painting over his works. I forget specifically what the technology is called, but researchers are able to scan a painting and basically see underneath layers of different paint to at least tell that there is something else underneath

One of the best episodes of Matt Smith's run, hands down. Also the first time I've seen the entire Blind Wave crew in tears. Beautiful

Such an incredible episode. It deals with so many things so well, and is just generally beautiful.

One of my favorite Doctor Who episodes. Top 5, easily. Always cry like a baby when they bring him to the museum. 😭🥰

This has and always will be one of my absolutely favorite episodes

The sunflower painting is a real Van Game gogh painting.

One of the all-time best episodes ever. Makes me cry for 'Vincent' to see how he made an entire type of art that lives beyond him for all-time.

I'd like to imagine that somehow he knows his work is now more appreciated than it has ever been. A misunderstood genius with a tragic story. Now his lifework is worth more than what he ever made in his career during his life. This is an amazing episode.

The writer was Richard Curtis (Four Weddings, Notting Hill, Love Actually) who is great friends with Bill Nighy and Bill did this as a favor to his friend and some say ad-libbed most of the last speech.

I'd been waiting for you guys to get to Vincent and the Doctor, especially seeing Eric's Starry Nights shirt during Firefly reactions for a while and kept thinking, just you wait lol. "... Amy, Rory" and then Eric says, "Good one James.." my fricken heart clenched and I just rewatched Order of the Phoenix on Sunday!! I wasn't ready for the extra emotion. I loved seeing your reactions to this episode. Vincent and the Doctor is one of my favorites.

Whether or not you thought this was among the very best episodes, you guys were at your reacting best watching it - thanks for this video, enjoyed it.

My favorite quote of this episode is, "If we had gotten married, our kids would have very, very red hair." XD On another note I also love the talk of depression and acknowledging how it can be and feel.

Tony Curran is perfect in this episode. That ending scene makes me cry, big tough guy that I am. Every single time.

i love the quote about "adding to the good pile," and how the bad doesn't cancel out the good. its such a good thing to keep in mind when i have days where i can't get out of bed.

This episode is beautiful and I'm really glad you guys enjoyed it.

This is one of my favourite episodes, but mostly 'cause it is a really good episode to show people the difference of doctor who and how it can be emotional, without needing to watch any other episodes. It also gets to me each time. It's a very well made episode but I can't wait for the next few episodes. SO EXCITED!!!

This has always been my favorite episode.

Written by Richard Curtis, adlib by Bill Nighy, & tony curran smashing it as Vincent such an amazing episode. The series is accelerating at such a pace. Hang guys, it's going to get confusing

This is a really wholesome episode, it felt good to have people recognise the greatness of this episode.

Watching Matt Smith on HOTD has made me reminiscent of his Doctor days so I'm doing a re-watch. I'm watching your reactions along side my re-watch. This has always been my favorite episode. So wonderful.

The song was Chances by Athlete if anyone was wondering

One of my favorite episodes of Doctor Who, Tony Curran was perfect as Vincent van Gogh.

This episode is, in my opinion, 11’s “Blink” I showed this episode to my mom and she was hooked.

Shane: "It was a sad episode... in a happy way" I believe, the word you're looking for is "bittersweet". My favorite emotion ever.

Damn, great reaction and I relate the same to Eric I wept. When I first saw this I thought that Bill Nighy’s comments on Vincent were just beautiful

I watch these reactions and I want to give Eric a hug. I love that you show your emotions sir. I cry at these episodes all the time. They’re amazing.

Tenant may be my favorite doctor, but this is my all time favorite episode. The scene with vincent in the museum makes me cry every single time

Song is Chances by the group Athlete on their album Transit. It's available on ITunes.

This is one of the best episodes in all Dr Who history. Almost flawless.

That scene where he shows Vincent his art always made me cry.

Written by Richard Curtis the writer of Notting Hill and Four weddings and a Funeral. I liked that they didn’t write it that Van Gogh went on to create more masterpieces, he still killed himself in the timeline but the fact the Doctor gave him the chance to see how much he was loved years after his death gave him the inspiration to paint the Sunflowers.

This reaction was everything i wanted it to be 💛💛💛

It's almost crazy that the guy who played Van Gogh also played the irish mob-boss who tortures the Punisher in Daredevil season 2. That dude has great range.

Awesome reaction guys! No shame in crying...I lose it every time I watch this one!

Aah, what an episode. About to watch your reaction now, but I hope you boys enjoy it!

Just catching up on this, and well, I still can't watch this damn episode without crying. That moment of Vincent standing in the gallery, the speech in the background and the camera circling him is just incredible.

This is my favourite episode, its so emotional, beautiful, executed amazingly.

I been waiting for this episode it always makes me cry

It's official, this is my favorite dramatic episode of 11's (not counting Day Of The Doctor) and I will NEVER not cry during it. And the fact that you guys actually teared up for this, you have gained SOOOO much respect from me, I subscribed immediately! Great job!

I have re watched this episode countless times and every time it never fails to make me cry

Blind wave making me cry a second time

Been waiting for this one since you started the show

I can't watch this right now. I'm at work but I'm so hyped to see their reaction. Its all I'm thinking about. Counting down the minutes till work. One of my top 5 favorite doctor who episodes!

The song is 'Chances' (from the 'Tourist' album) by Athlete.

This is an old video and I've seen this episode at least 12 times. I. Cry. Every. Single. Time. It just grabs on to your heart.

I come back to the reactions to this episode every few months just to weep all over again. The last ten or twenty minutes of this episode are my favorite 10/20 minutes of any television episode in human history

this is one of my favorite episodes i cry every time

Finally you got to this episode! Finally! Btw. this episode of Doctor Who must've been sponsored by the Musée d'Orsay as their Van Gogh collection doesn't really contain all these most famous Vincent paintings, certainly not the Munich Sunflowers at the end.

Finally I saw reactors reacting to this episode the way it should be.. this is one of the most emotional episodes but not many gets it.. the museum with Van Gogh scene is one of my fav doctor who moments..

Tony Curran did such a fine portrayal of Van Gogh. He was at once relatable but quirky, charming but affected, brilliant yet down-to-earth. His performance is noteworthy. Also something to mention is that Tony Curran and Bill Nighy were in Underworld together as Victor and Markus, two of the three vampire elders/leaders.

I'm so glad you guys liked this episode. It's one of my favorites. I think the monster is also a metaphor for depression. It's something that only you can see, always stalking you, and can be based on fear and anger.

Awwww those thumbnail faces! One of my favorite 11th doctor episodes.

FINALLY, been waiting 5 seasons and 10 episodes to get to my fav episode of doctor who!! about time lol

this episode hit home for me personally, ive dealt with depression for most of my life and ive had a few failed attempts and i lost a good friend about 4 years ago because he succeed and it still hurts when it comes around that time of the year. personally im in a better place now but i still get hit with long periods from time to time , so i can connect to Vincent's character and Amy's emotional pull to feel like you didnt do enough and sometimes it doesnt matter how many things are going your way depression can still hit.

Definately in my top10 of the best DW episodes. Continue the good work guys!

Damnit, I STILL can't stop myself from crying watching this. It's been years and still it's amazing.

This is one of the Who episodes I wish I could watch again for the first time, along with Blink and Silence in the Library etc, but for a completely different reason. One of the most emotional and awesome episodes they've done to date.

My favourite episode of the Matt Smith era. Never fails to be powerful.