Yes. There are companions which can hold their own against a dalek, incapacitate oreven kill one. - But River is the only one to TERRIFY a dsslrrk ssnd play with itlike a cat with a mouse.
Misfit Hog because it checked her records as river song and learned she was the woman who killed the doctor. That must be pretty fucking terrifying for the race that have never succeeded
This episode really shows how great Matt Smith is as the Doctor. So many people were worried that he was too young (myself included when I saw the first photo) but when he's talking to Amy he really seems like a tired, old man. The Doctor is usually so bright and active, but I love moments like this where we see his real age coming through
@@Jamestopboy What Vastra said in Deep Breath, something about "He looked young, who do you think that is for? He wore a face for the same reason I wear a veil, to be accepted"
"We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one." is one of my all time favourite DW quotes. I have it on a shirt. Amazing reaction as always :D
The fairytale of Amy Pond! No really, It was a fairytale. about a girl, travelling with her imaginary friend, falling in love with a boy who waits 2000 years for her and never growing up. series 5(and also series 6) was a modern fairy tale and it worked perfectly in doctor who. because doctor who itself is a fairytale. as great Neil Gaiman once said: "Doctor Who has never pretended to be hard science fiction … At best Doctor Who is a fairytale, with fairytale logic about this wonderful man in this big blue box who at the beginning of every story lands somewhere where there is a problem."
+WolfGratz I think he's mostly right about his own favorite doctor(second doctor). Patrick Troughton's era was really fairy tale-ish(he even met with fairy tale characters like Rapunzel). of course I agree doctor who has been many things in last 50 years, from hard sci-fi to spy thriller and romantic drama and many other things, but in its core, when you think about it, the idea of an old caird man with a magic box travelling around the world and picking up young girls to show them the wonders of universe, at least on paper is a fairytale.
If we take it with sort of absurdist Douglas Adams logic, it generally all makes sense. You just have to tilt your head slightly to one side sometimes to get it to all line up right.
"We're all stories in the end, just make it a good one" is my hands down favorite line from any Doctor. As a wedding planner, what did you think of Amy and Rory's wedding? Great reaction. The next Christmas special is the best out of all the Christmas specials. You're in for a treat.
When she said that, all I could think was . . . You are watching a TV show about time travel! And you are worried about complicated stories??? Have you ever SEEN Doctor Who? LOL
I agree. "Dinosaurs! On a Spaceship!" I loved season 6 just as much as five because of seeing the three of them grow together. And of course, spoilers.
When I see the scene when the doctor is explaining what happened to his parent. I suddenly remember, Little Amelia line in the first episode, when the doctor told her, he will be back in 5 minutes, and she says, in a very sad voice, "Everybody always says that". Oh boy, that line suddenly got a lot a weight behind it, because I'm pretty sure, that was what her parents told her before being suck in by the space crack.
Some of the plot being a bit convoluted and complicated is gonna be a big part of Season 6. Everything eventually DOES get answered, so don't worry. Moffet does tie up all the loose ends in case you were worried about how parts of this finale came across. He just likes the idea of multi-season arcs instead of keeping them contained like RTD did.
I'm mostly saying this because I don't want you to go into it and possibly feel lost or confused - it's absolutely intentional but some people didn't seem to care for it.
+WolfGratz If I trust the writer it can be one of my favourite things in fact. I remember reading 'Neuromancer' for the first time and feeling like it was a headlong rush through something I only half understood at any given moment, it felt like something new and exciting - pretty exhiliarating when it works but it's a very delicate balance between carrying a somewhat perplexed but engaged reader/viewer along and losing them completely.
Amy may not be my favorite companion (that honor goes to Clara), but I think she had one of, if not the, best characters developments in the entirety of NewWho
This is by far my favorite season of the show (outside of the 4th doctor). So glad you got to see it finally. A little envious of you watching it for the first time because I remember that vividly.
I agree with this. There are elements I don't like but then again, Pyramids of Mars (my favourite story) has elements I don't like. I think I gave A Christmas Carol a 7/10.
It's just an all around beautiful episode. Abigail's Song is one of the most touching pieces of music on this show, the famous story gets an interesting adaptation and I really love Michael Gambon in this one. Really looking forward to the reaction!
In one episode you laugh, cry are exited and confused. Now *that's* Doctor Who. So many things that were hinted at in earlier episode all make sense now. Have oodles of fun with the next season.
+Liam Catterson It's a beautiful moment and the great thing is, after you've seen the end of the episode you can rewatch the scene and _also_ see the other level of the wiley old Doctor basically writing himself into her subconscious so years later she can bring him back. Which is also, to me, an allegory for how the Big Finish audio dramas and the various stories and novels kept the Who flame burning from '89 to 2005 - when the universe didn't have room for him anymore he literally survived in words. Then there're the additional undertones about the wonders of childhood and staying in touch with the person we were, even as we grow and change. Epic, multilayered series arc.
+Anon Ymes Yes! I love that he was "writing himself into her subconscious". That scene, as well as the scene where Amy remembers him, are my favourites. (As well as the children mimicking his alien dance moves :D) Do Americans know the wedding saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue"? Knowing it makes those scenes even more goosebumpy!
+Aurelia Ansah Good question, it hadn't actually occurred to me that in the US they may not have that old "wedding...thing" as Rory puts it, definitely makes it a more resonant moment, agreed (i've a feeling they do because i'm sure i've seen it in films and TV shows). And yep, the whole episode has great moments dotted throughout but Amy remembering is near the top for me too, one of those scenes where everything - the music, writing, acting and editing - all just work perfectly together. Added to which, one of the things I like about the new series is how they treat the TARDIS as a ship but also almost an elemental force and when the glasses and chandelier start shaking it's like the entire universe is rumbling back into alignment as she reappears. Love that daft blue box.
+Anon Ymes I agree. That haunting score, Moffat's script, Karen's performance & the editing, all towards the climax of the TARDIS appearing, are beautifully perfected. I love it too. :)
Firstly - yes, amazing moment. Love it. Smith nails being old and young at the same time in that scene. Secondly - not to be pedantic, but where's the "sad"? The line is "The daft old man who stole a magic box, and ran away...". And the music score's title follows the earlier line, "Mad man in a box". Alright, I was pedantic. But only because I think the 'sad' implies a lot. Please point me towards it if it's there in Series 5, because there's plenty of other times you could call the Doctor the "sad old man in a box" (c.f. "The Girl Who Died") - I just don't see him doing it himself here, but it would be interesting if he did.
Amazing episode! I love the doctors two speeches with amy in the pandorica and at the end in her bedroom. I actually have 'we're all stories in the end, make it a good one' tattooed on my arm. Also ignore Moffat haters, series 6 and 7 are amazing too!
OH WOW!! What an amazing reaction. There was just so much genuine, truly heartfelt emotion. Really happy this finale turned around for you. I love this period of the show, but being able to share it with you is even better!!! I can't wait for your season review. They are always brilliant. We love you. Thank you for all the hard work you've put into this season :)
Aw, I haven't seen this episode in such a long time I'd forgotten how amazing & well scripted it actually is/was. Definitely a storyline that can be very difficult to get your head around, watching it a few times does help me to put everything together. Very glad you've enjoyed this series, there will be so much greatness to come :D
Oh and season 6 is when BBC started showing DW on BBC America and the start of the show having a more international feel and maybe a bigger budget as well..The 2 parter that kicks off season 6 is just amazing and we begin the slow slow build up to the incredible 50th anniversary that's now only a couple of seasons away ... good times and you better get those tissues out as there WILL be tears xx
jonnyrockwell I don’t know if that is correct. I remember seeing DW in the Eccleston season when it was new. Perhaps it was just on a different channel, but I am almost positive it was BBC America.
"His last recorded appearance was during the London Blitz" Cue photo of German bombers over London. Err except that they're US B17 bombers but hey I can't tell whether that's a subtle poke at WW2 tv documentaries which often have incorrect footage or just incompetence on the part of the producer 🙄😃 😜 Great episode and reaction. I adore Matt Smith and Karen Gillan! This and next season best ever!
I like matt Smith, tho he I not my favorite doctor...(that would be the amazing Peter Capaldi.....) but my favorite Tardis Team of all 50+ years is 11/river/amy/rory .
Wow 1,887 views in 11 hours! Thank you so much for these reactions. I remember watching the first every episode of Dr Who back in 1963 when I was six - and in a few weeks time I will be 60 - how time flies. I have never really found anyone who appreciates watching the Doctor - so it is a really special experience to watch the show alongside someone who reacts and cries to the same events as myself. Your reaction to The Pandorica Opens inspired me to re-watch both episodes so I could enjoy your reaction to The Big Bang even more - thank you so much. I think my top reveal was when Amy says - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue - which rescued the Doctor from the void. Brilliant.
AFAIK Moffat's first published Doctor Who fiction is a nice little 7th Doctor story called "Continuity Errors" in which the Doctor badly needs a particular book for some adventure but runs into an obstinate librarian. Turns out she's obstinate partly because she's had a somewhat tragic life so he goes back to fix her life so she'll end up happy enough not to stop him borrowing the book (which is about as "Doctor Who"ish a solution to that problem as you're likely to come across IMO). The story's only about 15 pages long IIRC but it contains the seeds of a lot of his future Who writing - basically, the Moff has apparently always loved the timey-wimey (as do I so it suits me down to the ground).
+Dave F You mentioning Children in Need brings "Timecrash" to mind too (which I think has already been reacted to) - that might be Moffat's first _screen_ outing for the bootstrap paradox and in some ways it's even more blatant than 'Space' and 'Time', partly because it's simpler and so a bit more obvious as to what's going on (in fact 5 basically says it to 10 in dialogue).
Always love your reactions, your face when the Pandorica opened at the beginning was priceless! Can't wait to see your reactions of the next season, especially the first half of the season.
so glad I decided to turn on RU-vid as Jessica has released her reaction a day early. Great reaction as always and love how much you love team TARDIS now.
I absolutely love your reactions to Doctor Who. There are so many feels in the show. Its good to see other people reacting to the stories the way that I do. Makes me not feel alone in the way I feel. :)
On the Sarah Jane Adventures there was a two parter called "Death of the Doctor" where 11 meets Sarah Jane and also Jo Grant the companion in classic who who preceded Sarah Jane. The episodes take place after this but before the next series season of Dr. Who.
Very enjoyable debut series from Matt Smith, I enjoy your reactions Sesska, I don't normally comment on things like this, I just get annoyed when people think they are being clever and give spoilers ruining your enjoyment when they think they are trying to be clever, If you were going to a cinema to watch a film. with a friend and they had seen it already would they spoil it for you?, of course not so why do it here.I think that's my role to police the comments!! Just joking. Be interested to hear your season 5 review thoughts and how it compares to previous seasons (getting American now) i.e. New doctor,new companions,new tardís design, new show runner etc. Be interesting to hear your top 5 episodes of the series, I suspect it may be more difficult then previous series. My personal favorites are The Eleventh hour due to the challenge of launching an all new cast and story arc big pressure Steven Moffatt (new show runner) was under at the time and the two part angel episode oh and obviously Vincent and the Doctor, oh and the Big Bang, ah what the hell they were all pretty much above average and as you say the Easter eggs were subtle but worked magnificently. I've rambled on too much Keep up the good work, by the way big up to Liam Catterson, Torchwood boy and Stephen reacts and all the great Whovians out there.
Favorite part....Rory remembering the Doctor and mumbling in the background. I love Mr. Pond!!!! Thank you for bringing me out of my bad, this was time well spent
The last thing I promise, you must remember when we who watched it live, talk about this two-part episode we had a whole week to digest every little detail in the 1st part, so for us, it will always rate higher then it will for someone who binge watches it. You are correct it was a lot thrown at you and you really needed the week break to dissect it all
Ah, so get up in the middle of the night for reasons, and this lands! Wow - thanks been waiting all week - what a great way to start off a Friday! Glad you enjoyed it - I think you're really going to love the start to S6 - dont forget to watch Time/Space - the two part short that aired between the Xmas special and S6 opener - it's more amusing and less fanwank than previous ones.
Getting to this two parter is something I've been excited about Sess reaching for a while - but now I'm just as excited about A Christmas Carol, as personally I think it's the best Christmas special of NuWho.
Wonderful reaction. And unless I missed something, a little early too. Thank you. :) The first time I heard "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." used to describe the TARDIS, my jaw hit the floor. And Rory, even a plastic duplicate of him raises loyalty to an artform. But we still need to find out who was behind the TARDIS exploding, what's River's story, and will the Ponds survive? Next season was split in two with a big gap in the middle. Thus the 7th episode is a mid-season finale. And there are 14 or 15 'webisodes' this season ... some little more than teaser trailers (but still fun) while others are standalone vignettes. But the two during the midseason break I think are important (one was actually filmed a couple of years later to retroactively fill in a plot hole that had developed). I liked the prequels to ep 1 and 7 too. (This is difficult without mentioning titles. I don't know if you consider them spoilers. Anyway, check with your supplier.) Thanks again for the last four reactions, they were great, and I'm looking forward to the next season. :)
Overjoyed that you were able to wrap your head around this episode which, despite all the convultedness and time travel, I think was able to thread all the bits and pieces together for a beautiful ending to the series :) The same thing will be a major part of Series 6 so good luck with it! As for the Christmas special, it's a mix of a poignant story with good old sci-fi, so I hope you enjoy.
Seasons 5+6 are my two favorites but they are definitely not the only good or where the good ends! All of the seasons to come are great, especially season 9!
Was surprised to see this up today, I'll consider it a birthday gift to me. :D Really enjoyed watching your reactions this whole season, and look forward to what's next. Though, I think you should watch minisode "Space and Time" that takes place between season 5 and 6. :)
One day until new episodes...I have been enjoying your reactions in a huge way...I find myself having had similar reactions....I can't wait for Season !0...Woop Woop
Well, there's something to mull over. Technically, Amy and Rory would now be older than The Doctor. Kind of, but not, but still kind of. It just goes on from there. I don't think I'll ever get enough of watching you be so confused, entertained and invested at the same time. I can't properly express to you just how much you rekindle the feelings of watching all this for the first time. But suffice it to say, you do. :) Thanks again. Always looking forward to next time!
I haven't watched this video yet, but I will. I just wanted to comment on your newest Doctor Who reaction. I just found your channel a couple days ago, and I love your videos. I've watched all of them, up until Silence in the Library so far. I can't wait to see more of your reactions. And, as much as I wish I found your channel sooner, and was able to participate in the conversations, I love that a: I can't accidentally spoil it. And b: I don't have to wait long to see your reaction to the day of the moon. Pandorica. And many others. Thank you. :)
I'm almost caught up. Just watched your reaction to "Day of the Moon". 11 is my favourite Doctor, and I loved you're reaction to him. I think his interaction with Amy, Rory, and River is one of the main reasons. The actors have such a natural chemistry. I also wanted to say, that I get why there is so much debate on what is the best, or worst of Doctor Who. Everyone has very different, but strong opinions. But as Whovians, we are all one fandom. Probably why you get so much love on your Doctor Who videos. For me, it's like getting to watch them all over again for the first time, vicariously through you.
sesskasays you said during your reaction to the runaway bride that your a wedding planner just a quick question what do you make of Amy's wedding dress I worked in a wedding boutique for a couple of years although I worked more in the menswear section in what was called the three T's (tuxes tailcoats and top hats) and I thought it was gorgeous
Part One had to be that way so you would understand Part Two. Remember - Everything is explained at the Proper time. The Christmas Special you will really like.
This two-parter was hammer down on the feelings for sure. My "allergies" flared up watching it too: watery eyes, sniffles, all of it. But it was a brilliant ending. My summation for a friend of mine who felt just as confused and befuddled as you apparently did after part one was "Now you know exactly how Rory has probably felt the entire time he's been with the Doctor." :-D Amy and Rory were my favorite companions, and that says a lot since I was a huge fan of Sarah Jane during the 4th Doctor's days.
So glad you loaded this up tonight rather than tomorrow. You've mentioned your allergy sniffles a few times but I never notice them, unless you somehow manage to edit them out. Someone pointed out that this was the first series since Doctor Who returned that the series finale did not feature a change in the cast. The Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory are all there and ready for the Christmas special. What will happen to them then??????
I'm about to start the reaction which I can't wait for, but yeah to people saying this is the end of good Doctor Who... no. Stop it. Season 6, to me, is particularly incredible.
Great episode. I enjoyed it not just for the big scenes but the minor moments like the way Amelia looks particularly like grown up Amy when she's pissed off, the way her family react when Amy goes into one at the wedding and of course River offing the Dalek (I just think we should have got the actual shooting). I think I might get out my boxset and watch the whole thing again.
+ WolfGratz Or Rory's background conversation as Amy strides up to the TARDIS. "It's the Doctor, how could we forget the Doctor ? I was plastic and he was the stripper at my Stag do...". Arthur Darvill's delivery is so casual and matter of fact, it's the perfect tone for the line.
Great reaction - Don't feel bad if it seemed too complicated - Steven Moffat who wrote this series, said that he needed a flowchart to keep all the time travel stuff straight in his head!
Glad you enjoyed this finale! It is probably as timey-wimey the show gets so don't worry, it's not as confusing from this point on. Can't wait for you to start S6, which includes Torchwood Boy's favourite episode!!! There are about 8or9 great episodes for you to react to, so don't worry at all about the show not being as great
Though not essential viewing, the two-part Sarah Jane Adventures story, "Death of the Doctor", is set betwixt this and the christmas special, should you fancy a little extra 11th Doctor action ^_~
Hardly - the only SJA stories I've seen were the two featuring cameos by the Doctor and I had no trouble following them ^_^ 'tis no more bothersome than the SJA and Torchwood elements in "The Stolen Earth"
