HomeThat was extremely dull. Nothing about the series so far has even come close to resembling proper Doctor Who. It really is ridiculous how unimaginative the writing is at the moment. Paper thin characters basically run up and down corridors and spout mundane dialogue while Jodie makes the odd funny face and looks totally bewildered by everything she comes into contact with. There's also a creature that reminded me so much of those body fat aliens that appeared in one of the Catherine Tate episodes. This is shite of the highest order.
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152 Re: Series 11 4th November 2018, 8:54 pm
burrunjor
Commander Maxil wrote:That was extremely dull. Nothing about the series so far has even come close to resembling proper Doctor Who. It really is ridiculous how unimaginative the writing is at the moment. Paper thin characters basically run up and down corridors and spout mundane dialogue while Jodie makes the odd funny face and looks totally bewildered by everything she comes into contact with. There's also a creature that reminded me so much of those body fat aliens that appeared in one of the Catherine Tate episodes. This is shite of the highest order.
Been looking at some of the reactions on Twitter. This was the monster.
How has this show not been canned? I mean seriously? Its embarrassing at this point.
153 Re: Series 11 4th November 2018, 8:58 pm
TiberiusDidNothingWrong
Dick Tater
The Independent proclaims that 'Jodie Whittaker definitely finds her feet' in this episode, for the fifth time, and gives it 3/5:
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/doctor-who-episode-5-review-the-tsuranga-conundrum-jodie-whittaker-bbc-a8614351.html
First Capaldi, now we're slagging off Eccleston: I suppose to offset this as a criticism of the new series. When is Tennant getting his dues?
So, I'm guessing the episode is an Ark in Space remake? Is Chibnall capable of constructing an original work?
So the only real positive remark is that you like Jodie? I'm getting a little déjà vu here ... isn't this the same thing that has been said about every episode thus far?
I might also stretch a hypothesis that this affection for Jodie's performance was decided well before Series 11 ever aired.
Otherwise, it sounds like another decidedly sub-standard episode.
Oh, and as for the pregnant man and the ... monster?
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https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/doctor-who-episode-5-review-the-tsuranga-conundrum-jodie-whittaker-bbc-a8614351.html
But when the baleful beast is finally unveiled, it’s the biggest Doctor Who letdown since the £5 haircut Christopher Eccleston modelled for his Time Lord debut.
First Capaldi, now we're slagging off Eccleston: I suppose to offset this as a criticism of the new series. When is Tennant getting his dues?
It’s a pity her most solid turn should come in an instalment that, with its joke-shop critter, feels like a Disney remaking of Alien
So, I'm guessing the episode is an Ark in Space remake? Is Chibnall capable of constructing an original work?
There will be better Doctor Who baddies – the good news is Whittaker is finally, definitively finding her feet as the Girl from Gallifrey.
So the only real positive remark is that you like Jodie? I'm getting a little déjà vu here ... isn't this the same thing that has been said about every episode thus far?
I might also stretch a hypothesis that this affection for Jodie's performance was decided well before Series 11 ever aired.
Otherwise, it sounds like another decidedly sub-standard episode.
Oh, and as for the pregnant man and the ... monster?
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155 Re: Series 11 4th November 2018, 9:15 pm
Pepsi Maxil
The Grand Master
Next week:
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156 Re: Series 11 4th November 2018, 9:15 pm
Boofer
Demons of the Punjab sounds like the aftermath of my Soho Rd curries back in the 90s.
157 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 9:57 am
TiberiusDidNothingWrong
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Looking at the IMDb audience reviews and ratings, it seems that even the politically-harmonic have lost their faith:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693260/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
Most are immediately throwing their 'it's not Jodie' card and complaining of bad writing.
The episode is standing at 6.0/10 - the lowest for any NuWho episode. The last one is 6.1/10, sitting with 'Fear Her'. There aren't even as many ratings, as though people can't even be arsed to bandwagon.
...
Just checked the Reddit - not something I have a habit of - and there is an inescapable cloud of depression. There's some division, but the outstanding disposition is of distaste.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693260/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
Most are immediately throwing their 'it's not Jodie' card and complaining of bad writing.
The episode is standing at 6.0/10 - the lowest for any NuWho episode. The last one is 6.1/10, sitting with 'Fear Her'. There aren't even as many ratings, as though people can't even be arsed to bandwagon.
...
Just checked the Reddit - not something I have a habit of - and there is an inescapable cloud of depression. There's some division, but the outstanding disposition is of distaste.
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158 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 10:43 am
Zarius
6.12 million for last night
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2018/11/the-tsuranga-conundrum-overnight.html
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2018/11/the-tsuranga-conundrum-overnight.html
159 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 1:00 pm
TiberiusDidNothingWrong
Dick Tater
There is a luscious Louvre of leeriness to be found in that subreddit, behold this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/doctorwho/comments/9u4mt9/for_those_that_coated_off_moffet_and_couldnt_wait/
Of course, it involves placing Moffat on an undeserved pedestal, and a lot of their phrases are thoughtless - but it is delectable all besides.
Oh ... it's beautiful.
Of course, it involves placing Moffat on an undeserved pedestal, and a lot of their phrases are thoughtless - but it is delectable all besides.
The writing/dialogue leaves much to be desired
Jodie feels like a supporting character in her own show
Social/political messages are extremely unsubtle
This new series just doesn't have any punch. It all feels very underwhelming.
Can we get rid of Ryan and Yaz? They're just so bland.
Oh ... it's beautiful.
160 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 5:19 pm
bryanbraddock
Even some of the diehard SJW's who love to argue in the comment sections of Bowlestrek's videos have seen the light. A few of the usual suspects have disappeared and one has even come around to Bowley's way of thinking. A youtuber called "Quiet Demon" who went on bizarre rants against anyone who was anti nuwho or anti Whittaker posted this after Sunday's episode:
"Never thought I would say it but mr trek you are correct I finally understand what you’ve all been saying thanks for helping me realise how mediocre Doctor Who has become"
"Never thought I would say it but mr trek you are correct I finally understand what you’ve all been saying thanks for helping me realise how mediocre Doctor Who has become"
161 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 9:40 pm
iank
The ratings are still fine though. More of this bullshit to come...
162 Re: Series 11 5th November 2018, 10:51 pm
Pepsi Maxil
The Grand Master
Episode 7 is called "Kerblam" and episode 8 is called "The Witchfinders."
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a869947/doctor-who-season-11-episode-7-8-titles-synopsis-kerblam-the-witchfinders/
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a869947/doctor-who-season-11-episode-7-8-titles-synopsis-kerblam-the-witchfinders/
163 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 12:39 am
TheTimeTraveller
TiberiusDidNothingWrong wrote:Looking at the IMDb audience reviews and ratings, it seems that even the politically-harmonic have lost their faith:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693260/reviews?ref_=tt_urv
Most are immediately throwing their 'it's not Jodie' card and complaining of bad writing.
The episode is standing at 6.0/10 - the lowest for any NuWho episode. The last one is 6.1/10, sitting with 'Fear Her'. There aren't even as many ratings, as though people can't even be arsed to bandwagon.
...
Just checked the Reddit - not something I have a habit of - and there is an inescapable cloud of depression. There's some division, but the outstanding disposition is of distaste.
Thank you very much for pointing out imdb. I think it's a much more accurate reflection of this show's popularity. You can sense the unease on gallifrey base, despite the obligatory "blooming marvellous" "bloody good" "amazing" "fantastic" and so on and all the 10/10 votes. Imdb is telling the truth.
The relatively high viewing figures are suspect in my opinion but accepting that they are definitely higher than the dire end of Capaldi's era, we will still see quite a rapid decline. This is Star Trek Discovery UK style.
165 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 7:49 am
TheTimeTraveller
The Sun can smell blood. Interesting that although it uses appropriate criticism it also tiptoes around how "inclusive" the female spinoff show is.
But the comments sum it all up perfectly.
But the comments sum it all up perfectly.
166 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 9:41 am
Zarius
Commander Maxil wrote:Episode 7 is called "Kerblam"
Reminds me of a Nick cartoon...the one that showed Action League Now!
167 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 11:54 am
Zarius
Children In Need details
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a869625/children-in-need-2018-line-up-doctor-who-strictly-come-dancing-little-mix/
So no specially filmed mini-episode as was rumoured, just Jodie interacting with fans. Also, while the line-up makes mention of a preview for the Call the Midwife Christmas special, there is no mention of one for Who, which pretty much confirms officially no Christmas special.
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a869625/children-in-need-2018-line-up-doctor-who-strictly-come-dancing-little-mix/
So no specially filmed mini-episode as was rumoured, just Jodie interacting with fans. Also, while the line-up makes mention of a preview for the Call the Midwife Christmas special, there is no mention of one for Who, which pretty much confirms officially no Christmas special.
168 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 2:19 pm
burrunjor
So what the viewers are down at 5.9 million now?
169 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 2:28 pm
burrunjor
I swear she really can't go three seconds without pulling a stupid face.
170 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 3:04 pm
Zarius
burrunjor wrote:
I swear she really can't go three seconds without pulling a stupid face.
I see she's drank an Esta Ranson
"And on tonight's Doctor Who, an interesting carving that reads Penis"
173 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 6:10 pm
Pepsi Maxil
The Grand Master
Boofer wrote:I blame McCoy for starting all the gurning.
I blame Anneke Wills
https://giphy.com/gifs/doctor-who-polly-wright-anneke-wills-12eGAu3nKuVZio
174 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 6:31 pm
Zarius
The Beeb shifting the time slot again to make way for Attenborough's documentary. Episode Seven airs at 6:30 PM
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-11-06/doctor-who-moves-to-earliest-timeslot-yet-to-make-room-for-david-attenborough-documentary/
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-11-06/doctor-who-moves-to-earliest-timeslot-yet-to-make-room-for-david-attenborough-documentary/
175 Re: Series 11 6th November 2018, 7:25 pm
Boofer
Commander Maxil wrote:Boofer wrote:I blame McCoy for starting all the gurning.
I blame Anneke Wills
https://giphy.com/gifs/doctor-who-polly-wright-anneke-wills-12eGAu3nKuVZio
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