Me too, @GNC , me too. Also punching the air and cheering a bit...That was the best use of the Weeping Angels since their debut, a fantastic episode, best so far this series. It reminded me of the classic series, that seems to have been intentional with its fusty academic, 60s setting and Wyndham-esque village under threat, but with a lot of added intrigue. Mary Whitehouse would have had a fit if she'd seen that cliffhanger! Undoubtedly Jodie's best run of episodes, this year's. Very happy fan, here.
Me too, @GNC , me too. Also punching the air and cheering a bit...
Annoying Mary Whitehouse (or the modern version, since the original has Gone To Pastures New) is the only reason I get out of bed every morning...That was the best use of the Weeping Angels since their debut, a fantastic episode, best so far this series. It reminded me of the classic series, that seems to have been intentional with its fusty academic, 60s setting and Wyndham-esque village under threat, but with a lot of added intrigue. Mary Whitehouse would have had a fit if she'd seen that cliffhanger! Undoubtedly Jodie's best run of episodes, this year's. Very happy fan, here.
I also wondered whether Claire was going to turn out to be Susan in some other form! And yes, I also get watery eyes trying to keep my eyes open when the Angels are on screen. It's nice to see them getting some form of backstory too that ties in to Matt Smith's era - and the dust falling from the eyes and the image of the Angel being an angel, as happened to Amy! Whereas to a lot of children watching, they won't even remember the Matt Smith era so it's all new to them, that callback to the past is what keeps fans (who may be a good bit older) watching.Quite enjoyed the Weeping Angels home invasion, despite Ms. Whittaker's gormless gurning. The timeslip plot element and some genuine creepiness made it easily the best episode of the Whittaker era (although couldn't help wondering how much better it would have been with Tom Baker at the helm). For a moment I was wondering if they were going to tie it into the original 1964 An Unearthly Child. Maybe that's yet to come?
Anyone else trying not to blink when the Angels are on the prowl?
If you’re wanting call backs to the past - how about Reverse the polarity of the neutron flow as used last night.I also wondered whether Claire was going to turn out to be Susan in some other form! And yes, I also get watery eyes trying to keep my eyes open when the Angels are on screen. It's nice to see them getting some form of backstory too that ties in to Matt Smith's era - and the dust falling from the eyes and the image of the Angel being an angel, as happened to Amy! Whereas to a lot of children watching, they won't even remember the Matt Smith era so it's all new to them, that callback to the past is what keeps fans (who may be a good bit older) watching.
But still that bloody sonic being used instead of good old fashioned observation or past knowledge....
I was pretty much like this -Quite enjoyed the Weeping Angels home invasion, despite Ms. Whittaker's gormless gurning. The timeslip plot element and some genuine creepiness made it easily the best episode of the Whittaker era (although couldn't help wondering how much better it would have been with Tom Baker at the helm). For a moment I was wondering if they were going to tie it into the original 1964 An Unearthly Child. Maybe that's yet to come?
Anyone else trying not to blink when the Angels are on the prowl?
To move the metal locks...But phallic objects have to be brandished about otherwise what's the point.
And what was she doing pointing it at the doors and windows for? The sonic doesn't work on wood.
This is what I assumed too.To move the metal locks...
Strangely enough as soon as I saw Clare I thought - 'I wonder if she's going to turn out to be Susan?'I also wondered whether Claire was going to turn out to be Susan in some other form! And yes, I also get watery eyes trying to keep my eyes open when the Angels are on screen. It's nice to see them getting some form of backstory too that ties in to Matt Smith's era - and the dust falling from the eyes and the image of the Angel being an angel, as happened to Amy! Whereas to a lot of children watching, they won't even remember the Matt Smith era so it's all new to them, that callback to the past is what keeps fans (who may be a good bit older) watching.
The dress she was wearing in last night's episode was very reminiscent of Susan's clothes, but then it was the Sixties...Strangely enough as soon as I saw Clare I thought - 'I wonder if she's going to turn out to be Susan?'
and yes definitely one of the better recent ones and it’s the only one this season not written solely by Chibnall…
I really enjoyed Jodie's portrayal of a strong, grieving mother in three series of "Broadchurch". After most of the episodes, I used to turn to my partner and say "Jodie Whittaker is SO good in this! And so is Andrew Buchan as her husband. In fact, I think HE would make an excellent Doctor."I really enjoyed this weeks, this series really has been an upturn in form from the last few years, although I've liked JW from the start (I'd seen her in a couple of things before the Doctor, and got used to her acting style, I think; she was in a version of Antigone with Christopher Eccleston that was excellent).
There's just something wonderful about Doctor Who when it's set in a remote, rural English village. See the Daemons, the Awakening, Android Invasion, Stones of Blood etc...
The Android Invasion.Absolutely!
The Daemons was one of the all-time DW great stories.
I also recall a scene with Tom Baker (best ever Doctor in my book) where he visits a village pub and orders a pint (of ginger beer). He notices something is wrong when the pub calendar has the same date repeated on every day and there was something weird about the dart board too.
Anyone remember the name of that story?
Personally based on Chibnall’s previous form they are all going to come clattering down in a horroble car crash destroying anything vaguely interesting previously set up. And possibly even involving a big red reset button.I get the feeling that the finale is gonna stand or fall (for me) on the issue of the Doctor's stolen memories. Will that be resolved? If it is, will we like it? Will it make sense? Is it all some giant red herring? I just feel like that is the crux of 'Flux' and everything else is just window dressing. Loud, flashy, distracting window dressing, but window dressing nonetheless. Like you, GNC, I am hoping for an impressive big finish, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that not too many of those spinning plates get smashed!!
There's just something wonderful about Doctor Who when it's set in a remote, rural English village. See the Daemons, the Awakening, Android Invasion, Stones of Blood etc...