#doctor who season 25

[ohmerricat]

watching part 3 tomorrow so this is just running commentary, but wanted to say this story is full of so many fantastic concepts and lines of dialogue — even tiny plot-irrelevant scenes that make the humour pop, like the one with the queen and her corgis — that not even the fuckass flimsy £10 cyberman costumes can spoil the fun for anyone with a smidge of active imagination. people on the internet seem to be generally unimpressed with the serial, but i think even from a purely visual standpoint the effects are pretty rad (the cyber-carrier and subsequent explosion! the 3D scanner sphere that emanates from the doctor’s DIY boombox! great stuff for 1988) let alone all the themes!! cybermen linked with death of the soul again, and music (jazz! temporal chaos personified) as the ultimate antidote. i just know steven moffat LOVED this episode. there’s even a fez. goodnight xx

[thedoctorwhocompanion]

Sylvester McCoy Says Doctor Who "Has Always Been Political"

Sylvester McCoy Says #DoctorWho "Has Always Been Political"

Sylvester McCoy has contributed to the on-off debate that Doctor Who is a political programme (or should that be, a left-leaning programme?). Speaking at a recent BFI screening of the 1988 adventure, The Happiness Patrol, to mark the release of that story as part of Doctor Who: The Collection Season 25 on Blu-ray, McCoy insisted that Doctor Who has “always been political” – right back to the…

[smillingcartoonist]

Doctor Who 25.09 The Silver Nemesis Part 2

I love these two !!

[columboscreens]

[flightred50]

The new Happiness Patrol Special Edition is absolutely bonkers, I mean just look at how BIG the story is now!!!

[diamondisunmemeable]

The Doctor: makes Ace confront her emotional trauma (and more often than not gives her even more emotional trauma)

Ace: copes by getting a new gf every week

[dwellingsofsimplicity]

Announcement trailer for Doctor Who Season 25 on blu-ray.

[junkyardbluebox]

Season 26 also has a similar slip because the broadcast order of the stories was changed at the last minute - a line from Ace in "Curse of Fenric" that was _intended_ to *foreshadow* "Ghost Light" instead becomes a continuity reference to a past story. Though as you said, not as bad as Season 25 and Ace's magically un-destroyed rucksack in "Greatest Show in the Galaxy" and Ace wearing Flowerchild's earring on her jacket in "Silver Nemesis" before she's experienced the events of "Greatest Show".

Yeah, I also think that Survival didn't work as the finale. A reviewer at a site I like to visit mentioned that it was switched with The Curse of Fenric and that that would have been a better story to end on.

I had heard that Ghost Light was the last one filmed, so it does make sense that the Curse of Fenric line was intended to foreshadow Ghost Light... Wow, that is some funky continuity there.

But yeah, nothing tops the magically undestroyed rucksack and the earring in Greatest Show in the Galaxy.

[relative-dimension]

“The Watcher”

Season 2, episode 36 - 3rd July 1965

[id: Steven and the Doctor stand outside the Tardis, Steven holding a horned helmet that the Doctor has just handed him. The Doctor looks at him and says “What do you mean, maybe? What do you think it is? A space helmet for a cow?” /end id]

Ah, this so episode was the source of everyone misquoting the Tardis’s initials as “dimensions” instead of “dimension.” It was all Vicki’s fault.

Fun: 5/5, this serial generally strikes a better balance between the comedy and the drama than The Romans did, and I already love that story. In particular, the way that most of the humour is driven by the Tardis team’s interactions with each other and the environment, rather than being an inherent part of the world for this episode, works really well, and there’s a reason that style is often the default for the show from this point onwards.

Production: 4/5, the historical setting is surprisingly good here, but there’s not really much to say about that.

Pacing: 5/5

Character Writing & Use: 4/5, from the very first scene, I love Steven and Vicki’s dynamic so much, and this story primarily acts as a showcase of that pairing while Dr Who does things to do with the plot and the Monk elsewhere.

Depth: 3/5

Not Ageing Horribly: 4/5, a historical set in England means less opportunity for massive amounts of racism, however it also allows for no people of colour at all, which, given this is the 1960′s, is probably good, but worth pointing out.

Overall Score - 25/30

[mariocki]

Bonus advertisement from The Business of Murder theatre programme..

[thedoctorwhocompanion]

Sylvester McCoy Remembers Where He Was When The First Episode of Doctor Who Aired

Sylvester McCoy Remembers Where He Was When The First Episode of #DoctorWho Aired

Seventh Doctor actor, Sylvester McCoy has revealed that he remembers where he was when Doctor Who first aired… though he didn’t actually share where exactly that was. Reflecting on the series lasting more than 60 years, McCoy recalls: “I know where I was when it first came out, partly because I know where I was when John F Kennedy was shot, which happened the day before Doctor Who was…

[smillingcartoonist]

Doctor Who 25.08 Silver Nemesis Part One

Two people just appear out of the thin air screaming and no one says anything about it !! Just another day in England !!!

[radiofreeskaro]

Radio Free Skaro #969 - Only Nixon Could Go To China

Radio Free Skaro #969 - Only Nixon Could Go To China - #DoctorWho Season 15 Collection with Richard Bignell! - Jodie Whittaker returns to #DoctorWho in Big Finish!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/freyburg/rfs969.mp3 Download MP3 Thasmin Returns! That’s right, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill are back in audio form in just announced Big Finish adventures, just one of the many highlights of a busy week of Who news, including a Doctor Who panel at San Diego Comic Con, D23 without Who content, and detente has been reached as Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies and Star…

[fallofcyber]

Basically Each Doctor

I love doing these so I thought I'd do another one.

First: Grandpa will throw hands and kidnap girls that look like his granddaughter.

Second: Hobo and his boyfriend achieve mischief, until hobo's parents return to send him to the mega gay zone.

Third: Rebellious child is sent to time out, and he takes over local military organization. Becomes a superhero and car dad.

Fourth: Man with teeth that could blot out the sun accidentally starts the biggest war ever.

Fifth: Man who is always out of his depth tries to keep his gaggle of children alive while they drag their leashes in 20 different directions.

Sixth: Sweetest man in the universe pretends to be a dick, and flashbangs people with his shear audacious style.

Seventh: 200iq giga-brain becomes the ultimate 5D chess-master to kill gods, and gets shot as soon as he steps foot into America.

Eighth: The happiest little rambunctious puppy gets repeatedly kicked in the stomach till he gives up via the pavlovian response.

War: "We don't talk about granddad warcrimes"

Ninth: Man comes back from war and becomes a PTSD ridden uber hippie.

Tenth: The most vain man in the universe kisses everyone and is unable to get over his ex.

Eleventh: Ancient demigod looks 25 and is going to make it everyone else's problem, especially for his in-laws.

Twelfth: Your college professor casually mentions all the cool shit he did in the 70s, all while saying ACAB and dismantling capitalism.

Thirteenth: Woman shoots longing glances at another woman for three seasons, all while lying about how much everyone else is contributing.

Fugitive: Woman's appearance completely breaks established canon, but honestly worth it because she's that cool.

Fourteenth: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA happy 60th AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[aro-aizawa]

okay as much as i v much dislike series 6 i am beginning to see the merit in it from a character development standpoint. doesn’t mean i like how they went abt it lmao

anyways spoilers under the cut

okay so basically my main issue w this series (season - why did they have to style this so weirdly when doctor who was itself a series) has been and always will be river song. i’ve never really liked her as a character, past present or future. and that’s something that’s never likely to change. maybe its because im big believer in aro doctor who knows, but i was never into the idea of river being his wife.

however what i have learnt this time around watching it that i always end up forgetting is that this season really highlights how much the doctor has been spiralling into being a warrior who wages wars. he thought he was running away from that, that rose changed him into a better person and ten continued that. but eleven showcases just how much he’s worsened in many ways.

because he’s gathered up all the people who have favors owed to him, and he’s turned them into an army. without hesitation. and he’s done it all because they took his friend. it shows just how truly dangerous and harsh he is as a person. he’s not just some silly little guy doing some good adventures and helping people. no sometimes he is an unstoppable force.

and this is one of my favourite parts to explore in doctor who because they touched on it in stolen earth/journey’s end, that the doctor never has to carry weapons because he fashions ordinary people into weapons for him. that has never been more highlighted in a literal sense than at demon’s run. he thought he was doing better after that with amy and rory, but then whoops he slipped and did it again.

so while i very much did not like the exact way that they went about it (the whole river being melody part is a bit ick -- like jacob/resume -- but might not have been if river wasn’t his future wife) i guess it does have some value to it after all and not just “hey when you finish tennant just skip straight to season 7”

[fandomscombine]

New Kid

Spencer Reid x Reader

BG: It’s your first day at the BAU and meeting the team. The team is surprised with how you’re hitting it off with a certain Doctor but what they don’t know is that a bigger surprise is yet to come.  

A/N: My first Criminal Minds/Spencer Reid Fic! It’s been sitting in my drafts for over a year now and finally tied an ending together. (Are we over a 2-year writing slump? We’ll see!)

Honestly it’s pure season 1/season 2 team fluff crack and chaoticness! Wanted to capture the early seasons team dynamics. Hope you all enjoy!

Fun fact, it’s all the Spencer Reid x Reader fics that kept popping in my recommendations that I started reading and falling in love with Reid prior to starting the show!

WC: 1307

>>>MASTERLIST<<<

This is it. Your first day as a Special Agent in the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Growing up reading detective stories and solving mysteries were your favorite pastimes. 

You’re grateful for having a family environment that was supportive of your thirst for knowledge and endless curiosity.

The receptionist has informed you that the team is waiting for you upstairs, ready to give your orientation tour.

"Thanks." You replied, half mildly picking at your nails. In just an elevator ride away, you'd be in the midst of the smartest profilers alive. And nothing goes unnoticed – that you know very well.

A vibration in your pocket breaks your thoughts. A smile slips to your face. 

"Stop picking at your fingers." The voice on the other line says.

"Hello to you dad." You can't help but roll your eyes. "I wasn't even–" You look down at your left hand. Shit. "How'd you even know?" 

"I just do, I watched you grow up for 25 years." 

"Yea yea."

"Hey kid, sorry I couldn’t be there—“

“You’ve got a whole auditorium full of nerds dying to hear your lectures, I understand.” The door in front of you opens and you step inside.

“Thanks kid. I’ll make it up to you. How does an extra large, extra saucy lasagne sound?”

“Oooh yes, don’t forget with extra cheese!” The monitors indicate: 3/F, 4/F, 5/F.  “By the way, you’ve told them right?” As you step out, you spot a group of agents handled near the department entrance. “Anyway I’ll see you later, gotta go. Bye.” Quickly cutting the line off, not wanting to seem unprofessional, chatting on the phone.

“Special Agent y/m/n?” Said the brunette.

You opted to be referred to by your first and Mother’s maiden name, when you first started out. Wanting to stand on your own merits and making a name for yourself.

“That’s me.” 

“Special Agent Greenaway, this is Agent Jareau, and Agent Garcia.” You shake hands with the two agents “Call me JJ” 

But you are quickly engulfed into a hug by the third, which you have to admit took you by surprise.  “You can call me Penelope.-- Opps sorry, just excited to have another female member in the team!” You give her a warm smile, patting her shoulder, “No worries, Penelope. Just caught me off-guard.”

“Come on, let’s meet the rest of the team.” JJ says, leading you all into the bullpen.

“So this would be your desk right here” points Agent Greenaway. “Which is right across from Agent Morgan–”

“Derek, Derek Morgan m’ beautiful lady.” cuts in the man. 

You can’t help but blush from the compliment. “You always flirt with the new kid, huh Derek?” You challenge, playing off his energy. 

“Ignore him,” 

“Cmon’ Elle. It’s all good fun!”

Elle directs you to a hunched figure behind Derek.

“This is our resident genius, Dr. Spencer Reid.”  She points to Reid, who is preoccupied with a lego model to have noticed the group. 

“Dr. Reid! I’ve heard so much about you!” Reaching out your hand, to grab his attention. His head instantly shoots up, eager to know the culprit who distracted him from finishing this model of the Delorean and give them a piece of his mind.

“Hey! I was just finishing -.” His voice trails off upon realizing that A. it wasn’t one of his teammates making fun of his legos but instead a face he doesn’t recognize and B. feeling bad on being the reason why your bright smile turned into a frown. “Oh Sorry! Sorry Ms–”

“y/m/n” Your father had shared stories about the team, especially Spencer, his protege. He was the person you were most excited to meet, though with this first interaction - you were discouraged with how it went. Perhaps you shouldn’t have run multiple scenarios on how you’d wow the team with such high standards. 

Dropping your arm, eager to quickly change the subject, you turn to Elle. “ So what cases do we –”

“y/m/n? As in y/f/n y/m/n!?” Spencer exclaims, his eyes wide. Big hand gestures dancing through the air as he raved.  “ The author of ‘The Correlation Between The Probability of Sudden Adult Anger Outburst and Childhood Familial Upbringing.’ ?

You’d had your thesis quoted back to you by professors and peers, but never with such childlike wonder written all-over Spencer’s face, making you blush. “Yes! But how -”

“I’ve read so much about you! Your work, I mean.” Spencer isn’t normally affected by how he’s perceived by others. Spitting out facts in the speed of light is synonymous to his identity and it’s nothing he’s ashamed of. But it's rare to have someone beautiful and intelligent be into the same niche interests that he has. Spencer only has one shot on not coming on as weird and it’s not going well, so he elaborates.  “I got it from Gideon’s pile. I picked it up on a whim but your writing is spectacular! I read through it in 12 mins!”

“Wait, you read through my 250 page dissertation in under 12 mins?” You questioned, looking around the team to check if you’ve misheard. 

“Affirmative. It would have been faster, but I was jotting down some notes.”

“Notes, huh?” Crossing your arms, the paper had gone through multiple reviews from your professors before submission. It should be damn near perfect. “Alright, Doctor Reid. I’m interested, how about you show me your notes over coffee?”

“Actually…” Spencer raised his finger, interjecting. “It might take a bit longer than an hour and I would love to dig into your brain. Perhaps we could go over it at dinner?”

“Name the time and place.” You grabbed the nearest post-it and quickly wrote down your phone number. “Now will you excuse me, I believe I’m late for my introductory meeting with Agent Hotchner.” 

With that you broke away from the make-shift team circle and headed you to Hotch’s office, leaving the team still frozen in their spot.

Derek was the first to speak. “Did pretty boy just ask out the new girl without stuttering and succeed?”

“Good, so everyone else witnessed that too right?” Added Penelope. 

JJ nodded in agreement, too stunned to speak as if it would break the illusion.

“What?” Spencer’s voice cracked. “I simply asked if we could compare notes!”

“No. Technically she initiated it.” Elle clarified.

Shaking his head, Spencer eyes trailed to the now closed Hotch’s door. 

“Yea, to which you effortlessly turned from coffee date to a dinner date!” Exclaimed Derek, earning Spencer a pat on the back. “The boy’s got game!”

“It’s not a date! At least I don’t think it is - I bet she doesn’t see me that way. Nobody does.” Spencer sighs, sulking back down to his seat. Reality catching up to him by the second, erasing any hope that a woman like you would have any romantic interest in a nerd like him. 

“Trust me kid.” Come a voice, effectively cutting Reid’s thoughts. Gideon nonchalantly walks up to the empty desk marked “Agent y/n y/m/n”, moves the box of your belongings to make space for  what seems to be a plastic bag of takeaway. “You're her type.” 

“What?” Spencer asks, more confused than ever. The looks across the team’s face reflect his own reaction. “And how would you know that?” 

“With all due respect, sir.” Added JJ, careful not to overstep. “You haven’t seen y/n and you got all that from her untouched desk?”

“Yea Gideon, we know you’re good but you can’t be that good!”

Gideon brushed off Derek’s brassiness and smirked. Proceeding to head up to his office, finally addressing the group only halfway up the steps. “I know, cause she's my daughter.”

“WHAT?!” exclaimed the BAU team, who once again found themselves frozen by a member of the Gideon family.