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I'm getting the wife up to speed with the Doctor. We've been watching it on Netflix and we're up to Martha's second episode. I haven't seen any episodes since the Impossible Astronaut because we ditched cable in favor of Netflix. Does Hulu have newer episodes? I'm considering getting that too...
 
brotherswing said:
I'm getting the wife up to speed with the Doctor. We've been watching it on Netflix and we're up to Martha's second episode. I haven't seen any episodes since the Impossible Astronaut because we ditched cable in favor of Netflix. Does Hulu have newer episodes? I'm considering getting that too...
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I don't have Huluplus, I just use the free version & it doesn't have Who at all. The episodes are pretty cheap on Amazon instant video only like $1.89 I think & then you own it forever. Only you can just watch it on Amazon instant video
 
OK, I'll bite :)

I thought last night's episode was a big step up from the previous week, and the best of this season so far. Was also nice to see Clara realising that this isn't a game, and being a lot less sure of herself. My congrats to Mr Gatiss :)

A few thoughts on the series so far. Although I won't go into details will still contain spoilers, so only unhide if you've seen the episodes.

Episode One:
The first episode definitely had its moments, but some obviously unnecessary scenes, and overall to me it fell short of Moffat's earlier openers (The Eleventh Hour, The Impossible Astronaut, Asylum of the Daleks). A few intriguing hints at Clara's "impossible" history - waiting to see how that develops.

Episode Two:
The second episode? The main threat didn't impress me at all, but that was much more forgiveable than a series of phoney threats that occupied much of the episode, made no sense once the main threat was revealed and indeed were forgotten once their purpose was served. Most series have a duff episode somewhere, so I hope this was it.

Episode Three:
So last night was much better. Straightforward, claustrophobic, personal and yet with (much) larger implications. Clara realising the reality of what they are doing. Visual references to Alien. And little, unremarked scenes humanising the harsh cold warrior who could otherwise have been a simple villain.

Next week looks promising too. :)
 
I grew up with Tom Baker and pretty much stopped watching it when Sylvester McCoy took on the mantle. I started again with the new series with Chris Ecclestone and David Tenant but after watching The Impossible Astronaut, I realised I don't like Matt Smith's portrayal at all. I've not watched any of them since then.
 
I've not liked a lot about Smith, but the alternative was no Doctor, so I've grown used to him, and there have been some very good episodes.

My first Doctor was Tom Baker as well. Didn't grow up with him, had to wait for it to hit our shores. Hated Pertwee for quite a while but eventually got to liking him.

BTW, I was ok with the second episode this season. I liked the character development.
 
I grew up with Tom Baker and fell in love with David Tennant but I think Matt Smith is my almost favorite (the scarf beats the bow tie).
 
I have to agree with Hadron somewhat.
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First episode was lacking a lot IMO. It was okay and had some good moments but, overall a bit of a let down.

Second was okay, I did really like the end. I would agree with it not feeling like a serious threat. But the Doctor's and Clara's speeches that saved the day were great.

Third episode was the best so far. What I like to see from the series.

Overall, I am liking this companion a lot so far (but that might just be because I was getting sick of the Ponds). It will be interesting to see how the "She's not possible" stuff works out.
 
It took a bit for me to warm up to Matt Smith, but I do like him in the role. I like Clara as a companion, certainly much better than Donna (I never liked her...)
 
I wasn't impressed with this latest episode. I thought it was a snooze fest. I think I expected more from Gattis & the Ice Warriors
 
Ok, the old Doctor series is back on BBCA.

Nice discussion about K-9 this past weekend along with Tom Baker in The Pyramids of Mars. :)

This last week of the new series - ummmm. Uhhhhh. Ummmmm.... no.
 
EarlyMon said:
Ok, the old Doctor series is back on BBCA.

Nice discussion about K-9 this past weekend along with Tom Baker in The Pyramids of Mars. :)

This last week of the new series - ummmm. Uhhhhh. Ummmmm.... no.
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MacFett said:
I thought Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS was a lot of fun, a bit odd, but still fun. Very Indiana Jones feel about it.
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I am enjoying the monthly specials on all the incarnations of the Doctor. I think they are some great introductions to the original run of the show for folks that have only experienced the new stuff.

As far as the latest episode, it was fun but the ending felt really cheap to me. In fact, seemed like a bit of a throwaway episode for the most part (as far as the series story arc). I guess I'm mostly ambivalent about it.
 
Never really got into the Doctor before Eccleston. I liked him a lot. Then I really enjoyed Tennant. And I've grown to like Smith.

Rose is my favorite companion. ;) Amy and Martha are next. Donna is last.

And I like the original theme from Tennant's series the best.

Haven't seen any of the latest series ... yet. I know I have some on DVR. Lost some too when the DVR had to be replaced sometime back. So I need to catch up on the current series.
 
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