Nerd Time: The Official Season 8 Doctor Who Thread. (SPOILERS)

[Scanker19]

So episode 2 just finished. What have you guys though thus far?

First: Personally I was skeptical about the writing (Moffat was out of control season 6 and 7) until I saw episode 1. Capaldi Nailed it. First time I didn't have the "new doctor" Anxiety. He's so dark, and not like the last couple we had. I think he pushed the droid out.

Second: Who is Missy? I think it's Clara from the future, or one of her echoes that has gone insane.

Overall I'm impressed so far.

[Zundfolge]

So far I've been pleased with Capaldi (but its only been two episodes). I never warmed up to Matt Smith so I'm glad to see the change. I do wish the Doctor would grow out of his 1960s-1970s anti military BS (and actually I think this episode was critical of the Doctor for it so that could be a sign of improvement).

My interest is really piqued by Missy ... not sure if she has anything to do with Clara or not but it'll be interesting to see where they go with her.

I also wonder if they're going to somehow tie his choice of appearance to Lucius Caecilius Iucundus (whom Capaldi played in the David Tenant episode that took place in Pompeii) and the character he played in Torchwood.

I do think the exterior of the Season 8 Tardis looks plastic.

[Irving]

Are you guys referring to season 8 of the newest version of this show? If one wanted to start watching, where would you suggest? I saw a few of the original Dr. Who episodes on Netflix, but do I really need to start all the way back in the 1960's?

[TheGrey]

If you wanted to jump in, I'd start with the 2005 'reboot'.



SPOILERS


I liked the first episode better than the second episode for Season 8. I'm getting really sick of Clara very quickly; I certainly did not appreciate the anti-military snark that was a subtext of the show. I'm sure there will be some reflection in the show later on. It just makes no sense to me, as the 50th anniversary rebooted the war. Why then, the anti-soldier mentality?

I do like the darker direction he's taking; there's a lot of salt needed to counteract the saccharin that Matt Smith left behind.

[Scanker19]

Are you guys referring to season 8 of the newest version of this show? If one wanted to start watching, where would you suggest? I saw a few of the original Dr. Who episodes on Netflix, but do I really need to start all the way back in the 1960's?

Yes season 8 of the new show. Starting from the beginning is not necessary, a lot are not on netflix and a lot have been lost to history. I would suggest starting from the new show. Most people refer to the old as "Classic Doctor Who" while the new is just Doctor Who.

Every new season more or less explains what is happening at the beginning. Suggesting a starting point is hard for me. Honestly, while I do enjoy some of the older ones, some are a bit too dry for my taste. And the new ones might appeal more to our taste in TV. The show changed drastically when it was rebooted in 2005. Here are my suggestions:


From the New Series 2005 on...
To get hooked. Episode 1 season 5 "The Eleventh hour" I'll catch hell for recommending a Matt Smith doctor here, but I think the episode is a bit funny, and shows that the doctor is kind of a badass.


To get some history: Episode 1 Season 1 "Rose" Be advise the first series of the "new" Who had some terrible acting and writing, almost cheesy but cheesy to the point it's good.

To see the Doctor as a badass: Waters of Mars Season 4 Episode 17. One of my favorites.

Most of the "Classic" Doctor Who I like is not on Netflix, but if you're curious try season 3 Spearhead From Space. It's on Netflix

[Irving]

So start at the reboot that launched in 2005. Thanks.

[Great-Kazoo]

i think this doctor is the sub conscious of all the doctors. dealing with the time lords on trenzalore. now knowing there's a part of galifry out there. Possibly going back to the silence. I wonder if he's going to go darker than before.
Myself always been a fan of Devros' EXTERMINATE , KILL THE DOCTOR ! ! ! !

Till the scariest of them all were introduced. what ever you do don't BLINK


For you folks ( kids) who never watched the older Dr. Who's. The Tom Baker version figured out a way to stop the dalects, any guesses?

[cstone]

Just start at the beginning of any season. Each season will have an over arching story line and all of the episodes will play a part of that seasons story line. Each Doctor is different and each companion is as well. Everyone who watches the show has opinions about the writing, the acting, the production values. The only opinion that matters will be yours.

It is British (or Welsh for the reboot). They hate guns over there. No surprise the Doctor doesn't like guns, even if he is a Time Lord

[Zundfolge]

Are you guys referring to season 8 of the newest version of this show? If one wanted to start watching, where would you suggest? I saw a few of the original Dr. Who episodes on Netflix, but do I really need to start all the way back in the 1960's?

If you want to watch Season 8 you either need to have BBC America or do like I do and download the torrents. Netflix has the entire 2005 reboot up to the end of Season 7. If you want to jump in at the current season, I'd suggest you watch the last couple episodes of Season 7.

Regardless of where you start, if you have questions there's an entire Dr Who Wiki where you can look stuff up: http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Doctor_Who_Wiki

[Irving]

Not to worry, I don't start things from the middle. Except donuts.