Capaldi, Capaldi, & more Capaldi

[Gorn Captain]

I liked it, most of it.
Sure, the "monster" was a bit lame (and I can never get excited by CG spiders anymore, really done to death), but I like the central idea, that now and then The Doctor steps back and has to let history take its course.
It's logical that Humanity needs to make its own choices, and that we shouldn't be calling "Doctor, help us!" every five minutes.
Kind of annoyed by Clara being this narrow-minded, feeling that the Doctor needs to be on standby 24/7 for planet Earth.

I know they're setting up the breakup, but they could be handling it better. Doesn't feel natural to me.
But I liked the idea of "I can't kill every Hitler that pops up, make your own choices, sometimes they're for the better".

[Gorn Captain]

So in Doctor Who now, the Moon being a giant egg is canon?

When the moon hits the sky, like a big pizza pie, it's...an omelet....

[Mikey]

I read most of the outdoor scenes were filmed where the classic series filmed Planet of Fire.

Kinda interesting

Still, imo the episode sucked

Capaldi is decent (sans his lousy American friendly speaking voice) but if an episode sux i'm not afraid to voice my opinion --- and this one sucked

Compared to the classic series, this one was a kid's show

[clemso]

I'm finding the new Doctor a little too cold and clinical. He is quite frightening which i guess is the point and why Clara (poor girl) is close to tears over his "i don't give a s**t antics. But as a member of the audience, i am finding it hard to warm to the Doctor or have any empathy for him. I guess the tone was set in episode 1 when the Doctor coldly says to the Half Face Man. i guess i am going to have to kill you.

I read most of the outdoor scenes were filmed where the classic series filmed Planet of Fire.

Kinda interesting

Still, imo the episode sucked

Capaldi is decent (sans his lousy American friendly speaking voice) but if an episode sux i'm not afraid to voice my opinion --- and this one sucked

Compared to the classic series, this one was a kid's show

[Mikey]

I'm finding the new Doctor a little too cold and clinical. He is quite frightening which i guess is the point and why Clara (poor girl) is close to tears over his "i don't give a s**t antics. But as a member of the audience, i am finding it hard to warm to the Doctor or have any empathy for him. I guess the tone was set in episode 1 when the Doctor coldly says to the Half Face Man. i guess i am going to have to kill you.

I couldn't agree more Clem

Glad to see i'm not alone in my thinking

Making the Doctor kind of a d_ck is fine for the hardcore fans entertainment, but he's going to quickly lose his Tennant/Smith younger fans -- and like it or not, without that base the show will die a quick death.

For the average fan Capaldi just isn't likable.

Even Hartnell had at least a "twinkle in his eye"

[palitoy]

Story was a little meh but the idea of the Doctor turning his back was interesting and I guess the whole point.

I was in the camp of Clara overreacting too, all too often, the Doctor is accused of playing God too much (the RTD years especially), here he is allowing humans to make their own choices. That reminded me of the classic series.

It's a weird aside but I'm pleased to see the Doctor change his shirt every episode, his outfit feels less like a uniform that way.

[mhackley]

Couldn't agree with you more!

And I don't find the 12th Doctor to be cold at all. He is just oblivious to the over emotional reactions of humanity. (Just as I am oblivious to the over emotional reactions of the RTD and Matt Smith era fans.) If anything, the all-too-human characteristics of the previous two Doctors is the true abnormality here. Capaldi is playing the character as a true alien and not as a loveable imitation of one.

[Gorn Captain]

I do agree that they shouldn't make Capaldi too "distant", that is why I'm not liking the way they want Clara to exit, with a kind of artificially created argument between the two. It feels too forced.

Btw, am I imagining it, but is Capaldi's speech and accent different now?

[Mikey]

Btw, am I imagining it, but is Capaldi's speech and accent different now?

Seems the same to me - I still can't understand half the things he say's.

[Gorn Captain]

Seems the same to me - I still can't understand half the things he say's.

I feel that he's speaking somewhat slower and more pronounced.

[mhackley]

In KILL THE MOON he was the only one I could understand actually.


...Same thing goes for the previous episode THE CARETAKER . I couldn't understand half the things that little girl said and Clara develops a nasal sounding cockney accent when she gets flustered apparently.

[Bruce Banner]

I'm loving Capaldi's abrasive, terse and somewhat distant Doctor. I agree, he's definitely channelling some of the characterization of certain previous vintage Doctors, which is a great nod to the show's classic years.
If only Capaldi can now get a few more really good solid stories, and ditch some of the annoying supporting characters this season.

[johnnystorm]

I think it would benefit Capaldi immensely to lose Clara and get a completely different companion, creating a wholly new dynamic.
Matt Smith had that advantage, ditching Donna and starting anew with Amy Pond.
Perhaps it is time for again for an alien born companion along the lines of Nyssa, Adric, or Leela. A trip around the cosmos instead of Coal Hill School every other week. Otherwise what's the point of the Tardis?

[aquaboy]

Wow , I feel the opposite do not care for the new doctor , the stories or the connection between Clara. Back in the 1960s most of the sci fi shows had actors sitting round "talking " with little action. The last few Doctors have been younger , and believable doing action scenes. When I first saw this doctor , I thought crap he is going to fall off the ladder and break a hip!
He seems to have a scowl most of the time. I'm so used to a younger actor , it is hard to go back and look at an older man playing the role. I don't know , I'm just thinking out loud , I prefer a different actor , maybe it isn't the age but just him??
I like clara but there is no chemistry , I would rather her boyfriend be the new Doctor.

[mhackley]

That is inconsistent with Jon Pertwee's 3rd Doctor (1970-1974). He was one of the oldest, being in his fifties when taking over the role, and being to this day the most action oriented.