So this episode is in some way saying there's no such thing as an afterlife?
I'm quite relieved actually. I said before on here ages ago that any attempt at going all god-ified would be mega out of place in a show like Doctor Who. There's enough pandering to these lunatics in the day to day without them infiltrating my favourite show.
It could be one of a few things: (speculation obviously):
The Doctor "falls to his death" (we do see him falling in the trailer.
Missy is revealed as The Master. Seems like a big way to end an episode.
Clara dies.
Danny dies.
Missy is a future carnation of The TARDIS
None of the above.
Heh. That pretty much covers the bases.
One thing I think I can point out safely is that not all of the scenes in the "next time" trailer are from part 1 of the finale - some are from part 2.
Den of Geek Review - I won't say which way it swings, but at least this line should appeal to somebody.
I'd agree with that line. Given that this is a Moffat finale, he's made an effort to keep the story linear without too many convolutions (in part 1, at least). I expect he'll now get criticised for writing a finale that is too simple and not ambitious enough ...
There's Patrick Mulkern's weirdly negative 'Pick of the Day': "A lot of this episode will appear crass and in poor taste to anyone who's suffered a bereavement. Which is most of us."
What???
And then there are the oddly negative 'celebrity' comments about how Peter Capaldi is doing as the Doctor. For some reason they even included AA Gill's (The Sunday Times) negative comments about Capaldi's first episode ("It wasn't an audition for a new part, rather a post-mortem for a venerable career").
Weird way for the BBC's own magazine to 'promote' one of its most watched shows.
I imagine there will be some who believe in an afterlife who may not take to Doctor Who's interpretation....
...which is presumably that there isn't one and the finale is going to remind you repeatedly, as will The Doctor.
Eddie mentioned this in his review.
There are lots of black jokes about cremations, organ donations and bodies wasting away, and I can imagine for someone recently bereaved it might be heavy going. I’d imagine too it could offend certain religions. For me as an atheist it makes no odds, and is a fascinating take on the questions of immortality. I suspect however, given the episode’s denouement, things might not be exactly as they seem.
I imagine there will be some who believe in an afterlife who may not take to Doctor Who's interpretation....
...which is presumably that there isn't one and the finale is going to remind you repeatedly, as will The Doctor.
Eddie mentioned this in his review.
Probably get the mumsnet brigade complaining to ofcom. I almost hope so. I can imagine the reception to this ep really getting on my nerves. Surely the whole concept of the show is an in your face to religious types anyway?
I'm just glad the easily offended fairy tale enthusiasts aren't being pandered to if I'm honest.
So this episode is in some way saying there's no such thing as an afterlife?
Isn't this pretty much already established in the Who universe thanks to Torchwood? Captain Jack tells the suicidal man that there's nothing when you die.
Isn't this pretty much already established in the Who universe thanks to Torchwood? Captain Jack tells the suicidal man that there's nothing when you die.
Yep. And that person they brought back to life briefly with that glove thing.
As I said before, the overall concept of the show isn't exactly in accordance with religious doctrine so if anyone's offended they really ought to get a grip.
There's Patrick Mulkern's weirdly negative 'Pick of the Day': "A lot of this episode will appear crass and in poor taste to anyone who's suffered a bereavement. Which is most of us."
What???
And then there are the oddly negative 'celebrity' comments about how Peter Capaldi is doing as the Doctor. For some reason they even included AA Gill's (The Sunday Times) negative comments about Capaldi's first episode ("It wasn't an audition for a new part, rather a post-mortem for a venerable career").
Weird way for the BBC's own magazine to 'promote' one of its most watched shows.
The Radio Times is a sad and sorry old brand waiting to be chucked on the scrap heap. Its writers are utterly piss poor and its laughable attempts at remaining relevant with its online content are exactly that. Laughable. I wouldn't waste a second reading anything they say good or bad about the show.
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So this episode is in some way saying there's no such thing as an afterlife?
I'm quite relieved actually. I said before on here ages ago that any attempt at going all god-ified would be mega out of place in a show like Doctor Who. There's enough pandering to these lunatics in the day to day without them infiltrating my favourite show.
He posted his review. A far cry from In the Forest of the Night.
I have a feeling that
Love.
Oooh, this sounds fantastic! Can't wait! *Grinny face*
One thing I think I can point out safely is that not all of the scenes in the "next time" trailer are from part 1 of the finale - some are from part 2.
DOCTOR: Clara!
CLARA: I have come, But I do not choose now to do what I came to
do. I will not do this deed. The Key is mine!
Clara places the key in her mouth and disappears, a familiar wheezing sound is heard.
NYSSA: She was the TARDIS all the time!
DOCTOR: Nyssa? What the Feckity **** are you doing here?
Its Magma not Lava.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/what-expect-doctor-who-series-8014796
Rather worrying what they say about Danny...
3 days to go...
There's Patrick Mulkern's weirdly negative 'Pick of the Day': "A lot of this episode will appear crass and in poor taste to anyone who's suffered a bereavement. Which is most of us."
What???
And then there are the oddly negative 'celebrity' comments about how Peter Capaldi is doing as the Doctor. For some reason they even included AA Gill's (The Sunday Times) negative comments about Capaldi's first episode ("It wasn't an audition for a new part, rather a post-mortem for a venerable career").
Weird way for the BBC's own magazine to 'promote' one of its most watched shows.
It isn't owned by the BBC, BBC magazines was sold to a Private Equity company in 2011.
...which is presumably that there isn't one and the finale is going to remind you repeatedly, as will The Doctor.
Eddie mentioned this in his review.
Probably get the mumsnet brigade complaining to ofcom. I almost hope so. I can imagine the reception to this ep really getting on my nerves. Surely the whole concept of the show is an in your face to religious types anyway?
I'm just glad the easily offended fairy tale enthusiasts aren't being pandered to if I'm honest.
Isn't this pretty much already established in the Who universe thanks to Torchwood? Captain Jack tells the suicidal man that there's nothing when you die.
Yep. And that person they brought back to life briefly with that glove thing.
As I said before, the overall concept of the show isn't exactly in accordance with religious doctrine so if anyone's offended they really ought to get a grip.
The Radio Times is a sad and sorry old brand waiting to be chucked on the scrap heap. Its writers are utterly piss poor and its laughable attempts at remaining relevant with its online content are exactly that. Laughable. I wouldn't waste a second reading anything they say good or bad about the show.
Dare you watch?
I almost squeed myself just from the sheer awesomeness.
So glad they got rid of the
and