I thought I would start a thread to collect other Digital Spy members' reactions that they've publicly posted on other DS threads.
Some venture here and some of them don't venture in here as they deem the official forum too biased (which of course we know, isn't the case) or for a tiny select few, a snobby reason that 'geeks' are beneath them and can't bring themselves to post here.
This collation is purely for reading interest only so please reply to individual quotes in their original forum. You may however post your own views without using quotes.
So without further ado, here are what the 'other' casual viewers have been posting over on the TV:UK forum...
Episode 7: The Zygon Invasion
Some venture here and some of them don't venture in here as they deem the official forum too biased (which of course we know, isn't the case) or for a tiny select few, a snobby reason that 'geeks' are beneath them and can't bring themselves to post here.
This collation is purely for reading interest only so please reply to individual quotes in their original forum. You may however post your own views without using quotes.
So without further ado, here are what the 'other' casual viewers have been posting over on the TV:UK forum...
Episode 7: The Zygon Invasion
Originally Posted by A.D.P:
“DW was epic tonight, well written, although I guessed most of what happened, will not say spoliers but every 'turn' Was very well signposted well in advance. Brilliant show. ”
“DW was epic tonight, well written, although I guessed most of what happened, will not say spoliers but every 'turn' Was very well signposted well in advance. Brilliant show. ”
Originally Posted by Dan R:
“The only thing that keeps Doctor Who alive is its iconicness. I wish ITV had stuck with Primeval!”
“The only thing that keeps Doctor Who alive is its iconicness. I wish ITV had stuck with Primeval!”
Originally Posted by northlad:
“I would just prefer to watch something adult [The Dresser, BBC2]as against a childrens programme which should be on at 6pm.”
“I would just prefer to watch something adult [The Dresser, BBC2]as against a childrens programme which should be on at 6pm.”
Originally Posted by Glenn A:
“DW was excellent tonight, as good as anything from the Tennant era, and I think it could get its highest rating this series as word gets out. Also with TXF in a decline now and the RUWC finished, perhaps the show will rally.”
“DW was excellent tonight, as good as anything from the Tennant era, and I think it could get its highest rating this series as word gets out. Also with TXF in a decline now and the RUWC finished, perhaps the show will rally.”
Originally Posted by Dan R:
“Nope, people just don't care about DW as much as they used to, regardless of the competition. Maybe people like watching dramas now that don't patronise them and treat them like kids.
We'll see.”
“Nope, people just don't care about DW as much as they used to, regardless of the competition. Maybe people like watching dramas now that don't patronise them and treat them like kids.
We'll see.”
Originally Posted by grimshaw:
“This is a rather odd view to take towards what drives the ratings of a show that does and always pick its viewers from kids watching with the family.”
“This is a rather odd view to take towards what drives the ratings of a show that does and always pick its viewers from kids watching with the family.”
Originally Posted by Jay Lee:
“Very good Doctor Who tonight; excellent cliffhanger. It's a shame it won't be reflected in the overnights, though.”
“Very good Doctor Who tonight; excellent cliffhanger. It's a shame it won't be reflected in the overnights, though.”
Originally Posted by Fudd:
“The X Factor was decent tonight; Doctor Who was excellent. Strictly? It had an off week for me but one episode doesn't usually affect a run and nor should it.”
“The X Factor was decent tonight; Doctor Who was excellent. Strictly? It had an off week for me but one episode doesn't usually affect a run and nor should it.”
Originally Posted by henry_hope:
“DW was terrible,the worst episode in a series that has been awful so far.
Moffat must have his focus elsewhere because his work for Dr Who has been brilliant in the past.
Ratings are a statistic that can be bent in any direction, depending on personal interest.They are used to serve anyones "best interest".
Opinions vary, and in the end thats all you can say about them.Its nothing to do with majority or consensus...since those who engage on internet sites are a minority in the first place!”
“DW was terrible,the worst episode in a series that has been awful so far.
Moffat must have his focus elsewhere because his work for Dr Who has been brilliant in the past.
Ratings are a statistic that can be bent in any direction, depending on personal interest.They are used to serve anyones "best interest".
Opinions vary, and in the end thats all you can say about them.Its nothing to do with majority or consensus...since those who engage on internet sites are a minority in the first place!”
Originally Posted by A.D.P:
“Disagree, I can't see where at all it was terrible, reference to the 50th special reference to current world issues, suspense, effects, characters we care about, twists, an excellent episode.”
“Disagree, I can't see where at all it was terrible, reference to the 50th special reference to current world issues, suspense, effects, characters we care about, twists, an excellent episode.”
Originally Posted by Tassium:
“I think the problem is that it is now on too late in the evening to qualify as a family show.
At the same time the writing has become immature and childlike, such that adults may struggle to connect with it.”
“I think the problem is that it is now on too late in the evening to qualify as a family show.
At the same time the writing has become immature and childlike, such that adults may struggle to connect with it.”
Originally Posted by yorkie100:
“I dont really care what its called as I enjoy it. I dont see why people get so hungup on labels. Last nights ep was very good if a little predictable in places and the series has been no way as bad as some are making out either.
People jumping on bandwagons methinks.”
“I dont really care what its called as I enjoy it. I dont see why people get so hungup on labels. Last nights ep was very good if a little predictable in places and the series has been no way as bad as some are making out either.
People jumping on bandwagons methinks.”
Originally Posted by cylon6:
“http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/11...ewing.html?m=1
The Zygon Invasion - Overnight Viewing Figures
3.87 million viewers watched Doctor Who: The Zygon Invasion, according to unofficial overnight viewing figures.
Doctor Who had a 19.4% share of the total TV audience, where is was the 5th most watched programme of the day.
Top of the day was Strictly Come Dancing with an audience of 9.35 million watching. The dancing had a nearly 4 million lead over the second placed The X Factor which was placed directly opposite Doctor Who, and managed 5.63 million.
The Rugby Cup Final, shown on ITV in the afternoon, had 4.92 million watching, while Pointless Celebrities, for the first time, managed to beat the Doctor in the overnight figures, although this position is likely to be reversed when the final figures are published next week.
Overall Doctor Who currently stands as 38th for the week.”
“http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/11...ewing.html?m=1
The Zygon Invasion - Overnight Viewing Figures
3.87 million viewers watched Doctor Who: The Zygon Invasion, according to unofficial overnight viewing figures.
Doctor Who had a 19.4% share of the total TV audience, where is was the 5th most watched programme of the day.
Top of the day was Strictly Come Dancing with an audience of 9.35 million watching. The dancing had a nearly 4 million lead over the second placed The X Factor which was placed directly opposite Doctor Who, and managed 5.63 million.
The Rugby Cup Final, shown on ITV in the afternoon, had 4.92 million watching, while Pointless Celebrities, for the first time, managed to beat the Doctor in the overnight figures, although this position is likely to be reversed when the final figures are published next week.
Overall Doctor Who currently stands as 38th for the week.”
Originally Posted by Markynotts:
“Very good for Strictly only slight down on last year.
A shame for Doctor Who as it was a good episode.”
“Very good for Strictly only slight down on last year.
A shame for Doctor Who as it was a good episode.”
Originally Posted by Straker:
“Dr Who beginning to look like a mortally wounded animal in the schedule. That's an abysmal retention from SCD.”
“Dr Who beginning to look like a mortally wounded animal in the schedule. That's an abysmal retention from SCD.”
Originally Posted by simon_vale1:
“I believe the negativity surrounding the first four episodes has had an impact, combined with yet another two part story is likely putting folk off.
But that theory will only be tested when they get around to transmitting a self contained single episode story.”
“I believe the negativity surrounding the first four episodes has had an impact, combined with yet another two part story is likely putting folk off.
But that theory will only be tested when they get around to transmitting a self contained single episode story.”
Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“Here's my twopenny worth of thoughts. Doctor Who is not a terrible show. It is not bad and it is not childish. It is however tired. The Zygon story felt like a rehash of the Sontaran storyline from series 4 complete with cloned bad companion and UNIT in trouble. I felt bored watching and whilst it was by no means drivel, it didn't excite me. I know many people think the Guitar playing doctor is cool, I'm afraid I don't. I also object strongly to the removal of the sonic screwdriver, a fundamental necessity in my book, and to replace that with non-sensical sonic glasses is a sign that someone thinks their sense of humour is bigger and cleverer than the show.
It also feels out of place at half past eight on an Autumn evening following Strictly. That is not where it should be. Doctor Who should be the event of the evening, not following the event. It just seems that the audience no longer have a desire to watch the show anymore. Perhaps only diehard fans can relate to the characters now. Perhaps only diehard fans appreciate the clever (though predictable) plot twists.
Another issue is the fact that previously in one off stories you could dip in and out and enjoy the story or adventure each week because it was a different one. This year you feel forced to watch because each story is a two parter and because people have plans, or do things at 8pm on a Saturday they just don't want to commit.
Autumn Saturday nights is really missing the "Merlin" factor. There was room in the schedules for both Doctor Who and Merlin and both shows worked well because they sat well in the schedules in the slots they owned. I would urge TPTB to give DW a 2013 style rest next year and come back in 2017 with a bigger, better show with new showrunner and new companions that people can relate to. Revert back to simplistic story telling and fun. In my view, DW has started to take itself far too seriously and sadly, whilst it still watchable, it is starting to look its age. John Nathan Turner springs to mind. Don't let it "jump the shark". It is way too important for that.”
“Here's my twopenny worth of thoughts. Doctor Who is not a terrible show. It is not bad and it is not childish. It is however tired. The Zygon story felt like a rehash of the Sontaran storyline from series 4 complete with cloned bad companion and UNIT in trouble. I felt bored watching and whilst it was by no means drivel, it didn't excite me. I know many people think the Guitar playing doctor is cool, I'm afraid I don't. I also object strongly to the removal of the sonic screwdriver, a fundamental necessity in my book, and to replace that with non-sensical sonic glasses is a sign that someone thinks their sense of humour is bigger and cleverer than the show.
It also feels out of place at half past eight on an Autumn evening following Strictly. That is not where it should be. Doctor Who should be the event of the evening, not following the event. It just seems that the audience no longer have a desire to watch the show anymore. Perhaps only diehard fans can relate to the characters now. Perhaps only diehard fans appreciate the clever (though predictable) plot twists.
Another issue is the fact that previously in one off stories you could dip in and out and enjoy the story or adventure each week because it was a different one. This year you feel forced to watch because each story is a two parter and because people have plans, or do things at 8pm on a Saturday they just don't want to commit.
Autumn Saturday nights is really missing the "Merlin" factor. There was room in the schedules for both Doctor Who and Merlin and both shows worked well because they sat well in the schedules in the slots they owned. I would urge TPTB to give DW a 2013 style rest next year and come back in 2017 with a bigger, better show with new showrunner and new companions that people can relate to. Revert back to simplistic story telling and fun. In my view, DW has started to take itself far too seriously and sadly, whilst it still watchable, it is starting to look its age. John Nathan Turner springs to mind. Don't let it "jump the shark". It is way too important for that.”
Originally Posted by grondagronda:
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Doctor Who - On its own terms, not a bad show last night. But it's still far too insular and self-satisfied. As a casual viewer, I had no idea who Osgood was, or why there were two of her, or why I should care. And Clara remains the most smug companion ever to have walked the Whoniverse. If these numbers don't finally give the Who fanatics a wake-up call, nothing will. It needs to be rested for a good few years and come back with a new showrunner and new leads.”
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Doctor Who - On its own terms, not a bad show last night. But it's still far too insular and self-satisfied. As a casual viewer, I had no idea who Osgood was, or why there were two of her, or why I should care. And Clara remains the most smug companion ever to have walked the Whoniverse. If these numbers don't finally give the Who fanatics a wake-up call, nothing will. It needs to be rested for a good few years and come back with a new showrunner and new leads.”
Originally Posted by ney:
“I do watch Doctor Who but think the current series is not as good as last years but that maybe just me.”
“I do watch Doctor Who but think the current series is not as good as last years but that maybe just me.”
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