Doctor Who 11x2 THE GHOST MONUMENT - Reaction / Review

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[@Moochtv]

The 'cake' Jodie eats at the end is a Custard Cream, popular over here in Britain. Bit like our version of Oreos!

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

Especially the chocolate ones 😀

[@connorbosley4431]

@@bradbobhayhurst8604 no no, those are bourbons (think I spelt that correctly) not chocolate custard creams

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

Oops

[@emaloney2211]

Custard creams are Ok but if I was the Doctor it would definitely be chocolate bourbons!!!!

[@chwilhogyn]

Production designer Arwel Wyn Jones asked Jodie what her favourite biscuit was and said it was 'Custard Creams', unbeknown to Jodie that he'd built a 'Custard Cream' dispenser into the console. When Arwel was showing and let Jodie explore and play around, he told her to press the pedal, Jodie was thrilled!!! I LOVE THE NEW TARDIS!!!!

[@t43iavmoi]

Custard Cream biscuits/cookies are one of my favourite things to eat. It appears Jodie loves them too, as when they designed the console, they asked her what her favourite biscuit was, but didn't tell her why they wanted to know. What a surprise to find out your very own TARDIS Console dispenses your favourite biscuit/cookie. Always look forward to seeing your reactions to Doctor Who. Great job 👏👍.

[@Payne2view]

"Never heard of Moomen Beans" is a great throw away line. It reminds us that there is no reason why Earth or Human Beings should figure in the minds of any alien. It was clear how much The Doctor loves the TARDIS, a beautiful reunion.

[@MoTownIfrit]

The doctor has stated several times that they're nothing without the TARDIS, take that away and the doctor is only powerful on whatever planet or time period they get stuck in

[@gnomesaiyan1680]

I really thought I'd miss Murray Gold, (and I do) BUT Segun Akinola is killing it.

[@jerobriggs6861]

Same.

[@sallyatticum]

I didn't really like the music in the first episode and so I was lamenting the loss of Murray Gold, but I really liked the music this episode. I still miss the character "themes" but I do like the use of strings in particular in this episode.

[@aaronboothproduction]

I really liked the last episode but I was a little worried about 2 things: 1) That there wasn't going to be an intro, and 2) I feared that finding the TARDIS would be the season long arc. This episode alleviated both of those fears. and Jodie is freakin great

[@curtinparloe]

Likewise. Big relieved sigh :D

[@eternalmiasma5586]

The CGI is amazing! The BBC pumped like 3 million more into this series

[@FandomAnxiety]

@Mr. Reborn only for the first season

[@Mark_E_M]

Come to daddy...I mean mummy...lol!!!

[@direnova6284]

Loved it, I loved Jodie straight away but I'm growing to really like her a lot. I also think she's really cute which is a bonus that the girls have had before but not us guys (depending on orientation) it's kinda cool to have a Doctor I fancy.

[@oldwebshooter]

The arches were a McGann 8th Doctor Who thing first, on screen.

[@shathriel]

These first episodes have, for me, a distinct classic series vibe.

[@suncore598]

Some of the Tardis's new design with the crystals reminds me of Krypton from Superman.

[@sallyatticum]

Yes! I said it looked like the Fortress of Solitude!

[@gluuuuue]

The themes, both the music and the story, seem so reminiscent of the darker, more horror-styled serials of '70s Classic Who. And I LOVE it.

[@paulg5548]

The cake she eats is called a custard cream, it's a popular biscuit (cookie) in the UK. Nearest thing i can compare it to in the US is Golden Oreos

[@martynnotman3467]

In general loved it. I hope ryan is going to be less grumpy though. Also..try custard creams they are amazing! 😂

[@chriszone50]

It wasn't great due to Chris Chibnall being bad at writing individual stories. But the characters were good including 13, and the visuals were great. I loved the visuals and alien planet and Harry Potter dementors, but the plot is Chibnall weak point, but the next episode will be written by someone else so it should be better.

[@puremadness]

Martyn Notman you’d be grumpy too if your grandma just died and you were lost on an alien planet

[@daveherres3374]

I'm starting to sense the phrase, "It'll be fine," is becoming her own...

[@royalewithcheese9291]

This is such a great follow-up to The Woman Who Fell To Earth. Really liking the individual dynamics between The Doctor and her new friends and the new TARDIS looks great. Love how the interior merges from the phone box into the console room.

[@tabxtra7057]

I have never warmed up to a new doctor this fast.

[@tomarchanfel6030]

Love your guys enthusiasm for DW. This series is so kinetic if you know what I mean? The pacing is refreshing. I loved the high scifiction concept of the moffatt era and my favourite episodes live in that continuity but fuck yeah it feels nice to just watch a more faster paced/reactionary Doctor Who again. Heads up for the Trent Reznor reference. NIN are my favourite band. damn could you imagine Trent scoring DW? That would be petition startingly awesome. Lovely reaction/review guys.

[@eviltwin2322]

Just FYI, the snack the Tardis dispenses is a custard cream, a popular style of biscuit (or cookie) in the UK. Presumably it'll be this Doctor's Jammie Dodger! It's also Jodie Whittaker's favourite type. They incorporated it into the Tardis as a little welcome surprise. She didn't know it was going to happen, but was told to just go along with whatever the Tardis did as they filmed. They're fantastic dipped into tea, by the way!

[@minglin2814]

"You know that wheezing and groaning sound the tardis makes ? It brings hope to whoever hears it" "Yes yes I'd like to think it does" "To whoever however lost, even you doctor" *distant vworping*

[@juliedymond9023]

When I saw the Robots behind them without any way if noticing, I immediately thought of Weeping Angels.

[@InfamousHei]

Not the biggest fan of the new Tardis but I reckon it will grow on me. Enjoying Jodie a lot tho especially the lines *_Come to daddy... I mean Mummy... I mean..._* its just a great delivery. Not the biggest fan of the cinematography or new music compositions but hay it's hard to beat some of the amazing scores Murray Gold made. Overall I am enjoying it just hope they do some call backs to past events in the shows cannon and not pretend that all that history didn't exist this season.

[@ReversedPolarity]

It's so many things at the same time. Last week we had vibes from the Eleventh Hour, the pilot of the Unearthly Child, etc., this week we had hunger games and waters of mars vibes... really enjoying this stuff and Chibnall already answered some of my old and new questions and brought in some new questions like the "Timeless Child" and the Stenza's full plan. Loved the new intro (I think Delia would be proud). And the story was very cohesive to past and present stuff, like the sonic's tech and why the ships found them and the devices implanted in Graham, Yaz and Ryan even though the TARDIS was almost there except she wasn't, she was still phasing through. Love those little touches. I even like the new nickname for the TARDIS - "The Ghost Monument". I always wanted to see the so-called "crystal desktop theme" too (or at least one of them) and I found it interesting (did you hear it's going to be fully analog this time around, just like how Chris and Tennant's TARDIS was?). Man, there's lots of great stuff to pick up and while the show is taking itself a bit more seriously (which is a great touch imo), it also goes with the flow (just like the show usually operates). Even with all the juggling Chibs is making, each character gets a new layer to explore, and there's even space for new characters like Angstrom and Epzo (which were delightful in their own ways). I could babble all day... but I'm just really excited to find more and more each day and I like a good journey that makes me wonder about the Whoniverse (and the new cinematography really helps with those extra tones and color palettes).

[@tiekogalaxylatte8839]

stop being salty :)

[@ReversedPolarity]

David Blyth Listen buddy, you seem like a nice chap, but you see... you need to watch "Waters of Mars" first and then watch "The Ghost Monument" to get the bonus reference. I could spell it out for you, but I'm not allowed (by my conscience) to give spoilers to those who haven't seen it. Oh, and don't get it confused with the small water reservoirs NASA found on Mars, that's not the reference (it's close though). The episode was fun, at least for me it was, and no, I'm not saying nice things just for the sake of it, I give credit where I find it due, maybe that makes me rather "the optimist, the hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improblable dreams", but... I dare say, it also sounds like you don't like my opinion and you know it. Lots of love to you, lad ;)

[@jerobriggs6861]

I got a real Planet of the Dead vibe from this episode.

[@ReversedPolarity]

Jero Briggs That's a decent angle too :) In terms of reference points/easter eggs, I got Waters of Mars. In terms of story, I got some Hunger games vibes near the end (as well as a Harry Potter vibe when those Remnants attacked the Doctor like Voldemort did to Harry), it did remind me of those things. In terms of story, it felt a bit different from other DW stuff to me, but I also heard a reactor who had this 'Enlightenment' vibe due to the space race thing, which is a great point. Last week I also got some Predator vibes and the coil in the train reminded me of something coming out of an H.P. Lovecraft novel, but it's never one definitive thing for sure.

[@ldkinbote]

I thought the inside of the TARDIS looked like the inside of an alien cave, which is RIGHT up my alley. My place is constantly so dark, it's very cave-like with a lot of indirect lighting.

[@glenntaylor2624]

In the first episode the Doc said she could really eat a custard cream. That's what the Tardis dispensed. A custard cream is a very well known biscuit (cookie) in the UK. They are lovely dipped in a hot cup of tea :)

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

Nice Hitchhikers reference

[@stephenfairley3817]

Great reactions. Loving the series so far. Jodie is doing a great job.

[@ValeyardStudios]

19:14 i did the same when the engines started to clear

[@NerdChronic]

I thought this was a nice follow up to the debut episode for the companions. I feel like Ryan and Graham got fleshed out pretty well here. Yas kind of went more with the flow of things, hopefully we'll have an episode more dedicated to her soon.

[@andrewappleman4177]

Instant thumbs up for that great hitchhikers reference at the start.

[@radiobroog8091]

Loved the Douglas Adams references, and I teared up when she walked into the TARDIS. I love the new look, it really looks like an ALIEN ship. It is a little dark, but I I love it. It did remind me of Tennant's room. There seems to be a lot of yellows and orange hues in both episodes. Great episode! I am glad that their not going FULL ON EPIC in vibe for each episode like Moffat got after a while. Just damn good stories but grounded in an odd but good and intelligent way.

[@MoTownIfrit]

If only they could have fully adapted Shada in live action, Tom Baker was great in the scenes that they film for that serial

[@bletheringfool]

The custard cream dispenser was awesome. It is going to be the new jammie dodger

[@lorestorm5092]

That reference to the child that the talking cloths made. In the episode Utopia before opening the fob watch, the Master told Martha about being found as a child in a storm on the Silver Devastation - that may be what the cloths are referring to. However, the reference to the TARDIS coming every 1,000 years or so, implies the Doctor has visited because the Ghost Monument is the Police box version of the TARDIS. Did one of the Doctors deliver the child to the Silver Devastation and then just leave him?

[@krunclice]

I really enjoyed this episode. The ending is what sold it for me. The Doctor has her Tardis and I am fully on board. And those robots totally look like Geth!

[@ghanaking5255]

It's been a long time, since I commented you......actually 10 months....and I'm pumped up for Season 11 of Doctor Who. I was definitely late.....watching The Ghost Monument. I worked yesterday, got home @ 5:50pm....and catched it at 11:40pm....didn't reair at 8 ( wished they DID 😔 ). Anyway, the title sequence / opening...what a modern interpretation of the Original theme. Segun Akinola worked his magic here, no eyes of Jodie's but....it'll do. The South African locations are amazing, equally amazing than the Spain locations for last year's Smile. Angstrom and Epzo, two pilots / racers seeking something, rivals at first, allies the next. The robot soldiers were scary, like the Weeping Angels w/ weapons ( no power to send victims back in time, but all the same ). The Remants..aka the Ribbons of Fear, psychically dangerous, intuitively fearful, I see a Pitch Black vibe stirring here. I love the Call of Duty reference Ryan imposed here, didn't see that coming, nor Graham asking for sunglasses...I'll let you get away with it 13, but we.....and me know who STILL owns the Shades ( hint hint ). Yasmin is slightly in the background in this episode....but it's temporary. And 13 herself, finally settling in as the Doctor, much quicker than Capaldi's first year four years ago...almost like Smith's first year eight years ago. And FINALLY the return of the TARDIS, a beautiful cobalt blue exterior...and the interior....an upgrade from 8's and 10's TARDISES....love the glowing orange crystals, main consule...and a custard dispenser...cake anyone 😋. Conclusion, The Ghost Momument was an enjoyable episode with Pitch Black and Maze Runner influences, scary psychic Ribbon creatures and a hectic yet smooth pace in action. Episode 3 is called Rosa, potientally the Thin Ice of 2018, finger crossed. Love your reactions to Episode 2, looking forward to the rest of Season 11....as for me, I'll try to catch it the encore airings on Saturday and stay up between 11:30-11:40pm for the new episode, talk about Late to the Party LITERALLY...wish me luck though. Anyway, nice to be back reacting / commenting with both of you, thank you for ❤ing on Twice Upon a Time almost 10 months ago, and well....let's get our shift on 😄.

[@Thewoodenworkbench]

It's a custard cream dispenser

[@chris5632]

Well we know the Senza will be the over all big bad of the season. 2 episodes and they are mentioned in both

[@TimeLimey]

Amazing Tardis reveal. I had chills the whole scene.

[@zvimur]

6:05 Definitiely forgot his towel😃.

[@yer4081]

10:42 that is a custard cream it's a biscuit/cookie in the uk

[@hmg9665]

Great reaction keep up the good job sending hi from Puerto Rico!!!😁😁😁

[@theflamingnord]

Doctor Who Where the fans get emotional over a police phone box Really loved this episode ❤️ gotta be one of my favourites

[@CoffeeMugTwentyFive]

I love your Tardis cutout in the background!

[@rgwak]

"You've done yourself up...."

[@moloids]

There are already more memorable characters than in a whole Moffat season. Not that they really use these characters plotwise, but worldbuilding works differently from (good) plotting. The plots here are noticeable simpler so far, but that's okay. The one thing that actually bugs me, is the exposition. "Show, don't tell!" anyone? We had characters describe or better infodumping pretty much everything in words.

[@witext]

Where do you guys watch doctor who? I live in Sweden and don’t really know where to watch it without using a VPN

[@pjgs4933]

Really enjoyed the episode. Great visuals as well.

[@Conisioner]

I seen the first and second live and I can't wait for the next weeks episode Of doctor who

[@dayman6620]

where is the "It's bigger inside"

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

Clicked on this so fast I could have saved Grace, but the Doc told me not to cause wibbly wobbly timey wimey 😭

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

Oh

[@NoahAG]

I hope they bring up The Timeless Child again In Series 12

[@robertjustice3814]

My overarching question for this episode: The Timeless Child... abandoned... Susan Foreman!?!?!?

[@yv3652]

Custard creams dunked in a cup of tea....😋😋

[@concettasorvillo3719]

I've liked the episode. BEST things: Graham is love: love the delivery of lines, love the glasses, love the "Doc.", I LOVE this TARDIS because is a mix between a very mechanic TARDIS (and I was sure about it because it was clear from the start that this is a mechanic Doctor) and an alien creature. I prefer this over 12's one. WORST things (not really worst, just a little meh): too many people in an episode. For now, I''m feeling that there are too many people, so we can't focus on the Doctor or on the three companions. For example, Yaz is keeping to do almost nothing and we can see much of her personality and its a pity because I think she is a good actress. In this particular episode, the female pilot is taking too much the Doctor part and sometimes is a little frustrating. SUPER LOVE: The Doctor. I really really really like her.

[@jerobriggs6861]

I personally really liked this episode.

[@brucewayne7838]

viewers already dropped to 7.1 million overnight in the u.k!!!!

[@brucewayne7838]

steve - its only the uk figures that matter as its the uk that pays for dr who throught a tv licence!. the batman

[@brucewayne7838]

steve gale- its irelevant how many people watch it in other countries as people in the uk fund the bbc through a yearly tax!! not sure where your from? so the bbc are only interested in the uk veiwing figures! the batman

[@samaritaDeath]

I did not enjoy the episode, still hasn't grab me. I like the Doctor, but the killer cloth 🤷‍♀️. Looking forward to the development of the relationship of the companions. The end of the competition was an anticlimax. Not sure about the TARDIS, but I'm sure it will grow on me. I love the new look and music. And what is the TIMELESS CHILD?

[@rebekkahdavi8493]

Zig zag, Rickon!

[@Foxbat320]

its a custard cream try one sometime

[@andrewbell1105]

Do you realise how famous Graham (Bradley Walsh) is in the UK??

[@Thewoodenworkbench]

It's not a cake it's a custard cream

[@stevenwilliams9181]

Two words:- Venusian aikido

[@brucewayne7838]

more like an episode of coronation st!!!!!

[@doctorwhoinfo]

Some of the besrt reacrtions to do with Who

[@arthurm.tellez275]

is Who on first.

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

It's a Custard Cream. So weird you guys call it cake.

[@melxander7908]

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[@granadosvm]

Landed in Mexico? Like the US doesn't have Flint, Michigan... Bad joke.

[@stevenwilliams9181]

Venusian Aikido, anybody? Haha

[@briansneary7535]

If the atmosphere is toxic, what are they breathing

[@billizetti]

Great reactions!

[@Undercover_Skye]

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[@sallyatticum]

Where did she get the shades? Her pockets were empty last episode.

[@sallyatticum]

Really? It upset you that much?

[@hotdog1214]

She filled her pockets before she left Earth, she says it out loud just before she gives Graham the glasses.

[@sallyatticum]

Yeah, I caught on re-watch that she said they looked like her sunglasses, not that they were her sunglasses.

[@doctorwhoinfo]

Cool reviews

[@huongdanmokhoafacebooknvh7405]

*Mình có reacction những kẻ mộng mơ mong ae qua ủng hộ ♥*

[@Fozzimodo]

Ok I'll give the writers credit. Universal translators are a genius way to explain why all aliens speak English but they do just that. Translate. So why do their mouths appear to speak English too? Surely they should still be speaking their alien language, and the crew then hear English!

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

Look at these happy, hopeful faces. Little do they know the Chibnall-curated hellscape of banality that this season will soon turn in to.

[@jaderounder]

Oh you redecorated I don't like it.

[@Thinkmotion_]

Yes first one here

[@VivieHQ-iw3sm]

4th

[@acribro4168]

he has no neck

[@niklasschneider3951]

10:51 CRINGE😂

[@alanmiell6754]

The New Doctor Who Writers want a good kick up the Ass, The First Two Episodes were Awful, They seemed Far to long, Felt like the show went on for Hour,s instead of 50 minits, That,s how bad it was, watched the show in England ever since it began, in the early Sixties, The Show is so Bad now, I’ll never watch this crap again