Doctor Who 13x9 Special REACTION!! "The Power of the Doctor"

[@Ryalst]

Man it was such a joy watching the reactions of people who went in 100% blind to the fact Tennant was back

[@RoboJean1994]

Is there anyone else who didn't knew about it? I looked for a few reactions and everyone seemed to know, which is a bit disappointing to me

[@Ryalst]

@@RoboJean1994 not that I’ve seen sadly. They did just unveil the new logo for the show though! And that it’s going to be on Disney+

[@RandomNPC001]

He won’t be on it for long just a few episodes at most. They are trying to bring some of the fans back due to the messy inconsistent Jodi run!

[@mohzayd1234]

@@RoboJean1994 BBC and the showrunner announced the return of Tennant and Tate for the 60th and new cast members like 5 months ago. It was a whole huge news reveal.

[@anonymes2884]

@@RoboJean1994 SesskaSays didn't seem to know (or at least, her reaction is pretty great anyway). But yeah, pity so many others seemed to have heard ahead of time. (personally i've never felt more vindicated in my policy of avoiding Who trailers and "news" - every single thing was a very pleasant surprise, even Ace and Tegan who was a particular joy since 5 is "my Doctor" and Tegan was an early crush :)

[@Bugeye0704]

"And in years to come, you might find yourself revisiting a few. But just the old favorites, eh?" - Tom baker, 50th anniversary.

[@AzguardMike]

"not just a few favourites" is the quote. Because Capaldi was coming, we had seen him twice already Pompei and Torchwood Children of the Earth series.

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

Just wrote the same 💯👍

[@kendric2000-q3d]

I thought the same thing too. For all we know, when Tom Baker told Matt's Doctor that. He could have been like a Doctor from the FAR future who was revisiting a favorite face. LOL.

[@AzguardMike]

@@andylikesstuffchannel not the same, one word makes all the difference. OP was implying the doc would be the favorates. But its NOT JUST, because HE (The Doctor) didnt like Capaldi in Pompei and we didnt like him in Children of the Earth.

[@BlueSparxLPs]

@@AzguardMike Bugeye had the quote right.

[@ThePonderer]

The Power of the Doctor was, literally, the friends we made along the way.

[@Tumbleflop]

oh my fucking god

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

And I wouldn't have it any other way

[@KayserathePoetKiller]

Power of friendship prevails all.

[@toonistiny]

Ahahahahahaha

[@djshy3]

That's so f**king stupid, and I love it. XD

[@spielboy6931]

The old guy at Graham's meeting was Ian Chesterton played by William Russel ... basically a companion from the very first episode in 1963. William Russel is 97 years old - so respect to him.

[@aquilanusUK]

God, I lost it when I saw him. So good to see that.

[@unanimousowlcouncil7377]

He'll be 98 in 3 weeks in fact, coming back to the program after a 57 year absence is a world record by a long way

[@ronaldeliascorderocalles]

As a guy who saw all the black and white era, William Russell cameo warmed my heart.

[@ludwigmartina6924]

@@ronaldeliascorderocalles hola

[@mccpcorn2000]

Older than the recently departed Queen, and Sir David Attenborough.

[@midgetwars1]

Fucking love their reaction with Tennant. They were in so much shock, the enjoyment of him coming back was just pushed waaayyy back.

[@Clamfaced]

And this is why going in unspoiled is better! And why I don't understand people who spoil others even in non malicious ways

[@anonymes2884]

@@Clamfaced "Non malicious ways" quite often just comes down to different people considering different things a spoiler. To me for instance casting can be a spoiler. Trailers can _definitely_ be spoilers. But for many fans, if we see it in a trailer it's fair game to talk about. They spoil because they _genuinely_ don't see it as a spoiler. Hard to fault people for that really (obviously _unless_ you've explicitly asked them not to talk about X and they still do), much as I totally agree with you otherwise.

[@Cs-cp6vo]

First reaction I’ve seen where they didn’t know before hand

[@Elnont]

Paul McGann (8) was the best doctor we never really got. His performances in the audio books are outstanding and I believe if he had 3 seasons of RTD writing or Holmes/Hinchcliffe writing he’d honestly be as iconic as the fourth and tenth doctor.

[@vickster5001]

Paul was my first Doctor I saw live I think. I remember watching his movie air. It’s always felt sad to me he didn’t get more. I’d still love a mini series of the 8th Doctor.

[@ryanparker4996]

@@vickster5001 id rather have a couple of seasons with the 8th doctor than keep going with the series as it is atm

[@vickster5001]

@@ryanparker4996 I’m hopeful RTD will have a plan for a strong run, starting with the specials, so I’m hopeful for the future. But if there’s scope for a spin off 8th Doctor run I’d love it.

[@carealoo744]

As Davis said though, if any Doctor had to be trapped in audio, Paul McGann has a good voice for it. :)

[@adamcarlson2192]

He was EXCELLENT in The Night of the Doctor.

[@RobbnCO]

… the elderly “ did you say her?” gentlemen is William Russell who played Ian Chesterton, who along with Barbara Wright was the first Doctor’s very first companions … you I literally have 58 years of Doctor Who legacy onscreen in that one line

[@MrLtia1234]

... but no Susan! Possibly meaning she'll be in the 60th?

[@bookswithike3256]

@@MrLtia1234 Well Susan wasn't living on modern Earth. She's in like... 2150, right?

[@MrLtia1234]

@@bookswithike3256 True! although she is a time lord, so who knows!

[@tideoftime]

@@bookswithike3256 And that timeline is an aborted reality due to the time war... so there's no telling where Susan might actually be... ;)

[@jellybabiesarecool4657]

@@MrLtia1234 I'm predicting she'll be in the 60th

[@gracec8c]

Watching Aaron's instant jaw dropping shock, followed swiftly by Calvin, then the almost lag on Eric's reaction as he processed wtf he was seeing was such joy to watch.

[@RoballTV]

Is Aaron the beardy guy? I've seen a few reaction vids on this channel and he always accidentally gives away that he knows what's coming in advance. The other two I believe, but every single time, he in particular starts talking about how he doesn't know what's coming, right as that thing is coming. Methinks he doth protest too much. Not a big deal, but I notice it every time XD

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

@@RoballTV you realise they all have beards right?

[@somerandomguy2073]

@@RoballTV He'd seen all of New Who when they started reacting (years ago) so he was the guide for the majority of their videos. I just assume he's more plugged in than the others, even with the newer stuff, so that he can continue being the guide even when it's still his first time watching.

[@HeatKingMedia]

1:08:55 "I don't know who this guy is." How are they gonna stay spoiler free for a whole year? I hope they do. Its gonna be amazing to see their reactions to it.

[@SpiderBatFan]

I hope they’ve still been able to not find out who he is! 😊

[@kendric2000-q3d]

I knew David was going to be in the 60th anniversary episode. But had no idea he was going to BE the 14th Doctor. Like The Doctor...I was like WHAT?!?

[@kylecooper7902]

David is back for the 60th special nut will regenerate into the new doctor

[@thelazygamer1639]

@@kylecooper7902 He's still been classified as The 14th Doctor.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@kylecooper7902 He means he thought it was going to be a new doctor and david would be in it. Not that the actual doctor would be the doctor in the special

[@SteveODonnell]

Ace is the best companion. She featured with the 7th Doctor in the late 80s. Remembrance of the Daleks was a fabtastic story and Ace attacked a dalek with that bat. Given special powers by the doctor.

[@Faction.Paradox]

Remembrance is one of my favourite Who stories of all time

[@joevictor53]

Remembrance of the Dale's? 😂

[@pandaphil]

@@Faction.Paradox Definately the 7ths best.

[@peterwright6721]

Yes you remember when the Daleks invaded Emmerdale.😆

[@aquilanusUK]

Remembrance of the Daleks is my favourite Dalek story. The novelisation by the writer of the TV story goes into even more detail. It's a true classic.

[@Casterborous]

I love how they're looking at Ncuti and saying "who's this guy"

[@ProQuo360]

“That boundless child energy” is exactly what 13 was during her run which I think is brilliant for her to just cap off her era by making friends and showing she isn’t alone anymore. One of the earlier seasons as we saw was that the Doctor always felt alone and was one of their biggest fears (The God Complex touches on this fear). 13 is older and wiser (aside from what you think about the scripts) so she’s had time to learn to let go and look forward toward a bright future than dwell in darkness. “Tag, you’re it!” is definitely awesome and falls in line beautifully with who Jodie is in general and she’s a Doctor we’ve seen truly have a trait the others didn’t explore as often due to their trauma: hope. We saw the Doctor looking hopeful in a regeneration for the first time. Anyway, I’m looking forward to 14 and Ncuti’s 15th Doctor. It’s gonna be a year of speculation and fun. RTD2 commence!

[@carlycchapman]

YESS let's fucking go RTD2

[@thelazygamer1639]

I like to think that part of the intent of 12's speech was like "be happier than I was, more approachable, better than I was in the beginning of your life than I was in mine". If that makes sense.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

I never really got boundless childish energy with Jody. maybe in a few spots but i got that more from matt smith

[@jingleballs9935]

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[@Mnxeu]

My god I absolutely ADORE just how much everyone loves Tennant and his return EVERY TIME. He's such a fantastic doctor. Can't wait for the 60th anniversary! Genuinely so excited! 🥰

[@alex_gaimar]

It's so funny Calvin screamed THE TEENAGE KID when he heard about Ian. No, that's the teacher. And the teenager was the Doctor's granddaughter, and the actress is still alive too.

[@mr.scarlo2234]

And they both had a cameo in An Adventure in Space and Time.

[@jacobhogan3208]

Sacha Dhawan is a treat as the master and I hope he finds his way into future series.

[@angiekroll1015]

I just wish he didn’t follow so close behind Michelle Gomez. She was such a powerhouse. Missy’s chemistry w/ 12 & Clara crackled. It was a tough act to follow, even for a talented actor such as Dhawan.

[@erg1947]

@@angiekroll1015 yeah as much as I liked Dhawan I kind of hope they take a break from the Master for a while.

[@locarno24]

Every version of the Master in the new series - 'Mr Saxon', 'Missy' and 'O' - has been more than happy to indulge in glorious levels of hammy overacting given the opportunity and I love it.

[@rnw2739]

@@locarno24 Glad someone does - its downright embarrassing. As if Roger Delgado or Anthony Ainley would do a kosack dance to Boney M.. or even know who Boney M are as it goes...

[@c.lvr2602]

@@erg1947 I hope he comes back for the 60th only because I'd wanna see him react to seeing the Doctor in that body again

[@ryanpollard1166]

Despite the whole Jodie Whittaker Era being an erratic mess and a very mixed bag for me, The Power of the Doctor was, surprisingly, a solid end to her run. Yes, it was chaotically messy and dumb, but it was gloriously dumb and messy.

[@soulstealer5625]

Im just mad that the one of the more cool concepts ive seen (the master regenerating into the doctor and butchering their legacy) took a backseat and may never be fleshed out

[@vickster5001]

This sums up my feeling too.

[@thysens]

@@soulstealer5625 Yeah, I feel the same way. I’ve always felt it was an inevitable plot for the Master to take control over the Doctor’s body - but I never imagined it would be done in a less than one episode span. It’s just not the kind of plot that can be resolved so quickly, yet that’s what happened.

[@soulstealer5625]

@@thysens i wanted it be the focus and the doctor dealing with the fallout of that for some time.

[@anonymes2884]

100% agree. Wasn't sure how i'd feel but by the end I was sad to see 13 go. Lovely send-off. (and i'm with Eric - "Tag. You're it" is _very_ 13 and _could_ be my favourite Doctor's last words, really love the playfulness of it, it's at once childish and in its calm acceptance, wise)

[@andrewbeader4374]

The recorder and tune the master played is a tribute to the 2nd Doctor

[@shauntempley9757]

A tribute to Jaime McCrimmon as well. The longest on screen companion.

[@sean.a.s7234]

They don't read comments, but for other people: Capaldi's final words before regeneration was "Doctor, i let you go"

[@CassandrashadowcassMorrison]

Glad to see Willliam Russell (Ian Chesterton) back from the very FIRST season of Doctor Who ever. Good on you, Bill! You made me feel warm and fuzzy all over.

[@carealoo744]

He almost came back for The Massacre, Mawdryn Undead, The Five Doctors, and The Day of the Doctor- Glad he finally showed-up here:)

[@digitalmk06]

This that episode got released, William Russell has broken the world record for the longest gap

[@TheLocatone]

I wish I could've went into this blind like you guys, your reaction to tennants reveal was amazing. The price i pay for staying up to date with the news about the show.

[@mohzayd1234]

Well if ur in the UK, they announced it back in May because they were filming for the 60th in public, so they announced it so it doesn’t get leaked through set photos.

[@TheLocatone]

@@mohzayd1234 Yeah i was watching a lot of youtubers/ reddit posts talk about the leaks and whatnot so i brought it on myself. Considering stepping back from it all now for a more fitting reaction at the time of watching.

[@anonymes2884]

@@mohzayd1234 It's still possible to avoid it (i'm in the UK and had no idea). (not totally sure why - I never watch trailers after the "Simm debacle" but I still, y'know, use the internet etc. :)

[@joevictor53]

I haven't even watched Doctor Who or kept up with news about the show in years and I still had Tennant returning spoiled for me because it was all over the Internet and in mainstream media and everything. This is one thing I miss about the time before the Internet was such a big thing. Like when the RTD era was happening, you didn't need to worry about people having to know everything immediately before it's even been filmed. So shows could keep stuff like this a surprise without announcing it to avoid leaks

[@c.lvr2602]

@@joevictor53 The last episode I watched before this was Day Of The Doctor in 2013 and I knew that Tennant, Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins (RIP) were returning for the 60th, it sucks seeing leaks everywhere because you click on one Doctor Who post one time 😪 Remember back when 10 was exterminated and regenerated at the end of that episode and no one knew it was gonna happen? People went fucking nuts, everywhere was discussing it, it was great. You can't get that anymore sadly cuz everything gets leaked

[@acetrainer44]

The collective shock at the reveal of the “Next Doctor” was amazing

[@aquilanusUK]

I think the main reason why Tennant is the 14th, is because the 3 episodes upcoming will celebrate the shows 60th anniversary (this was part of the BBC's 100th birthday), and he is arguably the most beloved of the incarnations, possibly beating even Tom Baker's 4th. In any case, having Tennant as the Doctor going forward allows the 15th to have a line drawn from Chibnall's era and go on to RTD's second wave. In any case, this episode gave me emotional damage, especially seeing the Seventh Doctor and Ace, my Doctor and fave Companion. Ace has history with baseball bats and how she used them xDD

[@carlycchapman]

And in the 3 episodes for the 60th, we get Catherine Tate (Donna) AND NPH (Neil Patrick Harris,) which I'm hyped for. I'm excited for Doctor Who after so many years.

[@MetalPharoah]

@@carlycchapman NPH is The Master xD

[@jacobflies2000]

@@MetalPharoah Not sure if you're joking or not? But he's going to be the Celestial Toymaker. Hard to tell sarcasm via text.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Also legally speaking, they had to find someone else because Ncuti Gatwa was contractually obligated to be shooting Barbie (and Sex Education) so he couldn’t be there for the anniversary. So this was the best choice to bridge the two

[@supremelysmokeypotatotowel7934]

My favourite moment of Jodies doctor was probably her popping off, about how sometimes their team structure isn't flat but mountainous with her at the summit alone, in the "Villa Diodatti" episode.

[@TJD.8]

That reaction to the Tennant reveal was epic. We all went through that shock, excitement and disbelief when it happened, so cool to see it.

[@HaaruteLIVE]

7th (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace's (Sophie Aldred) run of Doctor Who is a personal favorite of mine! (and yes I very much did lose my mind during this episode thank you very much) I think Eric in particular would like it a lot if he ever decided to check it out in his own time!

[@corystanish]

Same here. When a friend of mine got me to watch Doctor Who when I was 14, because he knew I'd love it, and was right... it was right in time for the 25th season. Remembrance of the Daleks, Silver Nemesis, and Ace. Beating up Daleks with a magic baseball bat. Sylv McCoy is my Doctor.

[@ItsShaz1]

Agreed!

[@jellybabiesarecool4657]

Blind Wave should definitely watch seasons 25 and 26 with 7 and Ace. They'd like those seasons a lot.

[@eclecticdog2k901]

"Tag, you're it" is also my favorite Jodie moment, but talking to the frog in It Takes You Away, her confrontation with King James in The Witchfinders, and "I made iced tea! Possibly" from Spyfall are very close behind

[@12349370]

Erics reaction to the ending sound was GOLD! Lost count how many times I've replayed it at this point

[@MiniflickATC]

Eric reacting to end of time part 2: "If he goes back to Tennant again I'll be pissed cant do it twice" RTD: was that a challenge

[@aquilanusUK]

Strictly speaking, Tennant has played the Doctor 3 times now. Easy to forget he regenerated into himself after being hit by a Dalek blast.

[@FenixFlame]

@@aquilanusUK 4 if you count the handclone

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@FenixFlame 5 if you count his daughter clone lol

[@TheCashmanianDevil]

Worth noting the fairly deep cut comment just before the regeneration: "The blossomest blossom" is a description of the vibrancy and beauty of nature. A direct quote from an interview with the legendary British screenwriter, Dennis Potter who, aware he was dying, was struck by the beauty of the last spring he would see.

[@unanimousowlcouncil7377]

In reference to 'I'm sad we did'nt get to see Harry Sullivan', unfortunately Ian Marter passed away in 1986 of a heart attack, aged 42, he was the first and youngest companion to die IRL

[@Windupchronic]

I got teared up when Ace got to talk to the Professor. Meant a lot to me.

[@hasbo_6670]

To clear things up, Tennant will only be the doctor for the next three episodes at most and will be replaced as Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th doctor after Tennant in November 2023

[@suzettewilliams1758]

November 2023?

[@articshifter5535]

Great marketing ploy to bring viewers in. I’ll give em that credit for creativity

[@richardjohnson9543]

My biggest disappointment with this wonderful episode is that we have to wait a full year for anything else, and we won't get a proper season with the new Doctor until 2024. Also felt a bit sad that Elisabeth Sladen wasn't around to return as Sarah Jane. It also seems Tom Baker's health prevented his participation. And I noticed several direct visual references to Star Trek films. Yaz and the Doctor were touching hands while separated by glass(STII). Then we saw erupting volcanoes being frozen just like the one in Into Darkness. But the real clincher was the imploding cyber moon being a recreation of Vulcan's destruction in ST 2009. And no way was that one a coincidence, it's literally the same shot complete with the Tardis racing away exactly as the Enterprise did

[@carealoo744]

I read an interview with Chris Chibnall a couple years back, about when he brought Captain Jack back, claiming the character just seemed to have the right charisma for the job. He claimed he would love to bring back Sarah Jane and Harry back to have the classic trio back at it again. He also claimed he would want to, at some point, bring back Amy, Rory, Ace, and Tegan. I was mad at the time that he didn't go for a Classic Companion, but I'm glad we got this. :)

[@MrLtia1234]

They said Tom 'wasn't available'. Really, really hoping it's because he's done something for the 60th, not because of his health.

[@Rocket1377]

It's better than waiting two years for the next season of House of the Dragon. Doctor Who fans have it better than Game of Thrones fans.

[@richardjohnson9543]

@@MrLtia1234 I hope that's the case but he is pushing 90 and in the most recent images I've seen he looks quite frail, different than even just a couple of years ago

[@chazo1367]

@@richardjohnson9543 God...I think the world will actually weep when he passes.

[@r.h.6249]

Sacha Dhawan is such a great actor...he's someone to look out for...he was amazing as the master and in Iron Fist and i recently saw him in The Great too...he should definitely get more roles..and judging by how good and theatrical and amazing he was as The Master, i think he would do amazing as Doctor Doom in MCU

[@firefly24601]

Ace: "Last time I saw you, you were half cat!" Eric: "Man, I missed some shit."

[@supremelysmokeypotatotowel7934]

THEY SHOULD'VE HAD RORY'S DAD AT THE "DOCTOR WHO ANONYMOUS" MEETING! Change my mind...

[@grippingrope9937]

Top 3 highlights for Classic Who fans in the modern series: 3) Seeing Sarah Jane have adventures with the Doctor again 2) Watching Davos and the Doctor facing off again 1) The one minute of Ian Chesterton screen time

[@alexandertelson3713]

4) Gardians of the Edge

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Seeing all the previous Doctors and companions (especially Ian) again is how Eric feels whenever a Clone Wars character shows up in Mandalorian/Book of Boba Fett.

[@locarno24]

20:01 - if you watch through classic who, there's a thing with a time lord artefact called the Hand of Omega. Ace is *NOT* swinging a 'normal' baseball bat there and would have had a pretty similar effect on the gun barrel of a tank.....

[@ItsShaz1]

Seeing the classic doctors was a treat for me! Especially seeing Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann! This episode was interesting.

[@digitaltrekkie]

"How are you gonna beat up Daleks with a bat?!?" And everyone who knows what that bat's been through is laughing and cheering her on (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧

[@CarsonQuickMusic]

I just went and watched through all of the new Doctor Who (2005-present) in the past 3 months. When Tennet came back, my KZbin recommendations were filled with Doctor Who. So I've been binge watching non-stop for 3 months. I've watched all of your reactions along the way. But now I'm done, all caught up. And I don't know what to do with my life anymore... had fun watching with you guys! See you in the upcoming series 14!

[@turbonerdo6838]

22:34, so you can replay the reaction over and over again.

[@JadenSpooky]

Jodie just did the first tag-back, and Tenant is the kid who didn't think it was possible

[@mindwell00]

Seeing Ian was amazing, a companion of the first series! Incredibly to be able to have one of the original series people!

[@stephencoppins9467]

To be fair to the Chibnell & Whittaker era of the show, every era has had its faults, but also its gems. Also, the COVID pandemic and lock-downs mucked up the plans for Series 13 and potentially last year’s specials, which impacted on the number of episodes (and therefore stories), as well as character returns (e.g., the Fugitive Doctor/Ruth). Jodie did deserve better and more time in the role.

[@shinra6913]

seeing tenant come back i remember matts doctor and the curator. 11th Doctor : I never forget a face. The Curator : I know you don't. And in years to come you might find yourself revisiting a few... but just the old favourites, eh?

[@alex_gaimar]

Rewatching now, it's interesting that Eric mentioned "that sound" at the exact midpoint where some broadcasters split the episode into two parts.

[@Cs-cp6vo]

So happy Calvin was here to see this

[@nathanthomas5133]

Was watching John Smith’s Doctor Who VFX Showreel on YT yesterday - Amazing that so many of the VFX over the past 5 years were produced by one guy working from home !😮

[@adamfreddo5703]

It'd be cool leading up to the 60th the guys could react to 3 stories for each classic doctor (the first, a stand out, and regeneration, maybe?).

[@TheSarahLouise24]

As well as it being Jodie's Regeneration episode it was also billed as a Centurion Special as it's being 100 years of BBC, that's why I think there was also that focus on the classic aspect because it was the pinnacle of the broadcaster

[@JRHainsworth]

"Is she gonna beat up daleks with a bat??" They need to react to Remembrance.

[@Epic0201]

Frankly, his return was perfect, he was the only doctor to regret his regeneration... It's like his chance to finally finish things and leave willingly

[@THOMAS_VANN]

I feel like it's at this point a requirement that each doctor must wear the orange space suit atleast once

[@MagicCardboardBox]

I had to rewatch their reaction to the ending a few more times than once. I had no idea he was back, especially like this, I reacted the exact same way!

[@Laila76]

I have been waiting for this reaction since I watched it Sunday night in the UK. That reveal at the end was amazing.

[@scottkliff1660]

I kept thinking "Get this woman a bat!" and then boom! Of ALL the companions Ace was the one The Doctor looked at and thought "She could totally be a Time Lord".

[@vickster5001]

Great ep and nice to have classic era nostalgia to link to the BBC Centenary celebrations. Ian at the end was companion to the 1st Doctor and is in his 90s! Also So fun to see people who didn’t know Tennant was coming back! It’s been widely known among fans, but as we know who the next new actor in the role will be, I did wonder who Jodie would regenerate into. DT is my favourite so seeing a suit appear was joyous for me. It’s been confirmed he’ll be in 3 specials next November for the show’s 60th as the 14th and then the new actor will start off a new season as the 15th. Having seen some of the filming in London & Cardiff for the special with Tennant & Tate and Co., I’m already very very excited. Seeing him filming that role again was a dream come true.

[@carlycchapman]

I'm hyped for the 60th Anniversary episodes, it's the first time I've been super excited for Dr. Who in awhile

[@aethesin]

Don't know if it's already been said, but Ian wasn't the teenager companion, he was a teacher in the school the doctor's grand daughter attended in the very first episode (Also the school Clara was a teacher in during the 50th, you can also see he is the head of that school). I had tears in my eyes when I saw him, this special without talking about the end was such an incredible love letter for the old who, the idea of having a group talk of the old companions talking about their Doctor while Jodie was regenerating was beautiful. I may not like the stories Chibnall did, but this one was fabulous.

[@eclaire_x88x]

That reaction to the regeneration was amazing! 😂 I loved seeing Tegan and Ace get their moment with their Doctor then I got my moment with my Doctor! Omg it was epic. I am literally in love with this show again, I can't wait for what's next but at the same time I can because I'm going to enjoy a whole year of knowing DT is the Doctor again! It's so exciting 😄

[@willjd1170]

Also the head writer has left. The new writer is Russell T Davies, the guy who wrote the episodes for tennent and Christopher, they are all back

[@Syndratic]

Say what you want about this era, even I didn't like it much, but this finale is one of my favorite reactions on the entire channel, not just doctor who. Absolutely amazing and so excited for the future

[@andareon]

Tennant did say "I don't want to go" before regenerating, so that was my favourite regeneration and this also works for him to come back.

[@TheClairem75]

I loved seeing your reaction to Tennant’s arrival. Over here in the uk the media has been all over the filming of the 60th so we all knew he was coming along with Donna and well, I won’t spoil the others for you. I wish I could watch the show without spoilers but they are everywhere and it’s such a shame. Growing up I adored Ace. She beat up a Dalek with a baseball bat, my hero. It was so good seeing her & Tegan again plus the others at the end. Oh, the nostalgia of it all!!!

[@jamesanthony3072]

The guy with the cool moustache as U put it is the new doctor after David… He is a British actor ( well Scottish/Nigerian decent ) who’s is also in Sex Education and will be an outstanding Doctor I’m sure… there will be 3 specials nx year then Ncuti will either be in those also or at the end and will be the new Doctor going forward… Exciting times

[@technolegends306]

They dont read comments for this reason. They dont want to know stuff even the smallest of the smallest spoilers. But I cant wait till they find out next year

[@OnlineFanBoy]

22:58 the sound. 😂

[@TraysonMartin]

"Run fast, Laugh hard, Be kind. Doctor... I let you go!" - Peter Capaldi right before regeneration.

[@supremelysmokeypotatotowel7934]

34:48 Smith technically regenerated on top of the clocktower on Trenzalore, destroying a Dalek fleet with his regeneration energy. So that was different (and epic). After that he was young again, walked into the TARDIS and had the quicker change into Capaldi after his speech.

[@sierra1513]

He sneezed himself into Peter Capaldi

[@TheMoonRover]

In terms of classic companions who could've come back, they basically got everyone it made sense to include, except for Polly because the actress was unable to make it. Full explanation: Susan (1963-64) would be hard to explain. It's unclear what happened to her after The Five Doctors, and she is Gallifreyan so you have the whole issue of the Time War. Ian (1963-65) is there. Barbara (1963-65) actress died in 1993. Vicki (1965) stayed behind in ancient Troy. Steven (1965-66) stayed behind to help on an alien planet. Katarina (1965) and Sara Kingdom (1965-66) both died in the show. Dodo (1966) actress died in 2021. Ben (1966-67) actor died in 1998. Polly (1966-67) was invited but the actress couldn't make it. Jamie (1967-69) is from the 18th Century, and had his memory of the Doctor erased. Victoria (1967-68) actress died in 2017. Zoe (1968-69) is from the distant future of the early 21st Century, and had her memory erased. Liz (1970) actress died in 2012. Jo Grant (1971-73) was there. Sarah-Jane Smith (1973-76) actress died in 2011. Harry Sullivan (1974-75) actor died in 1986. Leela (1977-78) stayed behind on Gallifrey with K9 Mk1, so that's problematic. Romana (1978-81) is a Time Lord, last seen in the universe of E-Space with K9 Mk2. First actress died in 2012. Second is still alive, and of course she could regenerate. The Time War is problematic, especially since a lot of spin-off media has her return to Gallifrey as President. Adric (1980-82) died in the show. Nyssa (1981-83) stayed behind to help on Terminus. Tegan (1981-84) is there. Turlough (1983-84) returned to his home planet, Trion. Peri (1984-86) was stranded on Thoros Beta where she married King Yrcanos (Brian Blessed). Mel (1986-87) is there. Ace (1987-89) is there.

[@carealoo744]

Thank you for this honestly!

[@tylerbailey9329]

Wow, I didn't realize they didn't know about Ncuti. That made for interesting content 😆

[@hiccuphufflepuff176]

I don't know if this is information Blindwave is avoiding, but for anyone on here who is unsure: They had announced a new actor who would succeed Jodie Whittaker, and that actor is still taking over, they've just been clarified to be the 15th Doctor. David Tennant is only back for a short time, probably a special or two, to usher in the next era.

[@Kriae]

It's always nice to see reactors who know that credits actually have credits in them

[@andrewevers2420]

@12:27 that moment when a Dalek and Cyberman realize they're not the crazy one in the room.

[@HarpyShinigami]

I sobbed in parts, out of nostalgia and also because Elisabeth Sladen is no longer with us.

[@donaldseale2700]

When I saw the regeneration first start on the side of that cliff, I couldn't help but picture a 14th Doctor appear, lose their balance and fall off the cliff and then comes the 15th Doctor. lol

[@Faction.Paradox]

That was the most Chibnall script that ever Chibnalled, a mess overstuffed with people, places & plot points........ but it worked for me. Even before all the fan-pleasing moments it swept me up in it's inertia, it just had a cozy warmth that most of this era has lacked. I'm going to miss Jodie and her infectious enthusiasm. I'm still worried about the message the "degeneration" could send. RTD is an excellent writer who's only improved since he left the show. I don't trust anyone to execute the idea as well as he will, but the idea is itself just seems cynically motivated.

[@carealoo744]

I agree- I loved it!

[@omalleycaboose5937]

I also agree... it had flaws but if every other chibnall era episode was as fun as this boy would I be a happier person, can't wait for Davis to retake the reigns

[@TheSilentFirefly]

Well it is confirmed that this is still a regeneration as David is also confirmed as the 14th incarnation. Plus with the 50th special the Curator did tell the Doctor that he would be revisiting some old faces, not just the favorites. So considering this and so far I've heard that this next year is going to be mostly specials, I think we'll get a few hour long specials with David then by Christmas 2023, is supposed to be the next Doctor who is already confirmed, and he will be the 15th.

[@Faction.Paradox]

@@TheSilentFirefly I didn't mean degeneration in a literal sense. To me a core pillar of the show is about change and moving forward, have the Doctor literally revert to a past incarnation just doesn't sit right with my sensiblities. No matter how much I love Tennant in the role. There's also the issue that now a single actor has counted for three regenerations (counting the meta-crisis Doctor), the show does have other actors that are also important.

[@carealoo744]

@@Faction.Paradox Any other year, I think this would be valid critisism. I don't think it's valid in an anniversary year- Looking forward can be saved for the other 9 years of the decade. Anniversary years are where we stop pushing forward and instead look back and see just how far we've come.

[@akumaakabane5276]

tennent being back was also a huge suprise for everyone because the new doctor had been announced before this and it wasnt him

[@nslater1388]

As happy as I am to see David back, this feels like a Hail Mary to bring people back to the show. Me and many of my friends have stopped watching Doctor Who in recent years, and we’re not the only ones. And, frankly, changing Doctor won’t change the quality of writing. But with luck I’ll be proven wrong.

[@moookiecrisp]

Chris Chibnail is gone now too though. In fact, this was his very last episode of Who serving as the head writer (or serving in any other capacity). The final scene was instead Russell's to write. And that particular Russell is Russell T Davies, who is again going to be the head writer AND showrunner of Doctor Who. He did the original NuWho runs of Eccleston and Tennant (2005-2010 aka Series 1-4). And he will be steering the ship from the 60th anniversary episodes onwards (taking on David's 14th Doctor AND Ncuti's 15th Doctor and beyond that as well). So, you and your friends are in luck. Cuz it's definitely NOT just the Doctor who is changing. It's everyone else as well. :D

[@christophersharman4818]

I really loved this send off - I loved how the doctor's look and personality traits altered to how the companions saw them - really added a nice throwback and personal touch! Also, goes without question but the regeneration was just fantastic! They did Jodie justice there! Can't wait to see the direction they'll take moving forward now RTD is showrunner now! :D

[@spiderlantern82]

Apparently, there was so much confusion that BBC had to clarify it: David Tennant is officially the 14th Doctor (1st actor to play 2 incarnations) & Ncuti Gatwa will be the 15th Doctor.

[@juliewinfield5986]

yeah Ncuti Gatwa take over David tennant. I wondered who will beside him when he's new doctor. I think him and Asa Butterfield make a good team there be brilliant in doctor who together as there brilliant in sex education together the best of friends.

[@neolex001]

@01:09:00 “Who’s this guy? IDK. He’s got a cool moustache…” LOL!!

[@Petrixxxxxxx]

Honestly Jodie was a very good Doctor imho. She grew on me so fast and loved her personality. Awesome reaction!

[@ItsAce44]

Oh man I can't wait for the future of Doctor Who! Also, they had to announce Tennant was coming back as they were about to film in public for the 60th specials

[@akumaakabane5276]

no matter how i feel about the writers or show runners or any particular version of the doctor the regenerations are always perfect and so emotional

[@Triskaan]

"Whaaat ?" That was an amazing fucking mess... holy shit Chris, you pulled it off. This episode had *taking my breath* Yaz, Dan, Graham, The Master, Cybermen and Ashad, Daleks, UNIT and Kate, Ace, Teagan, Vinder, Jo Martin's Doctor, cameos from Classic Doctors, an elaborate world-ending plot AND it was a regeneration story. And it fucking worked. I was so convinced it would be overly convulted and none of the characters would find the time to really breathe (as most of Chris Chibnall era has been) but no... the man outdid himself. The plot made overall sense (emphasis on overall, it was clumsy on many regards but it's easy to overlook it) AND it was truly emotional. I squealed in glee when the old faces showed up and I did shed my tear when Ace and Teagan got to get their closure with their Doctors. Every Whovian can understand it, the pain of those characters left behind who need closure, just a final moment, with their (first) Doctor. It was beautifully delivered and that ending scene with all those left-behind (even though I wish we did get cameos from more recent characters as well) did truly work. There too my eyes were wet. No really, Chris you did it. You closed your time on the show on a bloody high note. Maybe the best episode of your era. It truly felt like Doctor Who in a way I havent really felt in a while. Though that is not entirely fair to say, there are some absolute bangers throughout Thirteenth's era : Demons of the Punjab, It Takes You Away, Fugitive of the Judoon, Haunting of Villa Diodati and Village of the Angels most of all. But I'd also mention The Woman Who Fell to Earth, Witchfinders, Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror, Can You Hear Me? and Once, Upon Time as really strong entries as well. We will miss you Jodie. Your Doctor has been an absolute joy to watch even though I wish you'd been serviced with overall better stories. And now let's revisit some old faces. Welcome back David. Welcome back Russel. Welcome back Catherine. 60 years of running through time and space and we aint about to stop. Allons-y.

[@michaelandrews2940]

Matt Smith shot down Daleks with his regeneration beams.

[@kivimik]

I understand that Blind Wave may not have had a reaction to the appearance of Ian Chesterton, but this old fan here shed a tear.

[@anonymes2884]

Same. 97 years young and good on him (William Russell that is, not sure if Ian himself has a "canonical age" :).

[@Bwissrly1159]

Out of all of these reveals, I love how the previous companions just straight up made a union 😂😂

[@CommanderSteelTrap]

This is easily one of my favourite episodes of Doctor Who, ever. Such a brilliant send off for Jodie.

[@ACey96]

Really? The whole Chibnail era was awful nearly start to finish ( I don't call it the Jodie era because I can't blame her for the terrible terrible writing)

[@nicktoons125]

@@ACey96 Everyone has different opinions.

[@swag31556]

I started watching from season 1 right around when "Tennant coming back" was becoming common knowledge and I was kinda upset it was spoiled but I thought that was spoilers for "day of the doctor" so I was even more shocked when he came back at the end of this

[@DaphneBourne]

I'm so jealous of you guys that you didn't know that Tennant was back, people on tumblr just can't use "spoiler/s" as a hashtag 🙄 When Eric saw Rasputin and was going for Boney M's "Rasputin" straight away, I was grinning so hard and couldn't wait to see your reaction to the Master dancing to that song 😂 Also I totally get where Aaron's coming from: I didn't want to watch the new doctors either. Everytime I was like "nah, i won't like them" but then I got to love them. I'm sad that Jodie's gone now. I loved her quirky attitude and feel bad that the writing did her doctor dirty. Thank you for your reaction!

[@Darkeklaw]

Ncuti Still had some filming on a movie during the time the 60th anniversary hits and they needed to do something for the 60th so they brought David back for them.

[@JamieSMB]

It was a huge shock. Glad you all enjoyed it :) UNCA SCROOGE

[@reysokas]

I have been sat here for two days refreshing your channel every half an hour waiting for this to upload 😂 So excited to watch this!!!!

[@beansthebeans]

i think overall, the chibnall era of doctor who was lacking in stories focused on the more characters than the settings. like i wish jodie or any of her companions got more of a chance to be engaged with the storyline the way previous doctors and companions have been, but it didn't feel like they did enough.

[@r.h.6249]

Apart from all this can i just say how incredible it was to see Sacha Dhawan in his role as the Doctor and it occured to me while watching this episode that i was seeing both doctor's companion Yaz (Mandip Gill) and her rival portrayed by South Asian actors and that too on the day where next British PM is going to be south asian and being Indian myself who has been living in Britian for years now, i couldn't help but feel emotional about being represented in such a classic british show

[@DarkLordPikachu]

Love the custom 80s logo in the thumbnail!

[@Lasherluke]

I feel it's about time you guys tackled the whole of classic dr who.