Doctor Who 1x07 The Long Game Reaction | First Time Watching

[@SunniestAutumn]

"Is a man a slave if he doesn't know he's enslaved?" "Yes." I love the Doctor so much.

[@murdomaclachlan]

I love Adam's story in this episode because it is a great reminder that most people are simply not cut out to be a companion, for a wide variety of reasons.

[@KthulhuXxx]

Without spoilers, it shows a bit of hipocrisy in the very next episode.

[@KevinHarvey-YT]

@@johnrob3215 trust between the doctor and companion

[@sallyatticum]

I like the old days when the Doctor just randomly picked up people from different times and places, some of whom didn't want to be there or stowed away or were just hitching a ride.... etc.

[@KevinHarvey-YT]

@@johnrob3215 she's a special companion in a sense shes not there all the time. I think she's up there as one of the best from an audience pov and abilty / trust wise from The Doctors pov.

[@KevinHarvey-YT]

@@sallyatticum Donna and Jack are both kinda like this I think

[@thetruthof8949]

2:32 Doctor: "C'mon, Adam. Open your mind." 👀🤣

[@thepandorica1660]

2:32 The Doctor predicted Adam's fate without even realising it lol

[@AtlanticGiantPumpkin]

Oh my god I just cackled when that came up

[@hallieraymond]

It definitely seems that Rose and Mickey were dating but not exclusive. Mickey, however, has always been much more into Rose than vice versa, and I do think they were friends first and she was being nice to him. I think that was the dynamic. She isn't treating him well. But Rose pretty much fell for the Doctor (in a couple different senses) as soon as he showed up, and it's kinda hard to blame her for that. Some guy comes along and offers to show you all of space and time and saves civilizations at every turn? How would you feel? The Doctor, on the other hand, did change his mind and offer to let Mickey come along after he was useful in the Slitheen arc. Mickey was the one who didn't want to go. The Doctor isn't so much possessive as he is selective. There is also a subtext of annoyance there. Just because Rose likes the Doctor doesn't mean she's stopped looking at and flirting with good-looking guys. Without spoilers, just to this point in the series, you can maybe infer that although she loves her life with the Doctor, things between them aren't going the way she'd like? Love the Doctor Who reactions!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you, Hallie 💜 I agree with everythihg you said!! It would be so easy for Rose to fall for the Doctor's charisma and charm, and of course his epic lifestyle. It would be difficult for most people to not get swept away by that! I think I'd be pretty enamoured as well 🥰 I'm really enjoying it... a lot 💜😸

[@vorbis4860]

@@johnrob3215 Yeah, there was no indication at all that they weren't exclusive.

[@VortexThorne]

When the Doctor bickers with a guy, it means that this guy's girl will fall (or has fallen already) for the Doctor

[@ninino86]

"Has everybpdy forgotten Mickey?" That could be the tagline for these two starting seasons ;)

[@julesreacts]

HA! Yes!

[@sallyatticum]

My sense was that Rose and Mickey knew each other all their lives and just were dating sort of out of habit. From the very first episode we saw that Rose didn't even notice he was a plastic replica, that is how much attention she was paying to him. As the series went along, I felt like she was just stringing him along and needed to do a real break-up.

[@julesreacts]

That makes a lot of sense to me!!

[@themiIes]

I see a lot of people "blaming" Rose by saying things like she doesnt pay attention to him but nobody talks about that he is kind of a dick early on. His girlfriend just survived an explosion and he only cares for the match on tv. Tells her to not read his e-mails. Maybe he changed a bit but in the beginning he was a fool

[@sallyatticum]

@@themiIes I said they were dating out of habit, meaning neither was really putting effort in.

[@Ulyanov.11]

Then again, what I think is that they only made him look different really for the audience to know that something was off and Rose didn't see that Mickey was different because he actually doesn't change really and it's just to tell us that it wasn't the real Mickey

[@pauljohnphillips6873]

The Doctor did offer to take Micky with them, but Micky said he wouldn't be able to handle it mentally. The Doctor, at least in the classic series, sometimes had 2 or even 3 companions, but mostly he needs someone to deliver his monologues to explaining what is happening, plotwise. Otherwise, we the audience would be completely lost. It's not so much that death follows the Doctor but that he gravitates towards situations where strange events are happening and danger is always present.

[@julesreacts]

Mmmmm, so true!! The companion is actually necessary, otherwise you'd just have a Doctor who talks to himself a bit too much 😅 Definitely makes sense!!

[@RudolfaSong]

In the doctor who comics, adam actually takes his revenge by initiating some of the events of season 3

[@H2E47]

“I only take the best, I’ve got Rose” Bye Adam😂

[@julesreacts]

Loved that line!!

[@silverbrumbyfan]

@@johnrob3215 honey hes over 900 years old

[@H2E47]

@@johnrob3215 It’s literally a line from the episode. Just go with it😂

[@littlecitygirl]

This isn't one of my favourite Dr Who episodes but I do love Simon Pegg as The Editor. Having said that, I'm really glad you enjoyed it, which made me enjoy it.

[@julesreacts]

Awwww thank you 💜💜

[@Ulyanov.11]

Fun fact: There's a comic about Adam in the future and he ends up working with the Master to capture all of the Doctor's companions and they all team up, the Master betrays him and in the end, the Doctor and adam end up making up

[@10thdoctor15]

I like how you said "Thanks for tuning in"

[@JulieFreyHomeWebBiz]

psychic paper - brilliant New Series prop

[@dogstaraycliffe]

Anna Maxwell-Martin who played Suki has gone on to appear in some really good shows favorites of mine she has been in is Motherland, Bletchley Circle and even playing Mary Shelly in The Frankenstein Chronicles. I think she's a great actor.

[@scurvydog1918]

I always got the impression Rose didn’t feel fulfilled and wanted something more out of life but lacked the means to achieve her ambition. Whereas Mickey was happy with the Status Que, both lifestyle choices are valid, they should both be happy, but had the Doctor not appeared I’m not sure how much longer they would have been together romantically due to their differences in what they wanted out of the relationship/life. There is no doubt Rose does have feelings for Micky (and I may be way off and hate to say it) but I thought they were with each other out of convenience, more good friends rather than serious partners. Rest assured all your Micky questions will be answered in future episodes :) Next episode is very, very good, can’t wait for your reaction, keep an ear out for a statement that is made about Micky. See you then!

[@julesreacts]

Very true... Rose and Mickey seem to be at different stages of their lives. Mickey does seem to want to settle more whereas Rose wants adventure and fun, which is understandable at 19! I'm loving these characters so much 💜

[@internetsideshow]

In fairness, Jules, Rose seems to forget Mickey too.

[@julesreacts]

I mean, it's pretty sad. MICKEY! You're not forgotten.... I promise... Ooh, a new shiny boyfriend for Rose 🤣

[@phillipgreen3893]

Great reaction I love Adams comeuppance at the end, the next episode is quite an emotional journey

[@julesreacts]

Thank you, Phillip 😸

[@Allerka]

This was actually THE episode that got me to watch Doctor Who like 18 years ago. I just saw "Simon Pegg was a guest star" and gave it a shot. If you've ever watched the UK shows "Spaced" or "Black Books", this episode has a few good guest stars in it. It's also not worth really mentioning but "yeah", Adam doesn't pop back up in the show. He does make some appearances in the comics, though.

[@julesreacts]

I know Simon's name and his face but I've not seen him in anything! He was a good villain 😄

[@Allerka]

@@julesreacts He actually looks pretty different in this episode, compared to other stuff he's in, so I give him credit for trying to not be his usual self.

[@nodroGnotlrahC]

@@julesreacts He's in a bunch of Star Trek and Mission Impossible movies.

[@Metzwerg74]

@@julesreacts try "Hot Fuzz"

[@ThomasCostigan]

​@@Metzwerg74I second this.

[@OrbitalCookie]

People find it weird to see Rose confused about her relationships. I don't get why, because to me it feels very natural. Countless examples from real life. On top of that, she is traveling through time and is supposed to be 19. Yeah, Mickey will have to wait.

[@julesreacts]

Yes, she is just 19! I think maybe we forget sometimes what it was like to be that young. I certainly didn't know what I was going to do with my life at that young age 😸

[@SeeJay81]

That's a fair point. The Rose/Mickey thing always bothered me, but then I think about when I was 19 and relationships were definitely kind of weird back then. They were either full on exclusive, nothing else in the world exists, or they were fly in the night, good for now, waiting for the next best thing. I'm guessing Rose feels the latter with Mickey at this point.

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@julesreacts I knew what I was going to do. Life had other plans and massively buggered mine up!

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@johnrob3215 The Tylers were practically what made me switch off. Chris saved the day, with his passionate intense performance which harked back to Tom Baker at his best, and then The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances. The whole Tyler thing had the mediocrity of the soap world - considering that Doctor Who was pitted against Coronation Street in the 80s - blurgh! -and dragged the show down. I can only describe it as 'Doctor Who - Shackled' Thank goodness for that parallel world.

[@OrbitalCookie]

@@johnrob3215 I said "confused" mostly because of what some viewers would project.

[@clash5j]

Poor Adam will never be able to watch the intro theme to the old 60's Addams Family TV show... ...if you know, you know😉

[@julesreacts]

OMG 🤣🤣🤣

[@trevormannsfield]

Next episode is one of my favs, looking forward to it

[@quantamdefender]

I always look forward to watching these first thing Thursday morning. There's just something so wonderful and endearing about how much you really seem to embrace and get so completely invested in the show and all the diverse things it has to offer, even enjoying the things that are at least divisive among fans. I actually rewatched this episode at the weekend as I knew it would be up next, and have done so for a few more episodes of this era. There are so things and moments where I can't help thinking of how you'd react and what thoughts you'll have when you come to them, and it's a shame I can't comment on them or your predictions or speculation until they actually happen to avoid spoiling anything. Don't worry about going on for a bit, uf anything I'd enjoy seeing you talk a lot more about your thoughts. There's something I think I've been meaning to comment on before, so I might as well do so in this video even though it barely cropped up this time. You've noticed all the times 'Bad Wolf' has popped up. For a while it was a regular thing on the show to have 'arc words' each season that keep cropping up (sometimes multiple lines or phrases popping up with varying frequency) to act as foreshadowing for what happens later in the season. So it is building up to something even if you have a bit longer to wait to find out what that is. Oh and fun fact, Simon Pegg unsurprisingly had difficulty saying the full name of the alien so they just used his best attempt and added a few growls from 'Max' where he got it wrong ;)

[@julesreacts]

Wow!! Thank you so much for your amazing comment 💜 to know you went the extra mile and watched this episode in advance to prepare is awesome 😅 that's so cool to know! It wasn't my favourite episode so far, but there were some good moments in here. I'm glad Adam is gone and hopefully we won't see him again as I'm not a fan 😅 I think I prefer just Rose and the Doctor, with maybe some Jackie and Mickey thrown in there sometimes! That's interesting to know there was a phrase of the season! So I'm guessing Bad Wolf is the one for this season as we've seen it a few times now 😄 I don't know what it could mean but I'm sure we will find out soon! I hope you have a lovely weekend 💜

[@jonathan.palfrey]

Congratulations, you’ve now seen just over half of Series 1. In my opinion, the second half is better on average than the first half, but people’s opinions do differ so much… You can be assured that there’s no end to the surprises and the novelties. It seems to me that the character of Mickey was not well thought out initially. He’s not due to get written out of the show any time soon, but his character develops and changes as Davies gradually decides what to do with him.

[@koolbanana]

I think you will find that when Noel Clarke was offered the job as Mickey he was told there would be a gradual story arc in which his character would develop so it was part of the plan from the start.

[@jonathan.palfrey]

@@koolbanana Interesting. You may be right, but his character development gives me the impression of being made up as it goes along. I suspect the truth is a bit of both. Yes, Noel Clarke was promised character development, but the exact nature of his character development was put together on the fly. I’ve read RTD’s book, “The Writer’s Tale”, which makes it clear that the show was put together in a tearing hurry involving frantic last-minute improvisations and flashes of inspiration. Yes, there was a long-range plan, but it was rather vague, because in practice stories were being torn down and rebuilt constantly. It was not a calm, orderly process. That book starts in 2007, long after Series 1, but I suppose the process for each series was much the same.

[@willow4049]

in classic who, the Doctor's traveled with, at least, up to 3 people at a time!

[@Louisa.Bowman23]

2:33 The Doctor: "Come on Adam, open your mind." Bit of foreshadowing to what happens. Just saw Simon Pegg (The Editor) in the Cinema starring in the new "Mission Impossible" movie.

[@craigmorris4083]

Had to look it up, because he was so familiar. The Editor, that's Simon Pegg :)

[@gordongoblin]

Adam doesn't appreciate the journey, he just wants trinkets to take home. The Doctor wants a companion who is there for the adventure.

[@Vegasbill80]

Don't worry about forgetting Mickey. Everyone forgets Mickey.

[@julesreacts]

😭😭😭

[@texn7526]

3:50 I really like his acting, he always plays a weirdo in all his movies/tv shows but in a funny way🙂 Great episode Juliette💞Thanks so much!

[@julesreacts]

Hey, sometimes weirdos are the best 😜 Thank you, Texman! You have a good day and keep patting those kitty cats 🐈 💜

[@texn7526]

@@julesreacts 🥰

[@JoeThornhill]

9:43 Ooh, wait, that's Tamsin Greig from Friday Night Dinner, glad I've been watching King Boomers reactions to it even more now.

[@SeeJay81]

I think the idea of putting Adam into the Tardis at this point was great writing. It shows that the Doctor does have strict rules, and if you break them you are out!!! He gave Adam a chance mostly for Rose, but also because he saw something in him.

[@julesreacts]

Yes!! Absolutely was a great chance to show the audience that you have to do as the Doctor says and be sensible!

[@IG7799-c4u]

It also demonstrated to the viewer what makes a good companion. At least in the eyes of the Doctor.

[@SeeJay81]

@@johnrob3215 I don't think he necessarily needs to. I have rules of what's acceptable in my own home but I don't list them out to visitors. I assume they will play nice and if they don't, they will be asked to leave. But I think it's important for the viewer to understand that the doctor has rules and consequences.

[@AeonThePhoenix]

Floor 500... the walls are made of COLD.

[@julesreacts]

Ha!! That's more like it. There must have been a typo in the memo!

[@SuperInformatik]

Doctor Who has lots of branches but very often references older episodes. Characters reappear from time to time too. It´s no spoiler that you haven´t seen the Face of Beau the last time as one of many examples. 😉

[@julesreacts]

Yes, I do expect a few of those aliens from episode 2 to reappear at some stage! I would like to see the tree people again as well 🌳

[@DaveF.]

But, yay! Simon Pegg - and Anna Maxwell Martin - and Tamsin Greig - all it's really missing there is Olviia Coleman.

[@tonydeluna8095]

A chill day and hearing Jules voice. A margarita and enjoying the sun

[@GabrielKnightz]

3:34 "Bad Wolf TV

[@chanceneck8072]

17:56 I actually tend to skip forward the episode and listen to your words only, when I either don't know or don't like the episode that well. 😅 Your thoughts have always been VERY intersting and it has been clear as day for quite a while now already to me, that you fit PERFECTLY in our community. 😊🤝

[@julesreacts]

Thank you!!! That's so good to hear 😄 I like to have a little chat at the end and maybe some watch it, maybe some don't, but it's there just in case and stops me from pestering my family after each episode with what happens 🤣 although... I still do that 😜

[@HedeccaTamer]

"I think we might see more of the Daleks" is such an adorable thing to say I think, because as a lifelong whovian that's just always been a fact to me but, yeah, never occured to me that a completely fresh first time viewer might see it that way and not really know the historical permanence of them

[@swanronson173]

Aww I love your concern for Mickey, I think he's certainly been left hanging, but I think Rose + Adam was merely a thing for the Doctor to tease her. I don't think the Doctor was jealous, he only wants to travel with people with the right character and he correctly suspected Adam wasn't one of them. Loving your reactions Jules, it's fun to revisit these episodes with you sharing your perspective. Keep up the good work! 👍👏❤

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much!! I do love the teasing banter between our Doctor and Rose. They have a really good friendship happening 💜

[@anniesharp4871]

I really like how the writers develop Cathica's character -- a great example of how the doctor can bring out real bravery in some people. The contrast makes Adam seem even worse as a companion! Next episode is one of my favourites from this series 🎉

[@tomswift3482]

Alright! It's (relatively) overheated here today, and I've got a bit of a headache, but now, some sweet relief, for I get to be watching Jules,💜 watching Rose, and the Doctor. I feel better already!💖

[@julesreacts]

A headache is not good, Tom 😔 I hope it clears up soon. Get a good night's sleep and some water!! You'll hopefully be better by morning 💜

[@noneya3635]

Now you are starting to see why I have ... thoughts about how Rose acts toward Mickey. Keep watching it... well, you've seen by now I expect. One of Simon Pegg's best performances in my opinion. I think this episode gets a bad wrap. It's quite telling about how the doctor functions with who he travels with and why some people are not up to the challenge.

[@dylanthompson5421]

What a slay reaction! You are such a qkwueen! I had so much fun watching you react to this episode, I was cackling along with you! This episode isn’t one of my faves of this series (my least fave this series is the one with Charles Dickens and the Gelth, and my fave is still yet to come!) but watching this episode through your eyes made me realise just how fun this story is!!! Thank you for your reactions, they are so wholesome and entertaining to watch! Also, I’ve never really noticed it before, but when the Doctor and Rose stepped out of the TARDIS at the beginning, I never thought about how the location looks like a club! You’re so right! This is another reason why I love watching people react to my favourite TV show because you spot things that I’ve never noticed in my 100 rewatches of this episode haha!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you!! That makes me so happy to know you enjoyed this episode even though it's not one of your favourites 💜 I hope you have an awesome weekend!!

[@dylanthompson5421]

@@julesreacts aw thank you so much! You have the most fantabulous weekend too!

[@dylanthompson5421]

@@johnrob3215 closer to 200 probably 😂😂 Midnight is definitely my most watched episode I’m sure

[@dylanthompson5421]

@@johnrob3215 for me, I love Sarah Jane adventures, Primeval, Merlin, Benidorm, Miranda, Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, It’s a Sin. How about yourself?

[@dylanthompson5421]

@@johnrob3215 I was thinking that whilst reading your comment haha! Although, I have seen Chernobyl and it’s amazing! The writer of that recently released the TV adaptation of The Last of Us and that is truly amazing! Ooo, and I’ve seen all but the last 3 eps of Game of Thrones and for the most part I enjoyed it. I finished watching the final series of Never Have I Ever on Netflix last night and it’s amazing! I cried 😭😂

[@bizarreabomination]

You'd think they'd have figured out WiFi for the forehead device. Needed for the plot though.

[@julesreacts]

Yes 🤣🤣 maybe the internet is still bad in the future hahaha

[@grahamsangster1042]

There's always a few things when you watch it again where you say Hey that was the..that must have been when he.. haha

[@julesreacts]

Yes!! I bet 😅

[@AzBats0221]

“C’mon Adam open your mind” - not like that Adam!

[@julesreacts]

HA!!!

[@Riverwolf1489]

You commemted on the bad wolf channel. I wont spoil why it becomes important later. The one thing i can say is interesting.... in real life, doctor whos currently be made by bad wolf productions

[@tonk3878]

Yeah, I feel bad for Mickey too, especially with the year of suspicion towards him. He seems like a bit of an idiot but he’s a nice guy.

[@jeremyb5640]

Not one of the most celebrated episodes of the season perhaps, but important nonetheless in showing what it takes to be the Doctor's companion - and those who fall short and who are only traveling in the TARDIS for their own purposes/gain. Prescient satire on the nature of mass media too.

[@ashleytuchin7693]

This is a great episode and special for a few reasons. For one, there's Simon Pegg as the Editor. If you don't know him Jules, the man's geek royalty. You need to watch his 'Cornetto Trilogy' - three disconnected movies featuring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, with Edgar Wright as director (Shaun of the Dead; Hot Fuzz; and The World's End). He's also been in Hollywood franchises such as the Star Trek and Mission Impossible films. Actually, he has the rare distinction of having been in Doctor Who, Star Trek AND Star Wars. Secondly, this is the first time ever that the Doctor actually kicked a companion out, which makes Adam unique. He actually returns as a villain in a comic down the road. Oh and yeah, I feel sorry for poor Mickey too. I never have liked how Rose treats him, she really needs to just properly break it off with him. The next three episodes are all amazing and some of the highlights of the season, so you're in for a real treat. Then it's just one good episode before the incredible final two episodes. Until next time!

[@julesreacts]

Unfortunately, Simon Pegg is not on my radar so I've missed out on geek royalty 😅 I must rectify this! He seems like a fun fellow. I'm so glad you agree with me about Mickey! The comments section seems divided. Some don't like Mickey, some don't like Rose. I like both of them! I probably just need to let it go though 😅 I would LOVE to see some romance happening with Rose at some point and the only way for me to be happy with that is to forget about poor Ricky 🤣

[@Lia-uf1ir]

7:30 in this cold temperature, a body shouldn’t decay like that. It would be more like Ötzi, more preserved.

[@selenawolf2466]

Keep Adam in mind for the future, he's a great example as to why the Doctor just... dislikes some people. He probably has a bit of a sense about greed. I'll refrain from most else. But do remember, Mickey does live Rose... but remember at the beginning where he was kinda negligent before she went missing? I always got the sense they were on the way out anyway.

[@TommyIsATwat]

Rose can spend years doing stuff and then go back in time to when she last met Mickey, so it's just one of those things about time travel

[@julesreacts]

If the doctor gets it right 😅

[@The_Fox404]

I just finished watching. The thing in the cold was..gross,to say the least. The final scene gave me a laugh😂 I really loved the Doctor's line at the end there "I only take the best. I got Rose." Mickey is actually kinda forgettable to be honest. At the bit i saw the Max thing "You Max Payne?" Flew directly in my brain lol Looking forward to more Doctor Who. It's a really interesting show. Hope you have a wonderful day!

[@julesreacts]

Mickey is forgettable? 🤣🤣 poor Rickey! Hahah! I actually like him but I get caught up in the romance and wanting some sweet moments that I sometimes forget that good old Rickey boy is still down on Earth, waiting for Rose. I like him... but I do wish that they'd probably end their relationship as it really doesn't seem fair for Mickey 😢

[@The_Fox404]

@@julesreacts I honestly agree that they should end it.

[@Metzwerg74]

@@julesreacts Ricky... !

[@kieronball8962]

Love your reactions and thoughts on Doctor Who, Jules. This may not be a great episode, but it is an important step forward in modern Who. And I was very pleased that Adam left the show, at this point. :)

[@julesreacts]

I am not a huge fan of Adam, so he can go and live his life and click away somewhere else 🤣

[@BaileyCalderan]

@@julesreactsAdam wasn’t one of my favourite character but he does make other appearances in other Doctor Who media such as audio dramas and comic books, unfortunately the outcome is not great, I wouldn’t recommend looking Adam Mitchell up if don’t wish to see how he turns out in the end

[@Tardisius]

Simon Pegg was a good guest Star....=)

[@richardb6260]

In a show about time travel, it's assured that there is never a last appearance of anything.

[@chanceneck8072]

Oh yes! I'm glad, I activated bell notifications now. Can't wait for next episode.... 😊🤩

[@julesreacts]

Nice! That's awesome ☺️

[@asterix7842]

I always just thought that Rose always cared for Mickey, but it was clear she broke up with him right before she first entered the TARDIS. Although it's clear that Mickey wants more of a relationship, Rose is ok with just being good friends.

[@CrankyGrandma]

Okay. I can see that interpretation. I’m still on team Mickey :D

[@crazyoldbat]

yep, Simon Peg

[@OpenMawProductions]

Ah Jules, you can "yammer" on as long as you like. I love listening to your thoughts, and it's...fantastic, to hear a fresh perspective on these episodes. 19:33 I mean, certainly won't spoil it, but I think its fair to say that Rose took the biggest step away from Mickey that she could in the first episode. I do agree with you though about the romance. I'm all for it in a general sense. I think any good adventure has some romance to it. I just think that if they wanted to have Rose getting romantic with people they should have had her cut it off completely in the two parter. When I first saw this episode I went bug-eyed when Rose gave whathisface the TARDIS key. I remember my first thought was "Oh no, is he going to try and steal the TARDIS?" Also I had a finger-snapping moment when I saw the editor. "Oh! Oh! That's the guy from Shaun of the Dead!" Good ol' Simon Pegg. The next episode is one of my personal favorites. Not gonna spoil anything Jules, but I will do you the courtesy.. Have a box of tissues handy.

[@julesreacts]

Awww thank you so much!! Your words are a delight to read 💜 I'm glad that Adam is gone and hopefully he doesn't come back! Good riddance. Only the best for our Doctor! The comments seem quite divided when it comes to Mickey and Rose, which I find really interesting! I like both of them and I just hope they find their happiness one day 💜 sadly, I don't feel confident that that's with each other 😞

[@3DJapan]

You could take notes during the episode, so you remember what to discuss at the end.

[@julesreacts]

I could, but then I would have to pause multiple times 😅 I might keep it in mind!

[@3DJapan]

@@julesreacts I don't do reaction videos, mine are more tutorials and product reviews, but I've seen other reactors doing it.

[@canadianicedragon2412]

I love the idea of him going through the rest of his life being terrified of people snapping their fingers. Don't worry about forgetting Mickey, he is intentionally forgettable. I mean he waited... while everyone thought he may have murdered Rose... so not exactly having many options. the Doctor isn't really "dating material" he is constantly on the move, will outlive pretty much everyone he meets, and is a madman with a box. He does pick companions, and he chooses well. Though it isn't impossible....

[@julesreacts]

Poor Mickey 😅 I promise not to forget him... any more!

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

I think the Doctor just doesn't have any patience for people he doesn't think measure up. Show yourself to be foolish, weak-willed, or just incurious, and he'll write you off in a heartbeat. You're afraid to look into something that's obviously wrong and/or you're happy to live in ignorance? Goodbye. He's got no respect for that, and he's not going to waste his time on you. He'd rather you stay out of his way. That's not to say he doesn't have a special connection with Rose, but some of that is just down to the fact that she's earned his respect.

[@chomskyismyhomeboi3509]

Absolutely killer reaction video. Much respect! RTD doctor who is my favorite show ever! Definitely here for the next few seasons.

[@julesreacts]

Thank you SO much!! I'm so pleased you're enjoying this so far!

[@7bestthings]

Thanks for a great reaction. I appreciate the way you put your thoughts at the end, thanks for your work!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much!! I love to waffle on at the end hehe. Thank you for listening 🥰🥰

[@chrisleneil]

I look at Mickey and Rose as both being very young about their relationship: she almost dies, & he wants her to go out to watch a match at a pub w/ him. He stays at home, & she loses object permanence. She has a flirtatious attitude with the Doctor, and the Doctor is charisma incarnate - not inherently a couple-y thing, but she *is* someone he respects greatly and cares for, which matters a lot. Wonderful reaction, as always, & I love that you are worried for Mickey. 💜💜➕🟦

[@julesreacts]

That is very true and they are quite young! Maybe we might forget a little bit what it was like to be 19 and carefree and a bit loose.... hehe I am down for Rose's flirty nature! She's so playful and I love that side of her. She is a wonderful companion for our Doctor 🥰

[@CrankyGrandma]

“Has everyone forgotten Mickey?” I haven’t. Poor Mickey. He was a coward, but his tech ability saved the world from the Slitheen. Rose is quick to fall for another pretty face. And her judgement isn’t proving the best. Adam had been working for Henry Van Statten. He was working for a shady organization. He’s got ambition that might blind his moral sense. Mickey is a coward but would he do what Adam did? Actually he was brave with the Slitheen. Okay I’m on team Mickey. I think Mickey views them as a relationship and Rose maybe not so much. When this episode came out the whole “spike” thing in the head seemed truly scary and bizarre. But in the years since this aired I can see people totally going for it. The internet was a lot smaller when this came out and kids rarely had mobile phones. Now folks live on phones. How many would happily go for a ‘spike’ in their head to attach them to the internet? Then again I say that as I am on my iPad :D.

[@julesreacts]

Yes, poor Mickey!! I do feel bad for him! I know we've not seen him much, but he seems like a great guy who actually cares for Rose. I always thought of the future as having things implanted into us for a permanent connection to being online, or some sort of glasses device that brings things up around us like a HUD. I don't know if I'd want anything implanted into my brain, BUT maybe that could be normal in 100 years time or so... If the Earth is still around by then 🥹

[@catindigo9907]

Lovely video. The goats have an idea for you about The Mickey Situation, when Rose choose The Doctor over him it was essentially her saying goodbye and ending their relationship. That stated, they are very close to losing video privileges. Both the goats and the alpacas overhead me discussing Joss Whedon's universe and that you had watched Firefly. Since then every time I walk passed the goat's paddock they line up and go down the row saying Firefly, as I go passed. Sigh, I do not recommend getting goats. 😉 We do hope you are having a wonderful day.

[@julesreacts]

Oooooh those goats are way too cheeky 😡 the mere mention of Firefly can cause trauma because we don't have any more of it, and then of course, the movie! They know exactly what they're doing and they love it 🤣 Happy weekend, Cat! Have a good one and be safe 💜

[@spacezombie13]

Adam does return in a comic book that was released during the franchise's 50th anniversary. this is never mentioned in the show, so there's no real spoilers, but i'll give a breif summary if you want to know what happens: . . . . . . . basically Adam, now an old man, teams up with another villain to kidnap all of the doctor's companions throughout history because he was jealous at being left behind. in the end, he realizes he was wrong to blame the Doctor for his own screwup, and turned against the other villain to save them all, costing him his life. in the end, all the companions go back to their own times, and the Doctor gives Adam a proper burial with a tardis-shaped tombstone that says "Adam Mitchel, A Companion True".

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much for sharing, and then for mentioning that it wasn't mentioned in the show but in the books so I felt I was safe to read ☺️

[@spacezombie13]

@@julesreacts yeah i always thought it was a missed opprotunity to not bring him back in the show proper, but the using him as the main focus for the anniversary special comic was nice.

[@gaz0428]

The Daleks, the Doctor's moral enemy. All I'm saying is the Daleks better watch there eye, someone may poke em out. 😏

[@patricklatham3897]

Adam is basically a prime, albeit tame example of what happens to the average bumpkin who doesn't understand how anyone and everyone can see things about you that you would regret looking up or posting without the aid of antivirus, and/or vpn. Though at the time of that episode, vpns weren't a concept yet.

[@theeditor8376]

Simon Pegg: i... am the Editor Me: that's... hm... hang on a second here...

[@wutangkang]

awesome video as always. Cannot wait for the next one!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much 💜

[@maidenly_matilda]

Glad to see you continuing with Dr Who reactions! 🥰 Big love and support Jules 💖

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@wilhelmhedin8845]

They kind of broke up when they said "thanks for what" / "exactly."

[@BooneBluemel]

I forgot this episode existed

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

Simon Pegg = Jack Frost. Fight me, it's true. This was the introduction of Face of Boe, yeah? The theory behind Boe has me wound up. I honestly can't say anything about Mickey without spoiling anything, but I will say he... serves sort of a purpose in Series 1, albeit very small, but his impact as a character is thin. The focus seems more driven on what kind of impact Rose has on The Doctor. Which is welcome.

[@morrigannibairseach1211]

I mean Rose was just in the year 200,000 where Mickey was long dead. Its not cheating if he's dead. I think Mickey's expectation is she's going on this holiday and will come back having gotten all the excitement out of her system and then they'll live happily ever after. The Doctor has always been a bit flirty and pseudoromantic with companions. And I think having groups travel around with him slightly irks him. Especially considering the first adventure he had with humans was with bothersome, nosy people and he was repeatedly kept from dropping them home.

[@julesreacts]

Haha! I love this! If anyone ever wants a quick fling or a break from their partner, find a time lord, travel to the future, and bob's your uncle 🤣

[@morrigannibairseach1211]

@@julesreacts Call it taking time off lol

[@julesreacts]

Please no spoilers for future episodes 😢 I doubt I'll remember this but still, I'd rather watch the future episodes without knowing what might happen!

[@morrigannibairseach1211]

What they said is a mixture of right and wrong. Even what is correct is misleading. Because this person is a gobshite. To a previous comment of mine they labelled it "spoiler city" despite that nothing I had said was a spoiler and while some generic statements continue to be true it wasn't about anything that hadn't already happened. And here they are now trying to make definitive statements on the future. I wish there was a block button on youtube.

[@angramainyu4599]

Recommend taking notes for what you want to talk about. I find it very useful personally

[@anthonycaracausa9895]

I'm sure you already know the answers to your questions, so I won't elaborate. I will tell you, many in the fandom had also chosen to forget Mickey, or at least try to. Many fans hated him, though I saw his evolution and was impressed with him.

[@julesreacts]

Mickey is awesome! I'm a fan for sure!

[@WacikWhovian]

A lot of people choose to because of the actor aswell

[@VortexThorne]

Have you noticed the arc words?

[@julesreacts]

Do you mean Bad Wolf?

[@VortexThorne]

@@julesreacts yup Arc words are a big thing in Doctor Who

[@rogertemple7193]

Juliette, i'm watching you react to the Doctor Who episode of the Long Game this is a really great episode and i really liked your reactions, have a great week and take care my friend Thank You Juliette.🙂

[@julesreacts]

Thank you, Roger ☺️

[@rogertemple7193]

@@julesreacts You are very welcome always great to see you take care and Thank You my friend Juliette.🙂

[@clintzieandromeda6216]

As always impressive, Juliette 💜 keep it up along with your gaming channel 💯.

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much 😁💜

[@vMixMasterJayv]

Season one of Doctor who has the best Character writing of all of the series because of the interconnected relationships that i love watching your reactions to it because i can see you have a naturally strong empathetic intuition. Your soo right about Mickey and rose, when i first watched it I found it weird and felt bad for mickey but it wasnt something everyone who i know watches doctor who really cared about. And because of that i think it shows just how well written the characters are because the same thing happens in real life. Those of us who are more receptive and empathetic to others notice those kinds of things that often go un noticed but Russel when writting these characters made sure to put those kinds of things in. Also its interesting to hear your take on the doctos jellousy, I relate to the doctor a lot that i never really gave it much thought but i realise after you pointed out his dismissal of the other that he wasnt jellous of them he just simply doesnt have the patients of time for those kinds of people and I exactly the same way. Its hard to see people have such great potential but are stuck not living upto it that for myself i just move on and dont have time for those people and i realised the doctor is the same he wants the best for people and wants to see them do their best but will not waste his breath on people who are too held back by their own flaws to listen. We detach from them in this way because it hurts to see and at least in my case i've learned that if I dont move on i'll negatively impact me. You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink, you and try to get people to be their best and to help them but if they dont want your help its just wasted energy. They need to work it out on there own. And seeing the doctor act this way adds to his wisdom. He isnt dismissive because he doesnt care of is jellous, its because he does care. I could go on more about the character writting but ill have to hold back for now as to avoid spoilers. But all that being said YES! I feel the same way about mickey that you are and I so cant wait for you to see more of the series your are going to love this ride of a show! I cant wait for your next reaction video im glad i found your channel hearing about what you pick up on is great! Im loving your Doctor who reaction videos keep them coming!

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much!! I can see a lot of mixed thoughts to Rose and Mickey in the comments, so perhaps it's not really a big thing that others seem to think about or focus on. I really do probably need to put that aside, but as you said... It wouldn't have been written in if it weren't to mean something! I have read a few comments about my thoughts of the Doctor being jealous/possessive, and I think you guys are right! He is an alien, not human, and sometimes I might forget that as he just seems to look very human-like to me 😅 I definitely think it comes down to him preferring just the one human to interact with, as perhaps like you said, other humans are just annoying 🤣 Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying the episodes 💜

[@anniesharp4871]

I like your point about the doctor seeming a bit possessive of Rose. I think it's definitely something to do with the time war. I dont know how much you know about timelord biology so without spoiling anything, there's a line in the very first episode that suggests Rose is the first person the doctor has interacted with since the time war. This would mean that the other moments Clive has photographic evidence for actually took place after the doctor met Rose. Maybe he had these adventures when the tardis first disappeared in the episode, but in my mind they occurred between the doctor's attempts to convince Rose to travel with him. He told Rose his ship travelled in space, but she decided to stay with Mickey so the doctor went off and had some adventures but kept thinking about Rose. Later, he remembered that he didnt tell her about the time travel bit so he went back to the last time he saw her and tried to convince her again, this time successfully. Perhaps this is partly a trauma bond?

[@julesreacts]

Wow.... What you said here "He told Rose his ship travelled in space, but she decided to stay with Mickey so the doctor went off and had some adventures but kept thinking about Rose. Later, he remembered that he didnt tell her about the time travel bit so he went back to the last time he saw her and tried to convince her again, this time successfully. Perhaps this is partly a trauma bond?" is SO INCREDIBLE! I honestly didn't even THINK about that brief moment when the Doctor left Rose there, and then came back moments later, that he would have been off out having adventures for goodness knows how long. I am speechless! He WAS thinking about her all that time, but to us it was the blink of an eye. Thank you!! More layers to think about, which is why I love this show so much 💜💜

[@anniesharp4871]

@@julesreacts I think about this show WAY too much 😂💜 Also, I've just realised that "trauma bond" can mean several things -- I just meant that the doctor felt attached to Rose after the trauma he experienced 😊

[@julesreacts]

I love that you think about it 😄 I often find myself awake at night and trying to get back to sleep and I'm either thinking of this show or Buffy hahaha

[@anniesharp4871]

@@julesreacts hahaha I can definitely relate to that. I need to watch Buffy -- it looks right up my street but I haven't had a chance yet!

[@rossgard]

This is Doctor Who. There are ALWAYS more Daleks.

[@seanbumstead1250]

I am glad you are loving Dr xx Who,you are officially a Whovian,that's what fans are called 😀😀

[@julesreacts]

Very proud to be a Whovian 💓💓

[@OverWims]

Poor Rickey

[@Thorn76]

The relationship with Mickey is "complicated," like real life. Yeah, he's loyal -- but he's also an idiot. Not to put too fine a point on it. But it's a journey for both of them. I think I can say this much: They both end up Forever Changed by their time with The Doctor. Some good stuff coming up! Keep watching! And thanks.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

No need to apologise 😊 i find it hard to remember character names as well with some shows too because there are just too many characters. I like to explain the whole romance situation with the Doctor and Rose but i can't without the risk of spoilers so i won't say other than The Doctor is a 900 year old ancient alien and Rose is 19 years old i see those pair as a teacher and student kind of relationship. The original title for this episode was "The Companion Who Couldn't" instead before it was "The Long Game" which would had been a great title this was basically about Adam putting to the test whether he was companion worthy or not and of course proved that he wasn't unfortunately we do not see that character again he does however appear in a Dr. Who comic called "The Prisoners of Time" which be careful if you spot it, until atleast after Season 7 it contains alot of spoilers.

[@julesreacts]

A 900 year old ancient alien 🤣 something about that description tickles me! Thank you!

[@llast3386]

I sometimes feel like this fandom is just so in love with the concept of Rose/Doctor that they overlook and excuse everything Rose does just so that they don't have to feel guilty for shipping it....

[@bugsby4663]

Given that the UN and G7 has been talking about microchips in brains, this episode is suddenly much scarier.

[@The_Fox404]

Yessss! Another Doctor Who episode. Can't wait to watch it. I'm gonna honestly enjoy it.

[@julesreacts]

Yay! I hope you do ☺️

[@The_Fox404]

@@julesreacts Yeah i already finished watching it and it was amazing.

[@mijmijrm]

the Daleks have been an audience pleaser since 1963. There will never be a Last Dalek. ps: i believe if someone learns too much their brain turns into frogs.

[@mijmijrm]

@@johnrob3215 - hmm .. i had a little search .. a handy dr who episodes list shows there have been eleven dalek episodes since the dalek collector episode. Despite how clunky they are they still seem to pull.

[@gazzamanazza4pm]

This is probably the weakest episode of this first series of the reboot, but that doesn't mean it's awful or anything. While it's not an episode I seek out on rewatches, I still have an ok time with it. It's always fun to see Simon Pegg in my opinion, and he hams it up nicely in this episode. Adam leaves almost as soon as he arrives (thankfully, since I didn't like him very much), with some much-deserved comeuppance! Comeuppance which feels all the sweeter given Adam's actor turned out to be a class A creep in real life! The Mighty Jagrafess of the Holy Hadrojassic Maxarodenfoe is a great name for a villain, and hey - a small background appearance from the Face of Boe on the Bad Wolf Channel! We love our Easter Eggs here on Doctor Who!

[@gazzamanazza4pm]

@@johnrob3215 I'm not sure how serious you're being since previous exchanges of comments we've had indicated you've seen the show, so you ought to know. Maybe you're just being coy or making a joke and it didn't land with me, in which case, my bad. But in case you've actually forgotten/don't know: The Face of Boe was one of the party guests in "The End of the World" (Second episode of this series - the big head/face in a glass container), and now here he is again on the Bad Wolf News channel in this episode, apparently announcing he's pregnant. And without spoiling any details in case Jules is reading, The Face may possibly show up a bit more here and there.

[@gazzamanazza4pm]

@johnrob3215 Ah, so you were being coy to dance around a potentially spoiler-y subject. I do my best to point out cool stuff that *may* be relevant later while trying not to cross a line while fanboying haha. Regarding that whole reveal, I had my mind blown by it too! I think, looking back there are a few tiny clues in a certain character's dialogue, but not many. You'd have to be truly Eagle-eyed to guess it early!

[@Stephen-Fox]

I think this is the episode RTD's - The showrunner, and lead writer, of this era of the show - has expressed dissatisfaction with his script for it. Not because it's bad, but because he found himself faced with a choice - primarily follow the Doctor and Rose, or primarily follow Adam, and by trying to thread the needle it makes both halves of the episode weaker. I distinctly recall him stating in DWM that Adam was his 'character in search of a writer' due to how much of Adam's motivation and backstory wound up getting cut in the process (which would have made him a bit more of a tragic figure than he does on screen, and his choices come across as more sympathetic than they do in the broadcast version)

[@crapstirrer]

Huh. All this time I didn't realise it was Simon Pegg.

[@jollygreenjeff2640]

mickey being forgettable is on purpose and definitely comes into play in the next season