Doctor Who 4x11 REACTION!! "Turn Left"

[@uchrisdaley]

I like how Calvin saw Billie Piper in the titles but didn't say anything, just gave the camera a knowing look haha

[@sophiefilo16]

Aaron had fun with that, too. He looked at the titles, realized what Calvin must have seen, and just enjoyed the combination of Calvin's surprise and the others' obliviousness...

[@DXDragon38]

I had to go back and catch that, haha. That smirk was priceless

[@darkassassinkantafly]

2:17

[@phantomtherat6485]

Respect

[@beesbrownies]

My favorite part, I laugh every time

[@Wolf6119]

London being nuked out of existence, Britain introducing concentration camps, Donna's mom slowly collapsing into a near-vegetable out of stress and depression, and Donna herself saving the world by committing suicide. Doctor Who - Let your kids watch it, for fun!

[@KoffingOnion]

I know right, Doctor Who was the most intense shit I watched as a kid.

[@jeckjeck3119]

And people have nerve to call it a kids's show! It has little bit something for everyone. It can take itself seriously, and it can mock itself and everything else... it's all over the place and I LOVE IT.

[@FixTheWi-Fi]

jeck jeck Welp, it's in the Kids section of Netflix. All of New Who up to Season 9.

[@mjm3091]

Only nowadays children shows are all flowers. I would still consider Doctor Who a good kid show - as it shows that world isn't only good and happy.

[@evertime123]

A faaaaamily show

[@Omnimegas]

this episode really showed off catherine tate's emotional range as an actress. she was able to take donna and did something with her that made the idea of watching her life fall apart just *that* much sadder

[@TheFallofTheEleventh]

Omnimegas absolutely agree! I also have to commend the actress who plays Donna’s Mother. She absolutely nailed the woman who’s just simply given up on everything role.

[@Omnimegas]

I mean if we're just singing the praises of everyone in donna's family, the man who played wilf brought it all together. seeing the light in his eye die out over time hurt the most, especially when the italians they were living with were shipped off to camps. Just... GAH, this episode ;n;

[@timecrayon]

I think many people don't realize what it means that the Doctor is found dead at the start of the episode. The soldier assumes it happened too fast for him to regenerate, but in the Christmas special he had plenty of time. We know he's mourning Rose's disappearance and died. Not because it happened too fast, but because Donna wasn't there to tell him to stop. That's basically suicide.

[@SpeedyCheetahCub]

The Master literally just showed us last season that Time Lords don't actually have to regenerate if they don't want to, so I always interpreted this as him actually committing suicide by not leaving and then choosing to not regenerate when he died.

[@jammiedodger374]

perhaps but in series 6 ep 1 (ik it happens after this) he starts to regenerate then gets killed during regeneration and he’s dead

[@Miscellaneous_Minx]

⁠@@jammiedodger374 Well they explained that’s one way to permanently kill a Time Lord, to essentially kill them again during their regeneration, but he can still choose not to regenerate like the Master did so really either option works.

[@Sh23-hv7sn]

He drowned. He drowned during the process. The soldier is correct

[@DaCostaRica48]

⁠@@SpeedyCheetahCubyeah but David tenants doctor said he didn’t want to go and his regeneration was violent because he didn’t want to go

[@Wolf6119]

I just want to give a shoutout to Mr. Rocco Colasanto for being such a nice guy and trying to make Donna and her mom feel better, even as his own family were being rounded the up for labour and/or extermination. What an absolute trooper.

[@toonguy7739]

Damn right. A character who is in one episode for a few minutes at best and he's still a character I remember years after I watched this episode. Still one of the more subtly horrifying moments of Doctor Who.

[@daffy8995]

Beautifully acted, all around. Wilf's face, as he understands what's happening. Heartbreaking.

[@SpectrumStorms]

Fun fact: The actor that played Colasanto played The Pope in the S10 episode Extremis.

[@JoshSweetvale]

@@SpectrumStorms Extremis is _very_ similar to the Library

[@jammiedodger374]

@@daffy8995 bernard wasnt acting in that scene, he fought in the war the emotions from him were completely genuine

[@TheDunnDusted]

The part about the labour camps was hard to watch, especially with Bernard Cribbins as Wilfred. Both actor and character fought in WW2 and heard about the atrocities of Concentration camps. So for him, this part hit incredibly close to home with him.

[@TheDunnDusted]

On researching, he served as a paratrooper 1947, but did his service without killing anyone having heard the horrors of war.

[@KeterLordFR]

Bernard Cribbins was really the best choice for this role. He blends in with the character so much that you forget that he's actually acting. And the one thing I always notice are his eyes. You can tell just by looking at them that he's seen things he wishes to forget, and that adds even more to the character. Such an amazing choice from the director.

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

I know you made this years ago but the way he said that’s what they called them last time and the look on his face, it kills me every time and this gives me context

[@darthnazgul]

Loved Eric losing his shit at the Bad Wolf reveal.

[@Liesmith424]

Chan, I don't trust that fortune teller, tho.

[@indigodragon0613]

Liesmith Hehehe

[@setogod7]

same actress or just very similer?

[@TheDunnDusted]

Same actress

[@muppeteer]

What are you? Doh, what will you be? Doh

[@sophiefilo16]

Hard to tell without her antennae...

[@HappyPotat]

"Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover" *Next couple of episodes*

[@BradleyMcCloud]

People keep forgetting Kingdom Hearts was a thing.

[@kereminde]

"Ambitious" certainly sums up that whole property. Whether it can always pull it off, that's something else.

[@zemoxian]

Meteor Kingdom Hearts? Is that a TV show?

[@jesslegati5973]

THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING

[@colonyofrats4193]

@@zemoxian it’s a video game

[@diddyknux]

One thing Shane touched upon a little bit during the episode, but didn't come up during the discussion afterward, is that the Donna we're seeing these events happen to is one that didn't have the same character development she gained with The Doctor. So when Eric joke about sometimes not being able to stand Donna.. that's the point. Its the old loud, obnoxious, brash Donna. But then in this universes she's shaped by these new experiences, worn down by the horror and depression of the things happening to be more thoughtful and reserved like in the correct universe. That's also how the "saving the world with a traffic jam" thing works. Donna knows that her older self is shallow enough to make her decision which way to turn by wanting to avoid a traffic jam. Although, one could take a darker reading and say that Donna would rather kill herself than live through the bad reality again.

[@dezzcon70]

I also love where Wilf says "You can't make the world any better by shouting at it." and Donna says "I can try."

[@DarkHallwayz]

diddyknux Blind Wave are honestly just incredibly anti Donna.

[@scotthadden9816]

I kind of wanted to see their reaction possibly Bernard Cribbins' best scene. "Labour Camps. That's what they called them last time."

[@phantomtherat6485]

I don’t think they realised the significance of the line.

[@mediaman834]

eric's "tattoo" and the sound effect killed me off omg 😂

[@jackiechan5815]

The zoom in got me

[@ameliawatching]

ME TOO

[@wittyreviewer]

Another thing I love about Grandpa Noble. We know he's a WW2 veteran, the second they mention 'labour camps' you can see his soul die in his eyes. He doesn't have to say anything, he knows exactly where this is going.

[@telectronix1368]

wittyreviewer There's just so much in this episode about the darker side of Doctor Saves Us stories. He's such a hero because, without him things get really bleak.

[@wittyreviewer]

Yup. And we haven't begun to see the dark side of what happens when the Doctor isn't around because *SPOILERS* They still have The 456 and Miracle Day to come for Torchwood.

[@telectronix1368]

wittyreviewer Torchwood - ugh. It started so well but by the end we had the utterly dreadful Miracle Day. I'd be wiling that there is more coherent fan fiction written while half-asleep that would have been better than that......'story'. (It has affected how I view Torchwood overall, maybe you can tell. :-) )

[@stevencassidy6982]

Russell T Davis went absolutely bonkers in this one

[@Natilra]

I still think the double-decker bus is the most bonkers thing he's ever done

[@dodgermutt]

Love how they followed a Donna light episode with a Doctor light episode.

[@floptune8515]

Yeah, they shot turn left and midnight at the same time actually, the doctor and donna just did their little cameos for the other episodes. I think Russell T Davies' intentions was for it to be filmed quicker - but don't quote me on that - all I know is they had a very tight filming schedule, so it was clever on his part.

[@Fanatic_Foremem]

Apparently, David wasn't called for the Dead doctor scene, though. there's a funny quote from him about him planning to study the dead doctors hand, to make sure it matches his.

[@schtemeul]

@@floptune8515 and he wrote two legendary episodes, genius

[@imagnome123]

Possibly my favourite shot on the entirely to this season is at 8:22 when he glances at Wilf for just a moment. The shared recognition that they both know what is likely to happen and how absolutely harrowing that possibility is. This episode more than any other is chilling, not outright scary or horrifying...just chilling.

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

It's terrifying because, despite the circumstances that engineer it being fantastical, all it takes is a few unexpected disasters and shortages for everything to come crashing down. And it's terrifying to think how easily it could happen.

[@MrToastBenstudios]

Little known fact, the actress who plays the fortune teller also played the blue alien Chan Tho in series 3 episode 11

[@setogod7]

much cuter as a bug tho

[@sirperybLakeney]

Nah, it's pretty well known. They made a pretty big deal out of it on Doctor Who Cconfidential at the time IIRC.

[@SpectrumStorms]

What about this: The actor that played Colasanto played The Pope in the S10 episode Extremis.

[@KeterLordFR]

Spectrum Storms Now that's surprising. I never would've guessed! (Well, mostly because so much time has passed between the 2 seasons)

[@suncore598]

This episode was a great showcase for Catherine Tate. While demonstrating a comedic talent, she is also a capable dramatic actress. It broke my heart to see Donna and her family struggle in a progressively grim world. But I knew someone will come along with a way to change it and I'm glad it was Rose. It excited me to witness her interacting with Donna, knowing what they both have in common. And the ending still gives me the chills. Thanks, Calvin, for not giving away Bill Piper in the intro.

[@MechanicGopher]

I can’t stand to see Wilfred cry “It’s happening again” had me nearly in tears

[@lukeyread]

That cliffhanger still gives me goosebumps 10 years later 🙌🏼

[@kanton4108]

I still remember when it first came out like it was only 3 years ago. It's crazy to believe ten years went by just like that :)

[@EloImFizzy]

Calvin noticing the Billie Piper in the opening, and no one else noticing it was the best. xD

[@ZakJordan98]

This was a great way to set up the finale, and one of the most depressing episodes of the New Series

[@Di5tantLine]

Fun fact: You drive on the left side of the road in the UK because for centuries, that's the way infantry soldiers would do it, so their sword arm (majority right) was free to cut down people as they passed.

[@jaydenyugi9034]

Great reaction! I’m pleased you guys enjoyed this! It’s one of the best episodes of the series. It’s heartbreaking to see how bleak everything becomes in the parallel world. The fact that Sarah Jane, Martha, Torchwood and every other fighter lose their lives in protecting the Earth is sad. Even the mere mentions of Maria, Clyde and everyone is shocking. The reveal of the labour camps hurts my soul with the realisation of horrible history repeating itself and Rose has the role of The Doctor in this episode, even using some of his mannerisms. The stars going out always gives me chills and goosebumps because it’s so eery and terrifying. Catherine Tate was brilliant in this episode, especially in the scene with Donna seeing the bug and breaking down emotionally. I really loved the scenes between her and Rose. Wilf is awesome and you can literally see the life draining from Donna’s mother as every bleak situation makes a turn for the worse. Calling her daughter a disappointment was the last straw for her. I love how Calvin and Aaron have kept the cool act throughout this series about Rose. Even distracting Eric and Shane through the titles was perfect! Eric really enjoyed this which was awesome to see! The fortune Teller and Time Beetle are members of the Trickster’s brigade. Their leader is the Trickster. The Trickster is an immortal extra dimensional alien who alters history to feed on chaos. He’s a regular villain on The Sarah Jane Adventures and a personal nemesis to Sarah Jane. Since you guys are only watching the first three SJA episodes, you sadly won’t ever get to meet him which is a shame. The hype for the finale two parter is REAL THOUGH! I’m so excited for The Stolen Earth and Journeys End reactions! I’M SO HYPED AND READY FOR THEM! AAAAAHHH! :D

[@carealoo744]

I wish they rewarded us, with a theme song!

[@noobsunrider5843]

What makes this kind of "parallel universe/alternate timeline" stories interesting is that it shows the world that you know and love... but with the safeties off! When you watch Doctor Who or read DC or Marvel comics, you don't ACTUALLY expect the villain to successfully take over/destroy/assimilate the planet/universe. It's like there's a "plot armor" that keeps the universe safe and also keeps the different genres from crossing over one another (that's why Batman doesn't USUALLY fights inter-dimensionnal demons or why you dont see Spider-Man drop in on NETFLIX's The Punisher). Alternate futures or What-If stories allow you to see those universes without the plot armor.

[@Wolf6119]

I find it interesting that everything that happened in this episode, with that lady and her scarab, was a completely random occurrence. Everything that just happened, and everything that's been set into motion as a result, it didn't happen because of some evil plan or some external force, it literally just happened by chance because some lady wanted to scam Donna. Then again, is anything really a coincidence with Donna Noble?

[@Pure_L18]

I mean, there is that one character who said that they were influencing events in time to ensure the outcome of the season finale. That might have led to this meeting.

[@Drakespawn85]

It was no coincidence and it wasn't about Donna in the first place, but the one serious hint they give is just so small it's easily missed: The Doctor mentions the beetle is part of the Trickster's Brigade. Without spoiling "future" (from the perspective of this reaction series) episodes from any of the Who-related shows, let's just say that this name will come up again. And the mentioning of the "Brigade" also allows the conclusion that all this was most likely specifically intended to kill the Doctor by removing Donna from the Racnoss-Incident.

[@bobafettish660289]

it's not a random occurance. it's actually a really cool bootstrap paradox. so the trickster's brigade (those respionsible for this ep) mess with timelines, to draw power from the chaos created. their goal is to create enough power to bring their leader the trickster back at full power. they often mess with small things that wouldn't make too big a difference like the doctor said but they do try and target moments that have big effects on the timeline. greater the chaos the more power they get. (e.g in torchwood season 4 there's a small sub plot in a flashback of the trickster's brigade trying to interefere with usa's involvement in ww2) donna's significane is huge becuase of what happens in the finale. so they detect that and target her. however them trying to alter her timeline in the first place is what leads to donna's significance. the trickster's brigade's interference is what allows rose to warn the doctor(via donna) leading to doctor donna saving the universe. if they didn't interfere, the doctor wouldn't have realised what the daleks were doing soon enough to stop them.

[@thestargateking]

bobafettish660289 no the phone call would reach the doctor

[@jonnyrockwell]

Well as you know if you have watched this season with Donna and the Doctor NOTHING is coincidence in this arc

[@BradleyS95]

I've never seen Shane soo into an episode to this point! 11:16. Such a great cliffhanger though!

[@ceilxcvi]

Aw man, this episode scared the bejesus out of me when I was younger!! So excited for The Stolen Earth!!

[@joshuaprice3965]

The stars going out might be one of the most terrifying and simple visuals in the entire series. It certainly scared me as a kid, and kind of does now tbh.

[@neilcarstairs6867]

Catherine Tate is such an underrated actress and Donna Noble an underrated companion. How her story ends is crushing.

[@Boostlag]

Well after the 60th anniversary not anymore

[@VickiLovesDoctorWho]

Such a good episode! Brilliantly written, intricately plotted, and emotionally devastating. It makes you realise just how important the companions are to the story, the Doctor, and the universe as a whole. Even though it's an alternate Donna and an alternate timeline, it helps explain how Donna ended up with the issues she has - Sylvia's emotional abuse. Nothing Donna does is ever good enough for Sylvia. She rarely shows any affection towards Donna. Always picking apart everything she says and does. Even when civilisation is crumbling around them and most families would be coming together and putting their issues aside, Sylvia tells Donna she's given up on her and agrees that Donna's always been a disappointment. Sylvia's treatment of Donna has destroyed Donna's self worth so much that she flat out doesn't believe that there is any way she could save the world, or that a super intelligent alien would choose to be her friend, travel with her, and think she's brilliant. That universe is put out of it's misery by Donna's bravery and sacrifice, and that version of Sylvia never knew how incredible her daughter really was. Donna's entire character is so tragic and heartbreaking. And Catherine Tate, once again, shows what an incredible actress she is!

[@1funkyflyguy]

That was perfectly well put and make me appreciated and love the episode even more than I already had. Well done, because that felt so true of the expression of Donna's story.

[@xanderalaniz2298]

Rememer how in the Fires of Pompeii, the orator told her "there's something on your back?"

[@mekonta]

The left-hand side of road travel direction is the oldest way as well as the most convenient way and the custom goes right back to Roman civilisation due to most people being right-handed. Through almost two-thousand years, one would have travelled the roads on horseback using the left-hand side and any on-coming riders using the same road travelling in the opposite direct would use their left-hand side. Using the roads this way left you the capability to either greet your oncoming traveller with an extended handshake of friendship using your right hand to meet the other in the middle... or if you were unfortunate to come across some not-so-friendly folk out to rob or kill you, you could draw your sword with ease using your right-hand (scabbards and saddles with sword suspensions issued with the military were worn on the left) to defend yourself _properly_ without having to awkwardly lean over the horse's neck and saddle. Most of the world rode/drove on the left and the tradition was passed on when the motor car came to be the main source of transport. The only reason why the US changed from left to right was down to Napoleon's defiance during the European and the North/South Americas wars. So it's all down to a little petulant dictating Frenchman that reaching over awkwardly and fumbling around on the road after 2000 years of a logical and working system, is now a thing for you over there.

[@sleepysera]

@@mekonta "every country in the world would have changed over by now" The VAST majority of the world HAS adopted driving on the right. Like, *literally* the only countries who don't are the Brits and their former colonies, and incidentally, GB isn't particularly known for having an easy time shedding their obsolete, inconvenient old traditions, just saying.

[@mekonta]

I never said that. Also, I'm not arguing that many countries do drive on the opposite side. I'm merely pointing out the factual history and practicality of driving on the left. Better reading comprehension required.

[@sleepysera]

@@mekonta "I never said that" Deleting SEVERAL of your own comments because you were embarassed of what you wrote in them doesn't turn back time and undo that you wrote them.

[@mekonta]

I'm not embarrassed by my comment, I firmly stand by it, 100% because it's accurate. I deleted a comment that was replying to someone else that has since your post has deleted their comment and therefore served no purpose as the conversation was only 50% my side. Likewise, if you delete your comments for whatever reason in the meantime, I'll probably delete this post too. Once again, I'm merely stating some history .

[@ceilxcvi]

Officially one week ‘til my favourite two-parter!!

[@kylejakob98]

The editing on this episode was top notch. I love the bad wolf edit near the end. So funny!

[@KoffingOnion]

Glad to see Donna made the *right* choice at the end.

[@Imperiex631]

Moments like this make me wish there was another tier of patreon for two weeks early access lol I HATE WAITING

[@TheGIJew.]

hehe, I like what Aaron's doing

[@SlendyFLM]

hehe, I like what Aaron's doing

[@carealoo744]

I wish they rewarded us, with a theme song!

[@suncore598]

carealoo744 perhaps next week.

[@Kolbeck64]

And Calvin's 0:04 two tennants in front of eric

[@thestargateking]

??? Oh yeah

[@WhoviVortex]

Shane looked so into this episode.

[@sophiefilo16]

For once. Usually, he looks somewhat brain dead...

[@WhoviVortex]

Aw, now that's a little harsh. I can understand this show might not have been for him as it started off, but I am very pleased to see how into it he is now!

[@sophiefilo16]

Not harsh. He usually just stares at the screen, not moving, either with his mouth open or closed. It's hard to tell if he is engrossed or utterly confused. It was good to see him more lively this time...

[@kieranyoung9217]

This was one of my favourite reactions for Doctor Who you’ve done, that was so much fun to watch

[@scottjenkins16]

I feel like Aaron needs to make it clear that Rose stopped being Bad Wolf at the end of the series 1 finale, she doesn't have any latent time powers or anything at this point she is just a normal person who's using tardis tech to jump between realities and try and get in contact with the doctor.

[@piper998877]

Fantastic reaction guys! I am very happy you are watching SJA. The Tricksters' Brigade was introduced in Sarah Jane Adventures. You guys are only off by a few episodes.

[@azizuladnan2957]

Wait... I didn't realize Billie Piper was in the title intro XD I really love the concept of alternate universe, or parallel universe too bad, cause Doctor Who more focusing on time travel, and only the Doctor's universe, with different galaxy, and aliens, and all that

[@pheebeetwo]

Have you not seen Series 2? That whole concept of that was Parallel Universes.

[@azizuladnan2957]

I know, it's one of a kind. But the Doctor did said, travelling to parallel universe is impossible. They just got there by accident. So, it will take some times for them to travel to parallel universe by 'accident'

[@bobdallas4860]

Azizul Adnan Check Inferno.

[@sophiefilo16]

Rewatching 2:18 is fun. Calvin sees the name, looks to see if anyone else noticed it, then smiles to himself... XD

[@j-train13]

In Doctor Who, as much as I can remember there is a total of 8 visited dimensions: N-Space (our world) E-space (antimatter universe where Omega was trapped) White world- blank space that two of the doctors companions get trapped and are terrorised by robots Pete’s World- Where Rose went Donna’s world- shown in this episode The atraxi prison-spoilers House- spoilers Gallifrey- HUGE SPOILERS

[@silverpriestess1674]

"Daughter of London, there's something on your back."

[@Gxbbzee]

One of my favourite reactions so far. Very much looking forward to the final 2 episodes! :)

[@TheHeartintheEast]

remember how rose became bad wolf in s1. at that time she saw everything and at that point already she scattered signs of herself all over the universe. whenever and wherever the doctor see those two words he knows it was rose leaving him a warning for something. that's why rose didn't just say her own name to donna as a message. she knew that if the doctor hears "bad wolf" he will instantly know that it's not just rose trying to get back, but that it's something very bad happening and she's trying to warn him.

[@hagridmary]

Probably the darkest episode of Doctor Who ever... and I love it!

[@npe9483]

It's a good episode, but I think there are both bleaker and scarier episodes.

[@Damo2690]

Heaven Sent.

[@justsomerandomguyonline1144]

Damo2690 Heaven Sent is pathetic and Childish

[@ZakJordan98]

There's much darker episodes out there

[@hagridmary]

Tactical Sharkz, I'd probably call The Waters of Mars the scariest episode ever. But I think this one as a whole is more depressing with all the deaths of the characters we know and the state the UK is left in with the labour camps ect. Granted The Waters of Mars does have a tragic ending, but so does Turn Left (with Donna essentially killing herself).

[@adambesley4455]

"He is coming. The Three-Fold Man. He dances in the lonely places."

[@jeckjeck3119]

So good.

[@TheGreaterDane]

"It's happening again" Oh god, for a WW2 vet like Wilfred to literally witness the country he fought for turn into the thing he fought against...it must be heartbreaking

[@Ladyrhan]

11:36 Bloody brilliant edit XD Also, if you think the stars disappearing was freaky and unsettling, oh boy, just wait.

[@GeorgeRadcliffe]

I don’t think the street in Leeds was the same set as in series 2 and 3, we just have a LOT of streets that look like that 😂

[@FingonNZ]

It's a tremendous episode and Catherine Tate is superb. It's absorbing, shocking and heartfelt. Credit also to the amazing Bernard Cribbens & Jacqueline King (Wilf & Sylvia) - they really shine in this. I can tell you were all really into it - fantastic reaction.

[@jonnyrockwell]

This episode gave me the chills when it first aired...its when the guitar kicks in as Donna is surrounded by the mirrors from the de-engineered tardis. I realised Who had grown from its admirable reboot and started to become epic sci-fi with bigger ambition...a epic few seasons await!

[@acapellagirl24]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! My all time favorite episode!

[@SlendyFLM]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! My all time favorite episode!

[@deadpolymers3416]

Pro level intro credits distraction!

[@Hanmacx]

The Trickster Brigade are seen on Sarah Jane Adventures Imo they should have used it more often :(

[@noobsunrider5843]

It's just the Trickster in SJA, and YES! "The Best Doctor Who Villain Who's Not In Doctor Who"

[@noobsunrider5843]

Oh, you mean like that scientist guy from SJA : The Eternity Trap? Now, THAT is a scene that freaks *me* out (to this day)!

[@steph6421]

In a Torchwood book too!

[@keplerthe3399]

''Leeds. I don't even know where the heck that is, or what it is... ...or why it is.''

[@shwenty1734]

I've been waiting since they started these reactions for this episode

[@floptune8515]

I bloody love this episode and I look forward to wednesdays because of blind wave. Also, a good indication on whether Eric likes an episode is determined by how red he goes lol.

[@definitelylewis7507]

I live in Leeds. That's a pretty accurate response to Leeds.

[@Mr_M_]

"Are they in a normal Earth place?" "No they're in China" I lol'd

[@Asiangeez]

The Time Beetle is a part of the Tricker's Brigade. Trickster was a SJA villian

[@boozie773]

Really enjoying this series. So much goodness yet to come!

[@GeorgeRadcliffe]

Donna had to be the one to go back and set things right because if Rose or anyone else had gone it would have just created a paradox since that version of reality would have never existed so they would never have existed and couldn’t have gone back to change it. However, Donna had the beetle on her back which created the parallel universe so she used it’s power to avoid the paradox occurring. Or that’s at least my best guess 🙈

[@sadekmiah3122]

Shane never gives a shit when watching something thats not Rick and Morty or Dragonball but he was really into this episode.

[@britishninja]

I can not understate the comidic genius of calvin's sly look into the camera.

[@DawnyAussie]

I remember absolutely losing my MIND when the Bad Wolf came back- absolutely intense final moment

[@NiamhCreates]

One of my favorite lines by Donna... Wilf: "Come on Donna, you're not going to make the world better by shouting at it." Donna: "I can try." It just really explains your psyche and why shouting is her defense mechanism.

[@bel410la]

I don't know if this had anything to do with the planning of this episode, or maybe an Idea, but in the episode "The Fires of Pompeii" there was a scene where some people had gotten temporary sight to the future and one said, "Daughter of London, You have something on your back." And I didn't connect it to this episode until the last time I watched it, I think it is an interesting concept if they knew this episode was going to happen when that one was being written.

[@ngatiramona]

Martha Jones and Sarah Jane were heroes .. the heart of who they always were. Without Martha how was the world not taken over by the Carrionites in Shakespeare's time? Those camps were chilling.. and a powerful reminder of what humans are capable of, even today. I loved that man who welcomed them into the house. Reminded me of the one who wouldn't kneel to Loki. Real life Heroic.

[@iansmith4023]

Leeds: A city in the north of England where northern English people live :)

[@theshnall5949]

ian smith Leeds isn't the north. I live in Northumberland which is the actual north of England

[@iansmith4023]

The Shnall Anything north of Leicester is the North to me :)

[@MrEko-cg2bl]

Well it is the north. Just because Northumberland is slightly more north doesn't mean places below it aren't the north lmao

[@debbielough7754]

@@MrEko-cg2bl Nah, I'm with The Shnall - Leeds ain't the north - it's the midlands. The north ends at the Tees Flyover.

[@MrEko-cg2bl]

Debbie Lough I mean, it’s pretty widely accepted that Leeds is in the north. But if that’s what you reckon then more power to ya mate

[@thebantman5348]

It’s been like 10 years nearly since I first watched this episode but it’s still one of my favourite episodes of any show I’ve ever watched, the lack of the Doctor was so well done, which I guess just shows how well Donna has grown as a character and actually the lack of Donna in the episode before was so well done that you kinda forget about them in each episode cause the story is that excited and intriguing, can’t wait for the guys to watch the rest of the series!

[@Domihork]

Mickey: "I once saved the world by a big yellow truck" Donna: "Bitch please, I saved the universe by traffic jam"

[@dragonlord_4042]

this is one of my fav series ever so i love their reactions.

[@kateorgera5907]

I kind of want to defend Sylvia Noble. Yes, she isn't a very supportive mom - she's hard on Donna because, like Donna, she thinks that shouting at the world might make it better. But by the end when she agrees that Donna was a disappointment, she seems full-on clinically depressed. I'm not sure she's a bad mom there - she's just so sick with grief that she's incapable of caring anymore. Also, I'm pretty sure this or the next episode was my first exposure to Doctor Who. I was on a plane to London in early 2009 and they had an episode of Doctor Who available to watch. You could imagine I was *very confused* seeing one of these episodes out of context XD

[@muppeteer]

One of the best RTD episodes and Bernard Cribbens is a national treasure

[@hagridmary]

16:39 I love how Shane just rejects Calvin.

[@theotianyarttar9230]

ya like "don't even look at me" lol

[@uggggggghhhhh]

LMAO

[@Natilra]

Every time they say "the darkness" in their chat, all I can think is "I believe in a thing called love / just listen to the rhythm of my heart"

[@inspectorwhoreacts]

I really love how this episode really shows us how important the Doctor is

[@Ashxliy]

Why did the part where he pulled his shirt down and bad wolf was there make me laugh so much

[@MarkWardReacts]

I know I can't make them like her, but it makes me sad that even in the biggest of Donna based episodes, this lot just bang on about Rose all the time still. They give vaguely positive comments like 'I like how she grew with the doctor', but there's never an appreciation of what an incredible character Donna was and how bloody awesome Tate's performance is. Each to their own - but it's the one thing that I've felt sad about watching Season 4 through Blind Wave's eyes.

[@Fanatic_Foremem]

I feel like Eric and Calvin like her alot, Shane's the only one who's iffy. Sure they don't seem to think she's the best, but I doubt they think Rose is the best either, they're just excited because a character they thought they wouldn't be seeing again is back.

[@MarkWardReacts]

Other reactors to this episode have focused on Donna’s journey, but she got hardly spoken about again. As it happens Shane is the one who stated how much he liked her character’s development with the doctor..!

[@maxkennedy7430]

I love Eric’s reaction when the star are going out. It is terrifying!

[@maxeyre2024]

THE SONG AT THE VERY ENDDDDD

[@dippytrippy1387]

Dat fake tattoo doe XD

[@Liesmith424]

"Two words...The Aristocrats."

[@portaltaker]

I couldn't be more excited for you guys seeing next episode

[@camilledumeige3]

Donna >>>>>>> Rose Sorry not sorry !

[@morningcoffeecat2271]

Every single character in Doctor Who history >>>>>>>> Rose

[@sophiefilo16]

Martha>>>>>Donna+Rose Sorry, not sorry....

[@Kasino80]

Absolutely!!!

[@Charizarzar]

Can’t you just like one character without shitting on another?

[@darkitachi50]

Amy>Donna>Rose>Clara>Martha>Bill

[@docguyver]

I do wish they had watched the Genesis of the Daleks original series (They got the DVDs in one of their mailbag episodes after the finished season 3!) before they got to this point. Their reaction in episode 4x12 when everything finally clicked back together would have been fan-friggin-tastic. And no, this isn't a spoiler for them, since they've already watched 4x12, it's on early access on their website. Oh well, I'm sure they'll get a kick out of it anyways.

[@alex_gaimar]

The Shepherd's Boy is in the outro. Lono, I love you.

[@ameliabuh]

keep coming back to rewatch this reaction! so glad they loved this episode!!!

[@sundayviolet7385]

Finally, finally, the next two episodes after this are my all time favorite episodes of Doctor Who, can't wait to see you guys' reactions! 🤓

[@Keymo42]

Since Aaron said there are only 2 episodes left this season, I hope they don't forget the 4 special episodes. That's what happened to me the first time watching and I was very confused when suddenly there was a new Doctor lol Can't imagine they would though.

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

Hope Shane or Eric don't see this comment.....

[@Keymo42]

They don't read the youtube comments themselves anymore. Otherwise I wouldn't have written it.

[@singmetothesun]

I doubt they will forget the specials, especially end of time because of the lead into season 5!

[@InsaneGamersOfficial]

Lono (the editor) keeps them in check to make sure they don't miss something (It's how they knew to watch the CIN shorts)

[@harryt2305]

When I was young I had no idea what they meant by labour camps and I only realised when I watched it recently

[@noobsunrider5843]

Aaron, there is an episode of Sarah Jane season 3 that has foreshadowing to David Tennant's last episode.

[@SylviaLupien]

This is one of my favorite episodes Im so happy you guys finally reacted to it!

[@realmaximouse]

Just thought I'd stop by and say I love your content. I suffer from mental illness and your videos help me ground myself in reality and have a good time. I hope you continue to do you and make great videos

[@kimi13377]

Just to defend driving on the left for a moment. I always thought we drove on the left because the majority of people are right handed. When we fought with swords, people would ride on the left so they could fight with their right hands. :)

[@sophiefilo16]

_It is returning through the dark._ _Doctor, you have met your mark._ _Your song is ending, so don't cry_ _When you hear him . . . . . ._

[@LiveHedgehog]

All I'll say is I can't wait for next week.

[@gramps3351]

To this day I still think that the stars going out is the fucking scariest thing I've seen on Doctor Who

[@DamnQuilty]

Turn left is amazing. one of the best episode of the tenth era.