Doctor Who 9x06 "The Woman Who Lived" Reaction

[@simonbeaird7436]

'You didn't save my life, Doctor. You trapped me inside it.' The curse of immortality has never been so clearly stated.

[@emanuelaydin3306]

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[@benjaminsantana8629]

@Emanuel Aydin instablaster ;)

[@emanuelaydin3306]

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[@emanuelaydin3306]

@Benjamin Santana it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account!

[@benjaminsantana8629]

@Emanuel Aydin happy to help :)

[@bernicesummerfield8659]

I didn't care much for the "Monster of the week" part of the episode, but I really loved the dialogues between Me and the Doctor.

[@LiamDuke]

“I didn’t know that your heart would rust because I kept it beating.”

[@Payne2view]

and the well of human kindness would run dry.

[@shaniamonde7341]

The difference between the Doctor and Mee, is basically the TARDIS. The Doctor can and does choose to skip the "boring days" he never lands on a sunday, the TARDIS gives him the whole of time and space to while away his time (is he immortal or just has long multiple lives?) Whereas Mee is forced to not only live through day after day of nothing, she has had to do it in a pre-technology world. The highwayman stuff and other daring-do as she says is simply something to entertain herself with. With the final discussion between Mee and The Doctor explains why she was in the background of Claras picture, Mee has set herself the task of keeping tabs on The Doctor and to do that she is essentially stalking him throughout time. As the Daleks say, how do you get to the Doctor? Through his friends.

[@nikolai60]

Random history from the peanut gallery: The gallows humor was a legitimate thing at the time. A relatively minor criminal could extend their time till death quite a bit by keeping the crowd entertained, even actually turn the crowd to their side which could save their life, as the execution could be called off with enough public support or if an official in the crowd decided to scribble up a pardon.

[@matthewcorya7514]

Was a fan of the twelfth Doctor already but this season really shows what a good actor Peter is!

[@LiamDuke]

I love all your insights on the themes of a season. You’re always on it with that kinda stuff.

[@flaae]

The moment he mentions Captain Jack Harkness :'( Edit: I also love when they explore what it means to live "forever". One of my favourite story arcs is the ending of Tennant's era, we get to see what happens when the Doctor travels alone for some time

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

flaae13 My favourite story of the modern era is The Waters of Mars. Everything in the Tennant era had been leading up to his breakdown at the end, it's just brilliant.

[@thekernewekpenguin]

I can't believe you're almost up to date on Doctor Who :O I'm gonna miss these reactions! ;(

[@iansmith4023]

The Dastardly Penguin you'll have all of Classic next - that'll take up several more years! :)

[@thekernewekpenguin]

Oooh that's true! Hadn't thought about that. I've watched some of Classic Who (and loved it) so I guess i'm gonna be forced to watch it all as well! Anyhow, glad these aren't ending yet! :D

[@MrDylancutter]

On the upside, we’ve got Series 10 for her to react to yet - the best Capaldi series!

[@thekernewekpenguin]

Dylan you don't want to start a war :P Series 9 is clearly Capaldi's best! I loved all the two parters and especially the finale storyline and the Christmas episode!

[@MrDylancutter]

The Dastardly Penguin I don’t think much of Series 9. I like the acting and cinematography, but that continues onto series 10, plus I much prefer the companion in Series 10, the finale is the best of the Moffat era, the story arc is better and just every story in general is higher quality. Just my opinion though :)

[@CaesiusX]

Granted, I haven't seen or read _every_ story about immortals, but as a fan of Science Fiction and Fantasy (and vampires/immortals in particular), this was the first time I recall a story addressing the limitations of memory when it comes to immortality in this way. I quite like that aspect of this story. How *Me* points out that she can't retain it all because she has a normal human brain but an abnormally long life span.

[@dirdib69]

The way he looks at Clara at the end, you know he's seeing her aging and going to dust. I like that they've finally admitted explicitly why the Doctor likes to have companions - that they help anchor him, help him to see the little picture, the joy in life.

[@JoshPinder92]

Oh series 9, how I miss thee.... I love rewatching them with you.... so many themes, so many areas to explore and these first 6 stories aso, so strong to watch..... And scarily enough even more excellent stories on the way ;-)

[@Lukecash2]

My Friday is now complete! This was an interesting concept. The Doctor and another long lived person. The character work is incredible between Me and the Doctor. It isn't often we get to see the Doctor interact with people who are on the same age level. For myself, the B plot was a traditional Doctor Who story. Which was a good counterbalance to the heavy emotional component of the story. It's a solid episode. Maisies youthful look and her acting abilities really raised the story up.

[@Payne2view]

Another fab reaction and after-talk. I think at this stage, after Clara has been with him for a while, the Dr is going through that "I wonder how long until I have to say goodbye to this one" phase, after experiencing the loss or parting moment with every companion over his long long life. I think we forget he remembers each companion and knows that sooner or later they will leave him. The longer they are with him, the more he must think "this can't last much longer".

[@allthingspaper3247]

How far are you into doctor who?

[@archive9796]

Twitch is having a H U G E Classic Who marathon from the 29th of May if anyone here doesn’t know

[@Aaron-fg3ww]

and didn't and wish to learn more.

[@MrHunkmccoy]

You can find information and details here. www.twitch.tv/twitchpresents

[@michonneokoye4990]

Didn't know and thank you for the info!!!

[@archive9796]

Bill Watson thank you

[@davidkieltyka9]

On the S9 Blu-ray there’s an outtake sequence from this episode of Ashildr/Me’s life after the Doctor saves her, including a scene where we see him “spying” on her. It’s probably here on YT too.

[@CharmingNewSociety]

What I love about all the two-parters in this season is that they're not all the same kind. Some are a direct continuation, split into parts A and B. And some, like this one, are more like sequels; it's own episode with it's own story, but directly connected to the previous.

[@LancerJak]

The one thing I do love about Doctor Who, immortality isn't a gift but a curse. Watching everyone around you grow old and die while you stay the same is a cruel torture. This is why the Doctor hates endings, he's seen so many.

[@lunakino19]

Season 9 is such a solid and amazing run... It's awesome how, imo, each episode have a deep and well built message to pass. And I'm so glad you appreciate them!! ^^

[@jackwarren5608]

Proof of the emotional depth in episodes at this point of Who compared to the earlier new who seasons is how long the review after each episode. season 1: yeah that was ok, too cheesy. Season 9: 5 mins of saying how deep episode goes into certain themes

[@MrDylancutter]

I think that's because she just became more of a fan and likes to connect with Whovians, not because of the quality of series. As I understand it, she preferred Series 4, 5 and 6 (and possibly Series 3) to Series 8, and I wouldn't be surprised if she continued to prefer those seasons at the end of this season. She doesn't seem very connected to Clara like she was to Donna, Martha and especially the Ponds too.

[@jackwarren5608]

Dylan C oh she’s definitely more connected. And I’m the same, I like Capaldi but the writing in his era did let him down. By emotional depth I meant more with the seriousness of the show. Back in season 1/2 it was very camp and hard to take too seriously but I feel as it went on while the silliness remained it became a bit more self aware. Also Capaldi is a terrific actor so it does help to engage you more. If smith was never there I don’t think she would have the connection but Matt did make her a whovian which has helped to tapp into the emotion

[@MrDylancutter]

Fair point! The show is definitely more serious and poetic in later seasons, and I reckon she prefers that type of show. I actually really like the camp side of Doctor Who, I found it really fun! And it's particularly nostalgic to me too, so I think I'll always have a special place for it in my heart :)

[@LucasCentauri]

Jack Warren Doctor who has always had immense emotional depth, even in series 1. Are we forgetting Boom Town? It’s such a great, morally grey episode.

[@elyecemalnati]

I love your insights on the episodes, it makes me reflect and restropectively appreciate episodes that I tend to overlook otherwise. Keep up the good work ;)

[@archive9796]

Rufus Hound the actor playing the Highway guy Sam Swift is a huge Dr Who fan and he plays probably the best Meddling Monk (time lord who loves messing with history) in the Big Finish Audios, he was also in a story called “The Side of Angels” a sequel to The Angels take Manhattan

[@crashfan9997]

NO WAY. That was Rufus Hound?? I genuinely didn't notice! I remember his CBBC show Hounded, shame it only lasted one series back in 2010.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

@@crashfan9997 saw a few episodes of that. Hilarious

[@archive9796]

This is the first episode to be written by a woman since Helen Raynor in Series 4 the writer of this ep Catherine Tregenna has also written for Torchwood

[@Steviio]

7991 0313 I think it was series 3 as well with the dalek story

[@archive9796]

Jack Stevenson yes Helen wrote the dalek two parter and the Sontaran s4 one

[@ZakJordan98]

7991 0313 Did she? I thought RTD wrote the Dalek two parter

[@archive9796]

Zak Rosenfeld it was heavily edited by him but no it was Rainer , if you don’t like something about the Dalek two parter then it was probably added by RTD

[@pinoyXasian]

When you get to the end of this season, you need to watch this episode again. There's a PARTICULAR piece of forshadowing that everybody misses. And it is INCREDIBLE the subtlety of it.

[@dresdenfan88]

Maise was fantastic in this episode!

[@Bounsingonbongos1]

The lion man feels like something from the RTD era.

[@MegaToronto1]

The outdoor scenes at the gallows was filmed on Peter's birthday. Rufus Hound (Sam Swift) shot a video of the crew surprising Peter with a cake. Lookup "Peter Capaldi's birthday" here on KZbin.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. Loved the reaction. It's amazing that you're nearly all caught up. Well, kind of. By the way, in case you or anyone else is interested, "medusa cascade" has started reacting to Doctor Who from the very beginning. That's the VERY beginning starting in 1963!!! How about that!? OMG, I think she's trying to upload a reaction a day! It's still gonna take YEARS! Isn't it? LOL. All the best to you.

[@nodroGnotlrahC]

Yes! Medusa Cascade deserves promoting. And she's from the town I was born in. Best accent ever!

[@augustandjune]

The next two episodes really show how great Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman work together.

[@zeugl1271]

Very ambiguous episode! One week ago Eric (BlindWave) said about Doctor Who - "It's such a silly show, but in a good way". And it's true! It seems like sometimes writers just can't keep the balance. The tragedy of Ashildr, loneliness, outstanding conversations between her and the Doctor. And on the other hand - the fire-spitting lion-human? the poor stand-up comedian?

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Doctor Who is just such a likable show.

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

Zeugl Rigger In the RTD era, especially from series 3 onwards, that balance was definitely there.

[@chanceneck8072]

Hey look, it's Me!! I think Moffat deserves more credit for this season, seriously....

[@granadosvm]

When I saw this episode, I didn't feel it was a two parter. I felt like there were two different episodes with a recurring character. Capaldi is a great actor. Without any spoilers, there are episodes where he delivers his lines like the weight of 2,000 years of heavy experiences, including the time war, the loses, the appreciation for life... He became my favorite incarnation of the Doctor because he didn't make it feel like another version of the character, but like the accumulation of all the lives of The Doctor.

[@einosig]

Season 9 is just the best

[@aguyonyoutube9264]

Einar Sigurðsson it’s weird how dived this series is. Some say it’s the worst ever and some say it’s the best there’s no in between

[@MrDylancutter]

I'm someone that thinks it's the worst, I really can't stand it 😂But that's a good thing about Doctor Who, there are so many opinions to be had that there isn't an objectively good or bad story or series, because fans always have divisive opinions :)

[@NowhereMan2710]

I think the difficult of generalising about series quality is that people tend to ignore what is good or bad in each. I understand why people do it, it's an easy label, but to say Series X is 'the best' or 'the worst' is usually just simplification. I've found that in my own experience re-watching things enables you to see more elements that, on broadcast, you ignored and didn't appreciate. (This has especially been the case for the Moffat era.) As a result I wouldn't want to say whether Series 8, 9 or 10 are definitively better - only that each has great moments, and also moments I'm less keen on. (Avoiding detail for obvious reasons).

[@finnstewart4747]

Dylan C I reckon the two parter opener is fantastic, the zygon two parter is great, face the Raven is brilliant too, and of course heaven sent is perfect, so overall it seems like a good season to me, but I definitely get where some people are coming from when they say they don't like it, there were a couple of severe duds.

[@MrDylancutter]

I like the two part opener, the second half of the Zygon two parter was good, the last 10 minutes or so of Face The Raven was well acted, Heaven Sent is okay (particularly well acted), and Hell Bent is well performed too. It's really just the story and plot of the episodes that lets Series 9 down for me, I think, The cinematography and acting is on point though!

[@seapea7402]

Capaldi and Williams were brilliant here and by showing the consequences of making Ashildir immortal, this was an interesting examination of the Doctors own longevity and subsequent predicament with human relationships. Only one question remains... how did the Doctor and Me get down from the roof after they climbed up the chimney??

[@kwanarchive]

He's the Doctor. Deal with it. (callback to episode 2)

[@MrUndersolo]

They will show “Genesis of the Daleks” in a theatre here on June 14th. Wonder if this is worldwide.

[@djco5782]

There's a tie-in collection of short stories, The Legends of Ashildr, which is worth checking out.

[@Domino2097]

I mean technically Angels in Manhatten was a finale haha

[@jessicamiller1721]

I think she was in the background of the picture to really prove that she is looking after his companions and she's staying with them like she promised.

[@ldkinbote]

Since you haven't seen "Torchwood," it may not be a great assumption that Captain Jack didn't get messed up being immortal. :-D

[@Tyensail91]

It's moments like 16:00 where I could listen to Capaldi for hours :)

[@katiehough2499]

Me's servant Clayton was previously in Doctor Who as the voice of the Face of Boe.

[@lightningpingu1528]

19:00 “aNd tHeN yOu gEt hIt LiKe a tOn oF fUcKiNg bRiCks in EpISoDe 5” I died 😂

[@Thor-hu2wq]

glad you are enjoying series 9, lots of people bitched and moaned about it for being 'too dark and confusing' while pining for the good old days of RTD, companion romance stories and farting aliens. Never had a problem with series 9 myself

[@ryanpollard1166]

If you feel that these two Ashildir episodes feel different to one another, then that's because this is not officially a two-parter. 'The Magician's Apprentice/The Witch's Familiar', 'Under the Lake/Before the Flood' and episodes 7 and 8 are the only official two-part stories in this series. Both episode 9 and the S9 Christmas special are completely standalone, while both 'The Girl Who Died and 'The Woman Who Lived' (The Ashildir duology), as well as episodes 10, 11 and 12 (The S9 finale trilogy) are connected but not officially classed as two or tree parters.

[@ryanpollard1166]

I was only doing that to avoid spoilers

[@andrewdavis9041]

Ah, I see. Have deleted my comment.

[@dannybob42]

The consequences of saving someone isn't always seen, but Season 9 is all about it, being responsible for the ones you save. Ashildir giving the Doctor the scary vibe of acting like a Time Lord, even giving herself a Time Lord name in 'Me'. Me may be crooked, but all she needed was a nudge back in balance, a reminder of why the Doctor does what he does and now what Me can do with her life...though it's not going to be the same route Subtle Captain Jack reference, shame Torchwood hasn't come round to it Your concern for Clara is noted...again

[@chanceneck8072]

18:06 there you have it. My goolge+ Profile pic. I cried again just for that. They built such a wonderful friendship with Twelve and Clara....

[@DaveF.]

Ooo - landed 22nds ago - glad the boss isn't in today.

[@aaronboothproduction]

Yesss I look forward to these reactions/reviews the most!!

[@zvimur]

FYI, Rodger Struand (Peyton the servant) was the voice of Face of Boe. PS beware of wishes coming true.

[@YoRocky89]

This wasn't my overall fave episode of the season, but I think it was a good one for the Maisie Williams' character, and the mention of Captain Jack. :D They're some really good episodes in store for you later this season, and as always, enjoyed this reaction. :) Oh, I like that you're wearing the same shirt in this 2-parter. :D

[@The-Fishkeeper]

I forget how much I like this episode, it's not a big epic memorable classic or anything but it's a nice little insight into what it's like after the Doctor flies off in the box and a nice change of pace from the rest of the series.

[@stephenconroy5908]

"Hang the Doctor!" "No! That is JUST rude!" We're English, we're like that ;)

[@NikiPendragon]

That's exactly my point. Whenever - in a book or movie - someone wants to be immortal I always think: are you insane? You really want to outlive everyone you know and love?

[@intrinsical]

Save for one episode, its pretty much up hill from this point onwards as far as Capaldi's Doctor is concerned. Almost everything from The Girl Who Died and on is gold.

[@gaynor1721]

intrinsical - *Almost* indeed!

[@christofferoff]

Within this season, I'd agree. But for Capaldi's doctor as a whole, there are some definite duds in series 10 as well.

[@valerianaranjocruz25]

Ohhhhh, the next two episodes are gonna kick you right in the feels, I assure you.

[@tgushiniere]

Great reactions and insight on this 2 parter. I hope Capaldi is growing on you, there are some great episodes to come.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

Could the amulet be a segment of the Key to Time?

[@deadpolymers3416]

This really is one of the best seasons of new Who. Outside the flood 2 parter, there isn't an episode that I don't like. Can't wait to see the upcoming reactions. Such great episodes still yet to come this season.

[@odile8701]

6:35; time for traumatic flashbacks! “Raggedy man.....goodbye!”

[@Atestinal]

I really enjoyed this 2-parter, particularly because of being a Tennant era fan. Despite how much I enjoyed Matt's portrayal of the Doctor, it was kinda hard for me to adjust to the changes after season 4. I was just really attached to alot of the stuff from the previous seasons, and it felt like it all kind of disappeared (with the exception of River Song & the Angels). But the callbacks they had in these two episodes, the secret of Twelve's face and the Harkness reference, really meant so much to me. Gave me a bit of closure.

[@justirenada327]

I can’t wait for the reaction to the Twelfth Doctor's greatest speech in episode 8

[@youtubeaccount1124]

Just ire nada cringe SJW bullshit

[@andrejohnson452]

Torchwood happens in the 10th Doctor's timeline and a little in the 11th Doctor's. Torchwood can be watched as a series by itself.

[@srae1971]

You need to just go on and watch Torchwood. It doesn't matter much where in the timeline you watch it since the two stories don't intersect much that I can recall (and when they do it's in Doctor Who not Torchwood so you've probably seen any crossover bits already). PS Captain Jack is more messed up than you think. :)

[@BiggySn1p3r]

Captain Jack 😁

[@justicevow]

Another amazing episode and i love how you share and react but not at the expense of whats going on in the episode so you catch it all and so do we.

[@takanuvatuaneta]

I'm glad you don't know exactly how she leaves cause I want to see you're pure reaction to Jenna Coleman's character's departure. Also you should watch Torchwood. It takes place like during David's 2nd season as the doctor I think, and it kept going till like after he was done then came back in 2011. Anyway just watch it I think you'd like it

[@Kasterborous1963]

Series 1 of Torchwood is during Series 3 of Doctor Who.

[@takanuvatuaneta]

thank you

[@trunksGav]

3:21 wasnt that a hint of game of thrones music? haha never seen the show, though

[@samuelslade6717]

You Are an absolute Joy to watch while you watch TV.

[@allthingspaper3247]

6 episodes away from the Xmas special. I bet she will like it for certain reasons I’m not gunna spoil

[@mohangrewal1466]

I feel like I enjoyed this episode much more when I re-watched it with you. The next few episodes are my favorites of this season so I hope you enjoy. ;)

[@ScotchBeard78]

YES! I've been waiting all week for this. I'm low-key feeling (willing-into-existence) Sesskasays' slowwwww conversion to Capaldi/Clara fan. :)

[@markmckeown87]

Capaldi maybe, Clara...good luck =p

[@chinareds54]

"They would have died anyway. Human life is fleeting. People are mayflies, breeding and dying, repeating the same mistakes. Valar morghulis." - Ashildr Stark of Winterfell

[@stevebills5716]

I've struggled with this episode in the past - it's hard to look past the daft pantomime lion chap. Thanks for helping me notice the much better bits! :-)

[@Dr_Rich740]

Torchwood explores the psychologically damaging nature of Captain Jack's immortality. Without watching all the Torchwood episodes you should watch the Children of Earth storyline which is both amazing and horrifying.

[@aidanvickery7308]

Children of God is a gem.

[@dylanshadowstar9779]

Richard King she plans to watch it all most.likely

[@MrDylancutter]

She's watching Torchwood after Sarah Jane. Whilst I also agree that Children of Earth is amazing, and the best Torchwood series, it's important for her to watch Series 1 and 2 first so she can be introduced to characters and care about them.

[@joeastbury8032]

Children of Earth is amazing but there is also the Sex Gas episode and Cyberwoman, so swings and roundabouts

[@MrDylancutter]

Joe Astbury Doctor Who has dud episodes too, doesn’t mean overall it’s bad! The greatness of Children of Earth far outweighs the weakness of some series 1 episodes!

[@7rollface]

I know your curators/handlers will probably have said this, and I know you've got a few episodes to go, but I don't know what your actual watching schedule is compared to your uploading schedule and I'd feel remiss not saying this - "Face The Raven" has a brief after-credits scene. Don't miss it by accident.

[@cag3891]

G'day Jess. I dont mind this ep and the last one. Not my fav, but still good. The next few episodes are spectacular, very relevant to the world we live in today and are some of the most politically based episodes since Pertwee (3rd Doctor) If you are wondering, there is a book, full of short stories based on the life of Ashildr. I bought it in 2016 and read it from cover to cover. Loved it so much. So looking forward to your upcoming episodes.

[@ashwhikidd]

I LOVE MAISIE WILLIAMS

[@timloomis2671]

Fridays are so fun...

[@davithhhd4760]

Dr who “you, ashildr” Girl “thats not my name,a girl has no name”

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

Now, what do I think about this episode? It's not bad, but it's not particularly memorable either. It's fine while it's on, but I soon forget about it once it's over. The dialogue between Ashildr/Me and the Doctor is great. The exploration of what it means to live forever and what effect that can have on a person is really good. I think this episode does a good job of showing a morally ambiguous character like Ashildr and how a person like that needs someone to remind them what life's all about. Very much mirroring the Doctor and what his companions mean to him. The sub plot of the lion man, a lot like last week's Odin one- marred the more serious, philosophical tones of this episode. It was silly and unnecessary. It felt forced in just for the sake of having an alien threat. It again felt difficult to buy into some of the more serious stuff. Tonally it was all over the place and I think that's the single biggest failing of these last two episodes. I'm gonna give this one the same score I gave last week. 6/10

[@granddaddyotaku636]

I always felt like Twelve was travelling back in time to see Clara after she had already left. Idk why, it just felt like the Doctor knew it was coming. So I was thinking he knew something and was travelling back in time to try to change certain events from happening... lol just a fan theory though...

[@SpectrumStorms]

TBH, I like this story more than The Girl Who Died.

[@vishalsipley6421]

GREAT VID JESS YOUR AWESOME

[@ghanaking5255]

Season 9 was a complete 360 from Season 8. The glasses, the guitar savvy, the incredible two parters, this is where 12 really hit his stride... and the REAL game changers are still ahead. Truly Season 9 is one of my favorites season.... plural ( oops spoilers, but we know where it's going,) Love your reactions Sesskasays, keep it rocking.... and going, six down, seven to go...😉.

[@geoffmason7215]

the second pink Floyd reference....wow you are gonna love the next two

[@archive9796]

We all know when Big Finish can get Maisie Williams there’s gonna be like 4 whole boxsets about her life between Girl Who Died and Woman Who Lived actually isn’t there a book already ?

[@ZakJordan98]

"I call myself Me", just like Arya calling herself No One

[@angrytardis6776]

Zak Rosenfeld who’s Arya?????

[@ZakJordan98]

xSniperx Ashx15 Masie Williams character from Game Of Thrones

[@WannabeWriter100]

xSniperx Ashx15 Maisie Williams is the girl who plays Me. She's quite well known for playing Arya Stark in Game of Thrones.

[@deebeedaydreamer]

24:31 You're not, it's pronounced "Me".

[@craigoconnor6662]

I see that Amy and Rory still vexes you. Well, you're entitled. I'm sill upset about Rose leaving.

[@tomitankengine]

Rose was awful

[@SorchaSublime]

hey sess could you do a 260 hour livestream of watching all of classic who in one go?

[@TheMoonRover]

I think she would need to sleep.

[@SorchaSublime]

Yeah looking into it I dont think they are doing the entire 260 hours in one go :(. They might be doing season or doctor oriented marathons. In any case it would just be cool if we could see her reaction to all of the classic doctors, maybe get a few references in reverse.

[@williamfischer252]

Love your T-shirt

[@chronics23]

It's about to get real rough lol

[@Adam-nb6im]

This isn't a "proper" two-parter. Different writers, different location. The Girl Who Died and The Woman Who Lived could have been placed at completely different points in the series and it wouldn't have mattered. It's an awkward two-parter. Doctor Who Magazine, the DVD boxset, and Steven Moffat consider the two episodes to be two separate episodes so that's what it is :)

[@DXDragon38]

When you reach Season 10, I think I am gonna start watching with you. I've put it off long enough :)

[@Deronda1]

This episode could have been absolutely perfect were it not for the lion plot. The Doctor and Me talking for 45 mins perhaps over several eras would have made for far better viewing.

[@strangerstudios519]

I quite like this episode, I know its not the best but I find the plot rather interesting. Its a shame the same can't be said for the majority of Series 9 though. I'm looking forward to seeing what you think to the next two episodes!

[@MrDylancutter]

This episode would’ve been much better without that unnecessary, badly written villain. The concept of a look into an immortal human’s life was really good, but the weird Lion thing made it a comedy, and caused it to be my least favourite episode of this series! A shame.

[@MrDylancutter]

It's not that it was a human/cat hybrid (no reference intended), it was just that it was really badly acted and written!

[@Lukecash2]

I think that the emotional weight in the front end sort of required a lighter back end to balance it out. There is a lot of serious concepts in the first half.

[@MrDylancutter]

I think that would be true for something like The Sarah Jane Adventures, but there are plenty of Doctor Who episodes that depict bleak/mature situations without needing to sugar coat it with a comical villain. E.g, Turn Left, The Waters of Mars, countless other episodes. It totally ruined this episode for me, though I may have enjoyed it if I was 8 years old.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

I agree. Liked the first half but the lion was a big part of why the second half was worse (and Ashildr being a less sympathetic character).

[@zvimur]

I got a Beauty and the Beast vibe from it, with the who's who twist.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

I didn't like this as much as the first half. Silly lion villain and it feels like a cop out to have Ashildr be immortal but then not Sam Swift. Great reaction though. :) *Edit*: The SHADE thrown at Amy and Rory's departure! :P

[@lawrencegough]

The plot is dull. Everything else is gold. Even talentless Rufus Hound, it’s that good.

[@jamaalellison3076]

It feels like the doctor is the villain of this episode