Doctor Who 9x8 REACTION!! "The Zygon Inversion"

[@KeterLordFR]

So, a little bit of fact about this episode : the Doctor's speech was recorded only once. One take is all it took for Peter to say it perfectly, the whole crew was astonished by the performance and most reactions we see from them are genuine because his acting is absolutely amazing. And I say that while I wasn't a big fan of Capaldi when he first became the Doctor.

[@nickloschen2717]

I agree I wasn't his biggest fan at first now hes my favorite Doctor!!!!!

[@brobro9169]

@@nickloschen2717 same bro!

[@beesbrownies]

That's insane!

[@Jim_The_Fish]

@@nickloschen2717same! His first season was okay, but Series 9 is where he really hit his stride, and this speech is where he became my Doctor.

[@stephenreeves-brown7219]

@@Jim_The_Fishmine too

[@Dragonbornabc123]

here it comes , THE speech , that's it , the episode in my mind is that speech, the lonely god trying stop the mortals making his greatest mistake

[@npe9483]

The episode? The entire show is that speech.

[@tiredtortoise3396]

This is how you use Capaldi. If only all of the episodes could have been written this well.

[@Pir-o]

Meh, If only every episode was as good as that speech. Still 100x then the writing with the next doctor...

[@keerokamiya9126]

Cemented Capaldi as my favorite Doctor, nobody can ever take that place in my mind now. I can only WISH the rest of the world could think the way he thinks.

[@matslek]

That's so well put.

[@zackington]

Eric may die from goosebump overload in episode 11.

[@cassu6]

Hell yeah! can't wait to see that!

[@Widdums]

At least he won't have to watch episode 12 then...

[@jonw9131]

lol agreed

[@astgfrallah771]

mashallah alhumidllah inshallah better

[@paulwagner688]

Everyone talks about the how long is eternity, but the best part is "why can't I just lose?" part

[@AlanomalyOfficial]

Capaldi's Doctor is essentially everything Matt Smith's tried to hide. I like the theory there's a subconscious indirect control of the Doctor's regeneration (mainly evidenced by how the Doctor went from a semi-passive and caring Five to an arrogant and commanding Six based on the events that happened as Five), and I think the change from Eleven to Twelve fits this as well. Eleven's change is to be who the Doctor is instead of hiding it beneath the facade of a bumbling child, and that's where Twelve comes in who embodies everything Eleven hid, but he goes through the arc of not being sure if who the Doctor is, is a "good man" or not. Eleven has certain moments where the facade goes away and you see who he truly is, the facade is completely gone when the young face is removed in place of the elderly, wise, tired man who doesn't know who he really is because of hiding it for so long.

[@julieeverett7442]

remember this was the man who spent 1000 years on Trenzalore, fighting to save Christmas village

[@royalpunditsr4779]

Damn... I love your explanation it's so true(after 2 years but it's still true 😅)

[@diclekrmzoglu3394]

Eleven, the wolf in the sheep's clothing.

[@eugeniamarch]

except (for new who at least) the "real" doctor was Ten. even when he wanted to hide his true self, every single one of his emotions were written on his face. That's what he became after Rose healed Nine, he was at his happiest in s2, and then, after losing more and more, regenerated into Eleven with a carefree and childlike attitude to try and forget all the loss he experienced. Eleven then spends 800 years protecting Christmas Town, committing to a place despite previously not being able to stay at one place for a day, immersing himself into a community, and being his kindest self for the people, because in the end of the day that's what he strives to be and who he is. And then all of it is thrown out of the window when Twelve comes in in s8. Suddenly he's not compassionate anymore, needs guidance to find kindness within him, he's calculated and cold hearted, letting people around him die, when 9, 10 and 11 would cherish and mourn every soul they'd come across and lose. No, Eleven didn't hide Twelve. Twelve is 800 years older than Eleven was for 99% of his run. If anything it's a transition, but that is poorly written, bc Eleven getting tired and suddenly growing cold in his years spent on Trenzalore makes no sense to me. Twelve is better in s9 and thankfully s10 exists, where he's still grumpy but only seemingly cold, when in reality he's truly compassionate. His s8 characterization is a disaster though, and doesn't tie in with Eleven

[@lewis821]

We all know the reason we love this episode.

[@chriszone50]

Lewis It’s the only reason.

[@jameshughes7946]

Yeah..... the Doctor driving.

[@dI9ESTIVES123]

Scott Porter His monologue

[@bileygr1216]

......and bad Clara.....Goddamn.....

[@marcoaurelio-ql8os]

Eyebrows

[@suncore598]

"He can bring it in a way that can't be brought" Eric, you hit the nail on the head about what makes Capaldi a great Doctor. Glad to see Capaldi's speech continues to blow people away. Haven't yet seen a reactor not moved by the performance.

[@dylanburton4955]

He’s such a good doctor, his acting is always top notch and he nails the doctor monologues completely. His emotional moments are really good too

[@4thwallbreaking870]

After their reaction to this, to THE SPEECH, I CAN'T WAIT for "Face The Raven" - "The Doctor is no longer here..." "Heaven Sent" - Just Everything And most of all for "... I do what I do because it's right, because it's decent and above all it's kind..."

[@LaytonMathieson]

And also "Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. Doctor, I let you go."

[@Mineycart]

One of my favourite moments from Capaldi is that face the raven quote. Sends chills down my spine

[@celt67]

Why not just phone them up, tell them whats going to happen, and fuck up ALL the reactions ? Dick.

[@qrowesnestbookreviews6127]

@@celt67 They don't read the comments, chill the fuck out...

[@VisualSpecialist]

Gave me shivers just reading it

[@mlgnerd13]

Since the editors usually get some shit for "purposely cutting out the best parts" I want to take the time to thank Lono for this fantastic edit. This is a really tough one to cut down, since the speech scene is nearly 10 minutes long, but you managed to get the best parts of the speech in there as well as some stuff from the rest of the episode

[@Triskaan]

Here we are... THE speech. But it's not the only memorable part of the episode. The Clara/Bonny lying stand-off is pretty great too ! And to clarify their confusion about Osgood, even though they probably wont read this : yes, one Osgood died in Death in Heaven, but there are two of them since Day of the Doctor !

[@mjm3091]

They know she died. But the never ending question is - which Osgood have died? Do we have two Zygons or original Osgood and Zygon. And it's actually one of those instances when it doesn't make you mad that it never was answered. And really it doesn't matter.

[@sarahhiggins1515]

But if one died in Death in Heaven and then another one died as part of an interrogation from the zygons...who is the Osgood that's left?

[@cameroncaws8506]

I dont see a Zygon going down withoit a fight the way Osgood did. I'd say the human one is dead

[@zarabada6125]

@@sarahhiggins1515 when did one die in an interrogation by the Zygons? Episode and scene, please.

[@mikelaw9317]

@@sarahhiggins1515 Osgood

[@liamkc1998]

This speech is perfection. S9 is so good that it isn’t even the highlight of the season! That’s still to come!

[@ArlanKels]

Bird

[@lcg4936]

How many seconds....

[@stevencrighton6890]

If I didnt know better...

[@stevencrighton6890]

@KayKo ooooooh...do it again!

[@hmsljj]

The Speech. Like Eric this series, this episode, made Twelve the favorite Doctor of many Whovians. Who would have thought it? This old dude capturing the hearts of so many young ones. Capaldi .... the dragon slaying dude!

[@chriszone50]

Peter Capaldi is my favourite doctor, it is good to see Peter Capaldi getting the love he deserves because many trolls and haters targeted his average era for not being consistent despite his era reaching some of the highest peaks(top 5 stories) and his average era being better than Hartnell, Peter Davison, Sylvester Mccoy, Collin Baker etc because trolls and haters tend to attack the most recent eras. Now Capaldi's era is over, the trolls will leave his era in peace and people will treat it with more respect.

[@jayd8091]

Who'd have thought it? Well, the guy's a seasoned theatre actor with decades of experience with a variety of material playing a war weary Doctor, tired of losing people. A skilled actor can do a lot with a little.

[@ArtemisLuna]

Actually the Doctor has a UNIT issued driving license from his third incarnation in the original series, due to budget constraints at the time the BBC couldn't afford to do all the elaborate sets for alien worlds so for most of the third doctors run he was "exiled" on earth and spent his time working with UNIT and driving a canary-yellow roadster called Bessie!

[@GedUK]

And the WhoMobile. Never forget the WhoMobile!

[@julieeverett7442]

@@GedUK Bessie WAS the who mobile

[@GedUK]

@@julieeverett7442 No, not at all. The WhoMobile was a weird wing shaped thing the 3rd Doctor drove in Invasion of the Dinosaurs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2TRoIN4etmCeM0

[@julieeverett7442]

@@GedUK oh you mean that funny looking silver thing, not yellow roadster. Cool!

[@GedUK]

julie everett Yeah that's the one!

[@Elnont]

Capaldi’s acting was a blessing to doctor who.

[@mylles1112]

waiting for heaven sent, the most perfect thing ever done in doctor who.

[@gigo518]

My personal favorite moment: "I know that face." Thank you for keeping that part in, and thank you for such a good reaction to it! For me, that line is right up there with Dark Water's "Let's see what we're made of. You and I."

[@ftumschk]

I agree - "I know that face" is a beautiful line, perfectly delivered.

[@cargo71]

The Doctor`s face when he says "Got ya" is very Dr. Brown-ish...

[@legron121]

I don't get that line.

[@LiamCatterson]

I've been waiting for this reaction to this speech for quite some time. I was not disappointed :D

[@ancientpiguardian7462]

Oh, hey. Wasn't expecting to see you here

[@chriszone50]

Liam Catterson The Doctor Falls speech felt more natural with better quality.

[@shauntempley9757]

@@chriszone50 No. The speech is great giving rules that 13 ignored anyway. This speech is the Doctor, and vastly superior.

[@chriszone50]

@@shauntempley9757 No, the speech in The Doctor Falls is better, and it wasn't directed to the 13th doctor until Twice Upon a TIme. The speech in the doctor falls felt less shouty and more natural.

[@shauntempley9757]

@@chriszone50 Then the speech in The Doctor Falls is actually not as good, since it is about the Doctor questioning the need to be cruel if he has to stand alone in that situation. It leads to him committing suicide afterwards because of how that speech was responded to as much as the fact that he had to relive fighting a desperate, no good outcome battle. As well as the fact that the Doctor knew that Cybership in The Doctor Falls is the exact same one he encounters in Tomb Of The Cybermen when he was the Second Doctor. I do not approve of that suicidal end at all, by the way. This speech is shouty, because he is drawing on personal knowledge of what happened in the Time War. This speech is many times greater because of what he is talking about, as much as it is what every Doctor would say as passionately.

[@ryanpollard1166]

Twelve's most defining moment. Out of all the Doctors, I truly believe Twelve has the most profound speeches and lines, which really sees how torn apart he really is and yet he manages to have a such a love for everyone and it's honestly beautiful to watch and listen to. It's also amazing how very relevant and topical this is given our current climate; everyone always demands justice in this world, everyone wants to revolt against the corrupt establishment, but human history is an endless series of revolts against establishments, and those revolts create new establishments, which will, before long, be revolted against. By far one of this show's greatest moments and a great story in its own right, which is more than could be said of the next episode...

[@MARYWTHER]

"I forgive you", literally the Doctor forgiving himself for his - what he sees as - mistake in the War. This is one of the Doctor's most defining moments, plain and simple.

[@ArlanKels]

Capaldi has the greatest voice. When he speaks, people listen, when he is angry, people cower, and when he pleads, people cry

[@ArlanKels]

When one man speaking for five minutes can make you want to cry. I knew Calvin was going to cry :P

[@darthnazgul]

THIS is the episode that cemented Capaldi as my Doctor.

[@ncg7987]

The speech makes me cry almost every time I watch it. The emotion on Capaldi's face and through his voice makes the scene absolutely incredible. Peter Capaldi is my favourite Doctor 100%. He's a magnificent Doctor, and a terrific actor in general.

[@gigo518]

This reaction is everything I wanted. Eric and Calvin's reactions especially. I watched Eric during The Speech first, then played it back to watch Calvin, and they did not disappoint. Watching them (and Aaron tear up) and declare that Peter is their favorite Doctor, idk man, it just felt super rewarding and satisfying. And then later Shane came in paying respect to Jenna and her amazing acting this episode. Everyone loved that. I can't believe I was ever nervous about their Capaldi era reactions. Back then, I was worried they might not like 12 or Clara (as 12's companion) as much as previous Doctors or companions. I never dreamed they would love both of them, and love them THIS much. I'm so happy they love everything about them that I do, and continually acknowledge and praise their actors' performances and the characters themselves

[@ftumschk]

I'm glad they've taken to 12 and Clara as well - the guys clearly have excellent taste! Capaldi and Coleman are my favourite Doctor/Companion combo in Nu Who, very closely followed by Tennant and Tate.

[@firefly24601]

Remember the treaty between Zygons and humans was made before Capaldi even became the Doctor (literally, one episode before) so there were two Osgoods before we even MET Missy. And then Missy killed one and that's why you see one Osgood mourning at the grave of the other one at the beginning of the previous episode. I don't feel like the Doctor was saying that this exact situation has happened 15 times, just that Kate or other people (the Doctor and the Osgoods excluded, they're supposed to know) found out the boxes were empty 15 times. If they'd gotten this close to all-out war 15 times already, I'd like to think they would have changed a few things around. So while it's still statistically more likely that the original human Osgood is dead, its not as unlikely as you think.

[@neolex001]

^This. I love that when I get frustrated with the guys not getting it quite right, I can come down here and someone has already put my thoughts into text.

[@bernicesummerfield8659]

I agree that the situation was probably different each time. I think it's also the first time that the Doctor found the right words to change Bonnie's mind while being sure of it because this time around she had Clara's face.

[@giglefreakz]

The most logical explanation to me is that the Doctor just failed to convince Bonnie 14 times before, resulting in her pressing a button and realising they did nothing. Each time that happened he wiped their minds so he could try his speech again until he could persuade Bonnie.

[@SpiralSine6]

“Peter Capaldi’s my favorite Doctor.” - Eric “Well then… here we go again.” - Vastra

[@Whitmore_17]

‘He’s 2000 years old? He was 900 when we started’ Oh dear, oh dear oh dear

[@ArlanKels]

Which was a lie in and of itself, since the Doctor forgot his age and started back at 1.

[@GreenBoxStudio1]

ArlanKels when did he do that?

[@ArlanKels]

@@GreenBoxStudio1 During the original Doctor Who(I think). I'm not sure which season or which doctor. I'd say check the who wiki for specifics.

[@cameroncaws8506]

By my calculations he's almost 4000

[@Pir-o]

@@spacepenguins8939 those are canon?

[@adamcain4037]

One of my favourite parts of this episode, they missed out and it's at the end. Clara: "you must have thought I was dead for a while there?" Doctor: "longest month of my life" Clara: "must've only been a few hours" Doctor" "I'll be the judge of time" Just such a good moment between them and helps to build to later events when we face the Raven

[@CoffeeBrainzz]

Back when Missy killed Osgood we never knew which one, the Zygons or the Human. But throughout this episode I’m not sure we EVER saw her use her inhaler ;P

[@AkumaGekido]

That doesn't actually say much, since the Zygon inherited Osgood's health problem too.

[@austingonzales1405]

Eric, I could not agree more. Peter Capaldi is my favorite Doctor as well. The line, "I'll be the judge of time." Awesome. Honestly, it gives me chills.

[@charliemc2001]

If you liked that just wait until Heaven Sent.

[@nexusvoid_cringeiknow]

I always forget if Hell Bent or Heaven Sent is the first part or the second part... Both work poetically xD

[@fridalennon]

HEVEN SENT DA BEST

[@justsomerandomguyonline1144]

An appalling episode

[@mlgnerd13]

@@justsomerandomguyonline1144 Oh shit it's you! I haven't seen you in forever. How's it going buddy

[@animusswtor4822]

@@justsomerandomguyonline1144 oh wow I literally just thought about how you always were in their doctor who reactions and that I haven't seen you since some of the season 6 or 7 videos I think, wow

[@ajivins1]

"Chap with the wings, five rounds-rapid!"- a famous line of the Brig's from The Daemons when faced with a stone gargoyle come to life.

[@scottredding7357]

Re The Speech - Imagine you were one of the other actors in the scene and got to see take after take of Capaldi’s energy.

[@jakeconstantine693]

I wouldn't be able to not cry!

[@mooncaketin]

The actress who plays Osgood said all she did was cry while Capaldi did his thing

[@ABrecher]

Read somewhere that they only did one take -- it was so obviously perfect that they didn't need to re-take.

[@julieeverett7442]

yeah he DID do it one take, and got a standing ovation for it!

[@won1853]

This speech is the Doctor Who equivalent of Charlie Chaplin's speech in The Great Dictator. Every world leader must watch it.

[@happywanderer34]

Peter Capaldi is by far the greatest Doctor of New Who, he brought presence and gravitas to the role like no one else has managed

[@bel410la]

A lot of people don't like Capaldi's run as the doctor, i've always loved him and this two parter in specific. I'm glad to see how you guys see him and that he is Eric's Favorite Doctor. For the longest time I said that Tennant was my favorite doctor, then I rewatched recently and I really loved Smith, and watching again right now I really love Capaldi. Each time I rewatch I love each doctor a bit more.

[@PerovNigma]

*Twelve:* How did you survive [the Zygon]? *Kate:* Five rounds rapid.

[@lenakingsleigh]

I disagree with Shane, I'm a hundred percent sure no other actor could've pulled the Zygon Inversions Speech off as good as Peter Capaldi. It's pretty easy to say, that no one could've topped that, because it's the truth. Sure, they all brought something personal and different to the show but no one could've done it quite as emotional and impactful as him. I can see that Shane doesn't want to give Peter all the credit, probably because he still loves Matt Smith's and... Clara's approach, but man this was actual insane acting. I'm in awe of Peter's talent and I think he deserves all the credit, especially because it was a one take scene that he nailed right away. No one could've done it quite like him. After all these years I'll still come back to this scene and get teary haha.

[@TimeturnerJ]

Watching Eric cry at my favourite Doctor Who moment was insanely satisfying. I'm glad they love Capaldi's speech too - he's just so good! And the thing is; the Doctor might have erased his final sin of the Time War, but that doesn't erase two Timelord lifetimes filled with the worst war in the history of the universe. We know that many of the higher species were completely wiped out simply from getting caught in the crossfire. The Timelords committed horrible atrocities during the Time War, and the Doctor was a part of that. Gallifery's apparent destruction is certainly not the only genocide he has had a hand in.

[@Luckynumberrabbit]

There were two Osgoods, one human and one zygon. Missy killed one of them. We don't know if the one she killed was the human or the zygon; that's what they were referencing at the beginning of the last episode.

[@theadamabrams]

@@elliotkouame3849 When they're on the plane, Osgood claims that those were the "old rules" and that Zygons have now figured out how to keep looking like someone after they die. And that's probably true since otherwise Bonnie/Zygilla's threat to kill Clara would be less effective.

[@Mineycart]

@@theadamabrams never thought of that.

[@moreau1755]

@@elliotkouame3849 The Big Finish UNIT audios finally confirmed which one died.

[@jacobhogan3208]

Guys, didn’t they just both become half and half? An implication of the Hybrid was intended.

[@moreau1755]

@@elliotkouame3849 The UNIT component of The Eighth of March - Part 4, Narcissus.

[@ctom42]

As some others have said, the dead Osgood was the one Missy killed. The one we see in Truth or Consequences at the start of the previous episode is the one that gets captured and the Doctor rescues. Also, just because the boxes have been used 15 times, doesn't mean an Osgood died each time. So Calvin's 50/50 odds each time isn't something that makes sense. Based on the Doctor's interactions with Osgood and him asking if she is the human or zygon it's reasonable to assume only 1 Osgood has ever died.

[@giglefreakz]

The thing that happened 15 times was trying to convince Bonnie. 14 times before the Doctor failed in presuading her so she pushed the button only to realise they did nothing, only for the Doctor to wipe their minds and try the speech again but differently. The 15th time was the first time the Doctor succeeded in persuading Bonnie.

[@ctom42]

@@giglefreakz I honestly don't think I've ever heard that interpretation before. I certainly don't see any reason why that couldn't be the case, but I also don't see any evidence particularly in support of it over the more conventional interpretation. Personally I think your interpretation is a bit more realistic, but at the same time that line was meant to be a joke, so honestly I find the more ridiculous explanation more fitting.

[@buckguy720]

lucas dolding it’s purposely unclear whether the “15 times” was referring to the speech or the the revolutions .

[@shauntempley9757]

@@buckguy720 I like the idea that he has been teaching the Zygons one revolution at a time. He has done it 15 times. Heaven Sent kind of confirmed it.

[@DrWatson4]

The monologue in this episode by Peter is what cements him as on the same level with David and Matt as The Doctor an absolute master class of acting. And Calvin is 100% right that is one of the best Doctor Who moments period.

[@austingonzales1405]

Peter Capaldi is without question my favorite Doctor. He's a very awesome guy to his younger fans as well.

[@jonny-lancs1944]

Thing I've noticed most people look over is the fact about the doctors speech, it's emotionally powerful with the doctor having to expose something very personal about himself, but he says to Kate that they've been doing it 15 times, which means he's had to expose himself REPEATEDLY! Constantly having dig up his pain to help save the world

[@rebelwolf39]

Chap with the wings, five rounds rapid

[@lcg4936]

There is no music till the end of the speech, just him, his face, and his voice; and it is perfect.

[@sebradfield]

"Three rounds, rapid." Gotta love those old references.

[@lcg4936]

I love that the machiavellian plan consists in to give him the chance to speak. And I think that Capaldi's work is a master class.

[@icantthinkofagoodusername4575]

Eric is going to need medical attention for episode 11

[@alexjames4507]

One of Capaldi’s best episodes

[@stevencrighton6890]

The best is coming soon 😁

[@chriszone50]

Alex James No, Heaven Sent, World Enough and Time/The Doctor Falls, Mummy on the Orient Express, Flatline, Listen and Twice Upon a Time was better than this and many more like Oxygen etc.

[@stevencrighton6890]

@@chriszone50 this episode has one of capaldi's best scenes though

[@Chris-uu9me]

@@stevencrighton6890 I disagree, his speech in The Doctor Falls was better. It felt more natural and less forced.

[@TechRefreshed1000]

@@stevencrighton6890 One of, but not his best, his kindness speech is better, it was in one of his good episodes, with his series 10 persona, not his doctor disco persona, and he was in his suit, not his hoodie and sunglasses when he did his kindness speech.

[@roberttate3920]

Matt Smith is always going to be my favorite Doctor, but the speech in this episode is absolutely incredible. Capaldi's performance in this Series was on another level.

[@MrSimonsays2592]

Capaldi is hands down my favorite Doctor. Part of the reason is this speech...well, his speeches in general. He got some really REALLY good speeches over his run and his delivery is unlike anyone else. Capaldi was a powerhouse and I loved every minute of his run...even the meh stuff was good because he always brought it. Lol z

[@airknight]

This speech is one of the defining moments for Capaldi's doctor

[@npe9483]

To be honest, it is one of the defining moments of the entire show, and considering how many great speeches there have been, that's quite an accomplishment.

[@FeverTheHeretic]

My favourite speech amongst all the Doctor Who's so far, and it's going to take some damn beating.

[@southhill6667]

This episode, that monologue, was what cemented Capaldi as my favourite Doctor. That and one specific later episode.

[@LanceHerod-n5d]

Capaldi's speech about starting a war reminded me a bit of Sylvester McCoy's 7th Doctor speech in Battlefield, where he was trying to stop Morgaine from using the nuclear weapon. By coincidence that story was 30 years ago this month.

[@kanton4108]

You spoke over Kate's "Five rounds, rapid!" line. It was the same line her father used in a Jon Pertwee story.

[@TheTMoney35]

One of Peter Capaldi's podium best performances/stories as The Doctor. That monologue. I don't care what anyone says, Peter Capaldi is EMMY WORTHY in that scene. The delivery of said monologue is some of the best acting I have seen in Science Fiction. He deserved a Best Actor - Drama Series nomination simply for that scene alone.

[@IceMetalPunk]

That speech is my favorite monologue in anything ever. So good. Makes me cry to this day, and it's just damn *accurate*.

[@Afterburner215]

And the Shepard's boy says...

[@eternalmiasma5586]

that is the speech, that is THE speech. I have an edited version of it I plan on using to audition with at my community theatre. Also, I love the whole 2 osgood thing

[@AirPokemonNaruto22]

The speech Capaldi gives in this episode is truly incredible. I get so many chills from it, and a bit emotional too. This speech and the one Matt Smith gives in Rings Of Akhaten are my favorites.

[@Niceman65706]

Another tie-in from Day of the Doctor... The Zygon masquerading as the Queen mentioned that the Zygon homeworld was destroyed in the first years of the Time War. The Doctor fought in the war that cost the Zygons their home. That's why they're on Earth in the first place.

[@osumarko]

This speech. I could listen to it nonstop on repeat.

[@HaaruteLIVE]

We Are All Eric.

[@Jim_The_Fish]

You may think that was a hell of a monologue. Personally, I think that’s one hell of a bird.

[@wolfpack_104]

Hands down my favorite Peter Capaldi speech.

[@TheFaeWanderer]

Hands down the best Dr Who speech ever...and hands down my favorite doctor. I was excited for you all to get to this episode

[@davidrandall3978]

This isn’t just the greatest speech in Doctor Who. This is perhaps one of the finest and most important pieces of television there is.

[@Brightblueash]

Finally watching all your Doctor Who reactions as I just found Blind Wave recently. This is by far my favorite doctor who speech. Seeing the emotion of Calvin and Eric made me get emotional! Loved the reaction guys! 🙂

[@beesbrownies]

In Day of the Doctor 10 and 11 brought so much pain. Capaldi is able to rein in this raw agony that they presented to him.

[@alexanderinoa7850]

8:19 *The Speech!*

[@kuma2448]

I say this as a fan of Doctor Who... Capaldi was just too damn good for the show. I would've watched 6 seasons of him.

[@j-train13]

easily my favourite speech in all of Doctor Who "I FORGIVE YOU, for all you've done"

[@georgelinford5576]

This *is* the best speech the Doctor has ever done, and this is in a nutshell why Capaldi will always be my favourite.

[@samfrisby6135]

The Osgood who was killed by Missy was the “sister” who’s grave it was at the start of the last episode, hence why there was only one Osgood for most of this story.

[@solarconker]

This is my favourite doctor who speech no doubt

[@npe9483]

Matt Smith remains my favourite Doctor, but this is my favourite speech.

[@cirrustate8674]

Probably the best speech in all of Doctor Who.

[@Anna-zi7sx]

This is my absolute favorite doctor speech

[@TeraAtomic]

THIS moment. This is what elevated Capaldi above all the other Doctors for me. The pain and conviction he shows during that speech is something I don't think we'll ever see in Doctor Who again.

[@stillinhere]

This week brought a few emotionally impactful reactions to shows for me. I had grown very fond of Capaldi by this one, but that speech proved Capaldi was the show's number one fan. And that won me over to him as my favorite. Once my personal favorite episode arrived, I was hooked, and sad to hear he was leaving. Until then, I enjoy watching you guys reacting to The Speech.

[@keplerthe3399]

9:12 Since you guys started this show, this is one of those moments I've been waiting to see you guys react to. Such a powerful speech.

[@ChampionAshley]

11 will always be my favorite, but THIS was the episode that made me really second guess who's my 2nd favorite.

[@Luckynumberrabbit]

Great reaction to a great episode. I love how in awe they were of Capaldi's greatness and the beauty of that speech

[@TheMoonRover]

Harry Sullivan (for whom the Sullivan gas is named) worked for UNIT, and was a companion from the 4th Doctor's first story _Robot_ (1974-75) until the start of the following season, leaving in _Terror of the Zygons_ (1975). That was the only Zygon story of the classic era, and the last _regular_ appearance of UNIT and the Brigadier. Sarah-Jane was also a companion at the same time, though she was around from 1973-76.

[@alexthehunted]

The Osgood missy killed was one of the two Osgood referenced at the start of the two partner the one that got killed we can assume was the zygon copy

[@dalton6173]

I find it interesting that Rory was technically older than the experience of the doctor at the point that he knew the doctor and even for a while after. My experience I mean obviously anytime the doctor does not remember living kind of doesn't count considering but it doesn't affect the doctor's personality the same way and calculating age of a being that regenerates and exist outside of time is kind of complicated

[@adamcain4037]

The speech is hands down one of the best Doctor Who moments ever and sealed Peter Capaldi in place as my favourite doctor. Oh... They have no idea what's coming. He will only continue to impress you. One of my favourite parts of this reaction is seeinh Eric wipe tears out of his eyes during the speech. When we finally get to Peter's regeneration I have a strong feeling that it will hit him harder than the others and I can't wait to see it Bring on Heaven sent

[@ripleyjlawman.3162]

The one that survived was the human Osgood, at least according to Big Finish.

[@Wilcorules5]

I have been waiting for you guys to watch this moment since you started the series. It is hands down my favourite moment from the show and solidifies Capaldi as my favourite Doctor.

[@austingonzales1405]

Peter Capaldi is my favorite Doctor as well Eric.

[@eleven5885]

is it just me or did shane look like he didnt give a shit during the speech?

[@robvanriot]

The one that will forever be known as the episode where Peter Capaldi does All The Acting. Finest monologue by anybody in the history of the show.

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

There have been two Osgoods since day of the Doctor. In the s8 finale one of them was killed by Missy. The flashback thing at the start of the last episode showed one standing at the grave of “my sister”

[@vanessaultimo1926]

So I repeated 3 times and watched Eric's, Calvin's and Shane's reaction to the Doctor's speech closely. Pretty sure Shane is dead inside 🤣

[@gramps3351]

3:16 Fun fact that shop the Maelfa was actually my local shopping centre when i was a kid and for a bit we'd see them filming when we were walking out, i'm pretty sure they never fully cleaned up after filming tho cus there was always marks on the wall after that lmao

[@spensirmclife6549]

Where did the idea of another dead Osgood come from? The whole conflict began because Missy killed one of the Osgoods, there was never another until the end of the the two parter when Bonnie became one

[@kidd4988]

one of the 12th doctor greatest speeches

[@finalfantasyVII2]

That is my favorite speech by the Doctor. Peter Capaldi puts so much emotion behind his lecture towards Bonnie and it makes you really think how much the Doctor tries to connect with the villian.

[@janAlekantuwa]

Eleven was 907 in Series 5. By Lake Silencio when River "killed" him in Series 6, he was 1103. By Day of the Doctor, Eleven was around 1200 years old. He spent centuries on Trenzalore before dying of old age. I can't find a source for how long he was on Trenzalore, but 900 years seems like a nice round number, making Twelve start out at around 2100 years old

[@NicholasAyon]

Ive waited so long for you boys to react to this one. This too is what made Peter Capaldi my favorite doctor. The other doctors, Tennant and Smith, you could tell they were acting but with Calpaldi you felt it, it wasn't a performance it was a memory.

[@onlycrazy7258]

my fav speech, I wrote about it, I played it in front of my class and I'll always know it by heart, Peter owns doctor who