Doctor Who "Legend of the Sea Devils" Reaction

[@Jaeden_Phoenix]

What I love most about your reactions is the different perspective I get to see. I've come to view the show very critically, having grown up with it, and I personally didn't particularly enjoy the episode. That's why it brings me such joy to watch reactions of people that are still having a blast with the show, I am so glad that people are still having a great time watching something I care about so deeply, but just cannot seem to grip back onto.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

Couldn't agree more . Hoping Russel T can fix it , but forgetting some people like the Chibnall era.

[@emurphy42]

I liked this episode but I still love seeing reactions, and Shayla’s most of all. Remember in “Meanwhile in the TARDIS 2”, where Eleven lays out why he likes having Amy as a companion? That’s her. As good as any given episode is, it’s even better getting to re-watch some highlights and share in her unmitigated joy.

[@shwenty1734]

Can't wait for your Power of the Doctor reaction

[@NotRandomGamer]

Same

[@MatgoStyles]

In an interview recently the producer confirmed Thasmin wasn't meant to be a thing. It was created by fans during season 11, Jodie mentioned it to producers during filming of season 12, and they incorporated it into the plot as a direct result. I think that's cool. It also explains why we didn't get many Doctor and Yas moments building up to it.

[@martinmorles1]

@Trouble in Woodsboro I think the actors themselves started to convey it more in series 12 following fan reception. the mom comment can be interpreted in many ways one been that because yaz is so workaholic, when she suddenly brings friends home, naturally they would be curious if she seeing any of them.

[@JustJames83]

I genuinely thought I missed it on the lead up to the previous Dr Who special, it wasn't there for me and now I know why

[@cinerod]

So that's why it is just a nonsense plot

[@MatgoStyles]

@@cinerod That's your opinion.

[@mastermike7000]

Ah, so the best thing about this episode wasn't in the showrunner's plan. Gotcha. I'll be very glad to see the back of Chibnall, but sad to see the back of Whittaker.

[@recker198]

Hope you're doing okay shayla.

[@darrkksupernatural9782]

I keep checking for when your going to do “The Power Of The Doctor”😩🤣Come onnnnnn I need to see your review it’s the only thing I’m waiting for on the internet now😂😂😂😂💕

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

You are so going to love The Power of The Doctor. It’s everything you could ever hope it could be. It’ll blow your mind. 🤯

[@steven54511]

Glad to see that you're okay and still in the land of the living Shayla. Love your shirt! As per, I love your reaction and wish that you would do more, but hey ho, you do you!!

[@mustakeemgodal7544]

Who’s here after October 23rd power of the doctor

[@michaelfendahl2985]

As a REALLY "boring old male UK fanfart from the mid 70's" - I LOVE your reactions! I love the sheer enthusiasm you bring (even when you're not entirely 100% on board with the episode in question.) The one thing I despise in some of current Fandom is the relentless negativity. Sorry folks, I cannot be bothered with that. We need more channels like this - incisive, positive, questioning and downright entertaining!! I'm really looking forward to the new RTD era, but I've also hugely enjoyed THIS era of the series too and I'm SO onboard with the whole Doctor/Yazz relationship that it's so heartbreaking to watch...and I fear things may not turn out well! (NO insider knowledge there, just how I'm feeling!) Keep up the reviews - you're one of the "new" brigade of flame keepers for my favourite TV series of all time!!

[@willunderwood9174]

“I wish this would go on forever” 😭 the thasmin scenes were so cute & sad

[@CarolinaCharles777]

YAY, you're back!!! So great to see you...BIG high five! 🙌

[@commanderkieran]

Can't wait to see your reaction to Power of the Doctor.

[@martinmorles1]

Loved that intro ! Really enjoyed this one, the scenes between jodie and madip gill were so good. Really going to miss Jodie she is a great doctor

[@azizuladnan2957]

You know what I miss? 5:17 That sound... Urggh! Why is that wheezing/vwoorping noise so cool?!

[@amelierose07]

Never clicked on a video so quickly

[@bugsby4663]

The Goonies is one of Jodie's favourite films so she must have loved making this.

[@mikebarlow214]

Question of the day (since Shayla didn't post one this time): Would everyone like Shayla to react to the reveal of the next Doctor when it is announced? Lord knows, I do, because this would be the first time Shayla experiences this live! What's killing me right now is the few nuggets that already have been revealed for the next episode which CAN'T be mentioned under penalty of banishment by the Judoon, the Shadow Proclamation, and River Song! Whenever the next episode comes in the autumn, keep a brave heart, Shayla...we know how this goes by now.

[@Domino2097]

We are hoping to do this it's just a wait to see how they do it and if its possible to get to it without spoilers

[@robertelessar]

I think Shayla should BE the 14th Doctor. Just watching her during her opening monologue here made me feel like she WAS the Doctor. Her personality is very Doctor-ey.

[@ilovevegimite]

You know Shayla she is always too busy crying over the Doctor regenerating to care about the next one so no i think it will be a waste of time.

[@Domino2097]

@@ilovevegimite exactly why she should get to know who the doctor is before she's a crying a mess haha

[@mikebarlow214]

@@Domino2097 We still know the routine...the writers generally create the storylines & mannerisms of The Doctor. Whoever is cast as The Doctor is what brings it to life!

[@zartig09]

3:34 I think this is Jodie’s shortest episode. Really felt to me that they had issues filming and part of the story got cut.

[@esteleth7926]

I loved that intro :o This episode was so good

[@johna5635]

I find these reactions interesting because it's pretty obvious that Chibnall-era Doctor Who hasn't been designed for me and it's nice to see the responses of somebody who wants the series to be this way - for whom these moments 'land'. I wish I could get this excited but I'm glad at least to watch it happening to somebody else.

[@zacharystephens982]

I watch one of your videos years ago to doctor who i think, i remember loving your passion! i'm glad this showed up in my recommend. Just subbed

[@mikebarlow214]

0:10 (Me: "I never thought the sonic worked on rain water")... 4:34 ... 5:00 SAY HELLO TO THE SEA DEVIL!... 5:28 Dan: "...but I WANT to be a pirate!!!"... 9:03 (Me again: "This looks vaguely familiar! A callback to 'Deep Breath'!"... 9:40 Pop up to deep center. I GOT IT, I GOT IT,...UH...YOU CAN GET IT!... 14:23 Well, at least they made it to the beach...

[@spikedblade]

@justsoshayla Commenting here since I'm looking forward to your reaction to The Power of the Doctor!! I hope you are doing well!

[@dondiegotorres3093]

I always enjoy your reactions! Can’t wait to see you react to the newest episode!!

[@TheJamieRamone]

"It's been a long time!" Yeah, no shit, Shirley! Anyway, kewel shirt! and loved the intro n_n

[@JustJames83]

Shayla!! long time no see, always a pleasure to have your reactions to watch, the highest of fives to you lady. Jodie is a fantastic Doctor she will be missed. Possible outros: see you in the future accompanied with a two finger forehead salute Thanks for watching see you next time see ya guys and remember to be safe, and be kind

[@HarmonySwamp]

Love your reactions. Such enthusiasm, joy and insight. When you come to the UK we can hang and watch all of Classic Who. By the way, I always thought you were Canadian, but then you had to go and explain your 'out of the water' joke.

[@SmazSolaire]

I've been waiting for your review! It's great to see you return with your funky shirts (and pretty cool intro, this time).

[@shellstroap515]

I was waiting for your reaction, I love them so much!! Totally agree with everything you said about thasmin. Thirteen just needed to let herself be happy for once

[@zowho]

💛

[@brucesimmons5517]

You know it's a good video when the talking is more time than the reaction. I love that you point out some of the acting choices in these episodes, no one else does it. The fact that the show managed to get me from hating Thasmin to liking it is astonishing. The thing with the Doctor at this point in her life is that she's managed to do the whole "married and staying at one place and having a steady relationship" thing with River and it still ended!

[@friendlyotaku9525]

11:35 - Saaameee, I love these three! I'm really sad they'll all part in the next episode and of course I'm really sad that 13 will be regenerating :( this was a really fun episode!

[@IAmKrow]

I'm really late to the party in that I've only seen your reaction to this episode just now, but let me say this: you have such a heartwarming and bubbly personality, I'd love to be your friend 😊

[@AlanCanon2222]

I didn't see Thasmin coming until the writers made it obvious, and I didn't have my ear close enough to the ground to know how hard the two were shipped by fans ahead of time, but I love it. Loved your extended remarks on DW before and after the reaction. Jodie has "killed it" as the Doctor IMHO. She took the series through one of the darkest times our planet has seen for a while (the pandemic and other events) and I can't wait to see what she does in her final curtain call. I realize there's those who hate on Jodie/Chibnall's run, but it's Doctor Who, one of the major themes of the series is how it can change, even radically, and still be the same old, old story. Someone else will always get their turn eventually, and there are kids growing up with Jodie as their Doctor who will someday work on the show themselves. I hope I live long enough to see that era (20th Doctor?)

[@AngelicMouseGirl]

I love every time you react to Doctor Who Shayla

[@wyattchandler6359]

I really wished you reacted to more shows. It sucks having to go so long between reactions. You're really entertaining.

[@One_Odd_Ood]

Ah yes. The one reactor for this one I wanted to watch the most. Thank you, again and again, for your positivity.

[@firefly24601]

With Thasmin being becoming explicit SO LATE in this series, I'd be happy with an unequivocal, heartfelt "I love you, Doctor" from Yaz in a quiet moment. With the Doctor acknowledging it, and returning the sentiment (even if she doesn't say it in words.) Peace out, girl scout!

[@Wannabe_Baby]

I missed these videos so much! I missed the rambly outros, I missed the jokes like "blows it out of the water", I missed all the general fun Shayla stuff. Even though you said you don't have anything lined up, I hope we do get some other videos between now and the next Doctor Who episode, just because it's SO far away. [virtual high five]

[@jeremyb5640]

Hi Shayla, I've really enjoyed watching your reviews. Without giving away any spoilers, to complete your Doctor Who journey, can I recommend you react to the 'Sarah Jane Adventures' two-part stories 'The Wedding of Sarah-Jane' and 'Death of the Doctor' - plus episode 1 of Doctor Who spinoff 'Class'. I can't explain why those episodes are worth watching without giving something away, but you won't be disappointed! Re Jodi's regeneration special in the autumn, it's also a special to mark 100 years of the BBC, so I think the production team have given a much bigger budget to play with. Hopefully it will be even more epic in scale! Because of that, Chibnall was given one extra episode this year, hence the Sea Devils special. So, for the team to pull another episode together at short notice while bringing back an iconic 1970s monster - all in the middle of a pandemic - was quite some feat. ps - loved the intro by the way!

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

The world is waiting with baited breath for your reaction to tonight’s concluding episode; the final with Jodie. Will you miss her? Will you cry? I will. 🥺

[@timetravellerearthx8527]

Missing shayla....is she ok 👍🏾🌹🍀💖

[@gordonfeetman445]

Shayla everytime a doctor regenerations "no noo" "dont go" **crying** *groan* "I DONT CARE RIGHT NOW"

[@keithgoodnight3463]

You know, the whole world of Classic Dr Who is open to you to fill the long gaps we're currently enduring between new episodes. Just saying...

[@viddysgamingviddyos4710]

Yes! She could even see the introduction of the Sea Devils.

[@highvoltage7797]

She’s been asked multiple times, including by me, to watch classic Who. I honestly didn’t don’t think she has much interest.

[@keithgoodnight3463]

@@highvoltage7797 Oh well. But perhaps persistence (not to say fannish obsession) will one day reenact that story about the bird and the diamond mountain…🧐

[@highvoltage7797]

@@keithgoodnight3463 I’d love for her (or any KZbinr to watch Classic Doctor Who). Sesskasays amongst others do watch it, but it’s never a bad thing for more people to watch it. Then again I think classic Doctor Who wouldn’t be her style. Could be wrong (I would love to be wrong)

[@keithgoodnight3463]

@@highvoltage7797 I subscribe to sesskasays, and quite enjoy her reactions. Also the Gallifrey Gals, who haven't been watching the whole of Classic but have reacted to selected stories. More Classic reactors would always be good! The BBC did a marathon of the Classic series on some live-streaming platform a few years back and it was fun watching on twitter and in comment threads loads of younger modern viewers who didn't expect much from it being surprised in the best way (and even shipping various old-school companions!).

[@serenity4eva89]

"You're one of the greatest people I've ever known. Including my wife. I wasn't gonna mention that, it's a long time ago. I was a different man back then. But the point is, if it was going to be anyone, it'd be you" - Thirteen 💙🥰🥺🥰💙

[@ogomega3124]

Good to see you back

[@_visualsyt]

SHES BACK!

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

Jodie’s final episodes of Centenary are in the Autumn, so there’s only one thing left to do beforehand… … the announcement of the Fourteenth. 🥺

[@zaknorris2653]

Please bring back your reactions! They're brilliant and the 60th is so close!

[@RenatoGPadilla]

Hello there! Blimey, it's been a WHILE hasn't it? Genuinely forgot you had a Sonic! While I'm here, a little Trivia: The Sea Devils date all the way back to the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee (father of Sean Pertwee of "Gotham" fame!) and are, from what I remember, what would be called a "Cousin Species" of the Silurians, as these came from the same origin, but eveolved for life at sea! They appeared in only 5 episodes of Classic Who, one of them being the often-mocked, nearly-show-killing but morally-compelling "Warriors of the Deep" during the Fifth Doctor's (Peter Davison's) time... Personally, I kinda liked the ending to that one. Made The Doctor feel more moral than his predecessors. Except that one argument Tom Baker had with the wires. If ya'll know, ya'll know... (And can I just say I'm SO glad they got a better monster than The Myrka this time? Finally! One that makes you feel the STAKES!). *As for the Question of the Day...* Let's look at it this way: The Doctor has been in at least 6 relationships that we know of (counting Classic Who, she's been married 4 times) before Yaz, and of those 6 relationships, the only one that survived was the one who got stuck in a different dimension (AKA Rose Tyler). Since his/her 4 wives (Gallifreyan Wife, Cameca from the Classic Who story "The Aztecs", Marylin Monroe [because that's what happens when you party with 11, I guess?] and River Song) and Madame de Pompadour ended up dead, I personally don't think Yaz is gonna be happy with whatever (or more specifically Who-ever) comes next... So statistically speaking? *No. I don't think they're getting a happy ending.* Would *LOVE* to be wrong, tho! Glad to have you back for this and I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 60th in Autumn! Be Well!

[@steven54511]

Shayla! Stand by on just after the 25th of November.... The next 3 episodes of Doctor Who are being transmitted! SO looking forward to seeing them and your excellent reactions!

[@cosmicgiraffe4131]

Yaz: "What if we just...do it??"

[@jakerocks8136]

As of this moment, It's been four months since you've uploaded. I just wanna say, I hope you're doing well! Can't wait for your next video! 🙂

[@pond2868]

This episode broke me in half, punched me in the face, stole my wallet and then gave me a kiss on the forehead. I am not ready to see her go.

[@NileSWPhotography]

Hey, you ok? I wanna see your live reaction to the new trailer and POTD

[@lurker1316]

22:40 - Exactly. It's really kind of a good life lesson in general. If we let the fear of endings paralyze us, we'll never enjoy the good things while they're here. It's precisely because times end that we should enjoy what we have while we have it. The things that bring us joy today might bring us pain tomorrow, but that's all the more reason to appreciate today. Or, as River once put it: "Happy ever after doesn't mean forever. It just means time." QOTD - I really don't see a happy ending as very likely. Unless Yaz can regenerate, I can't imagine things ending happily. I'm sure there will be some manner of resolution, some note of finality, but I don't really expect it to be happy in any traditional sense. Hopefully it ends with agency and a sense that Yaz enjoyed her experiences, but I can't really imagine a parting of the ways that could qualify as happy. Even River's and Rose's endings were more bittersweet than outright happy. They got their time with the Doctor, but there was that tinge of sadness to their endings. I'm preparing myself for something like that.

[@benmiller3252]

I hope you are doing ok because we haven't seen you for 6 months

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

The difference for me with River is how they met. She had lived their whole relationship when Ten met her. He may have not known exactly who she was (I mean, she is so many things to him), but he knew enough by the end. She was proof that the thing he didn't think was possible could - and would - actually happen. He knew it would hurt, but he also knew from that last speech that his future self would care so deeply for her, so he slowly let himself fall for her over time. She also had an augmented lifespan, so extended periods of time felt different with her than it did with normal mortals. I mean, she was 200 when she finally met Twelve, and that 24-year night did nothing to age her by the time she got to the library. Thirteen has every right to be hesitant about going deep into another longterm relationship after her experiences losing loved ones over and over, including the one that lasted longest. PS - Spoilers!! Alex Kingston wrote a book about River, and she mentions Thirteen.

[@samirdurrani9959]

Love your reaction videos, my prediction that I’ve had for a while is that Jo Martin is gonna be the 14th Doctor! I can’t wait for the centenary special, it’s gonna be so awesome! PS your shirt looks really cool 👍

[@IDCSarcasticSam]

Thasmin repeated a similar quote from the Doctor, "It's being afraid and doing what you have to do anyway."

[@gostrobo100]

Saw the notification awesome entrance!!

[@iIrishLad]

Been waiting for this! Let's go!

[@middleeastmusics6570]

Why was your last reaction deleted?

[@brucesimmons5517]

The next special is gonna be "feature length". So I guess 1,5 hours or longer?

[@aloysiuswhiteboat2934]

All that TECHNICALLY means is over an hour. Day of the Doctor was only 77 minutes including credits. I'm hoping for at least an hour and a half, but my hopes aren't high.

[@HenryDorset]

Hey Shayla, so happy to see you again! Great reaction, as always! You are my favourite, because it is so clear, that you just love the show and so do I. In this episode, the choreography of the sword fights might be a bit crap, but that doesn't make it a bad episode. Other tha that, there is so much to love in this one! That's how I basically feel about every episode of Doctor Who, that I watched, which makes it the best show ever to me! And if you are okay with sometimes not so great sets, sometimes a little bit of strange acting and (for the most part) none existing special effects, I highly recommend all of "classic Who"! I have so much fun watching it, because the stories quite often are really great. And it is just absolutely recognizable and undeniable Doctor Who! So if you like some more Who in your life to fill in the time until the next current episode, please give it a try! By the way: Being a German, I want to congratulate you on your pronunciation of the word "Scheiße" - 100% on point! 😀

[@stevesm4]

I can't answer your question of the day because I keep watching British KZbin videos with hints and spoilers and I can no longer form an opinion which doesn't reference them. I thought this episode in general was a bit slight, plot-wise and underused the Sea Devils themselves. But it had some amazing effects, a great performance by Crystal Yu as the pirate queen and some lovely but sad/poignant Thasmin moments. Otherwise, it did feel a bit more like a filler episode than a "special" and without the relationship development I don't think it would be half as memorable. Which is a shame because the set up did have a lot of potential and some really good characters. It was getting all the elements to gel that seemed (to me) to be the problem. I just read all this back and it seems muddled but that's how I feel about it. Looking forward to the centenary/finale story though! You were right not to watch the trailer!

[@matisssed]

CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW

[@SamM-cz3ky]

welcome back shayla

[@norfolkpyro1422]

You will enjoy the centenary

[@dustinmeehan5810]

When are you gonna see power of the doctor?

[@ThomasFuchs7]

I WANT A 16 Doctors, 7 Timeless Childs and 19 Masters Special. Question: Who takes the part of John Hurt?

[@NF30]

Looks like your Power of the Doctor reaction is down, oh no!

[@nateg3998]

What happened to your Power of The Doctor reaction?

[@itsbobcat]

Probably taken down due to copyright

[@dylanshields7106]

Great seeing your videos again, if your looking for a show to watch in the meantime between the next special. I’d highly recommend Arcane on Netflix

[@GeekBen]

😁 you're back!!

[@BurntIntoOblivion]

i loved this episode so much but boy was it tough on my thalassophobia XD

[@darthgrievous8055]

I understand the rationale of living in the moment, but at the same time I’m on the Doctor’s side in this one. How close he’s been with all his different companions has varied, so he’s experienced staying in the friend zone and going beyond the friend zone, and all of those eventually ended. Now she’s faced with the choice again, and she knows how happy and sad she could feel with either choice because she’s experienced both possibilities before, and she’s choosing the one with the least amount of pain. She’s still living in the moment, but she’s also considering the future as well. She’s not completely committed to either path.

[@ItsShaz1]

Loved your reaction!

[@karlmortoniv2951]

Someone point Shayla toward Big Finish. Jo Martin and Sacha Dhawan have just signed on to do more stuff with them. I can't imagine Jodie not joining in at some point. 😆

[@Richard_Ashton]

'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Alfred Lord Tennyson

[@amelierose07]

I’m praying at this point for a thasmin kiss

[@gostrobo100]

I hope Jody does a few Big Finish stuff

[@icarusandtherabbit]

What was your reaction to the next time trailer?

[@Im_Evie_Now]

Loved that intro!

[@ajivins1]

Sad news, Bernard (Wilfred Mott) Cribbins has passed. A good age though, in his 90's.

[@SergeantBeckett]

I just wanted to ask, how come there's no reaction to "power of the doctor" on your channel. did you not manged to record that?

[@gordonfeetman445]

Also are you going to watch the tv movie? Or have you already watched it? It's not like the classic series. It's got new series bits in it. And the tardis is gorgeous (although I think it'll be hard to do a reaction on since its made by universal)

[@jacobmatthews8021]

I got a dr who tattoo recently of a weeping angel 😊 and I missed your videos 😊👍🏻

[@brucesimmons5517]

But...the image of an angel...

[@jacobmatthews8021]

@@brucesimmons5517 If it moves I'll cut my arm off and burn it

[@ѕтоие]

@@brucesimmons5517 im already here

[@brucesimmons5517]

@@ѕтоие Aaaaaaaaaaaahh!!!

[@jacobmatthews8021]

@@ѕтоие Well we're f**ked

[@benmiller3252]

The Centenary Special

[@gostrobo100]

Please react to the new Doctor reveal! We would love to see the reveal with us live for the first time.

[@kristenkanze495]

Thank you, Great video. The scene on the beach rang true but goodness... Yes, I wish The Doctor could have those kinds of relationships. But like you said, I see both sides of the fence. I adore Mandip and Jodie. They are so good. NO, Yaz must live. We can't have a Universe with no Yaz. I pray that television does not do to Yaz what it has done so many times with women loving women couples. I just can't even. Yaz must find a path and have a chance at happiness... October is so far away. Thank you again... I love your videos...

[@DoctorWhoShorts]

This episode was way better than people said. Hopefully it ages well within fandom

[@meghanto]

What an absolutely doctor intro

[@silverlance6960]

I hope you live forever my lady.

[@corynydam2361]

Something about the cinematography in the first scene between the Doctor and the Sea Devil felt very choppy, almost as if the Doctor’s parts weren’t filmed at the same time as the Sea Devil’s. I don’t know if it was very heavily cut down, or maybe edited together, but it was jarring to watch.

[@mattjcole908]

Did you react to the next episode trailer?

[@Domino2097]

1:33

[@mattjcole908]

@@Domino2097 Thanks, I skipped the chat today and went straight for the reaction lol

[@seanred7681]

Your rambling gets longer as time passes and I love it. Ok, so I just rewatched this today, and Jodie's last special will be on in about 20 minutes. I didn't like this episode, I tried, but it just didn't work for me. I think it might be that I don't enjoy episodes at sea - I didn't really rate "Curse of the Black Spot" either. The Docctor and Yas has been subtle, and I think that might be why it feels so forced to me mow - it was SO subtle before now I completely missed it lol, so my dislike of that aspect might be on me. Can''t wait to see you again in the next couple of days for the regeneration. Great sign off as usual. ;)

[@alphawolfstriker2192]

you need to do her regeneration next

[@mystictrue2400]

Are you alive ?

[@youknow227]

The trailer for the new episode had released

[@Domino2097]

She knows won't be watching it though

[@SpyroCynderFan]

Where is your reaction to Power of the Doctor? :(