DOCTOR WHO: PYRAMIDS OF MARS REACTION

My reaction to Classic Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars.
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[@johnthewiz]

And us old fans have probably watched this about 20 times each. Cannot be bettered.

[@BernardJKD]

And some idiots still think Sutekh was imprisoned on Mars not Egypt.

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

Part of the reason classic-who fans regard this story so highly is because of Gabriel Woofe's voice as Sutekh. Most classic who villains were over the top theatrical. He was one of the first to whisper almost all his lines. It gave the character a confident and patient quality. He wasn't manically ranting. He would quietly and confidently tell you "i'll kill you soon soon" and you'd believe him. Nowadays quiet villains are more common. Back then on TV actors tended to go over the top with their performances when playing villains. The story isn't without it's problems, but i consider it to be my favorite Baker story.

[@xedalpha1]

I love the implication that if Sutekh managed to take one step out of that time corridor onto Earth, EVERYTHING would just die.

[@BernardJKD]

He's already on earth.

[@xedalpha1]

@@BernardJKD In his tomb anyway. Why he used that time corridor and not just walk out the excavated entrance Ive no idea. Guess he just wanted to go where his stuff was.

[@HuntingViolets]

"I renounced the society of Time Lords" is such an interesting line.

[@HudsonMedia]

Wasn’t expecting this tbh! I love this whole season and the vibe of this story. Gothic is very much the energy of this whole season and it’s the main reason I love it.

[@HamzaReactz]

Glad to hear you love it :)

[@finnatikk]

The similar scene in episode 2 was actually a great big hint for anyone who remembered to watch pyramids of Mars before the legend of ruby Sunday 😂

[@xedalpha1]

That's what clued me in too. RTD left hints while pelting us with red herrings to the point it was raining fish. Even up to the last moment using the masters theme, having the cloud called 'the beast' and Gabriel Woolf speaking up. A well earned twist imho.

[@tom_4615]

Glad you’re watching this now rather than waiting for it. This is such a good episode

[@DoctorWhoBookClub]

Interesting that the Eye of Horus is a giant red… Ruby! ♦️

[@HamzaReactz]

That is interesting :)

[@Eltonlaleham]

I love this story and Sutekh is an awesome villain in billions of ways

[@livingcoffee_edits]

Sutekh did also show up in a 10th Doctor comic (where he kills a God of Ragnarok) and a few audios

[@sg-zd8eb]

Such a magnificent story. Perfectly written and acted. No wonder it topped a DWM poll as the greatest story ever. You probably do need to watch it a few times to truly appreciate how good it is.

[@HamzaReactz]

I feel like if you have to watch something a few times to appreciate it then it isn’t that great. Should be able to do that from the first or second viewing :)

[@jasonhebedead1710]

@@HamzaReactz Not true. I've come to appreciate many pieces of media I didn't enjoy on first viewing.

[@anthonymusgrave569]

Ah, kids today, so hard to please. 😉 I love this story, and watched it over and over when it was released on VHS in the ‘80s! (Yes, I’m old now…)

[@carolineskipper6976]

I think one of the issues with some of the earlier classic Who is that stories are spread out over multiple episodes, so it's very easy to end up filling time with too much running about and hiding etc. When the standard is a 'one story one episode' then the writers use every minute to squeeze more story in, and so we've come to expect that. I was very aware watching this today that to a modern eye the effect are all a bit shonky, and the mummies made me smile with their bandaged Ugg boot feet and oven glove hands - but at the time this went out we didn't expect any better on a TV budget- and you just imagined something great based on the visuals in front of you. I think the idea of what Sutekh is makes his reappearance very high stakes. He's an all-powerful god who was imprisoned forever - first by the Osirens, and then by The Doctor. He is going to be well bent on revenge!

[@raybearoz]

This story has one of the most infamous bloopers that went to air... while not terrible, it's at a very dramatic point and also very silly... In the moment when Sutekh stands, it's likely the cushion he was sitting on stuck to the costume... so if you look carefully, you'll see a little while hand holding down the cushion, then discretely slide away.... still hilarious

[@HamzaReactz]

That’s awesome 😂

[@raybearoz]

@@HamzaReactz is it too late to see your reaction to it?

[@kuel6228]

I bring Suteks gift of death to all humans who dislike pyramids of Mars(Seriously no one be a dick to him like some where for Wild Blue Yonder,If he doesnt like it thats cool,We all have opinions

[@HamzaReactz]

Appreciate that :)

[@colinmcdonough4034]

Exactly. Who is a broad church, we all have our favourite stories. That's the beauty of the show. Glad that you gave it a spin Hamza.

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

The big house, exterior locations (not studio) was filmed at Stargroves, in 1975. It was then owned by Mick Jagger (earnings from Rock!) - Led Zeppelin recorded at this house, too, through a mobile studio. Who production would return to Stargroves for a second film in 1977.

[@hgwells1899]

'S'funny, your final summing up was exactly my thoughts on Legend of Ruby

[@AmyWarriorPrincess]

This is one of my favorite stories of his

[@HamzaReactz]

Glad to hear that :)

[@CrankyGrandma]

Those mummy pro wrestlers were pretty absurd, but a as kid this stuff is terrifying. Suffers a tad from classic Who padding. The fourth doctor’s voice! Now you understand the reaction of us old folks when we heard that voice at the end of the 50th when the curator came out. First the voice and we all knew.

[@TheZodiacz]

the human brain has devolved due to technology and along with it the span of attention. As the mythical pharaoh Thamus said to Thoth when he invented writing, it will impede the human memory.

[@stormhawk3319]

You had the two greatest speaking voices in the show’s history with Pyramids, Tom Baker & Gabriel Woolf.

[@markdavidson9100]

A fantastic story, chilling and macabre 😊 having reacted to remembrance of the daleks, the schools headmaster and Laurence Scarman are played by Michael Sheard

[@ianstopher9111]

You never want to be late for French Class.

[@markdavidson9100]

@@ianstopher9111 Danny Kendall found out the hard way

[@sixstanger00]

This story was part of DW's "Gothic horror" era. Pretty much every story from "Terror of the Zygons," to "The Invasion of Time" is Gothic horror. The difference in FPS is because all studio filming was shot "live-to-videotape," the same way soap operas are. Location filming was shot on film (22mm or 35mm, I can't remember which). Shooting on film is usually 24 FPS, while live-to-videotape is around 60 FPS.

[@HamzaReactz]

Thanks for telling me :)

[@inkanimations5115]

So glad you're watching this was so excited when sutekh showed up in the finally that I had a nose bleed. My fav classic who story and villain and fav doctor of all time 😊

[@HamzaReactz]

Hope your nose is okay 😂

[@inkanimations5115]

@@HamzaReactz yeah it was lol thanks

[@SutraRein-xy4qr]

Oh dear I weep for modern audiences.

[@HamzaReactz]

Why? I’ve watched many other classic stories and enjoyed them. This just didn’t work for me

[@thetasigma412]

People are allowed to have opinions mate. Just because most people love pyramids doesn’t mean that everyone has to.

[@Concreteowl]

I honestly don't know how anyone can dislike that story.

[@HamzaReactz]

I don’t understand why people like it 😂

[@ianstopher9111]

When the TARDIS went all wonky at the beginning, you can see Tom's hand was too close to a flash bang and he got some of the impact on his hand.

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

With the extras for WHO dvd and blu, some get very creative. One for this story, "OH Mummy" Seutekh is alive, living in suburban England, and much more mellow. He wears the Mask. He has a pet Rabbit, Neil -"Neil before Seutekh" is said gently to the bunny. The God works delivering milk to homes, "I bring the gift of milk, from Seutekh!" 🙃

[@AuroraButterflyx]

I am not a huge fan of Classic Who but the roughly 10 stories I have watched (will try to watch more) its my favourite ones. It's quite engaging and love all the plot twists. Surprised you didn't like it but that's fine. I do find classic normally boring but this story did keep me the most engaged. Hopefully, the Tale of Tardis version will be easier to watch.

[@gamegeek812]

Regardless of your opinion of this story, you can see how Sutekh as a villain has made such a big impression to the point where people were so hyped to see him back.

[@drwho-hj1pu]

Interesting reaction

[@bananasaregood8655]

The fact you dont rele like this much loved story is exactly why we watch reactions like you’res, because we want to see other peoples opinions. If we all thought the same way then reactions would be boring haha. Glad u checked this story out tho

[@sg-zd8eb]

I wasn’t a fan of this story when I bought it on vhs in 1990. But after a few views I grew to like it.

[@hanonhold]

This guy's honesty is the reason I'm still subscribed. Even when I'm like "what the FUCK are you talking about??" I enjoy it because there's no bullshit 😂

[@brentbrooks3]

I applaud you doing your homework before the finale. 😊

[@AmyWarriorPrincess]

I grew up watching the 4th Doctor, Tom Baker, and the 5th Doctor Peter Davison. This is my favorite era of Doctor Who. My second favorite is the 3rd Doctor's era. And here's a bit of fun trivia for you. They got Gabrielle Wollf to come back and do the voice of Sutekh again. Yes this episode is like The Devil's Chord, but this story came first

[@jefersonmedeiros9545]

After legend of Ruby I went to watch this Episode, and I really liked It. The dialogues are great, sometimes comic, and the exposition is no more than what is needed. Back then Sutekh was already in prison and still had powers over things, what else he can do now that he is released and wants revenge?

[@josephryan362]

Great tom baker doctor who story tom baker and Elizabeth salden give a great profamce as the doctor and sear jane Smith

[@GarethAndersonUK]

Pyramids of Mars is much loved in general and one of my personal favourites from Classic Who. Top 5 for sure. But I still enjoy hearing a different response from you.

[@space1999]

The house they filmed at was owned by mick jagger who allowed the filming as he occasionally watched and enjoyed the show.... this story originated the "u.n.i.t dating problem" whereby the 3rd dr stories were set in 70s but this story dates it differently... its also the first story where Sarah says "can't we just leave as I'm from the future and so the world can't have ended" and so he shows her the new future... they did the same thing in this current season with the beatles episode (another hint RTD used about sutekhs return)... finally, it scared the shit out of me when I first watched this back then.... lol

[@bastiendamour1617]

Can't wait to rewatch this in the "remake" épisode of tales of the Tardis on Thursday, cause Sutekh feels a 100th times less threatening compared to Legend Of Ruby Sunday

[@mayotango1317]

What remake? Is a sequel.

[@bastiendamour1617]

@@mayotango1317 I'm not fluent in English I'm sorry, but : In tales of the Tardis (not sure of the name), they are gonna reexplain the pyramids of mars with updated effects, and dialogue too (not sure of the dialogue), so, I can't wait to see that

[@bastiendamour1617]

@@mayotango1317 go search on Google "tales of the Tardis pyramids of mars", you'll understand

[@772Dinoman]

I personally love “Pyramids of Mars” because it was the second Classic Who story I watched (“Genesis of the Daleks” being the first) after I discovered DW in my childhood during RTD’s first era, because I loved Sarah Jane after she was reintroduced in NuWho, but I understand and respect your less positive opinion- however, I think it’s crazy that I rewatched POM literally two weeks ago on a whim and thought “Sutekh would be a great villain to bring back” and here he is! Coincidence! 😂❤ Love your reactions!

[@HamzaReactz]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@NotAgnor]

There’s gonna be a new tales of the TARDIS episode covering this story, with the Doctor and Ruby (And no spoilers but I believe it will be an important watch)

[@hanonhold]

I like this one a lot but there are better stories from Tom Baker's era imo

[@joshuajoshua2732]

Wow ok i'm sorry you didn't like it this will be controversial. But thats fine if you didnt like it you didnt like it. I thought its the best ever story and i think the mummies were cool. Maybe on future rewatches opinions may change once your use to old styled television my struggle with New Dr. Who today is everythings bang bang far too fast paced and too much CGI.

[@HamzaReactz]

I’m use to classic who style television. There’s plenty of stories in the past I’ve really enjoyed, this just isn’t one of them unfortunately :)

[@brentbrooks3]

Classic Who is often a slow burn. The stories feel lived in because so much runtime is spent with things would seem to vreate boredom in younger audiences. I grew up on the classics and have a fondness for them. For you to not enjoy a story regarded by many as an all timer is surprising. I think he has been brought back because of you have three options as RTD. Rely on recycling a Dalek/Master/Cyberman plot line. Create something new which might hit or miss. Or comb through the show's history for a dangling thread like this one. Other villians like Omega or the Mara would also be great to revisit.

[@HamzaReactz]

Yeah that’s understandable. I’m interested to see what they do with him in Empire of Death :)

[@JB-ys8ct]

Apparently the new Tales of the Tardis is going to have a cut down version with redone CGI and also new music from the composer who did the Sarah-Jane spinoff - also some scenes from 15 and Ruby too. I wonder if you'd prefer something that feels closer to NuWho?

[@HamzaReactz]

It doesn’t have to be something like new who. There’s been so much classic stuff I’ve really enjoyed. This one just didn’t work for me. Sutekh is cool looking but that’s about it, nothing else to say about him. The story spends a lot of time with the mummies slowly chasing characters and characters hiding from the mummies. It just drags and wasn’t fun or interesting to watch :)

[@mauriceedwards9588]

Tom Baker is the Doctor for me the others are just playing the part fantastic voice even more amazing he's from Liverpool, on a side note the outside of the house it was Mick Jagger house at the time he kindly agreed for filming.

[@joelec3732]

6:57 ~ 😅 9:03 ~ STAMPY WHO? 🐈 Something so old in a one-off story will evolve unexpectedly.

[@papalaz4444244]

he didnt come back - a big donkey came back and then it was defeated by a rope

[@HamzaReactz]

Yeah it was awful to watch

[@Nyx__]

I was just about to comment how it looks like an amature movie. LOL

[@wolfmacleod]

I really think Onega would have been a better villain to return

[@Joey15811]

I agree. Sutekh great as he is, worked best as a stand alone here imo.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I think Omega and Sutekh working together would make epic.

[@thevirgologychannel6215]

POM is classic fan favourite. I loved it and I can imagine it’s a hard watch for newer fans that are used to the modern television. I think it’s going to be re-edited for Tales of the Tardis so it’s a bit more palatable for the TikTok generation.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I hope not don't ruin another classic.

[@DiM2404]

The fps should be 25 as per all PAL TV, I wonder what’s making it seem that way? Maybe the restoration on the B&W eps you’ve been watching has made them appear a bit choppy.

[@DiM2404]

25p/50i

[@HamzaReactz]

That’s probably it :)

[@EJDW]

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it it's one of my favorite stories. I do agree that I kind of wonder of all the past villains why RTD picked Sutekh but I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out in the new episode. Counting down to Friday night oh Saturday morning for you

[@HamzaReactz]

Glad to hear it’s one of your favourites :)

[@joshuajoshua2732]

​@@HamzaReactzIt's mostly everyone's favourite its one of the most beloved stories your the only one I've come across who didn't like it.

[@papalaz4444244]

Never go full RTD

[@SuperJohnPatterson]

I thought was alright but my dad said he loved it as a kid an it came out when Egypt was a big thing. So could of just been a more that’s generation. But could be good in empire of death. 😅

[@joshuajoshua2732]

With RTD and Disney I doubt it the Doctor twerking his way out of trouble which I'm very worried they'll do.

[@Oheretic]

Criticising Pyramids of Mars is tantamount to blasphemy. You are hereby ordered to surrender your Doctor Who fan membership card immediately!😉

[@dogblessamerica]

Sutekh is an awesome villain, but this isn't my favourite story either. Most of it is like watching paint dry. I enjoyed your reaction though and your edited down version of the story.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I agree Sutekh is an awesome villain I disagree that the story is like watching paint dry abit of slow pace makes a good story not everything's bam bam full of of fast action you got to have a story.

[@ianstopher9111]

The letdown are the puzzles in Episode 4, otherwise it is top-tier.

[@Reprodestruxion]

How do you like the adaption? Hopefully not too orientalist.

[@HamzaReactz]

Not sure what you are talking about. Are you talking about how he looks in the new season?

[@Reprodestruxion]

@@HamzaReactz back in the 70’s with Nassim and how Scarman would talk as an archaeologist

[@HamzaReactz]

Fine with it. Don’t really have thoughts on it 😂

[@naomialana]

you like series 14 aka series 1 with gatwa yet do not like this? yo modern treacles are moist. this is revered story. one of best all time. you would despise all of class who.

[@HamzaReactz]

Well you’re wrong because I like the first Doctor era and Ian and Barbara are my favourite DW companions. It’s all subjective, if you like it, cool. Doesn’t mean I have to.

[@oubliette862]

this has always been one of my favorite episodes. the talons of weng chiang is a good one.

[@moloids]

Also barely made it through and I love some 1st and 2d Doctor episodes.

[@joshuaverran9443]

You are joking right? How can "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" compare to one of the most greatest stories in the whole history of Who to "Pyramids of Mars" as the worst seriously?, this story will always win over that crappy disney disaster with crying Gatwa and Ruby with mother issues which no true fan really cares about unless you like soap operas "Pyramids of Mars" is proper true science fiction gothic Dr. Who I feel sorry for you tiktok generation z I really do that you been denied of great television such as this.

[@kuel6228]

He didn’t enjoy it that’s his opinion there’s nothing wrong with it

[@HamzaReactz]

Yeah I was joking. The story is actually a masterpiece. Getting to see mummies slowly walk about chasing after people is the type of Doctor Who I’ve been craving to see for so long and I’m glad I finally have. Nothing beats this one. Better than the woke crap they have today with the black gay doctor. Perfect storytelling :)

[@mikalmos369]

MOST of classic was in color...

[@HamzaReactz]

Obviously but I’ve only seen the first Doctor era, 2 stories from second and bunch from colour ones. I’m use to it being in black and white :)

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@HamzaReactz You have plans on watching all the classics at any point? Or are they not really your thing. Personally went on that journey a few years back, they kind of grow on you. Tom Bakers era was one of the best, quite liked the second and third doctors too.

[@HamzaReactz]

I love classic who. I’m on the second doctor era atm, can’t wait to watch the rest :)

[@isack_hs]

i loved this serial as a teenager but when i rewatched it this week i was also just so bored 💀

[@Sandman_jazz1983]

Very much share your opinion, I find this story rather dull and plodding, and episode 4 is pretty much an inferior remake of the final episode of an earlier classic who final episode.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I violently disagree you must be watching a different show.

[@ianstopher9111]

Very similar to Death to the Daleks and the traps in The Five Doctors. Beloved of young DMs the world over 😀