Doctor Who "Space Babies" Reaction

[@JustSoShayla]

Hello girl scouts! I wanted to start doing a new thing for my reactions going forward which is going to be called: “Pinned Comment Post Post Ramblings from Future Shayla” - There’s so much to Doctor Who and I always end up seeing things or having thoughts post edit so I figured why not add it in, just in text form. For episode one I don’t have too many post post ramblings I don’t think. Next episode though, I’ve got a few. Anyway, go and do the thing, you know the one. Oh! Also I have had zero copyright issues and I waited a few days before publishing so if this video goes down I will do my best to get it back ASAP, thank you for your potential patience.

[@christianschoff2490]

HI SHAYLA!

[@nicobornemann6574]

Talking about copyright issues and getting the videos back online... could you maybe reupload your reaction to the last episode of season 13 pleeeeease? i never saw it and really want to! 😂

[@claraginevra6527]

Welcome back, Shayla, we've missed you!

[@paulflux5892]

Yeah RTD said putting Millie in makeup for two hours for the lizard Ruby was the most expensive joke in Doctor Who history! 😂

[@Jaeden_Phoenix]

*[insert seasons 11-13 were the most expensive joke in doctor who history comment]*

[@Leo_Dantas]

​@@Jaeden_PhoenixUnnecessary comment

[@Tconlon251_2]

The previous record holder was probably renting a tank just so the Doctor could make a badass entrance

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Must've cost thousands of pounds to pull off.

[@DanskeCrimeRiderTV]

@@Leo_Dantas no, it was very necessary

[@tenmark7055]

Its the first time the Doctor didnt test something by licking it... you knew it had to be bad!

[@ihateunicorns867]

Yeah it was weird, but RTD’s openers always are. Partners in Crime with the adipose, Rose with plastic Mickey and the burping bin, Smith and Jones with the Judoon Platoon on the Moon and the old women who drank people’s blood with a straw. I think it’s a test to show people just how nuts it can get. If they vibe with the episode, they’re good to watch the series. I was so preoccupied with how crazy the episode was, it didn’t occur to me until afterwards just how comfortable I was with 15 and Ruby already. I’m totally sold on them.

[@cairothetiefling_]

I really like Ncuti’s doctor’s personality, and I’m excited to see where him and Ruby go! I greatly enjoy their dynamic as doctor and companion and am very excited for this new era

[@ooooneeee]

My favourite Doctor Who reactor is back 😊 I loved this episode so much, including all the silliness. The chemistry between the Doctor and Ruby is absolutely fantastic here. They shot two later episodes in-between the special and this and it shows in how much they vibe and bounce off each other.

[@johnhudson9167]

Woo hoo you're back!! Nice new tattoos btw

[@roborob4296]

thank you for still reacting to this show. though it saddens me you never picked up other series. It was fun seeing how much you enjoyed the shows you were reacting to. you were/are one of my favorties

[@Faction.Paradox]

I'm not sure what is more infectious, Ncuti's energy or his laugh

[@nathandts3401]

The energy. It's Matt Smith, but comes off as fun instead of childish.

[@ihateunicorns867]

I love the way he kind of dances around the set. He’s very different to what we’ve had before, but he’s still got the ‘Doctor’ quality. Two episodes in and I already know I’m going to cry when he regenerates.

[@chrispy3369]

People tend to forget that Doctor Who is a program that if given enough time can do literally every possible story. This episode is just the one that contains speaking babies and snot monsters. Which is by far not the weirdest thing this franchise has done.

[@paulflux5892]

Congratulations on overcoming all the challenges of things and stuff! 👏 Two hairs? What two hairs?😉

[@Domino2097]

Its a pretty standard episode clearly Russel wanted to get his fart humour out quick this time haha "I'm young and hip"... shes not gonna feel that next episode when Ruby says her birth year :P

[@lucasdolding6924]

We had non-human companions in Jack, River and Nardole but yeah not one of the primary companions in the revival yet (Classic Who had Susan, Leela, Romana, Adric, Nyssa and Turlough). I do hope Ruby is gonna be non-human and I've thought that since TCoRR as well. Hope you enjoyed the groovy tunes of the next episode XD

[@Land967]

You forgot Handles 😟 also Astrid (planet Sto),

[@Alfwin]

Leela was human - though, perhaps not anatomically-modern Homo Sapiens. Her ancestors were human, and therefore she is too (albeit a slightly different form).

[@lucasdolding6924]

@@Land967 I was only talking about main characters, and Astrid definitely is not a companion lol

[@lucasdolding6924]

@@_MyNameIsAJ_ No, the Doctor told Rose that by that point in the future the humans had gone and mated with other species so he was probably a mix of humans and other humanoid aliens

[@lucasdolding6924]

@@Alfwin River’s parents are human but she’s not completely human, so I’d say she’s probably not too. Besides she has all the trademarks of what would be a non-human companion (different planet, different culture, different behaviours and attitudes to situations) which is what people want by having a non-human companion so either way it doesn’t really matter.

[@beesly01]

Doctor who makes up sympathetic to the plight of a snot monster, because of course it does...

[@stefanashley]

Yay, I'm glad you're back for the season. You're one of my favourite reactor because you actually react. Always makes me really enjoy the episode again. I definitely think Ruby is an alien or some sort of construct.

[@farview13]

Ah, my favorite Who reactor! Glad you are continuing to post. Not my favorite episode but we are still in transition from one Who runner to the next. Takes some getting used to. Seeing your reactions make it better.

[@Skinnylandia]

Omg i missed your reactions so much, wb!!! :D

[@steven54511]

Where to begin? SO MANY NEW TATTOO'S!!! Anyhoo - Love the reaction, especially once you work out what the Bogeyman is made out of!! Clue IS in the name LOL Great having you back and looking forward to seeing how you cope with what's to come (despite us both having no idea right now!)

[@Alfwin]

Well, the "Bogey" element in "Bogeyman" is actually a dialectal variant of "bugge", a Middle-English word for 'malevolent ghost/spirit'. Like the 'malevolent spirits' that bite you and cause rashes while you sleep, the 'bed-bugge' -- whence the modern 'bug' meaning 'insect'.

[@michaelcarr697]

I always Look forward to your reactions. Always amazed how you avoid spoilers and clips of the Series

[@RenatoGPadilla]

And we're BACK! Sorry it took me this long to watch! LOVE the Critical Role shirt! I think this episode was a bit Infantile (ha!) for me, but the dynamic between Ruby and Ncuti was PHENOMENAL! Gave me some HEAVY early Eccleston vibes... Can't eait to see the rest! My Dad and I tink Ruby might be related to the Pantheon... Maybe Mother Nature? I say that as I think maybe there IS a Mother Nature? If Music and Play are people, then sure!

[@We8lderio9]

Been looking forward both to the new episodes and your take on them!

[@sails1993]

I'm not a big reaction channel guy but I always look forward to your doctor who ones. Your reactions are so damn cute 😭

[@thebois4208]

so happy to see ya back reacting this was a great episode

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

My fav DW reactor! Welcome back! Much love. ❤

[@seamusburke639]

The tattoos have expanded since I last saw you. Lookin' good!

[@daveherres3374]

Good to see you again Shayla. Good luck Editing Shayla.

[@johna5635]

"Rambling Recap" would be a far better description than "Reaction"!

[@LukFair]

The Imogen Shirt makes the Reaction even more amazing

[@1001nevermore]

I’m really enjoying this Doctor so far. Ncuti has such an energy that he brings to the character that is very compelling to watch. Honestly though, my favorite thing about this season so far is the fact that Murray Gold is back. I heard hints of David Tennant’s theme during this episode, and when the Doctor was deciding whether to save the Bogeyman, I heard Peter Capaldi’s theme, which hit me right in the emotions since Capaldi is my favorite Doctor (and it was perfect to use while the Doctor was making this decision). I liked the music during Jodie Whitaker’s era, particularly her theme, but by switching composers I always felt that her era lost that musical language that tied all of the other Doctors together, and so I’m glad that Murray Gold is back to continue that musical thread with Ncuti Gatwa.

[@zaphkiel6952]

Hello !!!! Shayla ! U have been missed ! Great reaction ❤

[@Chad.Live.]

Good to have you back!

[@IloveAliBromley]

Ncuti is the 15th Doctor

[@RyanParker-kl6bg]

I met her on the set of coronation street. It was amazing she's so so amazing

[@Clayton-S.]

Great to see you again! 😁👍❤️

[@KingUbohYT]

since we never really had an update, imagine if they reveal Ruby to be The Doctor’s Daughter from season 4 episode 6, last we heard of her was when she went off to explore after she healed herself, but idk it’s probably a dumb idea, probably sounds better on paper

[@Hamzahasanlse]

SHAYLA!!!!! YAAAAAAYY

[@musu666]

I need to studyyy, why did you upload. Now i MUST see it now 😂

[@SapphicLemon]

loving the imogen shirt omggg, literally wearing the same thing rn lol

[@darkphoenix6807]

“I refuse” 😂

[@BarbusCraft]

5:00 Im expecting the ball to drop in the finale. He can't be fine forever, at some point "Fury of the Timelord" will catch up with him.

[@IsiahBradley]

WOO-WOO!!! I finally got a *new* one!!!! THANKS for this!!!!

[@txsportsfreak02]

Shayla!!!!!! I missed your videos. I'm Glad dr who is back!

[@zemoxian]

I think they had more variety in Classic Who. Susan and Ramona were Time Lords. They had humans from other eras, K-9 and I think there was an android. The closest we’ve gotten to was Nardole. I wasn’t quite sure what he was. Android? Cyborg? Alien?

[@exuletempus]

random rambles. ya, we do that too. I think the Doctor could go back to that road if he just timed it to right after his last visit... But, maybe there is more to time jumps than just "Pop! You're there!" Maybe it leaves some echoes in time, before & after a jump, that the TARDIS from his first jump would tell him about and mess up his own timeline? Or, maybe he just doesn't want to risk messing up her past again. The whole, step-on-a-butterfly thing 😛

[@mikebarlow214]

Back again (YAY!)...3:03 Another SCARY monster...5:45...okay, it's the Boogeyman, huh...8:34 the reality and instant mortification kick in!!!! 😆🤣😆 Okay, all kidding aside, it's GREAT to be back into a fresh series, whether it's Disney Season One, Series 14, Overall Season 40, or whatever! Clearly another "jump on" point for the newly established viewers, so the general backstory is necessary. Also in the story, though passed over in the editing process, there are a few callbacks to S11 x 02 ("The Beast Below"): The Doctor and Ruby having a moment looking out at the space scape, much like 11 and Amy did...the creature that is thought to be the last (or only) one of its kind (Star Whale and Boogeyman)...Ruby covered in "stuff" much like...well, you get the picture. As far as your QOTD goes, I have a couple of juicy theories about Ruby, both of which in a roundabout way linking her as a DIRECT relative of the Doctor. It's just a question of who I think Mrs. Flood is....either another incarnation of River or Jenny, from S10x06 ("The Doctor's Daughter"). It's a theory I had from the Christmas episode that I wanted to revisit. Looking forward and onward to the next episode!

[@inssit5]

So many tattoos!! Cool!!!

[@seanred7681]

Okay...2nd time attempting to comment on BOTH videos...don't ask, to quote 12, a thing happened. Yay, you're back. I loved your reaction, and I HATED this episode for one main reason - talking babies. This episode was the Doctor and Ruby having conversations with babies for SO long! And then there was the bogey man, and them getting to the planet via 'gas release'....so yeah, I'm glad there was 2 episodes. Now, on to "groovy tunes"...about a dog?!! 😜 And no, I don't think Ruby's an alien herself, but there's some alien shenanigans, but what else would you expect from Doctor Who?

[@Alfwin]

Always love your reactions, Shayla! I admit, I have mixed feelings about this episode. It had its moments, but the pacing felt off; like the story needed a bit more room to breathe. And I'll be honest: watching your reactions, seeing it through your eyes... it's hard to say anything negative about the episode - your enthusiasm is infectious! Hm, I don't really know _what_ I think about Ruby's origins, yet. Her being alien/other-worldly seems fairly likely at this point, but it's too early for me to commit to a theory yet!

[@davidjrandall1979]

Welcome back everyone x

[@nathandts3401]

I do like how open the character is now.

[@firefly24601]

SHAYLA'S BACK!!! 💜💜💜

[@pouletnoir4441]

Welcome back Shayla! I don't think Ruby can be an alien because she was transformed when she stood on the butterfly...

[@zowho]

A CRITICAL ROLE TSHIRT ON MY FAVORITE DOCTOR WHO REACTOR YES PLS

[@zowho]

i do hope you got a check from laura bailey with all that merch you’ve been serving

[@MarcusMoxley]

I’ve been waiting for youuuuuu🥹💗

[@barkingmonkee]

Seems like the Doctor undershot his target date by more than the usual amount in this one. 150 million years ago is quite a bit before butterflies appeared.

[@iCastiels]

YESSSSS WE ARE BACK

[@jacobmatthews8021]

God I've missed ur reactions 😊

[@JERBYTUBE]

I watched these two episodes and I was like 'Finally, FINALLY, Doctor Who is back!'

[@dupersuper1938]

You always have classic Who for alien companions...

[@12chapin]

I hope we visit that alien race at some point.

[@juggaloszuchman]

I am LOVING all the ink

[@sombird8317]

Shayla if you ever upload a reaction without that exact wall behind you I think I'll go into shock

[@Hamzahasanlse]

Always Gald to see you

[@Dalekscientist]

Well, we dis have Nardole, he wasn't human

[@granddaddyotaku636]

Im not a huge fan of this episode but Ncuti is a fantastic Doctor. I like the next episode better. This one just wasnt my favorite. I wanted to love it but it wasnt for me. Thats okay though, cause not every episode has to be perfect. The next episode was alot better for me :)

[@datboi42]

⚡️

[@torchwood00]

Shayla had fun

[@NerdyBoy001]

It’s that time!!!!! Welcome to the new era!!!

[@unclejunesgaming4325]

gallifrey is not dead, its in a pocket dimension that 11 and war was looking for

[@steven54511]

It's actually in a picture in a gallery some where in London...

[@viddysgamingviddyos4710]

Ummm, finally seen the episode. My parents mostly thought it was ridiculous, and so did I. I mean, the gas to move to the planet, really? I know RTD gave us farting Slitheen and stuff, but, outside of a couple of nice moments and little jokes...the second episode was better to me. Though, Shayla and you Girl Scouts certainly get me theorizing, case in point, Ruby Sunday.

[@vworpin9945]

Imogen shirt slay

[@joshlammaslehto6603]

Ruby's initials are R.S.

[@AmyWarriorPrincess]

I really wish they had done something to get rid of the Timeless child. I really don't like it because, in my opinion, it disrespects what came before before. He was born on Gallifrey now they say he wasn't

[@Alex-yl8dz]

I don't think Ruby will be an alien since she was affected by the butterfly being killed

[@ClintBandito]

Shayla what hairs are you even talking about? I don't see anything 👀

[@Stephen-Fox]

14. 1. 40. 2024. At this point season numbers are apparently meaningless so go ahead and call it fnarg as Moffat once proposed calling S5. I agree that we've probably had weirder, but I'm not sure we've had weird in this specific way before.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

You really should check out Classic Who there are lots of amazing human and non-human companions and amazing 7 Doctors and stories. I'm glad your having a great time with this episode for me I thought it was a pile of crap but that's just my opinion I don't like the Doctor being too open with his companions because it removes the alien out of his character and make him too humanised I love weird episodes but this one was just too juvenile.

[@youknow227]

You've got a lot of tattoos

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

What makes me laugh but also seriously vexed at same time is already with these haters just 2 episodes in is they slagging the show off to the hilt but Ncuti also referencing him in terms like black gay doctor. These scum only show themselves up to be who they really are and why their pre determined hate agenda invalidates every single word they have to say. Yes l massively disliked the Chibnall and Jodie era though...all that was more fault on Chibnall than Jodie. But, these 2 Ncuti and young woman playing Ruby ( brain drain moment forgot her name), are flipping cute super chemistry between them and super talented, they deserve praise for it not the bull these haters with their own agenda have already heaped on them.

[@Soliy87]

Love the tatts

[@barriehull7076]

Not hares, more like rabbits.

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

It's quite fitting RTD brought the new era of Doctor Who and will likely be the one to kill it. This is most definitely the worst season ever. He's turned a children's sci-fi show into a drag review. Two episodes so far have ended with or contained a dance number... WHY?

[@jodieodinson1905]

we are divided in two sides: Who liked it Who doesn't... i feel like this new season is more like a politically correct lesson about lgbtq+(premium etc), race etc than actually Doctor Who about exploring and solving problems without thinking too much about what is the actual world... and i feel it weird and wrong... good narrative? first doctor say something sexist, 10th correct him showing the character development. bad narrative? the 14th talking, a random girl say something about the pronouns and he agree and add those randomly... Worse narrative? everything is about skin color and sexuality... he is the doctor, mostly asexual and mostly dumb about human things... also he change dresses too much and that way less iconic than the other doctors...

[@hanonhold]

Urgh