Doctor Who The Star Beast Reaction

[@torchwoodboy5564]

Happy 60th Anniversary All. Love You! :)

[@GOLDENX917]

Happy 60th to you as well. Love to vsee your reactions as always. :) PS. Doctor who: Unleashed is on bbc 3 after each special. the next time trailer airs after unleashed on BBC 3

[@Raymail-tj4cf]

Donna named her son Jason. Jason means Healer or Physician. So she named her son Doctor. Then her daughter took the name Rose. 🌹

[@MatthewCYN15]

It's all adding up.....

[@kaizoisevil]

Now it makes sense. Rose being trans flew over my head at first.

[@seamusburke639]

BEST! TARDIS! EVER! It's vintage, but it's modern. It's detailed, but it's minimalist. The round things! THE ROUND THINGS!!!

[@xedalpha1]

And the round things have RGB! That makes the TARDIS go faster

[@torchwoodboy5564]

I love the round things… what are they?!

[@Rudromukherjeenerv]

so many round things!

[@AlanCanon2222]

@@torchwoodboy5564I've no idea.

[@seamusburke639]

NO IDEA!@@torchwoodboy5564

[@RenaissanceEarCandy]

The 60s style TARDIS was just 👌. I still think Catherine would have been awesome as the Doctor in her own right. I knew it was Miriam from the first word Meep spoke. She's so good at voicing evil characters. The end theme was just awesome. Probably the best orchestration of the theme I've ever heard. I rewound and re-listened to that three times.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I thought she sounded like Dobby at times.

[@Tconlon251_2]

The music is great, but there’s some kind of deep vocal sound mixed in that’s throwing me off. It’s the same feeling I get with ASMR; never been a fan of it

[@dguthrie11]

It is soooo good to see you! I know KZbin reactions aren't on your radar anymore, but you were one of the first reactors I ever watched and it was Doctor Who reactions that led me to you years ago. I'm still subscribed because you have a special place in my heart! Seeing you react to this just made my day.

[@michael_20]

I think the binary/non-binary thing was less about Rose's gender identity and more about the fact that the DoctorDonna was binary because there were two of them, but now it's non-binary because there are three? Because I'm pretty sure Rose is trans, not non-binary. And I'm so glad you're reacting to these, your reactions are always so much fun!

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

The way they pushed it in the episode was really over the top though, like Rose asking the Doctor if she assumed the Meep's identity, like come on.

[@AussieGamer-jd6qd]

I have to agree, (Im trans, yk i hate having to say it but it helps with perspective ig) I dont like the message of "oh male presenting people are dumb" like.... what? so for example: trans men become lesser just because they wanna be themselves?

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

@@AussieGamer-jd6qd It's the new way of the world now, being a man = bad, and they wonder why suicide rates in men so high. I have literally no problems with a trans character, but I've yet to see an actual good one. Why is Rose's identity important? The way to get people to accept trans people is by acting like it's not a big deal, by making it so much of one and having stupid lines like 'did you just assume it's identity' that's only going to make people hate trans characters even more. Having a character be trans should be more than having their identity be their only character trait. It's a shame, because I thought some of the lines between Donna and her mum in the kitchen were quite good when talking about how they should speak to Rose.

[@TheNoybusiness]

@@ItsAv3rageGamer That's a perfectly logical question to ask. The Beep is an alien. Why would you assume their species even has biological sexes? And Rose is trans, so she would think about this.

[@PerovNigma]

​​@@TheNoybusiness Very true, but the wording could have been tweaked to sound more natural, like a quick aside of "It might not be a 'he'." As it was played, it felt like an unironic "Did you just assume my gender?" That said, I'm glad to see more trans rep in _Doctor Who,_ and this is just a nitpick in an episode I otherwise loved.

[@AlanCanon2222]

Donna's last episode ("Journey's End") was the first episode of NuWho I ever watched (friend of mine had a cameo in it) and as a consequence she's been my favorite companion ever since. So glad to see her back. All my fist pumping moments in this episode were on Donna lines.

[@koalarm]

That was a proper romp. A little bit cheesy in places, but a world devoid of cheese would be really dull.

[@brendanlooney540]

I'm not one for words I don't normally leave comments but I am glad that you are back

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

The TARDIS was like, “Yes, this hyperactive alien golden retriever needs space for zoomies.” And she was right! 😂 Me seeing The Meep at first: “Nooooo, the cute baby kitty thing is hurt!” Me seeing The Meep after: “This M-Fer should’ve stayed hurt!”

[@liamkc1998]

Great reaction!! This was such a fun episode but full of heart. It was so good to have them back, like they’ve never been away😭 the writing and music was just so perfect! And The Meep was just FANTASTIC - roll on the other specials.

[@Llanchlo]

First episode I have really enjoyed since the Haunting of Villa Dorati. No subsitute for a decent plot ...

[@crandleberrysadie]

Oh I was so hoping you would be doing this reaction! Happy 60th to you and everyone in the comments 🎉

[@savagehowler]

The just letting it go writing may have been a little rough, but the idea works. Think pressure being too high so a release valave fails, it being spread between them not only slowed the effects and let them be able to think about it but eased it enough for them to let it go. Thats how i saw it anyway

[@PrincessKagayaki]

when she asked who he was i was SO hoping the doctor was going to say "John Smith'

[@jpwphoenix1701]

It’s so great to see you reacting again, especially to Doctor Who. This is like the good old days, which is very fitting for this very nostalgic episode.👏😀

[@Cs-cp6vo]

I love how Beep becomes almost completely cgi when his true nature is revealed

[@ShiningWolf88]

That cgi was amazing though

[@elliotblabla]

Meep’s chosen pronouns are just ‘the’.

[@benjamindavis4974]

He wasn't CGI according to unleashed

[@chazo1367]

@@benjamindavis4974 Practical puppet mixed with CGI I believe.

[@legendswarble2845]

​@@benjamindavis4974The Meep looked like a mix of a practical puppet with cgi embellishments that got ramped up a touch with the heel turn. Kinda like Vecna from Stranger Things.

[@MrBlahblahgaga]

I really appreciate you posting so quickly!!! Such a wonderful episode!!

[@Beaverhausen88]

Yes long live the doctor Donna!..... not a massive tardis interior fan but I think it will grow on me.... also I did feel the metacrisis release was a cop out but 10/10.... love it and can't wait for next week!!!

[@tunderdiamant8651]

I mean we don't know if it's gonna stay the same for hte 15th doctor right ? so we might get this interior for only 3 episodes but it would be weird if they bothered to create it just for those 3 specials lol

[@marcusgirling]

@@tunderdiamant8651I heard that it’s staying but your right they wouldn’t waste money to build a massive tardis interior to destroy it

[@katiebrooker1437]

Thanks for still doing these reactions Alex! It's part of my doctor who routine to wake up at 6am, watch the episode and watch you're reaction (6am on a Sunday mind you - dang time difference!)

[@sonicsean34]

Great to have the show back, greater to have you back. Both are awesome.

[@neilmcdonald9164]

The doctor wearing a barrister wig,is surely a nod to the Tom Baker story,"The Stones of Blood"🎩

[@billjaycock3626]

The Tardis was like a Willy Wonka sweet factory room.

[@AlanCanon2222]

Or the one from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

[@sallyatticum]

I do't know if this would hook brand new viewers, but it was fun. A LOVE the new TARDIS interior.

[@johnhoskins1786]

Good to see you back and having fun. Mate

[@Shelma32Reactions]

It's great to see you for these specials! This was a fun episode. I ADORE the new TARDIS!

[@karabelle221]

The “next time” was shown at the end of “doctor who: unleashed” on bbc 3

[@NoName1462]

Good to see you (and Doctor Who) back again. Great episode, overall enjoyed it very much, just didn't like the resolution to the meta crisis thing, being able to "just let go of it" was kinda odd to me, I even thought passing it down to Rose was fine and made some sense but just had a problem with the letting it go thing. Oh well, though, it was still a lot of fun and its not like Doctor Who didn't have weird resolutions like that in the past too.

[@stevenmullis5037]

There is a next time. Next Saturday, and the Saturday after that. oh and a Christmas special!

[@warrickjfoote9650]

Made me cry in the good way...

[@MarieDesJardin]

14:13 "man babies" -- This is the first reaction of yours I ever watched, and I think I love you. Thanks for sharing the joy.

[@KirkLinnDeGrassi]

After the abysmal last season Im glad this one was slightly cheese whizzed of course I have been binge-watching Yasmin Finney in her other work that i really wish Torchwoodboy would review

[@FandomReactions]

The King of Doctor Who Reactions is here 💛

[@torchwoodboy5564]

Lmao no not meee 😭

[@samaritaDeath]

I love Donna, I’ve missed her. I knew the meep was evil, nothing could be this cute and not be evil ( example orange cats). The sonic, not sure about it, I mean what will do next? The inside of the TARDIS, love it. I hope they continue with it, it really looks bigger on the inside. Not convinced about the inherited ? Meta crisis. Some corny stuff but it was fun. Watching it didn’t feel like a duty. I missed you Torchboy. Good to see you back

[@osumarko]

Great to have Doctor Who and your reactions back.

[@joconnor9256]

Loved your review, it was fair and you captured the essence of the doctor

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

That wasn't Doomsday. That was 9 and early 10s theme.

[@DFQreacts]

I'm so happy to see you decided to return for Doctor Who reactions! You are the OG DW Reactor! Lol onto the next!

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

we can always count you for these snappy uploads, its been what... like an hour?

[@torchwoodboy5564]

My bad haha

[@TOMMYFARRWALES]

The whonivers logo was very marvel, I figured Disney had a hand in that, also the sonic forcefield,, I hope that's it with Disneys involment It was great, just from the first scene him venturing through the town, only 11th I can recall doing that couple of times

[@MrPaulFCockburn]

FYI, Margo’s surname is pronounced “Mar-go-lees”.

[@TheRedLittleGirl]

Eyy! So glad to see you show up on my feed alongside a new DW episode. ❤🎉 😊 Really enjoyed the reaction - it was a fun romp of an episode really. Ups and downs but I was at definitely entertained the entire time. Looking forward to next week! Along with your reaction. And more Doctor and Donna! 🤩🤩

[@ryanricardo]

Your right Nerdrotic and Co are gonna have a field day

[@torchwoodboy5564]

Aren’t they 🤣

[@ryanricardo]

@@torchwoodboy5564 they do it everything these days spoiling things for us that wanna enjoy things. Thanks for being one of the positive ones. I nearly felt sorry for poor Meep in Doctor Who lol

[@ghostpenguins3]

Your notification reminded me to watch. The viewing sitch in the US is weird now.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

Really fun adventure to kick off RTD2 loved the story and characters. It wasn't afraid to be silly at times. I can't lie I did find Rose and Donna's meta crisis moment a bit pretentious (they could get rid of the Meta Crisis energy so easily) and the new sonic is definitely too over powered (can create force fields andmake projections in thin air?! For the latter just bring back the Sonic glasses or give him a phone) The costumes were great and the new TARDIS design is awesome. Finally the Round things are back and they can see what they're doing. It's a bit weird seeing the Disney logo on the credits. But most importantly WE GOT THE MIDDLE 8 BACK!!!!!!!

[@AlanCanon2222]

I'm a musician and I love this comment so much.

[@RJA]

I like the new sonic. Considering how long it takes to create those force fields I don't think it's too overpowered.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

@@RJA true but honestly, like I said, why not just make a new device, have it smashed mid story so it can't be used again. Or how about have it so generating the sheilds drains the sonic.

[@ThetaSigma-vu1sk]

I like the sonic have a UI screen projection. It makes it feel more like a gadget and may show some cool scenes of the Doctor having to quickly look over something like he did in this

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

@@ThetaSigma-vu1sk The sonic glasses did the same thing. Just wish they give other devices a chance. Or improvisation

[@DuncanEvans-t7q]

The episode was amazing, i still haven't finished my well prepared meal (you get that?)

[@lykan2]

Series 4 Intro but with Trillion times the budget xD Got the Intro got me pumped already for this special....and at the end that sweeet sweet Interior and SO big!

[@johnking5174]

I am so glad you are back with Doctor Who reactions.

[@leebeckett8980]

Great to have your reactions back❤

[@vandera]

Yes! So cool to see your reaction Alex!

[@crystalfire5564]

Good to see you back for this!

[@marcusgirling]

I really enjoyed the episode I think I replayed mostly everything that great the tardis interior and massive it self doesn’t look awful not used to being white as I’m only 28 so yeah but that would grow on me in the next couple of episodes I’d give it a good 9/10

[@amywonderland9297]

I absolutely loved it! Reacted to it as well just need to edit it 😂 roll on next week!

[@Mrjacharles]

Dude. I love your channel name. Torchwood forever.

[@doritofan1002]

All the episode was missing was Branigan from the motorway episode showing up at the end to say “oh stop that modern talk I’m an old fashioned cat!”

[@StevenHouse1980]

Doctor Who + Disney = "Let it go!"

[@dot-rain]

Oh that's what that was about! I was so confused honestly. My family and I were like. I don't get it. Me neither. What?

[@TheNoybusiness]

Although Elsa was letting it go in the sense of unleashing.

[@chrisleneil]

Loved it - great reaction!

[@damaruslove8688]

They got that bbc and Disney + money 💰 now

[@perkigothdragon2397]

Happy 60th!!!!

[@bryanlea8115]

Cheesy as all Hell, but I’m here for it.

[@AmazingWorldoffanboy0278]

I enjoyed it cant wait for the next one

[@SaiyanQuad92]

I loved this episode.

[@MiamiCereal]

"a little on the nose" - nailed it! felt a little to forced, with a few more revisions could have been prefect

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

If you think it's bad now just wait until next season.

[@MiamiCereal]

@@ItsAv3rageGamer no one's seen next season. Rtd is back. Chibnal is gone. I have faith Dr who will be good again. Just wish Jodie got rtd instead of the worst showrunner we've had

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

@@MiamiCerealBased on RTD's first episode back I'm not hopeful, and I loved RTD and enjoyed his era of the show more than anyone else's. Tenannt was my favourite doctor too and I really struggled with it. The preachiness was just far too much.

[@craigmcfly]

Miriam Margo-lees. Not Margoyles! :)

[@thelivingbarfpoo2363]

It's not doomsday my guy it's the doctors theme

[@Surfboarder4]

Was a breathe of fresh air after Chibnall's somewhat lackluster era. RTD2 is underway!

[@justarandomveryintelligent8934]

The only bit about this episode i didn't like was Donna and Rose releasing the metacrisis. I'm less bothered by the cop out part of it as I am by that one line they said before releasing it. During Men's mental heath awareness month its perhaps not the most respectful thing to hurl a snipe at men for being unable to let go. Don't mistake me it doesn't ruin the episode and it doesn't anger me. It just wasn't necessary and I could have done without it.

[@johnking5174]

And as I predicted, the right wing media had a go at the BBC and Doctor Who for the trans representation - some people simply do not have a kind soul in their body. How could they watch those scenes and not be moved?

[@BuddsyMalone]

Cheesey but I love it! True truth

[@ONITOPIA]

😉

[@adammarshall9077]

I love it

[@PandezPanda]

:D

[@TheDtroupe]

just saying im the 666th like!

[@Adam_M98]

Not got a problem with a trans actress at all but I do get a little irritated with how on nose it was with the binary non binary but the episode itself felt much more like old who which is only a good thing

[@ItsAv3rageGamer]

This is the issue, I could care less if a character is trans or not, but as usual they can't have a trans character that is anything other than just a trans character, Rose has quite literally 0 character traits outside of her identity, the line about the doctor 'assuming the identity' of the meep made me want to turn off.

[@meghanbeverly837]

@@ItsAv3rageGamerI thought I was the only one!

[@alex6027]

I'm trans/nonbinary myself, the binary nonbinary line felt, confusingly written? Like, it's not very clear what the intention of that specific line is meant to mean. Anyway aside from that and like one other line, I loved the episode

[@curtisrobinson7962]

You've redecorated, (your hair). I don't like it!* * Hair looks fine but I couldn't help myself.

[@zachpickford630]

Very good episode feels like how Dr Who should be! but please stop with the woke pushing in the episodes, it really ruins it.

[@justsome500yearoldwithsmug2]

Not a fantastic episode by any means, defo a rushed climax in my book but a damn fun ride all the same. that ending really felt like 60s Who all over again lmao "We could end up anywhere in time and space" holy shit they really butchered Rose's character though, I didn't mind the pronoun scenes ( I thought it was funny) but everything else was badly handled with her.

[@GedUK]

Sadly Russell can't write endings. My biggest problem with this episode, the gender politics aside (which broadly I was fine with but was clumsy here) was that the Meep's ship rips up streets and destroys stuff, and then when it's disabled, everything rolls back exactly as it was. Russell loves big showpieces, but never knows what to do when he's blown a lot of stuff up.

[@justsome500yearoldwithsmug2]

@GedUK yes, exactly the same thoughts.

[@thesimpsons17]

Unpopular opinion but this is everything I feared it would be. Not a celebration of the 60 years of Doctor Who but RTD celebrating his own era. It hinges on your love of Ten and Donna and I couldn't give a damn about seeing Tennant ever again at this point. We've moved on! Also RTDs tendency to rely solely on nostalgia, call backs and magic to resolve a story is just dull to me. Was some good moments and I loved the new Tardis, The Meep and the moment where they discuss Wilf but for the most part I've moved on from this era. I don't need it rehashed.

[@gagedsm]

Isn’t there still 2 more episodes to celebrate the 60th? This was just the first part.

[@thesimpsons17]

@@gagedsm yes but I've seen enough of RTD to know that he won't do anything to celebrate anything other than his own shit. Happy to be wrong but I doubt I am

[@TheNoybusiness]

@@thesimpsons17 Sure, it's not like he's bringing back a character from the era of the First Doctor. Or Kate Stewart. And of course he invented Sarah Jane and that's why he celebrated her so much, oh wait...

[@gagedsm]

@@thesimpsons17 I mean, there’s the new but classic Tardis, the Sonic Screwdriver that is a mix of a bunch of old ones, and Beep The Meep is a monster from an old Doctor Who comic strip, and we already know the last of the three specials will focus on The Celestial Toymaker, so really I think this one really only seemed to focus on RTD’s era, cause it was reintroducing Donna, and 10’s face (which they only did cause Ncuti Gatwa was busy filming Barbie, and they knew bringing 10 and Donna back would get a lot of people back into the show.) Basically I’m sayin I’ve got faith in them until the end of the last 60th special.