he's a MONSTER! | Doctor Who Season 3 Episode 6 "The Lazarus Experiment" Reaction!

[@godofpencils01]

Fun fact :Martha's sister Tish is played by a pre-fame Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Yes, Judge Renslayer from Loki

[@emme]

omg that's so cool!!!!

[@TheYoungDoctor]

I mentioned that in the Smith and Jones reaction comments.

[@HuntingViolets]

@@emme Dido Elizabeth Belle in _Belle._

[@VelociraptorsOfSkyrim]

Huh. I thought Renslayer looked familiar.

[@HuntingViolets]

@@VelociraptorsOfSkyrim Also starred in the very different superhero movie, _Fast Color._

[@FrenchesOP]

"HAROLD SAXON?" lmao

[@timmooney7528]

The name Saxon also appears on a poster in ep 12 of Torchwood (not a spoiler, she's watched it.)

[@HuntingViolets]

"Why are you two pretending you don't want to hang out?" You get 'em, Emme. Good job.

[@secondeye1574]

"Good for you, Martha" I find myself saying this a lot about her, Martha's the best

[@robertwareham8466]

"Turn it up to eleven," is a quote/reference from This is Spinal Tap, which if you haven't watched, you really should. Extra fact: all the volume controls on the BBC website go up to eleven.

[@LezArtist5iG]

In certain movies and tv shows, Lazarus was the first Vampire.

[@BLynn]

I think it is funny, "but he's OLD, ew", when the Doctor is hundreds of years old & hanging out with these young women.

[@kemmdog4444]

Just some classic reverse the polarity.

[@najhoant]

12:24 Maybe my age is showing, but I was think it looks like a Resident Evil boss

[@richarddefortuna2252]

Taking the volume to 11 is a call back to the hilarious mockumentary This is Spinal Tap! ;-)

[@jeanlafayette7152]

Just speculation, but since it's previously been established that Martha's cousin was one of the Torchwood London staff who died in the season 2 finale, Martha's mum could have been given a biased account of the Doctor's involvement in that incident to convince her that he's dangerous.

[@paulalexandredumasseauvan2357]

enjoyed your reaction 👍☺

[@emme]

Thank you!! 😁

[@BassaSelim]

Since I have never played Dark Souls or Elden Ring, to me he's more like a Resident Evil boss. One of those that you don't kill in one fight (though sometimes you think you did) as it comes back more mutated multiple times.

[@causti9744]

Maybe Benjamin Button would make nice reaction since you didn't watch it. I remember my whole family watched it with me and everyone was really moved and impressed by it.

[@AmazingChi]

The episode as a whole is kind of standard, but the Lazarus/Doctor conversation in the church is one of the standout moments of the show, full stop, in my opinion.

[@space1999]

Harold saxon has been mentioned before.... eg posters on the wall of the alley when martha joined the Dr and even a headline in a newspaper in the Xmas episode...

[@therealpbristow]

16:58 - Mark Gatiss is very... *freckly*... =:oo

[@therealpbristow]

I've grown to not like him very much (for various reasons), but back in 2004 Mark's name being attached to the revival of "Doctor Who" gave me great hope: He was probably the most "famous" Classic Who fan, with serious critical acclaim already for his work in theatre and television, alongside his involvement in "Doctor Who" fan projects. Back then, it seemed like the whole BBC/TV "industry" was against the idea of ever reviving "Doctor Who", and anyone with any actual clout in the industry (such as Mark had) sticking up for our little show seemed like a ray of sunshine. In retrospect, I think RTD was wise to only commission Mark for one story per season. His was a name that got us old-school fans to believe that the revival wouldn't be an utter travesty; But in fact, Stephen Moffat's name (despite the controversial nature of his one and only contribution to the book series, and his utterly irreverant-but-still-actually-reverant charity skit) proved to be the one to watch.

[@S0ldeed]

Oh. Yeah. So when I said we're about to hit the best run of the RTD era I forgot about this 🤣

[@mikebrown7799]

Hello Emme, looks like you have a new thumbnail photo on your channel.😊 It looks good!👍🏻 Well, you predicted it, Emme. Great reactions to this anti-aging Doctor Who episode!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lukeroyle663]

Finally 🎉

[@maxvickrey4357]

Haha at 3:05 nah trump looks way more orange but I could totally see him being creepy like that to his assistant/ literally every woman he encounters

[@mrgadd]

you are so right, looks like a darksouls boss :)

[@emme]

Right?!

[@PhoenixAlarius]

And all these years I've called it a Resident Evil boss.

[@mysteronix]

🦂

[@SunlessNick]

People with certain names shouldn't be at the frontiers of science.

[@SunlessNick]

Did you win against that boss?

[@emme]

No :’)

[@SunlessNick]

@@emme Sorry.

[@Cinnamon_Shaey]

I didn't know you were a gamer? Do you have like a gaming channel?

[@emme]

I’ve unfortunately abandoned my gaming channel since i dont have time but i stream on twitch and also have all my vods up on my vod channel! twitch.tv/emme or youtube.com/@emmevods

[@papadog1999]

I really, really dislike (almost hate) Martha's mother.

[@ptsteelers]

Oh... I just found out you were doing Doctor Who, but why oh why are you making the vids so transparent? It's so hard for me to watch that style. Just me, I am sure :)

[@KatieRuby]

It will be to get around BBC Copyright

[@ptsteelers]

@@KatieRuby But does that really matter? I'm sorry... first off, thanks for taking the time to explain :) I do see the transparency style in a few places, but most of the Dr Who reactions I see 'on the tubes' is opaque, but I may just be getting lucky and/or the reactors just haven't been "popped" yet :) I honestly didn't know that that helped with copyright, as I thought it was more a percentage of the show or movie being shown, but considering it is the BBC, there is probably more guidelines.. And hey, with that said - A) you know much more than I about the subject (and in general, I wager, hahaha) and B) I get it. If it works, you keep on keeping on!! Thanks again, and wishing you nothing but the best :)

[@emme]

yeah it unfortunately does matter, BBC is actually the worst with copyright i've experienced. if it's not like this the videos can't even be posted, or they aren't monetized and as much as i hate ads since i am a full time creator the monetization is important for me

[@ptsteelers]

@@emme Oh absolutely. I do understand, it just ticks me off that I see reactors whom I have no desire to watch, have no issue with them BBC and the few reactors I do want to watch, such as yourself, gets screwed over (as it were)> I hope you please know that my post was not with ill intent, I do agree with why you came to your decision :) merely frustrated. Take care

[@emme]

No that’s ok! I didnt take it in a bad way just wanted to explain. Im also not sure how others get around it LOL

[@SkillsLoading]

Lazarus was the man Jesus resurrected in the bible. Sci-fi loves to play with that idea, so Lazarus' name is now a staple in the genre.

[@Swenglish]

My first extrabiblical (and thus also first) encounter with the name was the '90s Casper movie, of all places. There, it was a machine that turns ghosts into living humans.

[@thedoctor4327]

Professor Lazarus is played by Mark Gatiss who does a lot of work on Doctor Who over the years. He’s written a number of episodes and of those you’ve seen already there were The Unquiet Dead (Charles Dickens episode) and Idiot’s Lantern (the TV stealing people’s faces episodes. As for playing Doctor Who characters besides Professor Lazarus he frequently voiced various characters in the Big Finish Doctor Who stories (basically audiobooks/audio plays that let various Doctor actors to continue to play The Doctor after their time on the show is done as well as telling stories about Companions and other supporting characters when the Doctor isn’t around)

[@Timelord79]

I ran into him in Cardiff a while back. He snickered at my Doctor Who t-shirt. Was there for the Doctor Who Experience

[@asterix7842]

He also co-created Sherlock with Steven Moffat, and played Sherlock’s brother Mycroft.

[@simongiles9749]

​@@asterix7842Let's not forget League of Gentlemen! How to tell if a Doctor Who episode was written by Gatiss. 1) Does it reference a classic film or film genre (usually but not always horror)? 2) Does it reference something quintessentially British? If the answer to both is "yes" congratulations, you're watching a Gatiss episode.

[@MatildyMatilduh666]

11:11 Eric from Blindwave simply named that man 'Chin' and that's the name I've called him from that moment on, but I believe he's credited as 'mysterious man'.

[@ronfehr7899]

You were right about the meaning of Lazarus. It goes back to the Biblical story of Jesus bringing a dead Lazarus (three days, to be more precise) back to life. Of course, this story is a bit different, in that Dr. Lazarus was merely old, not dead.

[@simongiles9749]

Biblical Lazarus was the brother to... Martha.

[@AHYL88]

Not sure someone has mentioned, the actress for Martha's mother has been on Doctor Who before, on season 2 for the episode "New Earth". She was one of the cat matrons.

[@ennayanne]

no fucking way

[@emme]

Ah cool!!!! Thanks!

[@secondeye1574]

I didn't know this

[@HuntingViolets]

@@emme She went on to play Lady Danbury in _Bridgerton._

[@VelociraptorsOfSkyrim]

​@@ennayanneThat just shows how well practical effects can work. 😂

[@silvernova354]

I miss Martha Jones, she was one of the best companions for The Doctor in my opinion. I wish she had been in the show for longer.

[@thedoctor4327]

I liked her well enough on my first watch even if her unrequited crush on The Doctor got annoying. Subsequent rewatches had me really like her even more because of her capabilities and intelligence and the moments when she refuses to put up with The Doctor

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@thedoctor4327agreed she got over it eventually!

[@DrKnockers05]

That discussion of life and war between the Doctor and Lazarus in the cathedral is one of my favourites from Tennant's era. A man defying human nature trying to rationalise a longer life to a Time Lord who knows exactly why a longer life isn't always a good thing, it's a beautiful piece of writing with some absolutely golden lines. "Some people live more in 20 years than others do in 80. It's not the time that matters, it's the person". I like to think he was referring to Martha in that context, someone who's proven that statement true through her bravery, confidence, intelligence, and kindness.

[@simongiles9749]

"The light that burns half as long burns twice as bright, and you have burned so very brightly, Roy".

[@anora8973]

Lazarus was the name of a Hebrew man who was raised from the dead by Jesus. It’s probably the most famous name associated with resurrection (other than Jesus), and a very recognizable name. It’s used a lot in fiction to describe rebirth, rejuvenation, and resurrection themes. For example, the Lazarus Pit in Batman comics.

[@jeffcrass79]

I don't know how comprehensive your list of episodes and specials is but don't forget between series 3 and 4 to watch the Time Crash minisode!

[@RealArcalian]

Who is MR SAXON?!?

[@TheYoungDoctor]

Mark Gatiss is one fourth of the comedy troupe The League of Gentlemen and has been writing Doctor Who since 1992 when he wrote the eighth novel in the New Adventures called Nightshade. The wig he uses in this story comes from his LoG character veterinarian Doctor Chinnery. This story takes inspiration from the Fly and Spider-Man villains Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus specifically the 'mad scientist' aspect.

[@therealpbristow]

"Nightshade" was a damn good book... And in retrospect, very, very Gatiss! =:o}

[@alanmackie6180]

Starts off well but it falls apart pretty quickly with an awful CGI monster. Having said that, I watched it recently and it's not quite as awful as I remembered.

[@medafan53]

If you haven't seen it before, I'd advise checking out Sherlock some time, it's made by Mark Gatis (Lazerus) who plays a key role in the series (NO ONE tell her the role, it is one of the mysteries of episode 1) It's 4 series of 3 1 and a half hour episedoes apeice and an additional special between series 3 and 4, so it's not the longest commitment.

[@sarahpenisten597]

Love the hair color. Plus everything about your reactions ❤

[@OrbitalPulsar]

Literally been waiting for this

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Emme! ⏳

[@craigoconnor6662]

This season is really good. The only episodes I didn't care for was the Manhattan ones you already saw. You got a good trip ahead of you, including an episode that is considered one of the best of all time. Not sayig which one.

[@emme]

Cool, thanks!

[@Nekomancer1983]

Timey wimey?

[@chrisbamber2762]

mark gatiss (professer lazarus) history with doctor who is long and started before the 2005 revival as well as acting in this one and writing a few of the earlier episodes youve reacted to he has written several novels set in the doctor who universe for big finish who create a lot of expanded media for the show. there are a few refrences in the epsiode when stuck in the machine he mentions being out of practise when trying to reverse the polarity which is a line associated with the third doctor (although he only actually says the whole line once) and being out of practise as its something that after the third doctors run isnt used. the turning up to 11 is a refrence to this is spinal tap a good movie that is worth a watch if you havent seen it and the ending with lazarus dying in a church is a loose refrence the the quatermass expierment a show from the 50's that was remaade as a film in 2005 which david tennant and mark gatiss were both in

[@therealpbristow]

Lack of punctuation makes reading hard, but... Yep, I think you're spot on in your facts! =:o} [HIGH FIVES YOU]

[@suntannedduck2388]

A theory worth committing for sure. Some good theories. XD Yep makeup removal, I mean younger, as alien scorpions.... but consequences by changing the possibilities. High frequency for sure, whether a dog or anything else unable to handle it, it makes sense. Yep DNA, people living longer and care for them longer/,less population or continued population hmm. Intuition needed for sure and doubt. Tish returns after being at Torchwood or was that Martha/Freyma. I think both were in that episode of last series. No idea tv shows/movies sure and the meaning is there for hair and other signals but real life no idea if accurate, probably people getting it from tv shows more then anything or attempting it. XD She finds her boss creepy prior then wants to once he gets her on the roof, what kind of flip flop mentality. XD It works for the script but is utter nonsense. Always blame Tish, of course the episode run time is too short, of course he wouldn't that easily from such a blast. Takes easy second hand information, whoever he is on behalf of well like Lazarus someone else hmm. Lot of fair designs for game creatures, the CGI is fair for this, didn't know of that boss don't really play Dark Souls (many others prefer them souls games) but they do have good creatures for sure. Energy to keep going , kind of feels like Tokyo Ghoul or any other sort of human feeding/adjusting/blending in. But of course yeah getting energy, changing rapidly., cells changing too quickly. Also the amount of closeness scenes, this doing it right now, still having the goal instead of making it a misunderstanding or some nonsense. No need to mention it but after seen some enough times the comparison does come to mind.

[@HuntingViolets]

I loved this reaction. Thank you for it.

[@craigmorris4083]

You might want to remember the name Harold Saxon. 😉😉

[@fayesouthall6604]

Remember Saxon

[@therealpbristow]

@@fayesouthall6604 Preach it, brother/sister/sibling-of-indeterminate-gender!!! =:o}

[@therealpbristow]

... Why am I spewing all those redundant words? What I actually mean is, "Preach it, sibling!"