I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES!!! The Legend of Ruby Sunday Reaction and Review (Doctor Who Season 1)

I am in a complete state of shock. Wow. No words

[@dwfan91-]

So... should I make that Sutekh video now?

[@SamuelBoshier]

I support it

[@j98799]

Yes sir educate us

[@spacestuffandstardust5888]

Yes please 🙏

[@lindsayriddle2167]

PLEASE I know nothing except he scurry

[@olavert1426]

YES! If you have the time, I'd LOVE to see it.

[@piman8462]

There is a reference to 73 yards; Harriet says that the cctv camera was "positioned in a storage yard 66m away. 73 yards = 66.7512 meters. If this tape were not from a camera, but from someones memory, due to the distance, no matter the unit tech, you still wouldn't be able to make out the hooded figure's face. Also, when ruby is getting the cctv footage, there is a small snippet of the radio, which has a distorted screen, and has a similar voice effect to that of Harriet when she is listing the names of the gods. It also says on the screen "ce not available", which happens when the radio is surrounded by things, usually on a large scale, like hills, but it could be Sutekh, as it is referencing the same storm that Mrs Flood saw coming. Another point, Mrs FLOOD, aware of a supernatural STORM, as the god of DEATH approaches. Furthermore, when Mrs Flood goes to Ruby's house, she says, "It's nice for me to get out. I'm always hiding myself away!" One last point, Carla refers to Mrs Flood as Mrs F, and the gods like their anagrams and initials and such. The actual last point is: What is the tech the Susan Triad was going to give out to the whole world for free? She also says when she is breaking down, that "all my ideas come to me in dreams." Anyway, I liked this one.

[@pedro_mab]

when they detect the TARDIS in the footage, Kate also says that it's "20 meters" behind its original position, and I think that's a very specific thing to mention. especially with the CCTV camera being positioned 66 meters away.

[@spic9h592]

One potential reference: the dictionary is very careful about not having Ruby move during the time window and when the explosion breaks the glass to end the tone window, the pattern of the broken glass pattern resembles the fairy circle.

[@lbricks7631]

HE IS SUTEKH, WHERE HE TREADS HE LEAVES NOTHING BUT DUST AND DARKNESS. HE FINDS THAT GOOD.

[@sebastianimation6100]

HE FINDS IT GOOD GOD DAMN IT

[@Jenifer_R_]

IS YOUR CAPS LOCK KEY STUCK TOO?

[@Redracer96]

@@Jenifer_R_YES AND I CANT TURN IT OFF

[@Jenifer_R_]

@@Redracer96 HAVE YOU TRIED TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN?

[@Redracer96]

@@Jenifer_R_ NO, MAYBE IT’LL WORK UPDATE: MY CAPS LOCK BUTTON HAS GAINED SENTIENCE

[@alex-oh8bh]

I didn't even get a hint with "just call me Sue".... what an amazing episode

[@SuperHeroStoriesUnlimited]

Also when they chant susan in the background it sounds like sutekh

[@Pokenerd11]

They really meant it when they said there’s always a twist at the end. 10/10

[@AtomicDonuts3680]

I think there will be another twist at the end

[@lindsayriddle2167]

Basically the secondary theme song

[@TyrantSecretary]

With only 8 episodes, I feared this finale was gonna feel rushed as hell but MAN. Love him or hate him, RTD has been COOKING this series

[@leojwh]

man i just love waking up at 8:30am, refreshing Disney for a new dw, then watching the prev community roundup, then the review. its become ritualised.

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

So real

[@qyntifex]

literally the best routine :)

[@liner110]

In my country its in the afternoon, and now my fridays are specially for Doctor who

[@michaelfraser1073]

This episode felt like vintage RTD first-part finale, with him using theories and twists to distract from the bigger twists coming down the tracks. It defintely felt like Bad Wolf or Utopia, with a gradually unfolding mystery being used to distract you from what it's actually building up to. I have a theory that either the Flux, through sheer scale of death and destruction, summoned Sutekh.

[@maiahochheiser7628]

I'd love if it was the flux that summoned him... Would make people ease up on the whole series. I saw people thinking Sutehk entered in While Blue Yonder, but that didn't make sense to me because of *how* the Tardis left in The Star Beast, like that seemed suspicious to me. So the flux would make sense. Maybe what 14 did with the salt was the final straw that let Sutehk through

[@dwfan91-]

That would be so awesome

[@user-ef7kt5sf6o]

What a cliffhanger man, RTD knows how to do a good villain reveal

[@MaccamatBux]

Mans legit keeping the fandom alive. I feel like you're nearly the only channel that hasn't disliked every episode and shat all over the series.

[@kellidawnholsopple]

Agreed! THANKYOU!!! Your videos are giving me life.

[@hoopa6477]

Who culture is singing praises as well

[@pinecubes]

ive enjoyed joe brennans videos too, but yeah its so sad that the well earned hype and praise are a dime a dozen

[@1990danyb]

Christ - I was on the edge of my seat! That's how you do a cliffhanger leading into a finale - that's what the series has been missing for such a long time.

[@CyberController-]

10/10, no question. This episode ranks up with Bad Wolf as one of the best first part finale in Doctor Who history. It's hard to keep tension for a whole episode without the episode feeling like a drag, but The Legend of Ruby Sunday pulled it off. Cannot wait for next week, Sutekh the Destroyer is the GOAT!

[@qyntifex]

absolutely!! i was on the edge of my seat the whole time and viscerally reacted to each plot point as it unfolded. so well done

[@julians552]

I think the rating heavily relies on Part 2. I also thought The Sound of Drums was amazing, but Last of the Time Lords really lowered my overall score

[@julians552]

And all of this happened because RTD did a watch-along because of Lockdown.

[@masterkyoogway3565]

​@@julians552 wait it exists because of a watch through??

[@julians552]

@masterkyoogway3565 Yes, RTD participated in a Journey's End Watch Through and Tate, Tennant and RTD then chatted privately about how much fun they had and how much fun it would be to do it again. The rest is history

[@joe23694]

After this episode I was speechless. Sutekh looked amazing and felt intimidating. This might be RTDs best villian reveal. The realisation that Ruby's mum wasn't pointing at The Doctor but Sutekh and the UNIT soldier disappearing behind it. Oh my god

[@lbricks7631]

MY GOAT. There's always a twist at the end, fuck yeah. Gabriel Woolf is 91 and he sounds perfect. Also good catch that the rainbow swirl around 15 in the marketing is similar to Sutekh's vortex. There is a reference to 73 yards, with the Tardis being 66 (roughly the same) metres away. Maintain the hype mate, this episode was everything I've ever wanted out of a part one of a finale.

[@dwfan91-]

91 you say

[@lbricks7631]

@@dwfan91- Coincidental.... or not?

[@lyle_waddell]

18:00 They mentioned that Ruby’s mum was exactly 66 metres (73 yards) away from the CCTV camera on ruby road (that’s why the camera couldn’t see her)

[@tom_4615]

🔥🔥🔥

[@UnholyKaos96]

Anyone notice how the first time Mrs flood saw the Tardis disappear she acts shocked (almost like she's just been taken over) then at the end of the same episode she knows exactly what it is? RTD did something sneaky there 🫡

[@Pilcro]

Fun fact, the Time Window is not a greenscreen. They did it with projectors which worked well with the VHS vibe. I thinks it's so cool that they did it like that.

[@meaghang-ew2sb]

That's so cool!

[@dxctr_master]

Genesis Lynea (the actress for Harriet) absolutely devoured/carried that final scene with her posessed monologue, such an incredible actress who I would be cool w seeing play the Doctor in the future maybe 👀 ALSO! So excited to watch the finale at the cinema next week! Taking my dad so hopefully a chance to convert him into a fan 🙏🙏

[@dwfan91-]

If your name is Genesis you deserve to be a superstar

[@dxctr_master]

@@dwfan91- SOOO true

[@goldgrasshoppernein9451]

She was incredible!! I was like yay original anne of cleves from six the musical is here... OH SHES BRINGING THE END OF THE WORLD YES QUEEN?!!

[@Pokenerd11]

I think there is a 73 yards reference because at 38:33-38:40 in the episode sutekh says “I hope” and Susan says “I hope… I dare to hope” , which is what ruby said when she visited the tardis as an old woman. I thought this was very intriguing but does it mean anything, what do you think?

[@dwfan91-]

I should've included it but I said the same thing on my commentary track

[@Pokenerd11]

@@dwfan91- oh cool, yeah I really hope they mention 73 yards in the next episode, it would be so good

[@TheRealBlkButterfly]

I literally shouted NO when the episode ended because I needed even more of it!!!!! It had me invested right from the opening frames and held me for every single second, I wasn't ready for it to stop.

[@jesus_christ5856]

Forgive me Dwfan91, for I have sinned. I heard your Sutekh theory and thought, nah. I'll let him cook but no way. But when the reveal happened I realised that I have wronged you, forgive me. Jokes aside the build up on this episode was insane. First I was thinking, Trickster is back, then they mentioned him as one of the gods and I finally realised who it truly was. Incredible episode. Using the Tardis like that was so unnerving and unexpected, I loved it.

[@kadegetslaid634]

LMAOOO LITERALLY MY REACTION

[@ManiBatchelor]

NAH BRO I am in absolute awe, doctor who has just reached one of its heights im not even kidding. I’m not sure if I’ve ever had such a physical reaction to any show ever. That build up, the naming of the gods (did I hear the mara or am I tripping?) and THAT REVEAL. Like I was pretty certain as soon I saw the red lights beaming out of the sand storm thing earlier in the episode, but god damn it did not detract from that absolute masterclass of a reveal. Nearly cried. And the fact that the whole episode I’m going like “please please please sutehk” like I’m expecting this guy and when the brother actually pulls up it’s still the craziest fucking shit ever. DAMN Best season I don’t even care. Like yeah I’ve always said series 5, and it’ll always be in my heart. But this consistent run of quality, ALMOST unrivalled (in modern) Also I know the trickster was name dropped, but I wonder if he still somehow has a role to play. Like we all remember how his theme basically played out of Ruby, and Maestro was like “nah what’s he doing in there brev” (Direct quote) Like they were confused. Idk if they’d be confused if it just simply signified sutekh. Idk where this thought came from, but I just think it’s curious. Also it’s just sorta unbelievable at this point 14 is just chilling at home cooking a roast dinner for the family or something. Like where is he??? Bro sutehk is here, get your ass over here. Anyway I think I’ve a little bit lost my marbles, can form much of a thought that isn’t just pure hype, I am very happy. Cheers Russell. CLASSIC WHO SUPREMACY

[@Pat12379]

I didn't even watch the show with trickster in wnd I was hyped I also didn't watch the pyramids of mars until after that episode wnd I was flabagsted I didn't think it was gonna be sutehk

[@TSMY]

I feel exactly the same - I had such a visceral physical reaction where I was shouting and hyperventilating and just in total abject shock, and I've not even seen classic who! a masterclass in tension and payoff if I've ever seen one

[@Pat12379]

@TSMY after the episode i watched pyramids of mars that's where sutehk was in first you should differently watch it

[@locustboy8448]

W Classic Who!

[@danielkiran8174]

TARDIS probably took 14 and Donna on a vacation, so he wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

[@ZarbiDW]

When that speech naming each god started I felt chills, I was hoping for Sutekh since the devils chord and seeing their name appear all over the screen was just amazing, I could feel my heart pounding when I saw Sutekh, easily earned at least a 9/10 for that ending alone, thank god the rest of the episode also never misses a beat with the mystery just slowly unfolding. I cannot wait for next week

[@joshsipe5216]

One of the best viewing experiences of my entire life.

[@kbg12ila]

Same I literally jumped closer to the TV screen at the end of the episode with a big grin on my face!

[@kbg12ila]

​@@_MyNameIsAJ_yes me too! I am SOO glad I managed to get a ticket!

[@Nomiplus123]

This episode is the epitome of doctor and represents everything that doctor who stands for the cliffhanger, and omfg Sutekhs reveal was terrifying ffs

[@jameshughes7946]

I clowned myself into believing it was Zagreus for a minute Also seeing such a great dynamic between the UNIT team has me wishing for another earthbound season with them all

[@adamfreddo5703]

I do hope Sutekh does get great monologues and talking scenes though. I hope he's not just presented as roaring monster threat a majority of the time.

[@maiahochheiser7628]

That's my worry FOR. SURE. Especially with how RTD is known for not sticking the landings, to say the least. My theory? Sutehk is actually the playtoy of the Daleks, ofc

[@adamfreddo5703]

Also, shout out to Colonel Ibrahim. Guy stood there like a champ when the time window exploded.

[@SuperHeroStoriesUnlimited]

Oh he might actually be a villian

[@diyomaxwell330]

Perfect first part of a two part. Hit the ground running. LETS GOOOO. I was screaming when the reveal dropped. WHAT. AN. INTRO. Hasn't been on screen in 49 years and they did not disappoint

[@Tcb964]

Incredibly suspenseful finale kick off. That reveal man OMG. RTD is just killing it. Here’s my theory for how it all connects. - The salt in Wild Blue Yonder (obvs) released the gods. - Mrs Flood has been orchestrating the release of Sutekh. - Ruby is the daughter of Sutekh and Susan Twist (hence god like powers of creating snow). When she enters the tardis, sutekh is able to latch on and break back into reality gradually. - this is why the tardis has been crashing into places etc as it try’s to shake off Sutekh. - In 73 yards, when everyone runs away after hearing about Ruby, it’s because they are being told that she is the daughter of Sutekh. - Whilst the realisation of this truth may initially position Ruby as an antagonist, it could ultimately be her that saves the day by unlocking her god-like powers and defeating her father? I love the way RTD is literally playing on our theories and sending us off course this season, who knows where we’ll end up next week 😅

[@Tcb964]

More evidence that Mrs Flood is Rubys mum: she says “I’m always hiding myself away” !!!

[@regaltoast]

I've watched every single episode of Doctor Who three or more times each and I say tonight, without any doubt... This is the greatest TV show in history! No one can convince me otherwise! I'm told by someone that watched with me that I spent the entire episode with my hands together, fingers resting on my lip like I was studying every word, every image, like Einstein trying to figure out the Theory of Relativity. I reached a point early in the episode where I was sure what the reveal would be, but still threw my arms up, punching the air, clapping and yelling when it was revealed!

[@jetsetter24]

This season is the best in a looong time. GG RTD!

[@OzBaxter]

🔥Kneel before the might of Gabriel Woolf returning as Sutekh!! 🔥

[@dwfan91-]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@monofolk3948]

I can't handle all these peakness

[@Trickward]

there was actually a reference to 73 yards! they mention in the episode that the cctv camera was 66 metres away from the church. as kate and ruby say in the episode, 73 yards is equal to 66.751 metres

[@The_Heebie_Jeebies]

the line "it was the wrong anagram" was genuinely horrifying in context what an absolute banger of an episode

[@badr0bot417]

This episode was HHHYYYYPPPPEEEE!! As someone who hasn’t watched the pyramid of mars, Sutekh seems like such a cool villain for a finale. The writing itself is very fleshed out and doesn’t feel thrown together, although there are some parts that made me cringe a bit Ngl. However, I can overlook that for everything else this episode does right. My favourite part of this episode is in the time window where the soldiers body is first shown: Kate Stewart actually CARES about the fact that someone that seems insignificant to the audience has died, and the look she gives to the doctor has soooo much sub-text. In a previous scene, where Kate comforts the doctor when he explains why he’s never mentioned his granddaughter, and she says he brings hope, but the look she gives him is almost an admission that the doctor is right when he says he brings death and destruction. I love actually feeling that the characters themselves are human beings. 9/10 episode, only flaws are those cringy bits of dialogue, and the main flaw for me is that they NEED to land the second half to make this one remain amazing, so I can’t give this a 10 until next week in case it makes it all for nothing, but I have faith in the boy Russell.

[@Aneurin_Hunt]

The Trickster was mentioned and the Mara too. Also with so much Susan meationed she better show up soon. She has to, she has been mentioned by name now. Rtd wouldn't mention her by name and not being her back.

[@dwfan91-]

I am perfectly fine with not bringing Susan back if thats the route he decides to go

[@Aneurin_Hunt]

@@dwfan91- the fact he has mentioned her by name now makes me hope. That dangling thread has been there for 60 years(ignoring big finish and books since the show does). Carol Ann Ford should be brought back if Susan returns.

[@dsdots]

18:05 THERE WAS A 73 YARDS REFERENCE, PLEASE PLEASE, HARRIET SAYS THE CCTV FOOTAGE WAS TAKEN FROM "66 METERS AWAY" 😭😭PLS THIS WAS MY FAVORITE PART OF THE EPISODE

[@apoloartemis9038]

Loved the episode and what stuck with me was the doctor saying that he still doesn't know his "first" family yet. That means Susan was sent to the past and it changes everything

[@Moonaticc]

I thought it was kinda weird because the 10th Doctor did mention beign a father before

[@HalfEatenBatteryy]

Absolutely no clue who Sutekh is, but that reveal was one of the most menacing things I’ve seen. I was half asleep in bed thinking death would come at any moment

[@ElliotFW]

There were so many misdirects! S TRIAD as an anagram for TARDIS, Susan, The Beast, The Master leitmotif and the Trickster leitmotif in The Devil’s Chord! And yet the fandom still predicted “Sue Tech!”

[@Person-rv7dt]

What's interesting is that in the Pyramids of Mars, Sarah-Jane suggest that the future is fine and the doctor takes her to see it in almost exactly the same way as in the Devil's cord.

[@ghostyosty1619]

Tbh I watched it right as I woke up, I wasn't thinking straight. But when it was wrapping, my brain was SO ACTIVE. I was like "HUUUUUH?!", I really was expecting The Trickster. Best Cliffhanger, EVER.

[@diamant_2dot0]

I think I have never shivered more than at this ending! 🤣 This was incredible! From the beginning till the end it was nothing short than peak entertainment. This is actually the first season finale ever I have watched on release and I think I have never been more invested. 🤣 AND THE END! I don't even have words for it! It was just... perfection! Can we just talk about how Sutekh looks? He looks absolutly awsome! 🤣

[@maiahochheiser7628]

Personally I prefer the og Sutehk design. Somehow the less physically menacing design is more scary overall.

[@diamant_2dot0]

@@maiahochheiser7628 Yeah, I had the same thoughts at first. I hope he is not just a physically dangerous monster hunting down Unit staff. But! I don't really think he is. After all Kate said he doesn't just surround the Tardis, he's woven into it. He's basically even part of it. So I think he might be imobile because he is stuck to the Tardis. This suggests he has to be a smart villain too. If so I think it's practically perfect. 🤣 Menacing on the outside AND on the inside!

[@maiahochheiser7628]

@@diamant_2dot0 I would like that. A lot of people have been referencing the beast from series 2, and given how he worked in Pyramids of Mars, also mind-controlling, Sutehk being mind-controlling intellectually menacing instead of physically would be great!

[@barry1369]

I will never forget the feeling I had when I heard Gabriel Woolf’s voice. It was such a shock at first I was like must be someone else but it was just amazing to hear that incredible voice he has. Haven’t been this excited for dr who since the Capaldi era

[@Kaastretch]

Dude I am so glad someone shares my appreciation of Colonel Ibrahim. I love that guy so much but he is hardly talked about. He is fr the goat.

[@dwfan91-]

He's a g

[@SuperHeroStoriesUnlimited]

​@@dwfan91- if you go back and watch the pyramids of mars you might realise that there was another guy called ibrahim

[@siege-z-9]

I'm so glad I watched Pyramids Of Mars before this! You know this season to me started off a bit mid, then went on a high with 73 Yards, then went crashing down with Dot and Bubble and Rogue. But with The Legend Of Ruby Sunday it went back up to a straight up banger! To be honest I was considering hanging up my coat as a long-term DW viewer, but I heard rumors about Sutekh and I couldn't resist. I hope Part 2 is gonna be a banger as well, but I'd argue from Part 1 this to me, could be the best finale we have had in years.

[@WideEyes247]

As someone who grew up watching an old VHS tape of the Pyramids of Mars that my mum gave me, this series and this episode have been a complete treat to watch! Sutekh was always my favourite classic who villain and people never knew who he was, so I am so so happy that RTD has reintroduced him to the modern audience, so they can be as terrified of him as I was. I can honestly say this may be my favourite season and my favourite Doctor (Sorry 12!). Keep up the amazing work man, your videos keep me going.

[@CrikeyItsDan]

He's done it again. RTD finales just hit DIFFERENT. This series has been so hit and miss for me, ranged in quality from episodes that have been hard to watch to some of the best Who in a decade, imo. We just need him to stick the landing next week, I beg.

[@deltaproductions313]

I think Sutekh was released during Wild Blue Yonder because they were at the edge of the universe and the doctor cast that salt bringing in more fantastical villains and he has been hiding in the Tardis ever since

[@watermelonvolcano9999]

God I forgot to even mention the time window. That entire scene is one of my favorite scenes in tbe entire show. It was visually, emotionally STUNNING. it made so much sense, was conceptually perfect, and was just completely awesome wow

[@JP-ve7ub]

What an episode!!! I’ve been watching classic who and literally only 2 weeks ago I got up to Pyramids of Mars and I’M SO GASSED I saw that before this, I felt the true dread of Sutekh’s return at the end, it was a thrilling experience. All performances were great, all the answers we got were great, even all the answers we DIDNT get were great! I can’t praise this episode enough, I was completely hooked from second one to minute 45! RTD is the GOAT!!!

[@t.d.i8954]

I really like the projection of the Doctor this season. It’s one of a kind and maybe underrated. For the first time in my memory, the doctor is failing so much, and not because he’s less smart or quick or whatever, but he is well and truly out of his depth with the power of the gods. We can see this major effect on him, he feels so defeated as he’s gone through so much hurt and loss already. I am truly rooting for him now, and can’t wait to see how he manages in the finale. He’s got a lot of growing to do, and I am so happy that we get to see this. It’s so fresh and interesting in the same way that the 10th was so conflicted between his good and “time lord victorious” side.

[@maiahochheiser7628]

I KNEW Susan was a red Herring but despite the Sutehk theories, I still thought that could've been a Red Herring too (I'm a skeptic). And then the reveal??????? I couldn't shut up about it. One of my first thoughts was about how excited you'd be. I'm definitely annoyed at myself for not picking up on the Harriet Arbinger bit. I wish I had seen that coming

[@lennon4710]

i IMMEDIATELY went back to watch Pyramids of Mars. I have never had a DW episode have me so on the edge of my seat holy hell

[@larryspoon]

WOW! I was fully convinced Susan Twist was Bannakafalatta BUT NO SHE WAS Sutekh! What an amazing first part finale - defiently the best episode since the Tsuranga Conundrum (best episode).

[@maiahochheiser7628]

This reeks of sarcasm but I like that episode

[@nobodyimportant4099]

This was peak Dr. Who. A callback to 4th doctor. The line by the doctor about "which god?" reminded me of all the gods of classic who and the Pantheon of Discord. The references to previous episodes of the series (66m -> 73yards) and 60th specials. I just rewatched it and both times the episode felt 10 minutes in length, I was on the edge of my seat, and the tension was perfect. I wasn't sure if Russel T Davis would manage to wrap up all the mystery boxes, but he wrapped up so many in this episode, which fills me with so much confidence in the finale and the next season.

[@landongraves6836]

i swear they played the saxon theme right before revealing sutekh, me and my best friend were freaking out thinking they were doing the master again. really liked the ep though cannot wait for next week

[@alonsoalley1593]

bro I loved it so much, kate Stewart is amazing as always but she knocks it out of the park with this one, and I love the fake out with Susan triad cause like all the fans were saying s triad tardis was too obvious, the only thing I would have changed is that the marketing gave away the tardis making the weird groaning noise through a KZbin short where they showed every time it happened(apparently it’s been happening since wild blue yonder!) I wish I didn’t see that so I could have looked back on the past episodes and noticed them. But other than that I loved everything about this, the definitely legal way I watch the new episodes kept freezing and at one point I yelled cause it froze right when the sutekh cloud showed up. I also loved rubys relationship with the one unit guard, it felt like the level of character writing that I really missed, ugh this episode is so good and I could talk about this episode for so long I think. Amazing episode, can’t wait for the next one. :)

[@VaguelyRowlet]

Hearing you go off with praise for every episode that comes out is so nice to hear. it's just pleasant to listen to someone talk happily about something they're so passionate about

[@Clone3A7]

I invited 2 friends over to watch Rogue and TLoRS who hadn't seen Doctor Who before and even they were floored by the sheer amount of hype this episode brings. Hoping for an amazing series finale!

[@janeenpuckett5946]

There was a reference to 73 Yards. Harriet says the security camera was 66 meters from the church. 66 m = 73 yd

[@williamdang137]

Can I just say, I fucking love how much you love Doctor Who rn. I just came from a party where someone I respected (and still do) shat on this season like crazy. Admittedly they were drunk and spitting but I just kinda got a bad taste. So yeah, it's great to see people liking it as much as I do. Sidenote: I would disagree that Kate didn't have a character before the Giggle. In my mind, she was incredibly protective of humanity, willing to go against the Doctor and blowing up London or killing all the Zygons with the gas. She is frankly a little stubborn but is hard-willed and admires the Doctor extremely, while not letting that admiration get in the way of her mission. But I'm also someone who liked Cyberman Brigadier, so I'm just in the minority I guess. (I thought having him fully go against Cybermen brainwashing like Bill and Danny, to save his daughter falling from a plane was fucking baddass)

[@puresh9072]

I absolutely adored this episode, first time actually leaving a comment here but this episode was so good that I just had to let you know how much Doctor Who is back for me. RTD is the king of cliffhangers and he hasn't missed a beat since he left the show in 2009. Reintroducing a peak classic villain in the same genuis ways he did with the Daleks, Cybermen and Master back in the day with utter perfection. I love RTD and I love feeling this happy and satisfied with Doctor Who again. Probably the most fun I've had with the show in years

[@squishking]

i was also wondering why kate stewart has been growing on me, and i think part of it is that she’s not being written by moffat anymore😭😭 moffat is notorious for writing hollow female characters and i think rtd has done a great job giving her more to work with

[@potago6695]

First off: incredible! Secondly: it’s a bit odd that Sutekh went from a highly-powerful alien with delusions of godhood to the actual “god of all gods”, though it’s easy enough to blame that on time war / the Flux / the salt breaking to make the mythical Sutekh the real one But still absolutely fantastic as an episode! I especially liked how UNIT really felt like they knew and cared for each other.

[@elicorry-wright5364]

Yeah the Osirins were just powerful aliens that the Egyptians worshipped right?

[@potago6695]

Oh also - they said the CCTV camera was 66 metres away, which is just under 73 yards

[@justsome500yearoldwithsmug2]

I thought Wild Blue Yonder couldn't be topped, but here we are. The Pyramid king is back!

[@HorizonGD340]

Oh. My. God. Bruh this episode is too hype I watched the last 15 minutes about 7 times and I cant get enough of the MUSIC. It had me thinking the master was gonna pop outta no where and tbh i wouldnt mind if they did. Either way words cant express how excited I was going in to this episode, I knew it was gonna be like Utopia where theres a big reveal then everything goes to shit -> weeooo "TO BE CONTINUED" . And the reveal of Sutekh is SO intense and super rewarding, though not as much for me cuz I just watch theory vids and go "ah that would probably be cool". And oh my days was it cool. Cant wait for that second part to release and hopefully it answers some of my burning questions like who even is susan triad why was she having "dreams" and who rubys mother is which will be interesting. thanks for reading and well done on the recent success of ur channel. truly the GOAT!

[@matty_mls]

Ik its only the first half so we haven't got the whole story yet, but holy shit was that good. This is the most excited ive been for a finale since the doctor falls

[@sad_tbh]

I was absolutely blown away by this episode! Very rare to see a parallel plotline in a season finale in this show - the doctor with Susan Twist & Kate with Sutekh. Masterfully done. The time window scene was really well brought to life visually and conceptually; I felt genuinely nervous alongside all of the characters. Unsure how safe it was, whether the robed woman could actually see the doctor, whether they were actually changing the past, whether the past Tardis would become real in the time window...Fantastic tension and it all built up perfectly to the mysterious presence around the Tardis. Also the visual effects at the end of the episode were outstanding, clearly the Disney budget has done wonders. The reveal of Sutekh, the face prosthetics on Susan Twist, the assistant crumbling into sand - all immaculate. I'm really hoping that the second part of the finale doesn't let us down, because if the quality remains as high as it was in this episode, we could have a new best finale on our hands!

[@PPPosition69420]

I'm not sure if it's relevant at all but the line about a woman being 66 meters away could possibly be a reference to 73 yards? Because it is roughly the same distance. It's probably just a throwaway line though. This episode also really made me want a UNIT spinoff, especially when they were talking about their previous cases. Anyway, Great episode, I'd give it a 9/10

[@quantummuffin1895]

First watch was hype (Gabriel Woolf

[@ChrisKeziahHyde]

This was a great episode. A lot of people I've seen have moaned about it being mostly set up but that's the whole point of two parters, set up and pay off. I'm glad Gabriel Woolf came back to do the voice, that must've been a special moment for RTD and the crew. Ruby had some great moments in this episode, along with Rose and Mel. Kate feels better written by RTD than the Moff (please don't attack me Moff fans). Lenny as Morris was a great new character, reminded me of Lee Evans from Planet of the Dead. That Sutekh reveal was amazing, I did have a feeling he was one of the options. It was either Susan Foreman comes back but with a vengeance (dunno just thought it would be cool) Sutekh Or just someone new called Susan. I didn't want to give my thoughts on the finale villain and just go into it blind which I think helped. I'm hyped for the next ep but sad to know it's like 6 months before we get another episode after that. All in all it was a fantastic episode with great references sprinkled throughout (got the 73 yards one straight away)

[@jaysongillott9106]

I see Baker and Gatwa as THE Doctors now. They have such infectious, smiling energy.

[@Dobcool]

I hate to be so negative again (I really do love this show and this season overall), but I really thought this episode was a victim of too many mystery boxes and ended up being a bit mid in the end (for now). I really think they should have saved the "Ruby's true mother" stuff for next season and I take particular umbridge with the inclusion of Mrs. Flood. I just think it left the episode too fragmented with jarring juxtapositions between each scene as they kept chopping and changing mystery box explorations sometimes even between each line of dialogue! I get that it was all supposed to join into one big mystery at the end, and I hope to be eating my words come next week, but so far I feel that the Susan Triad part is the only part that's been developed properly and even that still hasn't quite been explained fully, although I expect that to be better fleshed out next episode (along with the other mystery boxes hopefully but I'm not too expectant of that unfortunately). I also feel like barely any of the mystery boxes were solved at a base level and in this episode they just added extra mystery boxes on top of the ones that had already been established and spent the time exploring those rather than the original mysteries that had been set up all season too. Another problem, and this is completely my fault, I've become so involved with the fandom that nothing was that shocking to me in the end even despite avoiding all leaks and spoilers. Sutekh was widely expected by the airing and I even kinda called that the TARDIS would play a part in the evil. Like I said this is completely my fault and not the episode's problem in any way. That's all I have to say (for now) but I will just add that in my mind The Doctor 100% directly led to the death of Colonel Winston Chidozie and you cannot convince me otherwise!

[@Newt.--.Jaeden]

My only proper complaint about this episode is that I wish Sutekh wasn't a giant CGI Dog. A modernised take on the classic design (think what they did for the Daleks, Mondassian Cybermen, even the Timelord Robes) would've gone a lot harder to me (especially since it's the SAME voice actor from Pyramids of Mars (who also voiced The Beast in The Impossible Planet/Satan Pit)) than a giant CGI Dog, even if it's based on Anubis.

[@idle_speculation]

I think it’s actually based on Set, albeit with the problem that nobody knows what animal his head actually comes from. Some say jackal, some say Saluki, some say donkey, some even say aardvark or sengi.

[@AnotherScifiGuy]

They got Gabriel Woolf back! That alone makes it a 10/10 for me. Pyramids of Mars is my second favorite doctor who story of all time and he is great as Sutek in it. He’s 91 and still terrifying me, lol. Ncuti delivers another amazing performance showing once again when he was such a great choice to play the Doctor. There is so much going on in this story, after filming my reaction to it I had to watch it again almost immediately (not a thing I do usually) and damn, I’m loving it.

[@dwfan91-]

91 you say????

[@AnotherScifiGuy]

@@dwfan91- yep, your favorite number, lol. And he’s still terrifying as Sutek. Did you ever see the “oh mummy” comedy skit on the pyramids of mars dvd?

[@dwfan91-]

@@AnotherScifiGuy I did I did😂 also me and Gabriel Woolf have a connection but I don't think you'll ever be able to guess it. (It's not just that he's 91)

[@AnotherScifiGuy]

@@dwfan91- oh? Well now you got me curious and have to tell me!

[@dwfan91-]

@@AnotherScifiGuy we may or may not have a familial connection.... for the sake of my anonymity i will stop myself there

[@Chompy-vx5wj]

Bro, this episode was actually insane like I can’t wait for the next one, it has left me with so many questions, dare I say more questions than 73 yards. I loved the time window and how them moving sort of messed them up, the time window is just so cool. Anyway, thanks for the epic vid lol

[@ItsMeGPZ]

Love Lenny Rush's performance, but... wtf happened to Shirley Anne Bingham!? Where did she go!?

[@VuddyProductions]

THE GOAT POSTED !!! SOMETHING TO NOTE: harriet said that the security footage was taken 66 metres away, which is roughly 73 yards I was clapping at the sutekh reveal, though he look a lil weird as a dog. not much to say about this one without its vital second half, but the acting was GOATED and it has colonel ibrahim so INSTANT S TIER RTD COOKS ONCE AGAIN

[@ronnieeeeu]

This episode was so good i really am glad people didn’t just hate on this season and I can’t wait to see where this goes but knowing doctor who I know it’s going to be unexpected

[@mocca5019]

The reveal didn't really mean much to me since I haven't gotten to that part of Classic Who yet. Tho I have to say I was basically sure the reveal would end up to be the beast from The Satan Pit and was a little disappointed that it ended up not to be. This episode was a lot of set-up really, so it's hard to have a strong opinion on it. I did find it very odd that the Doctor didn't immediately run back to Unit HQ when the Tardis and all of his friends were in danger. Just kind of felt like RTD couldn't come up with a valid reason for that to happen. It was still mostly entertaining but with the setup nature of it all and a villain reveal that didn't mean much to me, it's one that can only really be judged with the second half available. To be honest, it felt a bit too classic RTD finale-esque to me, right down to the nonsensical puns on screen. YANA (You Are Not Alone) kind of material.

[@qyntifex]

i’m really curious as to why carla had the “the beast” line because how would she know about that character? it must be purposeful, but i wonder why

[@saqibshabir9755]

I was thinking maybe she is just either religious or superstitious but still it made me confused cos it's so specific haha

[@qyntifex]

@@saqibshabir9755 yeah maybe so, i was thinking that’s a possibility. very interesting the overlaps between the beast and sutekh too (and same voice actor)

[@AngieDeAguirre]

Superb episode! I can't wait to know what's gonna happen with Ruby and her mother. I have a silly theory: the woman that leaves Ruby in the Church is Ruby herself 😅 I think it could be awesome. And on-brand. What an amazing episode. And what a twist! I have another theory. Lady Next-door is the Dream God (or maybe Dream Lord?). You can't have death without slumber: Hypnos and Tanathos. I mean... Everything that happened since The Blue Yonder is like dreams and you even have a character that is all these characters, but for her are dreams? Idk... Sounds like something is messing with dreams. Even the time feels like in a dream. The way that the characters experienced a bunch of things... Things that we have never seen. The Doctor being aware of the fact that it is a show. The sudden dance crew dancing twist... The giant Doctor and Donna, the Bi-generation, the Toymaker, the Ruby/old lady thing... Too many things that could be dreams. They have not much logic or reason, everything operates like with the supernatural and stuff... Like dreams? I mean, do you imagine if the Next-door Lady is actually like the Santa Claus from Capaldi's series and the season was a dream provoked by those nasty crabs or the Dream Lord or something? The entire season? That would be a hell of a twist!

[@julians552]

I'm just wondering where Shirley is. Apparently Morris was a a late addition because they didn't want to waste the actor on Space Babies, which makes me think All of Morris's lines were actually Shirley's lines. The next time trailer also shows his Segway shooting rockets, which was something that Shirley's wheelchair was established to do. On a second note... why does UNIT employ literal children now? Rose and Morris both are teenagers

[@julians552]

And man, RTD said the intro was meaning something in regards to the storyline... The Tardis is spreading dust in the opening, spreading Sutekh all over time and space. Maybe that's also why the Tardis doesn't materialise anymore in RTD2

[@Pat12379]

I thought the one who waits was gonna be a brand new character i was so shocked i was just Sterling at the screen with my mouth wind open and than i watchee the pyramids of mars because thats the first story with him and it was also the first time i watched one with the 4th doctor i didn't think hes voice would be that deep i thought hed act more goofy than he did

[@Nomiplus123]

Bro did Lenny dirty showed us main character space baby 😂😂😂😂

[@DavidTennantEnthusiast]

Came here as soon as i finished it because oh my god. This fucking episode. I haven't experienced a good dr who plot twist like this in so long, and jesus christ did RTD deliver. I was one of those people thinking that the "god of all gods" might've been the trickster, but oh my days how wrong I was. I absolutely adore all the classic who throwbacks shoved into this series, and with the fucking sutekh reveal.. I was honestly blown away. I was initially kinda hesistant about this season, cuz the first two episodes didn't hit as hard as I was hoping, but since devil's chord it just kept getting better. RTD just never misses. This series is definitely one of my favourites and I absolutely adore your reactions and comments on episodes. Keep going man, cause I cannot wait for your reaction to part 2.

[@blockydude2253]

I feel like the 73 yards magic is not Sutekh’s idk why

[@MementoMoriv2]

This seasons outfits have been amazing. Ncuti fits them all so incredibly well, he's gotta be loving the wardrobe. This season felt rushed but im just glad its back every weekend like it use to be instead of twice a year. btw ncuti is pronounced shooti

[@Pilcro]

I loved this episode and I love that theyre bringing Sutekh back. Only Doctor Who can continue from a story from 49 years ago, and I love that. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this one. I will say I think the next episode will make or break this episode. This can't really act as a standalone episode, so I'm excited for next week. A lot of people were complaining about the anagrams with the glitchy text, but honestly I loved that. Yeah, it's a bit silly, but also it's such a Doctor Who thing to do. Also the Master's theme was used in the episode, soooooooo I'm wondering if that was just used for tension or if it's hinting at something else, but the Toymaker's tooth was picked up at the end of The Giggle, so RTD must want to bring him back at some point. Perhaps the master unleashed Sutekh somehow. Idk how he escaped the tooth though lol. That's just my wacky theory and tbh I'd rather the Master didn't come back straight away.

[@blockydude2253]

I thought this was brilliant - like you say I’m fully invested in all the mystery boxes.

[@jamiekennett8339]

The hooded figure was 66 meters (about 73 yards) away from the cctv in 2004, a great reference to 73 yards

[@danielesaveri5048]

I genuinely think this season is one of the highest points the show has ever reached, and that’s including the classic era too.

[@Jenifer_R_]

I have to say, the ancient Egyptian god of war, storms, chaos, disorder, foreigners, the desert, the color red, eclipses, thunderstorms, earthquakes, sandstorms, and redheads was NOT on my list... but there were SO MANY redheads!! (edit) Seriously, I'm going back tomorrow to watch every episode since the specials, because there was always a redhead, and it was even commented on! Also, please look at the quote "my parents were a postman and a dinner lady". We know Sixties Sue was a cafeteria worker, and the Tardis almost knocked out a postman... I'm looking at everything.

[@PdxToycollective]

I didnt believe the Sutekh fan theories because it seemed fairly outlandish, even by RTD standards. I should've believed as soon as they 1:1 paralled the Pyramids of Mars in The Devil's Chord. I just wrote that scene off as a way to establish why the Doctor cant just run away from problems for new audiences, and a fun call back for the oldschool fans. I find it interesting that Sutekh has experienced power creep / power scaling since his introduction in Pyramids of Mars. Originally an extremely powerful, near god like ancient alien, to 30 years later the Satan Pit implying Sutekh and the Beast are just manifestations of one ancient evil, to this latest season outright saying Sutekh is a full paranormal elder god style being.

[@SeanORaigh]

I am so hyped for this finale and I'm absolutely devastated that this season is almost over. The only major complaint i have for this season, really. I like the idea that Sutekh and the Beast are the same god of death type figure, but I would be mad as hell if they confirmed it. It's one of those things that works better as an unconfirmable fan theory than it ever would as hard lore.

[@jackrichardson9136]

Been waiting for this all morning ahaha

[@agentwisconsin3184]

Shot in the dark Theory Ruby is Susan the doctors granddaughter her mother is Jenny (the clone from doctors daughter) who is also Ruby's neighbor. Like Donna passing the time lord stuff to Rose. The timeless child is/was apart of the Pantheon. The doctor passed a part of the timeless child to Jenny and then to Rose which will explain the snow that appears around her. Reasoning 1. Susan was in one of 14th doctors specials (crappy reasoning I know). 2. In this episode the doctor said Susan is from a kid the doctor has not had yet or he does not know yet this works with Jenny because he from what I know still thinks she is dead 3. The reasoning for the timeless child being apart of the Pantheon in some and it being passed down in some way is because on another video someone mentioned that besides the neighbor only other characters to break the 4th wall are some of the Pantheon and the doctor (funny enough the 4th doctor broke the 4th wall) she could just be another Pantheon like the trickster but I want to stretch this crack pot theory out. I know this theory is out there but if by chance I'm right I want proof of it