Doctor Who 11x6 DEMONS OF THE PUNJAB - Reaction / Review

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[@jakegonzalez9584]

Late to the Party I do love the reaction and the review, I do appreciate it 👍🏻👌🏻😘❤️

[@ehekkert]

This episode aired on remembrance Sunday (remembering the victims of WW1 and all of the wars after) which has the poppy as it's symbol (plentiful present in the episode).

[@dknaveed23]

This is probably my favourite of this season so far. As someone who is a second generation British-Pakistani, I'm glad that they covered a very tragic part of history and explored some potentially difficult themes. Acting and dialogue was a little iffy at times but this is definitely one of the better ones of the season, up there with the Rosa Parks one.

[@philward6582]

Daood it is sad that so few people understand what partition involved. Being an Aussie I studied this topic in Modern History.

[@Lumos89]

I feel discriminated against... Pff.. Hating the Dutch

[@FirlowXD]

Tosins acting in some places was a bit spotty, specifically in the spaceship, yeah. But I loved learning about the event, though I would've loved to hear or SEE a bit more of the effects of the partition so it felt a bit more real.

[@stephenhewlett3747]

Another PC Merchant if we want to learn about history we watch the history channel or yesterday i know about a lot of world history shame our the English history isnt taught anymore Dr Who is finished im afraid

[@chriscutis]

@@stephenhewlett3747 Finished? Dr Who started off as an educational show, half being set in the past teaching history, the other half in the future or off-Earth teaching science.

[@robertfhart6941]

Great episode. I love jodie she is great as the Doctor. I know there are some who still think only a man can play the Doctor. I say they are missing the point. I love who the Doctor is not if it's played by a man or a woman

[@Payne2view]

One of the best episodes of the series. The first time the Doctor encounters the aliens reminds me of a badly tuned radio with the volume up too loud. Its an excellent effect. I'm glad they focussed on the internal sectarian divisions rather than have some British Army chap in a pith helmet being all racist or something. It was correct politically rather than politically correct. A good honest way to present the situation. The "not an evil plan" motif was a bit of a repeat of "Twice upon a time" but it was used differently so not bad.

[@notfarinthepast7212]

This was a very suitable episode for armistice day. Monsters who honour the dead

[@fluffibuni8663]

I've been a fan of Doctor Who since the early 70s and this season of Doctor Who has been my favourite since it returned in 2005. Nobody hates the Dutch, they're awesome :-)

[@ghanaking5255]

The Demons of the Pujab is another beautiful historical / sci-fi adventure. While it's just a touch ( or in this case, a flower petal... more on that later ) less intense than Rosa three weeks ago, this was Bheti ( Yasmin ) Khan's moment to shine... actually moments. The Thajarians / Valjarians reminded me of Testimony from Twice Upon a Time almost a year ago. Both started off as the bad guys ( Testimony removing people from their timelines, Valjarians as Assassin's ), but later turned out to be good for the greater good of those who passed away. The scenery is beautiful, I heard Episode 6 was filmed in India...or maybe it was South Africa, whichever location it is, it's majestic and the music really fits the episode well..... I love how they did a Pujabi Version of the Doctor Who theme at the end. Now to the petals....if you look closely, you'll see red flowers pop up in the fields, aka poppies, but in Great Britian and its Commonwealth Countries, like Canada, they symbolise those who served our Countries...and this past weekend, we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1 and also a double salute to Veteran's Day, yesterday and today...and before I forget ( I almost did....😨...) the way they addressed The Partition Agreement of India in 1947 is spot on, just like they addressed 1955's Birmingham in Rosa. Two historical/sci-fi adventures done well. Another fantastic reaction/ review LTTP, can't wait for the Amazon inspired romp that is Kerblam! next Sunday. One more....ONE MORE thing..... I was home from work in time yesterday to see Demons of the Pujab ( 5pm 😄....and saw it again at 10:10pm...not LATE to this party... THIS TIME ). OK, now I'm done, have a great week ahead of you. 🌹😊..# TEAM TARDIS...#TeamYaz ( Bheti )

[@DerpMuse]

My Family story comes from the British Raj with my nani, then East Pakistan with my parents dealing with our country's own partition and war of independence for the Bengali peoples. There is so much history that the show can shine a light onto with the colonisation of India alone. I'd like to see the show talk about China at some point as well as Nepal. The opium wars maybe. Theres hundreds of years we could speak about with the horrible things of the past. My nana and nani both taught me that forgiveness and love is a superpower, and I mustnt forget that. I trust they have wisdom I haven't found. I know hate begets hate while Hope prevails. Or to quote The Doctor. "Hate is foolish, and Love is Wise". We need to stand holding hands and unite as one race, the human race. I hope I am not being a cynic, because that is not good for my journey in harmony with the planet, but I currently fear that we focus on the small things that makes us different and unique, rather than the majority of things that make us the same. Peace and well wishes to you.

[@TimidTracker]

I loved this episode to pieces. Those four dislikes have to be that crew on horseback that came.

[@somedudeontwitterstalkedme3829]

I love how the flower that was given out in the beginning, turned out that it was the one that Yaz wore to tie hands at the happiest moment in her Nan's most trying day,.

[@hellsingmongrel]

Is that what it was? I had trouble figuring out what the flower was.

[@hellsingmongrel]

I loved this episode, and I honestly find it REALLY SAD that I had to learn more about this time in history from a SCIFI TV SHOW then I ever did from public AND university education in the US! i'm STILL getting feels from the story this week's episode told. Sooo sad, such a brutally hard position for Team TARDIS to be in, but SUCH a good episode!

[@secretlybrave5520]

WHAT AN EPISODE! Ended up crying :3

[@JustinHeasman]

I personally loved this episode and really enjoying Jodie and #TeamTARDIS :) When I heard they were going to do a few "history" episodes I originally thought Meh! But, to be honest they have been excellent stories and just as good as the Sci-Fi ones - loving this series :)

[@ListerDavid]

It’s not an evil plan! I don’t know what to do when it’s not an evil plan!

[@TheMoonRover]

2:47 I knew that effect looked familiar. I just couldn't place it.

[@CaesiusX]

This may be my favorite episode of the new season, so far. That said (and realizing it is still early days yet), I am thinking that the show may no longer be the *Doctor Who* I used to enjoy. But that _does not mean_ it is not a good show in its own right. It is just _different_ now. I am enjoying it, but in a completely different way. For completely different reasons. It is not the same show it once was. One might say, it seems to be maturing a bit. As a fan of the show since the 70's, it seems _to me_ as though there has been a fundamental shift for 13's run, which makes it different from Doctors 9 ─ 12. A shift which is as different in tone and style as what we experienced when the show returned in 2005, after only having _Classic_ *Doctor Who* for years. While the changes are not necessarily the same, there was a considerable difference. . .Yet, still *Doctor Who.* There seems to be this vague sense of _distance_ with 13. She doesn't seem to be the center of attention somehow. . . except what focus we bring. The attention we place on her. Perhaps it is the result of not really getting a sense of _who_ this Doctor *is.* Maybe that's what is informing much of my opinion regarding the _shift_ I noted. Although it's probably a combination of things (and nothing to do with tiny bananas). Some have complained that, again, there was no clearly defined _"baddie."_ I don't mind. After all if a story is good... Then a story is good. And seeing as the show has run over 800 episodes since its debut in the early 60's, I suppose such _variety_ will be essential to its survival. That doesn't please all of us all of the time, but it keeps the show going, I think. I hope people don't simply see it as a message of _political correctness._ It's a message from history. *_It is history._* This episode, not written by Chibnal, was quite good, IMHO. Just not *Doctor Who* of the past. Chibnal seems to be a better show runner than a writer on his own. And I had the _converse_ opinion of Moffat. He was a much better writer than show runner. Finally. . .Graham *is* the best.

[@deadboysmiling19]

This episode was AMAZING! Heartbreaking but amazingly beautiful and like you, I too want to find out more. I really like the back to educational DOCTOR WHO. We haven't had it for a long time. Also, you two ROCK!!!

[@carn9507]

Really enjoyed this episode. I actually had no idea about the partition and had never heard about it (I'm a white english male if that matters but yes it was never taught to me at school but neither was Rose Parks story, and I enjoyed that one too by the way). I don't know if I want some real world education stuff in every episode but I've enjoyed these that have had it (and as is often said by smart people, Doctor Who was designed as an education show for children from the very beginning before they noticed space monsters brought it more publicity). Really solid first season for the new Doc so far and I'm liking her a lot and oddly Graham (which is strange cos I've known Bradley Walsh from some other shows he acted in, including Sarah Jane Adventures) and as a game show host and comedian and never been a big fan but he's very good as a companion. Having an older male companion feels quite classic to me like Ian with the First Doctor or Harry with the Fourth. Anyways nice reaction vid. :)

[@Kissfan96dr]

"Oh nooo! eh, he can out walk em." LOL

[@t43iavmoi]

What the aliens were doing in this story was somewhat similar to what Testament was doing in Twice Upon A Time. I did enjoy the episode and did get emotional, but what the show needs to do very soon is deliver a slice of shock with a spoonful of fear. Maybe a Doctor from a parallel universe who is more evil than the Master. Perhaps get a previous Doctor to play the part. An explanation to were the Valiard comes from.

[@sharpchivers6658]

Bring back the Dreamlord !

[@ardaraith]

Loved it! Enjoying the build-it-herself attitude of this Doctor, the science and history lessons, the focus on relationships, and the contained episodes.

[@frglee]

I enjoyed the episode a lot and I enjoyed your reactions and review. Thanks.

[@garynelson561]

To paraphrase something I read - Tolerance isn't a value, it's a peace treaty. Those who are intolerant have violated the treaty, and are no longer guaranteed "tolerance" under the treaty's conditions. So, yes, I DO reserve the right to be intolerant of the intolerant. They can't claim rights under a treaty they have broken.

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

6:44 Nice reference

[@NerdChronic]

A really great episode. Surprisingly not my favorite but I love seeing so many people embrace it so fondly. I wonder if we'll see these same aliens again for a bigger death in the future.

[@brilliantneen6219]

I might have to steal your name because I'm SUPER late to the party this week! Always come here straight after watching the doc. Thanks again guys!

[@trial8error]

A couple of things. First, I don't know much beyond basic Indian history either, but I heard that the movie Viceroy's house (written and directed by Gurinder Chadha of Bend it Like Beckham fame) is fantastic. (I'm on the wait list to see it at the library...here's a trailer for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XCi6yEmduLgbM ) Second, I thought it was really appropriate and thoughtful to have aliens on this episode whose purpose was to watch over the lost and lonely dead, especially airing now. Sunday was November 11, 2018, exactly 100 years since then end of WWI, where so many soldiers died unknown.

[@chrislc35]

6 episodes in now, im liking her more and more as the doctor. however the storylines, writing too, still arent doctor who like. 6 episodes, no arc as yet , almost every episode gone back in time, in a moral way. its ok, i enjoy the episodes, hoping the series gets better tho.

[@MrPaulMorris]

Chibnall said in interviews before the series started that there would be no arcs (and no returning villains). While the 'Timeless Child' reference back in episode 2 smacks of arc building, it may be that this will only come to fruition in the next series in 2019 (or 2020 if rumours are to be believed). To me the feeling (if not execution) of this series is quite reminiscent of the very earliest period of Who back in 63/64. The time also had three companions but, more importantly, the Doctor was not the main protagonist in many stories and certainly not the almost omnipotent 'oncoming storm' of recent years. He wandered as interest (and the Tardis) drew him, largely avoided interfering but had an almost childlike glee in observing new people and places. I see many echoes of that character in the current incarnation. While you wait for the series to 'get better', bear in mind that it is nearly over already! Only four more episodes plus the 'seasonal' special then another year (or two) before the show returns.

[@firefly24601]

This has been my favorite episode so far this season (with Rosa very close behind). The two eps that Chris Chibnall co-writes or doesn't write are my favs; I'm beginning to think that I just might not like Chibnall's writing style. It's not bad in an objective sense, but maybe his style of writing is not for me?

[@h0wlingstar]

this by far has been my fav episode this season i really enjoyed it even at times it was sad

[@jakegonzalez9584]

I enjoyed this episode a lot and I had a great time watching it, thanks for the reaction and the review, I do appreciate it 👍🏻👌🏻😘❤️

[@RCanadian]

Who else did the Doctor go back in time for? Ten/Rose. Graham is the best companion of the series...

[@Mark_E_M]

Nice "Smee" call-back from Hook! 😁

[@LatetotheParty]

"Smee's me, what about me?" Love Bob Hoskins.

[@subbtopp]

I love your review they are always generous spirited, xx

[@pandaphil]

I'm ind of a history nut, but I'm embarassed to say I didn't know about any of this. Thanks Doctor Who for teaching me something!

[@BryanWicks]

You guys rock. Enough said. 👍🏾

[@stardaggerrihannsu2363]

"Intolerance sucks" ~ Quote of the Year!

[@djcowell91]

I liked the episode. I've enjoyed the season. I really like Jodi. I do like all of Team Tardis. The weird thing in light of all of that is that I don't like how little screen time it leaves for Jodi. The Doctor was more of a lead in previous seasons while here she feels like more of an ensemble. Not a big thing, but the one little thing I dislike.

[@CraigMurraysVids]

I said this on another channel already, but if you want to know more, the film 'Gandhi' is a good place to start - it deals a lot with the British occupation of India, their divide-and-rule attitude, and the partition of India to create Pakistan. I'm British - it's a shameful time in our history.

[@Kasino80]

When this series is over, I want someone to make a super cut of all the times she uses the sonic. They're reeaallly over relying on that device.

[@hmsljj]

My thoughts: 1. Jody's good and I've enjoyed her work, but I'm still waiting to see her truly get angry or even be cruel (think Nine in "Dalek" or Eleven's speech mocking "Captain Runaway"). 2. Team Tardis; good name, good team. I really like the variety in cultures, gender, and age of the group. 3. The stories are entertaining & enjoyable, but at times they can drag on a bit. This may be due to the extra length of time now for each episode in series 11. 4. Weak ass alien villains. This so far has been the biggest disappointment. And there's only 4 episodes left to change this. So overall I've been happy with series 11 although not to the point of "best ever" like I've already seen posted too many times. I'm excited to see how Thirteen's personality continues to evolve and becomes uniquely her own (think Twelve; man was he different from series eight to what he became in series ten). I just hope we get new and better villains like the Weeping Angels or the Silence.

[@Moveplaylift]

Up till now have found the eps mildly entertaining but a bit safe. Chib’s finally came through with this one. Very solid ep, well directed with a great story. The best of the season so far. Hoping the standard is kept.

[@ShamrockParticle]

Chib didn't write it

[@rocketcon]

Chibnall wasn't responsible for this story. That's probably why it was better than the last few episodes.

[@vroom77]

So how does it work - these guys or Testimony - is it who gets their first gets the head/memories?

[@sharpchivers6658]

None take the body. Testimony take the memories and here they just take a bit of DNA. So both can do their part ^^

[@vroom77]

Who knew death could be so complicated !!@@sharpchivers6658

[@wooframus55]

Intolerance sucks! Verily!

[@rrcczz]

Graham does a better job at being the Doctor than the Doctor does

[@Kissfan96dr]

he seems to be the main character now

[@somedudeontwitterstalkedme3829]

@@Kissfan96dr I remember that being said about Rose and about Clara.....must be great acting because 9,10, 11 and 12 were adored and all considered doing a good as the Doctor

[@billizetti]

Loved this episode! Very emotional and great story line. Humans ended up being the monsters as they too often are. Really liked your reactions!

[@ConnectTheDotsProper]

So far this was the best episode this season, in my opinion. The demons/aliens actually felt a little whovian this time! 😃 I'm really really hoping things start to get better from this point on.

[@cherrypie37]

I liked the episode, but I would have liked it ,more if not for the other episodes. To many episodes about injustice. If that is what we are leading to in the over all story, I am going to be really bummed. Just want to remind everyone that English split the country. They thought it was the best way to stop violence. They did that a lot. One problem is people like it when there are ome two parties, but she did mention three groups. I want to also say, the English did not caause the problem. We are still dealing with things done by Europe in the 1800s. No ome has found a solution that works. We didn't start the fire.

[@craigoconnor6662]

You should watch "Gandhi."

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

Nice 13 impression. .. .

[@Skarekrow1592]

TOY STORY 4!!!!

[@yv3652]

Its been a mixed series so far but this was the best episode yet...

[@Tharunkmr93]

React to KANNADA KGF TEASER AND TRAILER Thank you.

[@tectorama]

I've been watching Dr Who since day one, and I can honestly say that this is the worst incarnation of the Doctor so far. Not because it's now a woman playing the role, but that she's such a bad actor. The stories are now so awful, but typical of the sort of thing we now expect from the BBC. All we need now is for them to go into the future and show how awful the decision was for us to leave Europe, The BBC being anti Brexit and anti Trump (which was obvious from a previous episode)......Viewers are leaving in droves, maybe the BBC wants to kill the programme off ?. If so they should allow an external company to take over.

[@handofsutekh8115]

The viewing figures are higher for this series than for the Smith and Capaldi eras, a drop off in ratings are normal for most shows, Series 11 figures are going pretty steady for now. I wouldn't say viewers were leaving in droves.

[@greenblade3]

really hated this episode as i did the rest of this season.....its not working for me i miss the camp i miss the music i miss the good writing and the feeling of authority the doctor gives off....i just dont get that from jodi. people keep saying all these historical episodes is just what happened in classic who but that was CLASSIC WHO! it has evolved since the 60s and now what..? we go back? poor villains...poor companions and even poorer grammar from me but besides that i miss the twists and turns moffst brought and i miss murray golds beautiful majestic scores

[@eugenegrewing2587]

The doctor didn’t actually do anything in this episode. There was no reason for them to be there at all.

[@chansell15]

I'm starting to get bored of the history lesson episodes, there has been a lot said about Steven Moffat's era but at least his seasons didn't bore me and my girlfriend to death

[@eolsunder]

i agree. so far its just not clicking with me. She isn't fitting yet, the episodes are kind of boring, not really much emotion instead trying to teach some bla bla lesson.

[@chansell15]

@@eolsunder right? For example the 'Rosa' episode my issue with the episode was apart from the Doctor and Graham, every white character was portrayed as nothing more than racist bigots, surely that wasn't the case

[@ReallyBritishOne]

@@chansell15 Yes, it was the case. The entire city forced all black people to pay on a bus, get off and on again at the back - slowing everyone down for no reason other than to force racial segregation that had been enshrined in law. Why? Because racist bigotry had become the standard for everyone. Sure, there were a minority of campaigners in Alabama at the time that were white. But the story isn't about them, and it would have been horrendous white-washing to pretend for a second that it ever was.

[@chansell15]

@@ReallyBritishOne who said anything about white washing?, I certainly didn't

[@ReallyBritishOne]

@@chansell15 I didn't say you did, I'm saying that if the episode had given attention to the minority of white people who protested in Alabama in the 1950's then the show would be fairly accused of white-washing, because unlike what you said it was very much the case that the overwhelming majority of white people WERE racist bigots in that place at that time.

[@stephenhewlett3747]

These Americans havnt got a clue this latest Dr Who series is the worst of all time Bradley doesnt fit in the other are poor actors and Whitaker just does not seem right and last but not least the BBC have destroyed it with their PC Agenda latest writer Chibnal is not good enough shocking absolutely shocking only reason i still watch it is from nastalgia i was five when i first watched it a Londoner called Steve

[@ПакетикЧая-н6д]

Oh really guys this is the weakest season of all in the history of serious, why are you so impulsive to react to it. The previous 11 seasons, it was interesting to watch, even though they were getting worse and worse, but this one is not at all interesting. I do not understand you. And yes, sorry for my English, maybe something will be incorrectly written, all because I am from Russia, and I am writing this comment via Google translator. Good luck.

[@paul130258]

It is no longer "Doctor Who". It became politically idiotic "Who is this Doctor person". What a shame. Bugger off BBC for turning a good series into stupidity.

[@geraldsandoval1113]

An other BORING history, politically correct, preaching episode! Sorry to say, but Doctor Who has been assassinated by terrible unimaginative writing and political correctness, diversity and bowing to the lowest common denominator of "viewers". In the process losing a large base of dedicated fans! This from a long time fan who doesn't believe we have to love it just because it's still called "Doctor Who". I will watch History channel if I want a history lesson!

[@nebula8851]

Honestly, you're almost as annoying as 'SJW's'. Does the very concept of having non-white people on TV offend you THAT much?