REACTION | DOCTOR WHO | 3x1 | Smith and Jones

[@MsSharondenadel]

15:03 It's not just that she's similar to Rose. This scene was made to show us that when the Doctor has no companion, he tends to forget about "small things" like a dead man on a the floor because he's focused on problems on a larger scale. Don't forget he's an alien, a very very old one, so, he tends to forget those smalls things that matter to fleeting creatures like human beings, and his companions are here to make him remember the importance of those "small things" Remember how he showed no mercy in the previous episode towards the spider queen but Donna was here to prevent him to lose himself into that dark Timelord side of his.

[@blaiddmawrdrwg917]

And also that event pass just after he lose Rose so he was very upset and tired to lose people

[@chadhoward6697]

True story: Back in the day when this stuff was first airing, I used to introduce friends to DW by showing them this episode first. It’s virtually a full reset and explains the whole show by the time it’s done. Really great starter episode.

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, this is definitely a better starter episode than some others I've heard people mention.

[@OfficialSoraOkami]

Me personally I show people Fathers day as it's the episode that made me a full fan

[@mz5458]

That's a good idea!

[@HuntingViolets]

Oh, what a great idea!

[@obiwankenobi687]

David Tennant has trouble saying the ‘ooh’ sound in an English accent because of him being Scottish in real life, so to be very friendly Russell T Davies wrote ‘judoon, platoon, upon the moon’ into the script 😂

[@BritanyBinges]

I remember being told that after I initially recorded this one, and I couldn't bring myself to cut that part from this shortened version. :)

[@dylanburton4955]

Martha is one of my fave companions, she’s so good Always thought this was such a strong opener to the series, you’re in for a treat with Series 3, this is when I felt RTD really perfected the show

[@Tonyblack261]

I agree!

[@caloller1375]

Yeah good season good episodes :)) so keen for the future

[@akaray9117]

I was around 12yo when I watched this and my heart was broken bc of Rose situation, so when Doctor said that she won’t replace Rose I was like “yeah, no one can” and thought I would hate her, but omg, she’s so good! I didn’t even realise when I fallen for her as one of my fav companion

[@LuluHyuga]

One of the scariest villains doctor who ever produced and its just an old woman with a plastic straw

[@BritanyBinges]

HAHA! Very true! But, it's a pretty dang strong straw. lol

[@LuluHyuga]

@Britany Binges plastic. Not paper 😂. When I was a kid watching this I was like "wait can you suck blood out your body like this" and turns out you can bruise yourself and have your parents tell you to stop 😅

[@zemoxian]

I imagine it just looks like plastic but probably has a razor edge at the end.

[@PowerSpirit50]

​@@zemoxian Like the ones that come with juice boxes.

[@zemoxian]

@@PowerSpirit50 Well those have a sharp point but they are only cutting through foil. Her straw has to cut through meat. So the tip is probably more like a wide hypodermic needle tip. It just looks like a typical plastic straw.

[@jordanpatrick4647]

4:08 Idk man, if I was just sitting in the hospital and then suddenly got transported to THE MOON, inexplicably, then yeah I would probably freak out like those people. (Sidenote: That extra on the left always makes me laugh, he's giving it his absolute all lol)

[@Joey15811]

Yes freyma agyman played both Martha and Martha's cousin Adeola in Army of Ghosts. Its cool they acknowledged it being same actress even if not planned st the time

[@HuntingViolets]

Freema Agyeman, I believe.

[@kemmdog4444]

Did you know that Martha’s mother is the same actress who played the head cat nun in series two?

[@BritanyBinges]

If I did know that, I completely forgot! 🤯

[@Jim_The_Fish]

I never knew!

[@nicoleowens2318]

🤯

[@HuntingViolets]

More recently, she's Lady Danbury in _Bridgerton._

[@richwagener]

I feel like the contrast between Rose and Martha is that although Rose feels she hasn’t done anything and works in a shop, the Doctor appreciates her. Meanwhile, Martha is nearly a Doctor and the Doctor….

[@pokemaniac05]

"I love my Sonic Screwdriver." later throws it with The Doctor saying, "you call me Doctor" & also the Doctor with the bare foot on the Moon & Martha's, "You're completely mad" are pretty funny.

[@islaythejabberwokky]

This episode is such a strong one, and a great introduction to Martha-- you're still reeling from Rose and not ready for a new TARDIS passenger, but she's SO smart and SO kind and she jumps RIGHT into step with the Doctor so effortlessly, you can't help but accept her immediately! Martha Jones is one of THE best companions in New Who, hands down.

[@katearcher8514]

I'd say the main difference between Rose and Martha was supposed to be that Rose is common, your average London suburbs everyone's neighbour, and Martha is intelligent, a doctor.

[@bryn6411]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode and Martha as she's my favourite! Shes such a strong, intelligent and badass character, and i cant wait to see what you thought of her as she evolved throughout the series! :)

[@TheFalconerNZ]

Like you I am stuck to the slow path of youtube but it is interesting to think while watching that Britany is on season 8 so already knows Martha's storyline & more so it will be interesting to hear her comments on Donna later. Agree with you that Martha is a great companion & a well written & acted character & I wish her story arch could have had her do 2 seasons instead of 1.

[@wispa1a]

​@@TheFalconerNZit was done so she could move to Torchwood

[@battlefries]

"People just call you 'the Doctor?'" "Yeah." "Well, I'm not. As far as I'm concerned, you've got to earn that title." Martha Jones, you definitely earned your doctorate. As for the man who called himself, 'the Doctor,' I imagine like any proper sort of physician, the both of them need to keep earning that title day after day to make sure they don't become something else. Bravo! A fantastic tribute to this amazing woman who saved the world! ^_^

[@andrewgwilliam4831]

To be fair to the people panicking in the hospital, a lot of them are ill so maybe not at their best!

[@BritanyBinges]

Fair point.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Also, Ten carrying Martha through the hospital at the end is seriously one of my all time fave moments of modern Doctor Who! (But then I ship Ten/Martha LIKE BURNING) 😍

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

It's very 'bridal' 😂

[@HuntingViolets]

Me too.

[@johna5635]

The Plasmavore actress, Anne Reid, was later re-cast by RTD in "Years & Years" where she was excellent as a belligerent Grandmother!

[@bandersnatch9469]

She was Wallace’s beau is The Close Shave as well!

[@ItsCrossbow]

Fun fact : Martha played Martha’s cousin in the series 2 finale Doomsday but her cousin died cuz of the cybermen but Russell liked her so they made her a companion to replace rose

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I recognized her in the reaction and was glad they provided an explanation (unbelievable as it was) for how the actress came back. :)

[@mpg272727]

Do like the neat little touch that the alien villan in this episode drinks blood and that her first victim is a "Mr Stoker".. What else drinks blood? Vampires. Who wrote Dracula? Bram.. Stoker.

[@BritanyBinges]

So clever! I definitely didn't make that connection.

[@ronanmates7812]

It's a running thing in doctor who that some cast members comeback as either the doctor or a companion Martha is one of the few that actually has an in universe explanation.

[@alanmackie7012]

And totally unnecessary.

[@ronanmates7812]

@@alanmackie7012 which part is unnecessary?

[@alanmackie7012]

Unnecessary to have an explanation for why both characters looked the same.

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

​@@alanmackie7012not sure it's unecessary, considering that martha and adeola are only one episode apart.

[@HudsonMedia]

Series 3 is probably my second favourite series of new who. It’s got such a dramatic weight and real sense of danger that I don’t think many series have.

[@MacTechG4]

Martha is my favorite NuWho companion, she’s got the ability to put the Doctor in his place, and she can easily hold her own without the Doctor’s help The only other person that deserved to be a companion but never got the opportunity was Wilf…

[@PrinceIMC]

I love Martha Jones. She is definitely in my top 5 companions.

[@WolfHreda]

Martha is terribly underrated, and that's more a statement about the general excellence of the other companions than any shortcoming on her part.

[@darynvoss7883]

You make recognise Letitia Jones (Martha's sister) who is played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, was in Loki,

[@BritanyBinges]

Never seen it. I've only just recently started my Marvel journey (so no more spoilers, please). I had previously seen Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 and 2, but nothing else. I've been doing reactions over on Patreon (they will come to KZbin eventually), and I've done Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I've also started Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. over there as well. I've recorded through episode 1x18, and Patreon will be getting episodes 1x9 and 1x10 this Sunday. I have been REALLY enjoying Loki's character so far, though, so I anticipate watching the show when I get to it in the schedule. :)

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

Loved this episode. Also loved how Martha only started liking the Doctor after the whole 'barefoot on the moon' bit 😂

[@Mr_Saxon]

Glad you enjoyed this episode. And remember: Mr Saxon is always right!

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I would've cut that part normally since I didn't react to it and it's not relevant to the story but, being in series 8 over on Patreon, I know significance of it now. lol So, I decided to leave it in.

[@sallyatticum]

@@BritanyBinges It is a good thing you are so far ahead; people just can't help themselves.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@BritanyBinges I was looking to see if you reacted to the name Saxon as it was used in the Christmas special when the army was being called in & told to fire on the spaceship but you missed it so I will be looking to see when you do pick up on the name Saxon, my guess it will be when we meet Martha's sister.

[@madsword19]

Vote Saxon

[@bananasaregood8655]

This fun episode introduces martha (the best new who companion) and the 10th doctor's blue suit, yep its a winner for me! And scenes where companions see the tardis for the first time is always a joy!

[@ethanhunter8763]

Fun Fact: The line “Judoon Platoon upon the Moon” was written because they knew that David Tennant struggled with “oon” sounds due to his natural Scottish accent so they thought it’d be funny to see him struggle saying that line with an English accent (all in good fun, no hard feelings bts)

[@michaelandrew4488]

Martha is one of my favourite companions - but unfortunately her character did cop a lot of backlash from the fans back when season 3 was first shown. I hope now that many of those same fans will see the Martha character in a different light.

[@lindseycameron1397]

fun fact! Russel T Davies added the line "jadoon platoon upon the moon" purely to have a laugh with david tennant, who struggled to say the "oo" sound in his not-native english accent! haha

[@ronfehr7899]

Are you sure The Doctor got the binoculars from the office? Perhaps he got them from his pocket. After all, his pockets are bigger on the inside.

[@BritanyBinges]

Haha... but it wasn't OUR Doctor with the special Time Lord clothes. lol

[@kenmercer8112]

yes, Martha's awesome I don't really see the Rose similarities... but I'm not good at that kind of thing. I don't think Rose would have closed the older doctors eyes. she may have felt for him and maybe said "You didn't have to kill him". haha.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Many times in Doctor Who's history you'll have the same actor play multiple characters (especially in the Classic series). It's tradition! 😄

[@johna5635]

Aah Judoon platoon on the moon... the line designed to cause David Tennant issues with his surpressed Scottish accent.

[@callac]

There are humans who are born with duplicate parts, this does not mean that the Doctor is an alien. It just so happened that he is. =)

[@kemmdog4444]

I love a platoon of Judoon on the moon.

[@RedmoonIndustries]

The reason you are tearing up at the end of the episode is because it's always an exciting time when you see the TARDIS for the first time through the eyes of a new companion.

[@BrcRosa]

Martha deserved better. She was amazing. The Doctor was hurting so much after losing Rose and Martha was enamored with him so quickly. It would be hard not to Martha. I think their friendship could have been so much better if she hadn't come so close behind Rose. And fans were so bitter over the Rose loss. No one was ready for Martha. She's the only NuWho companion who said I'm ready to move on. Traveling with you isn't healthy for me. I need to make better choices for myself. That is Insanity and yet so mature and responsible.

[@smashstuff86]

I hope that RTD still has this same magic.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

But different and new at the same time.

[@Joey15811]

Underrated. Love this one and imo best season opener. And series 3 and 4 are by far the strongest new who seasons

[@robvanriot]

As much as there are some great episodes this season, the way that the Doctor is pretty much constantly a dick to Martha the whole time she travels with him always grates on me.

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm in series 8 over on Patreon so it's been a good while since I originally watched Martha's era, but I can't say that I particularly reminder thinking he was a dick to her... with the exception of Human Nature/Family of Blood. I know how she was treated (including by the Doctor) fit the time period, but I couldn't stand it. It was difficult to watch and I was honestly just angry for most of that story because of it. :-/

[@claraginevra6527]

Very strong start! "What's her face?" ooh you're gonna anger Donna fans XD The purple hair is here, looking fantastic :D

[@BritanyBinges]

What can I say... I wasn't Donna (or Catherine's) biggest fan at the start. :-/

[@Jim_The_Fish]

@@BritanyBinges I wasn’t either. Now I realize she was written as intentionally annoying at first, but being with the Doctor really helps her grow as a person. I always love Donna way more on rewatches.

[@sallyatticum]

@@Jim_The_Fish She was supposed to be a typically annoying one-off Catherine Tate character. But she and DT had just great chemistry and Catherine was keen on returning, so they changed plans and brought her back... As I am sure someone will explain when the time comes.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I love Donna alot more now but i get and understand where Britany's coming from at first i didn't like her either but she grew on me when she became a main companion in Series 4.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

I hate all the just-one-trip BS, though. He didn't have any hesitation inviting Donna along in the last story, but no, Martha has to jump through unnecessary hoops to travel with him, even after being a total badass. Still a bit bitter about all that. #marthadeservedbetter

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

That's true. He didn't do it with Donna, so why Martha? Especially as he said it was a 'thank you' for saving his life. Almost like she did something wrong and he resents being indebted to her. Feels out of character for the Doctor despite his dark tendencies.

[@kay-jay1581]

Probably because the kiss. He might have felt some thing for Martha and it’s kind of obvious that Martha was attracted to the Doctor. Donna in the other hand they are just friends. And obviously she made an awesome companion

[@markdavidson9100]

Was on such a high watching this for the first time…companion introductions have always been exciting

[@BritanyBinges]

They're always bittersweet for me because I'm always sad to see the previous one go. but I'm excited to meet the new one. Same with the new versions of the Doctor.

[@superkid3188]

Still don’t get why Adeola was Martha’s cousin and not a twin sister raised by other relatives, (because that would explain them looking the same and the different last names, and makes more sense than two cousins resembling each other to such a degree that they look identical.)

[@obiwankenobi687]

I feel like having a twin sister die is a massive plot point that would have to be explored in depth as the series went on. Whereas cousin comes with a little less baggage as she can be less personally grief stricken with that loss than if it was her literal twin sister

[@sallyatticum]

You must be too young to remember the Patty Duke Show.

[@kivimik]

Anecdotally, I have one cousin that actually resembles me more than my own brother does. ...Aaand... Series 5 literally used a cousin in casting for the the companion because of the resemblance (which I feel safe to say since Britany is well ahead on Patreon).

[@adrianahumada5930]

Series 3 is my favourite, huge upturn in quality after S2. Brilliant opening episode.

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I VASTLY preferred it to the series 2 opener.

[@canadian__ninja]

I had to google it, the medical student that breaks down (3:24 for context) looked an awful lot like the police officer in 6x11 The God Complex. But not the same actor. Would have been a fun connection.

[@Mark_E_M]

There are some REALLY GOOD episodes in Series 3!

[@TheZebbga]

I like this episode and I honestly didn't like Rose (especially in Series 2) so having Martha was a nice change for me.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Same! I never took to Rose, but Martha? Martha is my all-time fave. ❤❤

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I find Rose irritating because i just find her a really self indulgent character she just wraps me up the wrong way Martha was better.

[@TheZebbga]

@@joshuajoshua2732 Agreed. Even as a kid I found her super annoying. I also kinda don't like the whole love thing they have going. 900 and 18 just feels like an age gap that is way too weird.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

@@TheZebbga Exactly. I like it better when it's more of an grandfather or uncle relationship with his companions rather than a love interest it's one big age gap i agree and the fact that he's not human.

[@TheZebbga]

@@joshuajoshua2732 I was okay with River because at least she was probably at least 100 years old and not fully Human but yeah, the age gap always feels wrong to me.

[@blaiddmawrdrwg917]

Consider this a 1000 people plus the jadoon , running the building and also in panic if they had 1hour with all this will runing out way fast

[@joshuajoshua2732]

First appearance of Martha, The Judoon and The Tenth Doctor's blue suit. I could never stand Rose but Martha is definately the higher ups of one of my favourite NuWho companions. I always like when The Doctor gets more alien than he acts human.

[@beageler]

Actually, lightning is exactly like static electricity. It is static electricity.

[@jonathangoodwin5609]

A very solid episode, and a great introduction to my second favorite 'main' companion.

[@hornorsilk2901]

Poor Martha...

[@scottredding7357]

“Mmmmm. Space rhinos.” - Homer Simpson

[@geoffmason7215]

just playing with the companion formula slightly more fun if we don't know what's coming

[@melodiemalone2317]

I like Martha immediatly and i little disapointed what they do with their charactere in futur episode

[@WolfgangFlurFanArchive]

If it was set nowadays it'd be one of those terrible paper straws. Her plan would be undone instantly 🤣

[@BritanyBinges]

I like paper straws in theory, but yeaaah... they're super pleasant to drink from after about 30 seconds. lol

[@Mark_E_M]

Your cringe face at "Hi Martha, Hiiii!" LOL

[@BritanyBinges]

I immediately understood why everyone hated Annalise. Those three words told me all I needed to know. lol

[@Mark_E_M]

@@BritanyBinges 😂😂😂😂

[@setogod7]

this ep prob has the most new rocks in any tv show or film i think as all of the jadoon have what looks like new rocks there cool boots i had a pair you can get them £130-£250 depending on what ones you get both those ones that where used where the more costly ones maybe not the most but fairly high

[@setogod7]

yeah found them they where BOOT BLACK REACTOR WITH LACES M-373-S4 i got a pair 18+ years ago still in good condition

[@10thdoctor15]

Martha is better than Rose, she's more mature, caring and confident right from the start.

[@BritanyBinges]

I do still prefer Rose over Martha (I do love Martha, though), but I would have to agree with you that she definitely was more mature, caring, and confident from the get-go. Their career paths instantly showed that.

[@phtevenj]

Man when his teeth click when he gets rid of the radiation makes my teeth hurt 🤣another great reaction tho

[@BritanyBinges]

SAME! lol So glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@vegvisir9276]

you should ask the ancient Greeks about the Ab armour first before you ask aliens, and the human who attacked the Judoon attacked a Judoon, not a human, thus that was not a human on human crime, it was a human vs Judoon crime so the Judoon had jurisdiction over that singular offense

[@chocoladka28]

Martha my queen❤

[@HuntingViolets]

Martha's my favorite.

[@chriscowey7464]

Loving your reactions. The only issue being I have seen the rest of Dr Who and I am having to wait for your other reactions, I binged watched your previous ones lol :p

[@BritanyBinges]

So glad you're loving them! Glad to have you with us on here! :D

[@DaveB806]

I loved this episode and your reaction again was awesome!

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you!

[@thomasjohnson8391]

I a lot of people like series 3 and some people it’s a good series when I rewatched it

[@iz723]

You're a great reactor btw

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you so much!!

[@Vanoss1999]

I thought you might recognize Freema Agyeman from the us series new amsterdam

[@BritanyBinges]

Never heard of it. :-/

[@Vanoss1999]

@@BritanyBinges Oof never mind then XP

[@asterix7842]

You may have noticed by now, Doctor Who has a habit of recycling actors that played minor characters in previous seasons.

[@jonathanward2527]

Looking forward to the next one!

[@BritanyBinges]

It will be out in about two and a half hours. :)

[@rampz975]

I’ve subbed

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you! Happy to have you join us on this wild adventure! :)

[@MeanJohnDean]

You will change your mind

[@BritanyBinges]

About what?

[@iz723]

@@BritanyBinges preferring rose

[@BritanyBinges]

@@iz723 I just started series 8 and Rose is still one of my favorites. I do love Martha but, if I had to choose between her or Rose, I would choose Rose. 🤷‍♀

[@iz723]

@@BritanyBinges Oh wow.

[@jonisilk]

Martha > Rose. Fight Me!

[@BritanyBinges]

No need to fight... everyone is allowed to have their own opinions. :)

[@cotyrexford1045]

Im watching all of your reactions for the first time now and i dont know if you have figured out but Martha is my least favorite companion. I generally skip her season when i rewatch. Lol

[@Tejiknasten]

I always think of Paper Mario Color Splash when watching this episode. With those straws and all. A good episode. Series 3 is so much stronger than Series 2. Thank's for a great reaction 👏

[@BritanyBinges]

I have no idea what Paper Mario Color Splash is. lol But, I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction! :)

[@pokemaniac05]

@@BritanyBinges That's a video game in the Paper Mario series & it the game itself is for the Wii U, which wasn't actually Nintendo's best selling console. It only lasted for 4 years & it was immediately overshadowed by the Nintendo Switch in 2017 which 6 years later, it is selling really well, i have one myself.

[@helloneighborfan1626]

Hi Brittany how are you?

[@BritanyBinges]

Feeling a little under the weather, but I've been sick for the past two and a half months, so it's not really anything new. How are you?

[@helloneighborfan1626]

Good sorry I'm late replying had stuff to do.

[@Kasino80]

Unpopular opinion: Martha is better than Rose.

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm not sure how unpopular it is. At least based on the comments I get. A lot of people love Martha, and a lot of people dislike Rose.

[@Jamienomore]

You are actually aloud more audio than video.