REACTION | DOCTOR WHO | 3x3 | Gridlock

[@Atothetheist]

I think Gridlock is one of the most underrated revival episodes. I think Ten's expression of sadness at the end when he is talking to Martha about Gallifrey is an amazing bit of acting. Plus, its a novel and relatable idea!

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

David Tennant's acting as 10 is always 10/10

[@smashstuff86]

Only Doctor Who can have cheesy elements but pack more emotion than practically any show out there.

[@BritanyBinges]

The number of times I've cried at things that I should find utterly ridiculous is still surprises me. lol I'm laughing one second and crying the next.

[@brianhophead]

@@BritanyBinges i can't wait to see your reactions to torchwood.

[@BritanyBinges]

@@Legendary3Dgamer I'm in season 6 of Classic Who over on Patreon, so I do know. Thank goodnes... or else I would've been spoiled like twenty times over with all these comments about it. lol

[@mpg272727]

10:41 Little bit of trivia for you the Japanese writing on the red poster in the car to the left of the Doctor reads "bad wolf"

[@BritanyBinges]

Of course it does. lol I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Is it Japanese or Chinese?

[@ghostpants7930]

The Face of Boe is such an amazing character and I love him. Never will I forget that big ol' head 😊 (edit addition:) I LOVE how passionate The Doctor gets as he remembers Gallifrey.

[@carrinanorth4224]

Gotta love that they brought back a Season 4 Villain in 2007 40 years after the original appearance of the Macra in 1967. Lol.

[@elliotblabla]

Yes that ill-fated elderly couple are meant to be a reference to the famous painting - it’s surprising how many times they pop up in cinema, like Rocky Horror Picture Show and even Disney’s Mulan (the ghost ancestors that say “Not to mention, they’ll lose the farm!)

[@BritanyBinges]

I only just watched Rocky Horror for the first time last October (my reaction to it is on the channel), but I did notice them in that as well. I've never seen Mulan, though.

[@ItsCrossbow]

I love that the doctor changes the subject when he doesn’t wanna talk about something that’s too hard to talk about 😢 also I love the angry doctor he’s so protective cuz he’s lost so many people already he would go to the end of the earth (literally) to save his friends and the people he cares about

[@BritanyBinges]

Angry/protective is my favorite side of 10. :)

[@ItsCrossbow]

@@BritanyBinges same but I also love his sarcasm 😂

[@dylanburton4955]

Tennants speech at the end is so good, his acting is just so fantastic And if you don’t know, the Macra are from the classic series

[@lordsathariel4384]

except in the original series they were more dangerous

[@PeterTarkulich]

This is one of my favorite episodes because it represents one of the things I love about sci-fi - taking an ordinary subject (traffic jam) and making an interesting story and/or commentary from it. That's what I miss from the RTD era, and I'm so looking forward to him returning to the show for that (among other) reasons! As always, thanks for the reaction!

[@bryn6411]

I love this episode! i think its a really underrated episode of the show. Plus that scene at the end with the doctor explaining Gallifrey to Martha with the singing is just beautiful

[@kennethiain]

"Can't believe I'm crying over the Face of Boe." It's fine, we all cry over the Face of Boe 🙃😂 Or at least I do anyway

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

In particular when you consider who he really is/was... 😢😊

[@LondonCelt]

This is an underrated gem from RTD, the scene at the end is a masterpiece in every respect💚

[@thenerdytiger9306]

1:12 remember what happened when he took rose back along her own timeline(to see her dad before he died). Retracing your own timeline is dangerous

[@lenners9701]

Top 20 Doctor who episode. Such an underrated masterpiece, perfectly represents the doctor.

[@bookswithike3256]

Fully agreed. There are so many people who don't like this episode, and I do not comprehend them. I'm not sure it's in my top 20, but definitely at least top 25.

[@Jamienomore]

When you get Heart Felt Reactions it means the Episode drew you in. Those are the best Reactions.

[@bananasaregood8655]

‘Isn’t this the place with the cat nuns?’ (Sees a cat nun) ‘ah fuk!’ 😂😂 Fun filler episode this one, with a random return of the macra since it was exactly 40 years since the macra terror aired when this episode aired. The doctor’s description of gallifrey is the same as how susan explains it in the very first season ‘the sky is a burnt orange, and the leaves on the trees are silver’

[@JMBPro]

What's so good about David Tennant's portrayal of the 10th doctor is that when he's talking about Galifrey in the end of this episode, he makes it so real. His facial expression is so powerful like as if he was really there and not just saying what was written on a script. When he said "you should have seen it then old place" his facial expression creates a smile that's about to cry with sadness, something that's hard to create unless you're genuinely remembering a happy and sad memory.

[@smashstuff86]

I love the reverence in Nurse Hame's voice when she refers to The Face of Boa.

[@ronfehr7899]

I wonder if the people in the motorway even knew what they were singing about when they sang The Old Rugged Cross.

[@islaythejabberwokky]

It's wild that I remember the ending of this episode as one of the most beautiful scenes-- when they're literally just sitting in a gross back alley-- purely because of the way the Doctor describes his home world. It's like I could see Gallifrey myself, and feel all the sadness of losing its beauty, through his words and his face alone. This show can do so much with so little. Beautiful underrated episode.

[@sallyatticum]

I am glad you left that final scene in. It's one of my favorites and a lot of reactors skip right over it. It is a beautiful scene. It seems like a lot of the more emotional or character development episodes have sort of rubbish monsters or villains so as not to overshadow the central characters. I like Martha a lot; but my favorite is Donna...

[@emircan457]

Fun Fact: The Macra (the crabs on the bottom) are actually from classic series. 2nd Doctor's episode called "The Macra Terror". The original episodes are lost but an official animation was made.

[@BritanyBinges]

I didn't watch that particular story (or most of the animated ones), but I did read summaries for all the stories I skipped due to missing/animated episodes

[@beannathrach2417]

In a different episode there's offhand remark which might reveal who is the Face of Bo in a way that answers other questions. The Face might be metaphorical: the Doctor has people like Rose and Martha who provide companionship. In human terms, an old man might have watched all his friends and family die, but if he is willing to take the chance; he can gain new friends. Even old women and men can still marry.

[@Mark_E_M]

I have seen this episode SO MANY times, yet I always tear up at the end!!!

[@j9lorna]

I've been in worse jams passing Birmingham on the M6

[@jordanpatrick4647]

There is just something about this episode, that is like a warm blanket to me 😌

[@deadringerrr]

underrated episode, with a great set-up

[@petergoddard1960]

I remember watching the Macra back in Patrick Troughton days, where they had taken hold in the tunnels of the London Underground. I was a kid and terrified at the time. They're represented in a somewhat more 'animated' form here, but nice to have a nod that far back.

[@Atothetheist]

I believe you are confusing two stories here.

[@petergoddard1960]

@@Atothetheist that is entirely possible, with the Macra was it gas? The underground might have been the Yeti? I was pretty young and it was a lot of years ago and I’ve done no homework. Haha

[@Atothetheist]

@@petergoddard1960 That's correct! I actually did some research to make sure I hadn't missed what sounded like a banger of an episode from your description.

[@MacTechG4]

As a Mainer, when I saw the Macra, my first thought was “go get the steamer pot and start melting some butter!” ;)

[@maxjones7754]

Love this episode Brannigan behind the make up is Ardal O’Hanlon from one of the all time British tv shows father ted was amazing to see him in this episode will always see him as dougal though 😭

[@BookNomming]

I always see him as the guy in my hero 😂

[@setogod7]

@@BookNomming yeah same did not watch father ted till much later

[@setogod7]

yeah i thought she was reacting to that but it was just his looks

[@kivimik]

Martha may sometimes get overshadowed by other companions, but she is an absolute rock, and good for her for forcing the Doctor to acknowledge his past and stop running from it.

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I wish we would've had her as for more than one series, but I am glad she did what was best for her. It's always fun seeing her pop back up in later episodes. :)

[@PikarinePlays]

I genuinely believe this episode is the reason I would rather drive for longer on normal roads than sit in traffic on the motorway - what if I live there forever

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

I like this episode because it shows that despite the doctor doing what was right in new earth with rose it leads to a 100 year quarantine and even more people suffering, sometimes its best if he just doesnt get involved

[@ronanmates7812]

BTS fact: David Tennant wasn't a huge fan of cats, so the cast and crew put a bow on one of the kittens and exposed him to the kitten. The plan worked a little to well and they became concerned that David would take one of the kittens.

[@Jabberwocky415]

The hymn sing wasn’t creepy to me in the slightest, it was heartwarming. The solidarity and fellowship of every driver and passenger. But it might depend on where you grew up.

[@BritanyBinges]

I didn't know it was a real hymn (not religious in the slightest) and couldn't really tell what they actually saying. I ended up getting what they were going for, but it just seemed more cult-like in the moment because I was feeling such unease about everything. It was clear things weren't right so that just seemed off as well. :-/

[@sallyatticum]

@@BritanyBinges I love The Old Rugged Cross. We used to sing it at my church a lot because I requested it all the time! But it made me sad, here, because it is about looking forward to when we all move on to our afterlife. It made me feel like Martha was doomed but had accepted her fate along with everyone else.

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

​@@BritanyBingesit's a lovely him about meeting Jesus, but it's a funny thing because you're supposed to think both ways - how beautiful it is that everyone has faith they will be saved one day, but also frustration because they're nkt saving themselves. Ironically, someone *does* come save them. So the Doctor is actively playing a part in their faith without realising it.

[@markdavidson9100]

When you have a well written script, lovely characters and hardcore emotion, you don’t need constant special effects and instrumental music playing constantly ❤

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

I've seen this episode a bunch of times and agreed with the Doctor when he told Brannigan it was his fault getting Martha kidnapped but never really could pin down why. Until I realises the only reason they were in New New York in the first place was because of his lie to Martha. I'm dumb. Iy's also incredibly sad how Martha tells her captors that she's not sure if she is the Doctor's friend. ALSO loved how on the commentary David and Russell both said the Doctor really admired how Martha put her foot down. Martha is really amazing for it to, this is literally the first time in the revived series that the Doctor spoke about Gallifrey in detail.

[@TheZebbga]

The fact that they made an episode about a big traffic jam and it was good is just great writing. I don't think this is a spoiler for classic who but just in case, stop reading here. The Maccra were in a 2nd Doctor episode called "The Maccra Terror". They are not particullarly an iconic threat from the past and kind of a weird one to bring back. Neat throwback though in my opinion.

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm currently in season 6 of Classic Who (for future reference, there is a spoiler section in the description of every Who video that says where I'm at with each show over on Patreon). I didn't watch The Macra Terror because of the animation (if I remember correctly), but I did read the synposis so I do know about them.

[@TheZebbga]

@@BritanyBinges Ah okay, I'll check the description next time if I am unsure. But yeah, it's not like you are missing much but just a kinda nice easter egg.

[@jeremyjasiak]

Definitely not the greatest episode ever, but as a kid I found myself watching it over and over again. The Doctor car hopping scene is so fun!

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I really loved that part of it! Although, I'm still a little concerned about what was going on in the one with the dominatrix cat woman and the two young girls. lol

[@firefly24601]

Can't wait to see your reaction to the Face of Boe reveal!

[@BritanyBinges]

To say I was shocked and caught off-guard would be an understatement. lol

[@10thdoctor15]

The Macra were in Classic Who (I'm assuming you've watched the animation), and this was a great way to have them reappear.

[@BritanyBinges]

I didn't watch that particular story (or most of the animated ones), but I did read summaries for all the stories I skipped due to missing/animated episodes.

[@10thdoctor15]

@@BritanyBinges That means you missed Power and Evil of the Daleks!

[@BritanyBinges]

@@10thdoctor15 I did watch/react to The Power of the Daleks.

[@AlmightyCRJ]

...but there's no such thing as the Macra. 😉

[@AlmightyCRJ]

@@Legendary3Dgamer The Second Doctor serial 'the Macra Terror' had people deny the rumour that their work was being controlled by the Macra. This (non literally) repeats in Gridlock as they don't believe there is anything in the fast lane.

[@Atothetheist]

@@AlmightyCRJ Macra don’t exist.

[@koletoday]

This is one of my top five favourite episodes. Face of Boe ❤

[@joshuajoshua2732]

This is the first return of the Macra in 40 years and have not appeared since 1967. The singing i thought was abit cringeworthy i don't think that was neccessary needed i think they did that to build the emotion and to show off Murray Gold's orchestra music. The Face of Bo's death was the saddest part of the episode. The cat-man is played by Ardal O'Hanlon who is best known for Father Dougal McGuire in a 90's irish sitcom called "Father Ted" if you not seen it i highly recommend it it's really funny whether for a reaction or in your own time.

[@j9lorna]

"The face of Boe they called me..." 😲 😳 🤯

[@geoffmason7215]

Callbacks and foreshadowing...this episodes kicks

[@neezduts69420]

You're probably wondering what is going on at the start because that's what you're supposed to be thinking 😂 it's a hook

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

"There is no such thing as Macra! THE MACRA DO NOT EXIST! *THERE ARE NO MACRA!" Sorry, classic series joke. Anyways, I *ADORE this episode.

[@barkingmonkee]

I get the sense that Martha is at neither the top nor the bottom of the vast majority of fan's companion list. What makes that stranger is a couple of her episodes were among the best of new Who. She did a solid job but didn't quite get the spotlight needed to push her to the top. Her unrequited romantic feelings prolly didn't help either, especially coming right after Rose.

[@Atothetheist]

She is my favorite Ten companion.

[@BritanyBinges]

Yeah, I feel like she has a definitely disadvantage in terms of being a favorite companion because of how short her run was.

[@iz723]

Question: If it took them so long on the motorway, why not walk?

[@BritanyBinges]

Didn't they need to be inside their vehicles because the air outside was toxic due to all the exhaust fumes?

[@iz723]

@@BritanyBinges On the motorway sure. But the other streets, like the mood vendor street seemed fine. Unless they only designed it that the motorway was the only way to travel between areas, which is not very environmentally friendly 😂

[@Atothetheist]

I imagine that the city is designed to where the undercity is connected to the overcity only through the motorway.

[@BritanyBinges]

@@iz723 Yeah, I just assumed the motorway was the only way to travel between different areas.

[@josephryan362]

I really like grimlock and It is a really good doctor who episode and I love Arlon o Hanlon in this episode because he is really great in father Ted and his playes my favourite character in father Ted

[@Atothetheist]

He's also one of my favorite supporting characters in Skins (UK)! He's a great talent!

[@JustJayylj]

I think I’m gonna like these Doctor Who reactions

[@Atothetheist]

Oh you definitely will! Stick around, some spicy stuff is coming up in the future! Check out her Patreon too! Its worth it! She released two episodes a week (In watchalong format).

[@BritanyBinges]

I hope so! :)

[@mezz09smezzanine]

Sometimes google's ad targetting is way off, and sometimes it is just too obvious. Yeah, I can see why you would give me an advert for the new season of Dr. Who in the middle of bingeing a Dr. Who reaction series

[@BritanyBinges]

😂😂😂 I mean, at least they got your interests correct, but I'm guessing most people watching Doctor Who reactions are probably already aware the new season is coming. lol

[@phtevenj]

Im getting excited for what coming soon.... i always enjoy these reactions

[@BritanyBinges]

So glad you're enjoying them! :)

[@cardsfanboy]

I know you are already up to season 8 on Patreon, so this is not a spoiler, season 3 is super strong, and I would argue that it's second half is even better than it's first half. (although there are a couple of clunkers coming up still)

[@robvanriot]

I've always thought of Gridlock as a sort of "mini classic." It has so much silly stuff in it but it just works because it has so much heart. I think in my last comment I said that the Doctor is a dick to Martha at least once per episode, but I think this is the exception. Other than taking her to the same places he took Rose, obviously.

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

Also the lying and diverting her to New New York which is what gets her kidnapped in the first place.

[@glenns7252]

Seeing you are up to season 8, do you think Amy is a close 2nd to Rose?

[@BritanyBinges]

Rose will always have a special place in my heart because she was my first companion and I could really relate to a lot of things about her, but if I had to choose between her and Amy, I think I would choose Amy.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

I prefer Amy to Rose love Amy could not stand Rose.

[@hornorsilk2901]

Not my favorite episode, but not a bad one either. I do like how it works to bring the Doctor and Martha closer, and certainly gives a nice sequel to New Earth (which I rate higher than many).

[@josephryan362]

You will probably see the macro in classic Dr who at some point in the future because I know you started reaction to CLASSIC Dr who when you will see them when you get to the second Doctors era at some point in the future

[@Atothetheist]

I know you are trying to be helpful, but respectfully, I would avoid comments like this in the future. On Patreon, she has just finished "Seeds of Death" and has read about the missing stories, but from my understanding, Britnay doesn't want to know when/where classic villains will appear, and with which Doctor. She doesn't even want to know the order of the Doctors.

[@melodiemalone2317]

Great reaction I like this episode and i like face of boe

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you! So glad you liked the reaction! :)

[@LuluHyuga]

Martha is a badass. I prefer her over Rose but she kinda gets done a little dirty in this series

[@BritanyBinges]

I do personally prefer Rose over Martha, but I can definitely see why other would prefer Martha over Rose. I just wish we would've had more time with Martha. One series (and a few cameos after that) wasn't enough.

[@LuluHyuga]

@@BritanyBinges Martha really suffered from being a rebound to the doctor. I think it's amazing that she had the strength to get out.

[@Randomaited]

There's no such thing as Macra!

[@MarkWardReacts]

Oh season 3 DEFINITELY isn't stronger in the first half than the second half.. :D

[@kp7445]

I'm personally not a big fan of this episode, I find it really boring 😅 Martha is my least favourite companion ngl, I hate how she's "in love" with the Doctor after knowing him for like 5 minutes, and I hate how she disregards his feelings about Rose, and basically demands that he move on immediately like girl bffr, he lost her very recently.. but other than that she's cool, and I love her in series 4 and in Torchwood. I get why they did the whole being in love with the Doctor storyline with her, but I wish they didn't, cause it made her really annoying sometimes..

[@WithADashOfPazazz]

She doesn't demans he move on or disregard his feelings. Also does Martha know he lost her very recently? Does he ever say this? Also it was said on Confidential that the Doctor was away for a while before Smith and Jones so it actually might have been longer than what we think, still affected him clearly.

[@ozzie1397]

We're all thinking it...... hi jack!. It'll make sense.... soon 😉 Shhhh, spoilers! 😉 😉

[@obiwankenobi687]

Well it’s a good job she’s ahead because that was completely and utterly unsubtle in every single way. Wow.

[@ozzie1397]

@@obiwankenobi687 (snapes voice) Obviously...

[@nicoleowens2318]

You're supposed to write "spoilers" before the spoiler, if you weren't sure.

[@BritanyBinges]

@@nicoleowens2318 Fortunately, I'm already in series 8 over on Patreon, but I woudl prefer absolutely NO SPOILERS be psoted in a comment... even if there is a preceeding warning. lol

[@tedkord1968]

This is one of the worst episodes of new Who. Never liked it, at all.

[@BritanyBinges]

That's one of the great things about Doctor Who, there's something for everyone. I really enjoy this one, but I've not enjoyed some others that seem to be fan favorites. 🤷‍♀