REACTION | DOCTOR WHO | 4x8 | Silence in the Library

[@Groffili]

The introduction to River Song might be one of the best plot points ever created in a story. There is really nothing that cries "Time Travel!" more than "You've only just met him!" - "No, he only just met me."

[@jeanine6328]

I concur! The only one I like more is The Bells of St John. Although, Blink is really high on my lis too.

[@chanceneck8072]

Yep. Love River Song. No spoilers!

[@chanceneck8072]

​@@jeanine6328 Bells of St. John has such a great feel to it. And it's shot BEAUTIFULLY. My favorite episode is Return Of Doctor Mysterio though. 😅🤭🙈

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

I would agree but their story past this point boils down to "we're together because we HAVE to be together not because we WANT to be together" they never really come across as truly loving each other based on their own feelings but based on what time is making them do, not to mention past this point pretty much every conversation they have is an argument it starts great but moffat did what moffat does and flanderised their relationship after 2 seasons

[@stevesm4]

"Please tell me you know who I am" - "Who are you?" And her look.....

[@uncommon_niagara1581]

One day, I'm going to look into his eyes; my Doctor's eyes....

[@Jumpyman_thegamerYT]

@@uncommon_niagara1581 And he won't have the faintest idea who I am.....

[@jxsh03]

Definitely a contender for best story in the whole of Doctor Who imo (at least 2005+ cant really speak for Classic Who).

[@BritanyBinges]

It's still one of my favorites. :)

[@altinaykor364]

no, definitely not the best story, not even for the revival era

[@trinitybernhardt9944]

​@@altinaykor364in your opinion. People have different favorites. This may not be #1 for me, but it is probably top 5. I would have to think before saying what # it is.

[@altinaykor364]

@@trinitybernhardt9944 my opinion or you, doesn't matter. this doesn't come no where close to being the best story in the era

[@derpyslurp8779]

you... clearly don't know what opinion means. literally any episode could be someone's favorite ​@@altinaykor364

[@chadhoward6697]

So this is it. My very favorite story of Doctor Who ever, even now. :D It's like a perfect storm: high concept science fiction, a TARDIS team operating at their most natural and efficient, a script that respects the audience's intelligence, nods to horror with the skeleton in a spacesuit and vashta nerada, and of course the incredible introduction of River. The whole thing is like a dance, and when I recall the opening, "Close your eyes. Where are you?" "The Library" I shiver with how perfectly the acting and writing combined. I remember back when this first aired, we were all utterly tantalized by River, too, the same as you were. I actually wrote a graduate English Lit paper on this story (on the theme of narratives that subvert our expectations of visual storytelling language) and my professor wrote that it made them want to watch Doctor Who! Can't wait to see your reaction to Part 2. Glad that it sounds like you like it too. :)

[@davidmichaelson1092]

Alex Kingston rocks! She is the best. This episode opens up a can of worms that will never fully be closed.

[@ben-toboxent.7958]

“SQUARENESS GUN!” One of my favorite lines

[@garrettwhite5943]

To borrow a quote from Star Wars: "Long have I waited for this moment"

[@Tejiknasten]

Series 4 has been great all the way through, but here is when it goes from being great to being outstanding. A fantastic reaction to one of the best two parter stories ever. Thanks for a great channel 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you for the kinds words, and thank you for watching! :)

[@MultiGamering]

When I first saw this episdoe it was the first time Doctor Who genuinely frightened me had to sleep with the light on for weeks.😅

[@BritanyBinges]

I don't blame you!!

[@TheFalconerNZ]

Yep 'Stay out of the shadows' along with 'Don't Blink'

[@jennifermorris6848]

One of the best two parters in the series. And you get to Experience it just like we did and have to wait a week.

[@robvanriot]

This is and always will be one of my all time favourite two partners. So clever and such an iconic character introduction!

[@bryn6411]

i love everything about this episode it's so good, i really love how simple yet effective the vashta nerada are and they're genuinely terrifying

[@mattperiolat]

Tell me THAT is not the creepiest ending of any Who episode, I dare you. “Hey, who turned off the lights?” is just a classic Who phrase, like a password. Dammit, now I’m dying for Forest of the Dead. All I can say without “spoilers” is this was, for the longest time, my favorite two parter. So it makes me so happy to see you are here and all that is to come.

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm in series 13 over on Patreon so, I'm guessing you can share which two-parter dethroned this one, right?

[@mattperiolat]

@@BritanyBinges “Not on my watch!”

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@mattperiolat lol respect for 'Spoilers!'

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@BritanyBinges For me this rocked at the top until 'Hell Bent' & 'Heaven Sent'

[@mattperiolat]

@@TheFalconerNZ I’m picky, I fold Face the Raven in to make that one a three parter and judged collectively, Hell Bent drags the other two down a bit.

[@10thdoctor15]

You're the first person I've seen to suggest the characters in the books could be alive. Great idea

[@dupersuper1938]

They kinda' did that in classic Who...

[@ghostpants7930]

I know that Miss Evangelista was simply saying "ice cream" in the end but it's my head canon that she was saying "I screamed" in answer to the Doctor moments before.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

"42 seconds ago" is as fast as I've ever clicked non a new Who reaction upload 😂

[@nicoletrudell2065]

*on

[@BritanyBinges]

First to view... first to comment. :)

[@Dalekscientist]

Welcome River Song!!!

[@tuuli4002]

River is my favourite character. I love her!! And her story line is incredible! Some scenes here, like when River is asking if the Doctor knows her, are sad. We know it's sad we just don't quite yet know why. And especially in these two episodes, the Doctor doesn't really know how to handle River XD What to make of her. She is confusing to him (and to us). She is very different. River already knows a lot more than the "normal" people that the Doctor meets.

[@Cerridwen7777]

This episode is where the fourth season kicks into high gear. No more clunky filler episodes, just great storytelling.

[@anyone4acupoftea]

Genuinely teared up when she said 'please tell me you know who I am' 😢

[@marielpato]

The story of River Song is, together with the story of "the girl who waited" (not mentioning her to avoid spoilers), are the BEST EVER for me!!! ❤❤❤

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm series 13 on Patreon, so I'm aware of the girl who waited. :)

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@BritanyBinges But some of your viewers may not which is why I haven't' commented yet as I don't know what to say even say River Song's story arc is insane & totally mind blowing is a spoiler as it tells you she is returning

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

The Doctor: they're in the shadows! They'll melt the flesh off your bones! Brittany: cool 🙂 but can we talk about Donna's safety?

[@TheLukecottle]

This library filming location was actually my local library until it closed down the year this episode aired. It was such a gorgeous space

[@iKozak99]

I met Alex Kingston (River Song) at a convention and it has to be said, she's the coolest woman alive. That's defnitely the impression got at least...

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

Such an excellent actress and made me yearn for more older companions/mature actors ❤

[@Mr_Saxon]

Britany Binges has left the library. Britany Binges has been saved.

[@AlmightyCRJ]

Monty Python's Big Red Book is named to satire Chairman Mao's book of quotations (nicknamed the little Red book). The cover is obviously blue.😂

[@canadian__ninja]

Knowing that you've long since finished the entire River Song saga, have you come back to watch how brilliant this two parter turned out to be?

[@BritanyBinges]

I had to watch them as I was editing these videos. :)

[@canadian__ninja]

@BritanyBinges still crazy to me this was done with the belief that it could possibly be a one off (or two off as it's a two parter) like the 'Doctor's daughter'

[@boqndimitrov8693]

river song - the real wonder woman!

[@joshuaverran9443]

The fun journey of Dr. Who is to wait a week. 😊.

[@artiepavlov6022]

Im loving that at this point you like Donna enough to cry over her ;)

[@TheZebbga]

One of the best episodes and one of the best to go back to after... you know.

[@thepandorica1660]

Well, she certainly does know :)

[@TheZebbga]

@@thepandorica1660 I am aware haha

[@Cinnamon_Shaey]

nine minutes in and im already in tears from all the memories of River! honestly one of my if not my favurite companion cant get over how good this 2 parter is, how much they set up for the future that actually comes true, my god i love it

[@joshuajoshua2732]

Enter: River Song without spoiling anything i will say she does become an impotant character. I love when Dr. Who gets creepy and scary.

[@storageheater]

The setup and use of looping vocals is one of the neatest horror tricks Doctor Who has pulled off, you almost forget that they spend most of the episode standing in a shadow and conveniently never attacked lol

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

Like he says explicitly in the show: not every shadow, but any shadow.

[@JArm1996]

The scene where Doctor Moon tells the girl the real world is a lie….did you notice the paintings on the wall? A blonde girl and…a wolf 😉

[@BritanyBinges]

I didn't! 😮Thanks for pointing that out!

[@packer7915]

Knowing that you are so much further in the series, I hope you came back to this two-parter episode after watching "that" episode to match up their conversation.

[@thepandorica1660]

Husbands of River Song?

[@packer7915]

@@thepandorica1660 yes. What she says about the last time they met and what 12 says to her the first time he sees her.

[@silverstitch28]

The library is still one of the best two parters ever! ❤

[@gregweatherup9596]

10:59 I wouldn’t of thought that you’re old enough to remember remote controls like that. As a kid I remember my imagination running wild with those “secret” buttons under the slide, so it makes sense that little girl would try them to attempt to bring the library back onto the tv.

[@refreshingful]

You're not the only one who's been confused by this episode the first time watching. I had to re-watch this episode at least four times before I could wrap my head around it.

[@JermaineWilliams-t7j]

Timey wimey

[@Haus0fLiam]

The way I've been waiting for this reaction since you started! My favourite two episodes ever. Have a great NY when it comes ❤

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a great one as well!! :)

[@pokemaniac05]

As of this upload and this comment, it's New Years (Dec 31) in Sydney at the Harbour Bridge and uploads of certain parts of it, including Bluey and watching H2O: Just Add Water Season 2 after finishing Season 1 yesterday.

[@elliottnoad1270]

Episode introduces a new location (the Library), new major characters (River), new baddies (Vashta Nerada), new lore about the Doctor (River being in the Doctors future+ writing all their adventures in the diary) and technically a new Doctor*, all out of the blue in a mid-series story. Gotta love the proper planning out of this. * Back in 2008 and (as of 2023 at least), unofficially, RTD & Moffat both considered & headcanonned that Dr.Moon was the Doctor in the Future. And going as far as- if David Tennant was the 10th Doctor then Colin Salmon/Dr. Moon was the 45th Doctor.

[@iKozak99]

I love Donna's theme music SO much. I'm a Rose ride-or-die but Donna's theme music just brings out the 10y/o in me....

[@hoarsebard]

Dave's space suit actually inspired an enemy in the Fallout New Vegas Old World Blues DLC, the Y-17 trauma harness. The inspiration is extra referenced in-game, if you take the Wild Wasteland perk at character creation, they can be heard saying "Hey, who turned out the lights?" sometimes.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Britany! ⏳ This episode introduces a thread that gets carried over the course of three Doctors. This subplot and the associate characters involved are my all-time favorite in this mythos. Since I read you're currently on Season 13, I'll imagine that you've loved it, too.

[@artiepavlov6022]

another one of the best of all time who episodes

[@em.the.argonaut7950]

6:26 most heartbreaking line of the entire show and you don't even know why 😭💙

[@thepandorica1660]

I love how you get a few references to the later River episodes in this story. It's also kinda sadder watching this after getting more of her story.

[@chanceneck8072]

I'm sorry, that 9:00 moment really crushes my soul.....

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm right there with you now that I've seen her complete journey in the show. 😭

[@paddynemo5411]

Good catch with"Prince Charming" or Josh Dallas i think?. No one seems to notice.

[@HudsonMedia]

I adore this story. Just a brilliant concept! fantastic characters, original villain and great tension. I miss these days a lot aha.

[@hornorsilk2901]

One of the best episodes of New Who, especially with what happens after.

[@vandergrad]

Monty Python is absurdist (but pointed) humor. Very 70's. Still hilarious. Even though their most famous film is "The Holy Grail" I would suggest you start with "Life of Brian" just because it's a bit less silly (well, a bit). But definitely jump down that rabbit hole asap!!

[@BritanyBinges]

I've actually already reacted to The Holy Grail. Thank you for the recommendation, though. :)

[@nicholasbyrne6485]

Interesting how the emphasis is on staying out of the shadows, and in the light. The main HUMAN antagonist is named LUX, the unit of illuminance, or luminous flux per unit area

[@FastRiposte]

Puzzle pieces always come together. Sometime in the next episode, sometimes in another series...

[@t.j.stabler9253]

Since it's Christmas, how about going ahead and uploading the second part for us. We've all been good. We deserve it I think.

[@phtevenj]

Man this 2 parter has an AMAZING storyline, also the sounds the recording made of the person being unalived was FUNNY and SAD at the same time 3:17

[@Dr_Rich740]

Peak Doctor Who. Lots more to come.

[@kenmercer8112]

people leave the doctor w/o dying..... yes, one of the fav's

[@Walesbornandbred]

All Tennants 2 parters were good but this was my favourite.

[@quintuscrinis]

14:41 they'll explain later. Although in this case they actually do.

[@thegaminglion90]

The thing about river song....is that you have to watch a few more seasons to fully understand the context of who she is, and what she is to the doctor. It all gets a nice bow tied up on it during the final season of peter capaldis doctor. Edit: looks like you already know who river song is after seeing that note in the video XD

[@BritanyBinges]

I'm actually in the 60th specials over on Patreon, so I've seen the rest of River's story. :)

[@TOXSGhost]

Welcome to one of the most important woman in the doctors life

[@mrmaclovin255]

Delete this comment

[@TOXSGhost]

@@mrmaclovin255 why

[@thepandorica1660]

​@@philroach9402unless it's because there might be a bunch of people watching the show for the first time through these reactions.

[@BritanyBinges]

@mrmaclovin225 I appreciate the effort to help me avoid spoilers! Fortunately, I'm currently in series 13 over on Patreon, so no worries there. :)

[@kaano1992]

@@BritanyBinges I think in the future, you should look at which episodes are 2-parters, so you can release them at the same time.

[@chanceneck8072]

This is one of the greatest stories ever on Doctor Who.

[@darynvoss7883]

The actress who plays Miss Evangelista was married to Elon Musk a couple of times

[@jonathanward2527]

I love this episode SO much. This is the catalyst for so many of the future episodes

[@frnknstndrgqn]

such an interesting concept in terms of the creepy monsters. River is a kool character just don't vibe with her as: Spoilers: the doctor's wife. Because I feel like she could have been an awesome badass time traveler without being his wife. But that's just me I guess. I know you've watched wayyyy ahead so I know it's not a spoiler for you :)

[@cjbalata]

the Library come back to play a lot later WoW.

[@IsiahBradley]

THANKS for this!!! Amazing prologue/epilogue for an amazing character. River Song and Sherlock need to be within the first two paragraphs of Stephen Moffat's obit!

[@BritanyBinges]

I've never seen any Sherlock media, but I imagine I'll react to it at some point. :)

[@IsiahBradley]

@@BritanyBinges "Sherlock" was created by Moffat and Gattis and is done in "Who" style. That's how I got hooked on the Holmes character and how I discovered Benedict and Martin!!!

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

I enjoy watching your Dr Who reactions, and I always just assumed you were a living breathing human being, but if you've never seen anything Monty Python, YOU HAVEN'T REALLY LIVED! let me re-word that: "I highly recommend!"

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

This and Blink are top tier all time favorites for me ❤

[@BritanyBinges]

Fantastic choices! :)

[@MarkWardReacts]

Right up there as one of my favourite stories of all time! Glad you enjoyed it too!

[@jennifermorris6848]

Never seen any Monty Python??? You must see Monty Python Holy Grail.

[@BritanyBinges]

Since recording this, I have reacted to Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The full reaction is on Patreon. Not sure if it will come to YT eventually. Even if it does, it likely wouldn't be for a very long time.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

​@@BritanyBingesAlso Life of Brian is worth a watch.

[@MeanJohnDean]

The internet is everywhere.

[@paulbrecken2136]

Oh here we go, River Song ❤❤❤❤❤. Great reaction as always.

[@BritanyBinges]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@paulbrecken2136]

@@BritanyBinges Obviously I know you are on 13 now. But the river Reval is something I'm so looking forward to.

[@BritanyBinges]

@@paulbrecken2136 I haven't seen these episodes since finishing River's journey, so I'm exicted to go back through them again knowing what I know now. :)

[@paulbrecken2136]

@@BritanyBinges Thanks for all your hard work and Happy New Year

[@BritanyBinges]

@@paulbrecken2136 Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@mikemorgan2211]

This is where spoilers as a term become popular again

[@bradleythebodycount29]

So excited for you to meet River Song 😂

[@johna5635]

I challenge anyone to name any Doctor Who episode which introduces more concepts than this one.

[@dupersuper1938]

...Unearthly Child?

[@cutthr0atjake]

I've been waiting for your reaction to this 2 parter! 😁

[@BritanyBinges]

I've been eager to get back to it as well. :)

[@davek7256]

Brilliant two parter and great introduction to the equally brilliant River Song. Spoilers!

[@SocietyatLarge]

The Husbands of River Song........

[@PandezPanda]

It's here... IT'S HERE! :D

[@BookNomming]

Ahhh I adore these ones so much

[@JermaineWilliams-t7j]

Hey quick question about the pateron. Is there no footage at all with your reactions or is it chopped up like your KZbin videos?

[@claraginevra6527]

There's very blurred video with no sound after the first 30 seconds which are there to help you synch up.

[@BritanyBinges]

@user-ij3cz2xs4v Clara is correct. I experimented with a few different formats in the beginning, but the current format is that she show footage plays normally for 30 seconds, the it continues without audio and with a blur filter for the duration of the episode. I do have a countdown timer to help you know when to hit play on your copy of the episode, and then a count-up timer so you know exactly where you are in the episode/reaction in case you need to pause it or stop it and come back to it later. It sounds more confusing than it really is.

[@koletoday]

River! ❤

[@kp7445]

I see that you're on series 13 already :) how are you liking 13's era so far?

[@iz723]

Spoilers

[@kp7445]

@@iz723 she mentioned in the video that she was just starting flux (she's probably finished it too by now)

[@BiDave]

Spoilers! love it. 😁

[@islaythejabberwokky]

(River fans and Moffat stans beware, fyi, I'm about to make ya'll fuming mad) I'd probably really like this two-parter, if it weren't for River existing... I cannot stand that woman. She's at least *palatable* in these two episodes and not a complete circle-jerk Mary Sue of Moffat's fantasy like she is in every other appearance... 🙄 Lots of really good moments in this story though, the scene of Evangelista's last moments is both heartbreaking and chilling. I'm really kind of furious at the writing for pushing the idea that pretty=dumb in the subtext surrounding her, though. She deserved more respect as a character than that...

[@SocietyatLarge]

The girl who they call dumb, her real name is Tallulah Riley. She will become Elon Musk's favourite wife.

[@isbammoi3358]

AH yes, River Song my beloved. This 2-parter is the first episodes I ever saw of Doctor Who. Hooked me for life. River is in my top 3 characters in fiction. Alex Kingston is an absolute treasure and master in this role.

[@gerald112b]

I'm guessing all the spoilers have been revealed to you by now and you're a lot less confused.

[@BritanyBinges]

I mean, I still ended River's journey with some confusion, but that's Moffat for you. lol (And, I say that knowing full well he's my favorite writer on the show. lol)

[@gerald112b]

@@BritanyBinges yeah Moffat really drags the emotions right out of you. I like these episodes because it begins and also ends the whole arc depending on which perspective.

[@BritanyBinges]

@@gerald112bYeah, it's wild how full circle this story is without the viewer fully understanding that in the moment. I love it! :)

[@dupersuper1938]

Monty Python reactions!!!!

[@keithleonard6354]

Ah, River Song. Finally...

[@firefly24601]

"And so it begins..."

[@Rick-Rarick]

River Song! She is so amazing.

[@penguin50279]

what happened to good omens

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

River Song - My absolute favorite character. Any time I see someone react to this episode, I instantly click.

[@NotesOfBoredom]

The strangest thing - she was married to Elon Musk - who would go there...ffs Talulah Riley..

[@boiledegg427]

River will always be my favourite character

[@annaschwirian7548]

River !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊