SCI-FI HATERS watch Doctor Who "73 Yards" for the FIRST TIME

[@Justinfication]

subscribe or Mad Jack will be unbound

[@SeeJay81]

Well damn, now I subscribed! lol

[@Justinfication]

@@SeeJay81 THANK YOU

[@thetimeshadow6769]

@@Justinfication I think doing Heaven Sent wouldn't be a very good idea. Not that the episode isn't amazing, bc it is. It's just that, given that it's still early days, doing an episode set directly after a companion has just died probably isn't the best idea. Also the impact of the cliffhanger at the end I feel wouldn't quite pack the same punch or mean anything.

[@SeeJay81]

Has anyone recommended Vincent and the Doctor for the Wheel? Feels like a good standalone with only minor context needed for why Amy is sad, but doesn't know why.

[@Justinfication]

I do like this idea!

[@crazylolbuilds4948]

It's not one episode, but I'd like to see The empty child and doctor dances

[@charliem561]

"aw no he got another netflix deal" GAGGED

[@Justinfication]

LMAO

[@ciaranirvine]

Fairy Circles are a thing in Celtic culture. You'll still see fields in rural Ireland with a circle of bushes untouched in the middle of a large ploughed field. They are the domain of the Tuatha de Danaan, basically like elves or otherworldly creatures though that's simplifying it a lot! for an international audience. But one of the legends is that humans who wrong them get imprisoned in their Otherworld, and they can only be released by substituting another soul. So I think the Doctor breaks the circle, so he gets stolen to the otherworld while the soul of Mad Jack/Roger ap Gwilliam which was imprisoned gets released in return. Ruby then gets a chance to right the wrong against the Wee Folk and stop the original breaking of the circle but only by having to a) stop Roger and b) spend her whole life alone. It does all make some kind of sense in the context of Irish and Welsh mythology, but I can see how it would totally confuse anyone else :)

[@HuntingViolets]

Love this. If only we could bookmark comments.

[@mrsynth2643]

I love how similar Welsh and Irish culture is. Everyone kind of thinks because Ireland and Scotland are the "big 2" celtic nations, languages have a similar name and because of recent history, that they are more closely connected. But Welsh folklore has always been so similar to Irish, and even in the Mabinogion you see that Ireland and Wales are quite connected cultural history wise. I view Scotland and Ireland as our cousins, Ireland being the cool one we were always messing about with in our youth, whereas Scotland being the cousin we used to not get on with but due to shared circumstance have gotten a lot closer with in recent time. I know thats a whole lot of waffle, but id be interested in seeing what you think of my take as an Irishman.

[@skymotel2]

I LOVE this explanation. For me, the episode finally makes a lot more sense! Thank you @ciaranirvine

[@garethmitchell7723]

Tbh if they wanted to make the old lady more threatening they'd have her T pose, whilst floating.

[@Justinfication]

LMAO imagine

[@dwfan91-]

73 yards is basically just heaven sent 2. main character all on their own, going through a loop, for far longer than you think they will when you boot up the episode. deals with the complexities of their trauma, thing chasing them wherever they go. old folk tales and stories. I love both episodes- you guys should watch Haunting of Villa Diodati next!

[@phlippy]

the number one 91st 73 yards fan

[@dwfan91-]

@@phlippy real

[@Justinfication]

Oh mad. I've never thought about that but you're absolutely right. Two of my all-time favourite who episodes too. I'll add Haunting of Villa Diodati to the spin wheel for next time!

[@FractalParadox]

Silence in the library? wait. BLINK! blink first

[@FractalParadox]

HEAVEN SENT (tho I guess should be put into context first)

[@FractalParadox]

Zygon invasion/inversion

[@marcelosousa6656]

Put "Dalek" on the wheel

[@Justinfication]

Just added it for next time, thanks for watching!

[@Look_Over_There]

I found this episode much darker than turn left. At least with Donna she had rose and unit helping her. Ruby didn’t have anyone, lived her whole life alone and all she could do was whisper ‘don’t step’ and hope her past self heard/understood. She probably repeated the loop over and over until she broke the cycle. The only plot hole is that no way would Kate have been as dumb to leave her earphones in…but then we wouldn’t get the story I guess.

[@isack_hs]

Justin's summary straight after episode ended was so spot on, it took me about 24 hours to understand it as much as he did lol

[@Justinfication]

Haha thank you!

[@diamant_2dot0]

Series 8, episode 4 "Listen" would be a banger! I wouldn't watch heaven sent before getting to know Clara for a little while.

[@ethanrobertson880]

10000%

[@channyh.221B]

After them watching a few episodes (at least 20) maybe they're ready for 'Love and Monsters' ,just to give a giste of what Doctor Who also can be... note that 'Love and Monsters' is in my top 20 all time favourites of Doctor Who. For real!

[@Justinfication]

You know what I like that idea, I'll do it!

[@juliorimes844]

I truly love "Love and Monsters," and was a big surprise to know that whovians actually hate it

[@Bookluver29]

Fairies are canonically real in the Doctor Who universe and they are absolutely terrifying. Their lore is explored in Torchwood, but essentially they are pseudo-immortal extradimensional creatures with some level of time manipulation who will destroy anyone that tries to mess with them.

[@iacomary]

YEEES Midnight would be cool. This episode was also very cool although with more questions than answers

[@channyh.221B]

I agree, the next one should be midnight.

[@Justinfication]

Midnight is on the spin wheel for next time!

[@channyh.221B]

@@Justinfication Spin the wheel but every episode on it is 'Midnight'. Can't go wrong.

[@the-w1d]

The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead.

[@TheKoshi]

i'm glad i wasn't the only one who wished she was flying in creative mode by the train

[@Justinfication]

LMAOOOO

[@haileybraun6170]

blink is always an episode that I reccomend when people ar enew to the show :)

[@yumatv93]

journey to the center of the tardis? it' not a very popular episode, but it is relatively standalone and personally i like both it's sci-fi concept (how time machine breaking apart would behave) and eerie feel (doctor is lying, clara is a mistery, tardis is an eldritch entity beyond understanding, there's noone to trust). it's neat!

[@yumatv93]

oooh, and maybe "hide" from the same season? "are we all ghosts to you?", or how that quote went. a look into how the universe looks like from the doctor's perspective.

[@RadioactiveChannel06]

I stand by my previous recommendation of Midnight, it’s one of the single best standalone episodes of the series in my opinion. If I had to suggest anything else I’d say Rose or the two-parter Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead. Does a great job of capturing the fear of the dark we all had as children and also introduces the character of River Song perfectly.

[@DEGriffSoc]

Midnight is a really good idea.

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

As Rose episodes go, "Rose" is a good introduction. Introducing new companions can be hard. Like, if you were only going to watch one Amy episode to introduce the character, Eleventh Hour is obviously a good one... But does Beast Below give a better idea of the dynamic? That's the problem with doing single episodes in isolation.

[@Justinfication]

Midnight up next perhaps...

[@katlinath]

This episode is INTENSE, extremely creepy and very captivating also pretty dark. This episode made me cry a lot. Ruby is 20 something and she remembers an entire other life. That is INSANE. I liked the reactions, again. Very sad episode.

[@blakeamazing12]

you should show them father's day

[@lesatirediflavio]

You have to show them Face the Raven, Heaven Sent and Hell Bent.

[@alansmithee419]

I feel like human nature/family of blood does hell bent's job better than hell bent does. At any rate I think family of blood is the best opening to the doctor being properly dark. Then maybe something like a good man goes to war.

[@kylemccrory8509]

@@alansmithee419 maybe, but the thematic strands across these three episodes make for a better experience imo

[@sp0ngeb00b7]

Nah, those should be left alone until a full watching experience I feel

[@TimYertle]

WAIT I JUST REALISED BECAUSE RUBY ISNT THERE TO STOP MAD JACK FROM BECOMING PRIME MINISTER MARTY IS STILL GOING TO BE STUCK WITH HIM NOOOOO MARTY SOMEONE PLEASE SAVE HER AAAAAAAAA

[@Justinfication]

JUSTICE FOR MARTY

[@GoddessOfWhatnot]

This reaction series is such a good idea! I really like the setup too

[@KMK11001]

Add God Complex to the wheel!!!!

[@Justinfication]

I'll add it!

[@Miscellaneous_Minx]

This episode is genuinely just beautiful I can’t describe it any other way

[@Justinfication]

I agree!

[@recebat]

this is now my fav channel thx. rush to the next episodes pls

[@Justinfication]

Recording another one with these two next week and i'm also going to start making videos watching some of the classic episodes for the first time myself as Ive never seen them! lots of content otw, thank you!

[@thevoidfrog]

I think you should add Listen and The Pilot to the wheel.

[@Justinfication]

I'mma add the pilot to the wheel for next time!

[@dwfan91-]

yeah the pilot is a good one, just watched that one recently very fun

[@OrbitalCookie]

Listen has a shot of John Hurt which will take away from the moment if you start explaining what the hell that is.

[@ethanrobertson880]

@@Justinfication if you havent seen listen, you need to add that. its sooo good

[@Verumex]

Remove Heaven Sent from the wheel, that requires so much context and setup to make sense, that it's not worth showing. Oxygen would be better for newbies. Also add Orphan 55!

[@Justinfication]

I like that idea, I'll replace heaven sent with oxygen!

[@Verumex]

@@Justinfication I look forward to it!

[@RadioactiveChannel06]

No, not Orphan 55, that’s a horrible episode do you want them to never want to watch the show again?!

[@hobbythebear5337]

​@@RadioactiveChannel06After watching all of these episodes, I don't think it will dissaduate them from watching the rest. Especially if they are given fair warning before.

[@alansmithee419]

@@RadioactiveChannel06 Contrary to what certain parts of the fandom would have you believe, most people are stable enough that a single bad episode will not lead them to declare a 60 year national treasure "dead" or "ruined."

[@GoingMetal799]

Could you put 'Inferno' on the wheel? Amazing classic

[@azizuladnan2957]

It Takes You Away, let's go! Hahahahah

[@ReversedPolarity]

This is an interesting experiment because newcomers always have a completely different perception of the show. I once said before that "73 Yards" is perhaps the best episode of this season, it's pretty up there with "Devil's Chord" in overall terms. As much as I love Moffat's work, Boom was not his typical work and I felt the sci-fi side suffered quite a lot (perhaps from editing). I also found the Christmas special and the 60th to be a bit more fun than I expected, despite a handful of legacy duds and how much the reboot season affected them.

[@kylemccrory8509]

Love these videos!

[@Justinfication]

Thank you so much!

[@wolfwarrior9451]

Can we add deep breath?

[@89Dobbie]

how is Blink not on the wheel yet? obvious choice but its not arc heavy and they've yet to experience too much horror from Who

[@robertbrookes2000]

If you're going to watch a singular episode of Capaldi, make it: Flatline, Oxygen, Thin Ice or Mummy on the Orient Express. Just not Heaven sent, Zygon Inversion, Pyramid at the End of the World.

[@friday6448]

C'mon if we're going a spinwheel then we have to put Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead, Oxygen, and Dalek on there. After Dalek put Bad Wolf/Parting of the Ways on there for the first regeneration story (but don't tell them)

[@nickjeffery536]

"Blink" should definitely be on the list...

[@LilacLily17]

I’m still standing with my Unicorn and the Wasp, Vincent and the Doctor, and Fires of Pompeii recommendations!! Unicorn first if I can only add one to the wheel

[@AgentOcto7]

Silence in the library and forest of the dead is my favourite doctor who story

[@Caffi_YT]

Watch oxygen or midnight

[@Justinfication]

Midnight is on the wheel for next time!

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

"Midnight"would be a good epaode. "Hide". "Listen". "Haunting of Villa Diodati". "A Christmas Carol". "Last Christmas". "God Complex". "The Girl in the Fireplace". "Tooth and Claw". And for me, one thats reallt underrated - because its really misunderstood (I think) - "Sleep No More".

[@alansmithee419]

That wheel has some bangin' choices on it. Maybe add Rose or Silence in the Library? Don't know if you're avoiding episodes from two parters though (except Heaven sent, since hell bent is unnecessary to be watched after it).

[@chickowar9412]

That was entertaining, I'm subscribing. Would be happy to see you and your friends watch Dr Who and think about it

[@Justinfication]

Thanks for watching!

[@gedbyrne8482]

Here’s an interesting experiment- watch Boom Town and Rogue back to back. What are the thoughts on how the Doctor’s ethics have changed?

[@Justinfication]

Ooh I like that idea!

[@FiestyBUG]

Unicorn and the the wasp

[@the-w1d]

Fugitive of the Judoon

[@oscarstoker]

I never see anyone mention that Ruby is dressed like Ashley from Res Evil 4 (og) in this episode

[@BlazeInc]

loving these vids!

[@Justinfication]

Thank you so much! More on the way!

[@buketsimsek6280]

Silence in the library + forest of the dead

[@derrenlodge6502]

Rosa for Modern Who, The Aztecs for Classic Who

[@alexandfarr]

To have a good range I'll suggest 1 episode per doctor. 1st Doctor - (Haven't Seen Any) 2nd Doctor - The Tomb of the Cybermen 3rd Doctor - The Mind of Evil 4th Doctor - The Deadly Assassin 5th Doctor - (Haven't Seen Any) 6th Doctor - (Haven't Seen Any) 7th Doctor - The Curse of Fenrick 8th Doctor - The Night of the Doctor 9th Doctor - Fathers day 10th Doctor - The Waters of Mars 11th Doctor - A Town Called Mercy 12th Doctor - Thin Ice 13th Doctor - (Haven't Seen Any) 14th Doctor - Wild Blue Yonder 15th Doctor - (you've watched the best 2)

[@mylopintorizvi4349]

Put edge of destruction on the wheel

[@themothermarkos]

The Crimson Horror is a Matt Smith episode that is weird, very horror inspired, and SO MUCH FUN. Diana Rigg was having the time of her life playing that character!

[@JSP_1147]

I will not stop suggesting Death in Heaven untill they watch it

[@annezzz08]

The Lodger, for the comedy, or heaven sent and hell bent

[@cillianwatters5619]

Might be too lore heavy but heaven sent is the BEST episode of doctor who

[@bryn6411]

If you ever plan on showing your friends Two Parters I think the Impossible Planet/Satan Pit is a really good one due to the great atmosphere and storytelling it has. For standalone episodes i think Gridlock is a solid choice!

[@TheBeastBoss04]

Please get these guys to watch Rose

[@Justinfication]

I'll put Rose on the next spin wheel!

[@TheBeastBoss04]

@@Justinfication I hope they are able to watch every episode since 2005, and maybe like one or two classic episodes if they want to

[@i_am_humon9276]

Can I just say I love Fay so much

[@Justinfication]

We all do

[@mysterium3y3]

Ruby read the paper though

[@davidpeacock7186]

Zygon Invasion/inversion gotta go on the wheel

[@Justinfication]

If we do two-parters it absolutely will be!

[@ElijahLaw]

liked and comentdeded

[@Justinfication]

Cutie mate

[@AeronNotAaron]

Genesis of the daleks

[@nathanielmalikgan5527]

i don't know if heaven sent is the best episode to watch without context. it's great and can definitely stand alone but i think it's themes are enhanced by the feeling of loss without clara

[@ultimatedbz2]

Would be cool to rope in some classic episodes. My rec would be Genesis of the Daleks as it would be a great way to introduce the Daleks and is even seen as a precurser to the Time War. Also a good choice would be War Games as an intro to the time lords and concept of regeneration and my personal fav classic episodes...it's just super long. Also be sure to get to Dalek and Silence in the Library/Forest of Death to

[@Justinfication]

Classic who reactions on the way!

[@makaio9578]

Bit of a coincidence that not only is it 15th doctor episodes but thier all episodes with the doctor doing barely anything 🤣 I’d like to see you go back to do some 9th Doctor episodes, rose & Dalek

[@Concreteowl]

Heaven Sent is amazing but it might not make sense without context.

[@tombaker03]

Silence and the library + forest of the dead x

[@juliorimes844]

Let them watch Fathers Day!

[@mysterium3y3]

Show them the vashtanarada set

[@DeanDavies]

Empire of death

[@drmidge]

tbh she’s probs still like the trickster’s child or smn cos realistically how has she been able to use a form of time wraith and bend time to an extent in this story?

[@Justinfication]

I guess we'll find out next year!

[@Maxippo]

Heaven sent

[@vicentehelianthus8339]

Heaven sent + Hell bent

[@im4bot]

I wanna see heaven sent but you should make them watch face the raven before so it has a bigger impact

[@rawani.2097]

it kinda doesnt work if you havent seen the show or at least the full season,, it is an amazing episode but I feel like it is best reserved for when you watch the whole thing

[@owenspence1396]

BLINK!

[@crowcoregames1785]

is blink on the wheel? if not well

[@wardjunior1450]

Blum these people haven’t seen doctor who before then.

[@SPADOINK.]

They NEED to watch blink

[@jacobpolitis2290]

Watch Midnight next

[@HuntingViolets]

Good reaction.

[@Justinfication]

Thank you!

[@hailon_rias7341]

OXYGEN!!!! That episode is perfect for beginners

[@monocle_mage9273]

Needs more classic Who, I’d suggest Remembrance of the Daleks (or Genesis I guess but that one is such a common choice)

[@Attempt62]

That is a really good choice for New Who viewers- Seven and Ace are so easy to watch. If Genesis, and you want to be nice to them, consider the shorter recut version. When I saw it I couldn't tell what they cut out... Hmm. Or, maybe if the introductions were in the Tales of the Tardis versions of classic who? The best of those in my opinion is the Curse of Fenric. I showed it to my partner as their first classic who and they LOVED it. But maybe both these picks are too woke 😮

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

@@monocle_mage9273 the problem with classic Who is that you really need to commit to multiple episodes. I think Earthshock (for example) is a fantastic introduction to the Fifth Doctor, isn't too badly hurt by the effects of the 80s, and has a comparable emotional weight to modern Who - but really requires at least a four-episode commitment. The same is true for Caves of Androzani. Or Genesis of the Daleks.

[@Justinfication]

Remembrance of the Daleks reaction coming soon!

[@Attempt62]

@@Justinfication YESSSS

[@Attempt62]

That's a WILD jump wow

[@Jobamatexting]

If your still looking for episodes maybe you could show them the doctors wife since it could explain some stuff

[@crowleyking7128]

Show them Extremis

[@wilhelmhedin8845]

engagement

[@Justinfication]

You’re my hero btw

[@HuntingViolets]

School Reunion Smith & Jones The Next Doctor The Waters of Mars The Girl Who Waited The Snowmen Smile Wild Blue Yonder

[@PROdotes]

I hated this episode... Not because there's unresolved questions, it's fine to have a few of those now and again... it's because it's a "time reset" episode... and that makes the entire episode pointless... It's like ending a movie with "and it was all a dream"...

[@prettyoriginalnameprettyor7506]

Midnight

[@Justinfication]

Gotcha. stay tuned.

[@brownfox1540]

Also, veto any christmas episodes on the wheel, don't watch em now, they can wait till christmas.

[@brucebatmanwayne3654]

One for each Modern Doctor Fathers Day Rise of the Cybermen/Age of Steel The Eleventh Hour Flatline Nikola Teslas Night of Terror or Rosa

[@vicentehelianthus8339]

Rogue

[@GothAtheist]

Ngl, watch twice upon a time

[@patchwilliamson]

This is the only episode of DW that i absolutely did not like at all

[@brownfox1540]

Episode recommendation for the wheel: The Lodger. s05e11. unusual recommendation, i know, but they'll find matt smith adorkable. good low stakes episode.

[@neolex001]

Midnight

[@drwfigureadventures]

Midnight