SCI-FI HATERS watch Doctor Who "The Haunting of Villa Diodati" for the FIRST TIME

[@Justinfication]

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[@Blazing_Ninja]

😂🤣

[@j-train13]

"It has nothing to do with her, I just didn't like it" is probably the most apt way to sum up the entirety of 13's era.

[@WiloPolis03]

Glad to see some love for Jodie Whittaker here. I really do think she did the best with the clunky writing and scene direction she was offered

[@TheKoshi]

the fact that bradley walsh simultaneously plays a pennywise-esque evil shapeshifting clown and g r a h a m in the dw universe is so funny loved it when he randomly appeared in a volcano, iconic

[@Justinfication]

Bradley walsh is the back bone that holds the whoniverse together.

[@HuntingViolets]

I don't think it was simultaneous.

[@alansmithee419]

"The way the Doctor becomes him leaves him with no pants on" Ayo?

[@Justinfication]

We love Ncuti

[@azizuladnan2957]

No way! A Thirteenth Doctor episode?! Thank you! Thank you! I don't know why... I didn't expect her incarnation to be shown much more early~ I guess I'm just happy, hehe

[@Justinfication]

I'm a big Doctor 13 fan!

[@azizuladnan2957]

@@Justinfication Hey yo! Let's gooo man!

[@Blazing_Ninja]

@@JustinficationSame! She’s so overhated!

[@Mejoree113]

It's kinda funny that even in one of the better episodes of her run, these non-Dr Who fans immediately pick up on the key takeaways of the era - Great Character, Great Actor, Too many companions, lots of just standing around waiting for stuff to happen, poor writing.

[@alansmithee419]

I don't think the problem is the number of companions. I think the problem is that they appear to have gone "let's have three" but never stopped to consider if they'd get full use out of them. A story should be made that utilises the characters it needs, and then you should get companions to fill those roles. They seem to have skipped that first step and just gone "three sounds good let's do that." But if they had planned a story and found they'd need three to tell it, that could've been a lot stronger.

[@leonardo70235]

I kinda think they would have enjoyed episodes like Demons of the Punjab a bit more. The Hauting of Villa Diodati loses a bit of its effect being out of context

[@Justinfication]

Well, once we've watched one of each of the new Who doctors, we might go back and watch another 13th Doctor episode!

[@leonardo70235]

@@Justinfication That would be great, from the 13th Doctor especifically I think Demons of the Punjab, Rosa and Eve of the Daleks would all be great choices. Btw love the series, looking forward to see what they think of the other Doctors, especially my boy 12

[@juliorimes844]

I think "its takes you away" would be a good choice too

[@WiloPolis03]

I personally think all they'd need to see is just like, one *[redacted Doctor Who villain]* story beforehand, that would add the thrill to the one bit. The "don't give it what it wants" stuff is mostly explained onscreen anyways

[@mjm3091]

​@@Justinfication I do feel like at some point you should try going for like fuller season reaction, just cause they get proper experience. Ncuti's season they kinda already got covered, probably just would need the opening and the finale for the nice mix. Jodie's Flux would also be cool to see later on, with more context to some of the aliens. Especially the Angel episode was so good in that mini-season.

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

i think demons of the punjab is a really good place to start with jodie if doing standalone episode like this

[@azizuladnan2957]

So... I just watched this video... and I can't even blame Fay and Pizza about their opinion in this episode. This is considered one of the highlights performance of the Thirteenth Doctor's episode, and the fact that for them, it is still not good enough, does say something. I think I prefer honest opinions that have been said in this video, and not just those who like "I like 13th Doctor. She's my bae." or just hating her "Doctor Who is only until 2017, and after that it's dead." In the end, people entitled to their own opinions. This incarnation is cool, and I am glad we have her in this Whoniverse~ P.S. I'm will always amazed and impressed with the fact that the Flux season/episodes were made during the pandemic~

[@utopic777]

considering that quote "dont spoil it". i reccomend taking 14 episodes of the list

[@Chemistfilm]

You should add the science in the library two parter. Introduces river, his lover, and there’s a great job of showing emotion from tenant. Also, they might really like the spacey vibe of the library and the villain. Plus all the backstory and lore, the how/why the library is the way it is, who CAL is, ETC.

[@davidmckie7128]

Historically it was this crowd of people in this villa that gave us Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley.

[@robalexander8065]

Great reactions. Speaks volumes about this era of Who.

[@NyxK3]

Obviously not the best episode to introduce new watchers to the jodie era, but its ironic how even just a single episode was enough to give a very accurate impression of the issues that plagued this era, too many companions who arent interesting characters in their own right, poor writing, a really good actress for the Doctor but with not much to work with at all. And all of this insight gained from what many in the fanbase would consider one of the better episodes in the era.

[@quietdime]

That one bit made me go “Ooph”-the fact that this is considered one of 13’s better episodes. It kind of calms me a bit, in regards to my problems with Ncuti’s first season. This really is worse, and I should back off a bit with my complaints. Lol

[@UtopiiaProd]

the Justin Hughes ark is actually crazy when you put it on a timeline

[@Justinfication]

It kinda is you know hahaha

[@Comicbroe405]

The writer for this ep, Maxine Alderton, should return back to the show. It's really good imo.

[@Justinfication]

I would love to see what she would do with Ncuti's doctor!

[@MatthewCYN15]

She should've been the frequent writer or even showrunner for 13. Not to mention she's a woman. Maybe a black person can be showrunner or writer for 15.

[@marcelosousa6656]

And she wrote the Angels episode in season 13

[@sallyatticum]

I like this episode. I didn't like this reaction as they just laughed and talked through the whole thing. It's no wonder they didn't understand what was going on.

[@dwfan91-]

This is an incredible video, thank you for doing this

[@dwfan91-]

I find it interesting hearing their thoughts at the end and how external influences and connotations (saying the 13th doctor has bad writing, no themes and etc) can impact people who have never even watched the show. I feel like Hauntings deeper meanings aren't all difficult to grasp with the similarities between the Cybermen and Frankenstein (which as they didn't know what Cybermen are and likely didn't know Mary Shelley was I understand why they didn't catch it) as well as the flow of time, how literature influences history and, in a really cool meta way, how the Shelley's influence is so great that we even have them to thank for Doctor Who as a whole... if somehow someone went back in time to kill them, Doctor Who wouldn't exist. Anyway, I find the episode great, but it was really cool hearing differing opinions especially from people outside the fandom

[@Justinfication]

Of course, and thank you so much for watching! I personally love this episode too. With this reaction series with my friends, there's always the limitation that I'm not doing multi-part stories with them right now, and that they don't have the context and greater knowledge of the specific Doctor and the show as a whole. I do understand what they say though, and I often believe as well, that Jodie was held back by having too many companions who weren't utilised as much as they could have been. (Which is odd, because as we all know, three companions can and has worked-Amy, Rory, and River is one example. Plus, Chibnall knows how to make large casts work-Broadchurch.) Can't wait to show my friends more episodes anyway, and we love Jodie Whittaker's era over here! Flux for the win imo

[@dwfan91-]

@@Justinfication definitely lots of fair criticisms from them don't get me wrong. I think your wheel is comprised of bangers that'd all be good to show them:D

[@Verumex]

Fay wants a 13th Doctor story with more commentary, with something to say, and that you can all have varied opinions on. They're literally begging to watch Orphan 55!

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

oh god you made be remember. YOU MADE ME REMEMEMBEEEER

[@ItsArcticVision]

BENNI

[@David-cg1lh]

​@@ItsArcticVisionI remember being baffled in real time over how many times she kept saying his stupid name in an accent and tone that did not help.

[@FiestyBUG]

The unicorn and the wasp

[@HuntingViolets]

Puzzles change as you put them together.

[@selinamcmahon9798]

It might have already been pointed out, but Bradley Walsh was in over 300 episodes of Coronation Street, 53 episodes of Law and Order:UK and 2 of The Sarah Jane Adventures among other programmes and films. He’s not just a Quiz Show presenter

[@Justinfication]

I do remember his sarah jane adventures episodes!

[@HollsHolls]

As a 13 fan, this episode was not the one to show. You have no context on the story, it leads no where unless you specifically continue watching the episodes affected by this one, and I personally just think it's a really dull one. Personally, I would've much preferred 'The woman who fell to Earth' Because its one of my personal all time favourite episodes, and it provides context on how this doctor is different, and you get to meet the companions for the first time, providing so much more context for later episodes, like how Yaz is a police officer, or Ryan's dyspraxia, or Graham's history of cancer and how he lost his wife. Power of the doctor is another good one I'd love to see a reaction for, but not this early. If you do it, at least wait until there's context on Yaz, Dan and the doctor, as well as the master and regeneration.

[@MatthewCYN15]

I mean At least this episode had some pretty good 13 moments. Not to mention the writer is the same for Village of the Angels, one of the best episodes of 13.

[@oakzutv]

Love this series, can't wait for them to see the other doctors!

[@Justinfication]

Thank you, more reactions to come!

[@patchwilliamson]

One neat thing about the 14th's TARDIS is that it's very reminiscent of the first Doctor's TARDIS

[@robalexander8065]

The Doctor and a companion is preferable to three companions.

[@Justinfication]

I think three companions can definitely work but I do also think the doctor is at their best with one companion or sometimes even none!

[@LiivyPer]

This is a weird one because its kind of a second part to Jack's warning. This is one of my favorite 13 episodes in context but out of context it's so off

[@LucyliciousDoccyWho]

I adore this series you're doing... I wanna see reactions to: -The Halloween Apocalypse. The most hype episode ever. -Fear Her - a top tier episode and no one can tell me otherwise. -Love and Monsters - another all time great.

[@somerandomguy2073]

These 👆

[@ItsArcticVision]

Tbh Halloween apocalypse is only hype if you’re a long time fan, and know what’s going on with the timeless child, etc. So maybe not that one

[@LucyliciousDoccyWho]

@@ItsArcticVision i guess there's the reason she's chasing Karvanista, but that seems to be the only link to the timeless child, and her reason for chasing him is revealed pretty late into the episode. I'm pretty sure it's all about establishing brand new stuff. It's hype coz it's an episode long trailer for the entire season.

[@Justinfication]

More reactions to come! Stay tuned!

[@gingerwizard9849]

I feel like I'd like to see the reactions to each doctors first episode

[@markpatrick2735]

pizza: spot on stuck in a bad writing team. that sums up that entire era

[@mjm3091]

7:00 It's even more funny, because Graham is Ryan's grandfather (through marriage obviously). Mind you Ryan's grandmother - my favourite companion from that era. Sucks we couldn't have her for more episodes. 15:30 The writing is objectively the one thing for Chibnail's era that struggled the most. Characters commonly don't feel reasonable? Especial Doctor flip flops from hardcore hypocrite to peace loving goofball to psycho. They did have few really good episodes tbh. Especially the Flux episode with Angels was in my opinion the scariest Angel episode since Blink, if not even scarier. I probably would have shown them Woman Who Fell, first because it was extremely good opener for Jodie.

[@channyh.221B]

Okay, this was an okay episode from the 13th Doctor, because 'literary greats and ghoststories' I do like (only in Doctor Who because they're never really ghosts). but even though your friends were not caring for it that much, I did hear the "Don't spoil it." about why 15 is in his pants and now I'm already looking forward to what the next episode will be that you'll serve them. Nifty!

[@sblt94]

Omg how did I not realise the host from the chase uk was that guy! Used to love that show

[@toestealer]

i love 13!!!! i love this ep, but i think that you should have shown them demons of the punjab or orphan 55.

[@HuntingViolets]

Curious whether your friends realized that was Mary Shelley and who Mary Shelley was.

[@davidmckie7128]

Bradley Walsh is good in The Sarah Jane Adventures as three different clowns.

[@brogle5250]

it takes you away is also an amazing 13 episode!

[@Justinfication]

Agreed, more reactions coming soon!

[@robertbrookes2000]

As if the order you guys have been watching wasn't crazy enough. It's kind of hard to pick any Whittaker era episode out as the one to watch. Tbh at least this was a 'historical' episode, which is a bit of a staple of DW. Fingers crossed for a Capaldi ep soon. While his eps are improved by watching in order, most are excellent stand alone ones too, Flatline being a personal favourite of mine.

[@Justinfication]

@@robertbrookes2000 I’m thinking either the pilot or oxygen for capaldi but not sure yet, I’m a HUGE series 10 fan

[@marcelosousa6656]

Just popped in my head: Aliens of London/World War III

[@Justinfication]

Classics, just doing standalone episodes for now tho!

[@calfitz-simmons3231]

I'm glad Justin and the friends are fun to watch, because this was torture to me. Kinda disappointing to wait the amount of time we had to wait to get this particular episode, but, well, it's based on luck, so that wasn't my lucky week, I suppose... Good thing is, the next episode will probably be a lot better and more fun not just for me but for them too

[@Justinfication]

New episode from the wheel next time! I understand that this era of the show isn't for everyone, but some people-including myself-love it, so it was always worth a try. And as we all agree in the video, Jodie is a great Doctor! Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more!

[@bearinokc1047]

My two favorite episodes are both two partner so sticking to just standalones it would be cool to see the girl who waited and rings of akhaten but I doubt it will happen because I like those way more than most people. Especially Akhaten

[@sp0ngeb00b7]

THE GIRL WHO WAITED AHHh yep seconding

[@DiamondzFinder_]

Very interesting reaction.

[@hailon_rias7341]

Please make them watch mummy on the orient express

[@Justinfication]

A banger episode.

[@dizzypro4974]

Id love to see a reaction to Scream of the Shalka, you watching something even you've maybe not seen before would be really interesting.

[@JoshPinder92]

13 is my doctor love this era so much ....like i love all eras but this one hits different it slaps so much ....🌈💙💙✨ Out of context its not an easy "jumping on point" but its a fab episode ... TWWFTE would be a perfect intro for this era ... But yeah ....ITYA would also be absolutely excellent to show too

[@Justinfication]

Agreed, I love 13!

[@TimYertle]

I love Jodie Whittaker ❤️

[@Justinfication]

Same!

[@ThornMu]

Did not think that was one of her better episodes. 'Demons of the Punjab' would likely be better for your friends.

[@br_ButteredToaster]

Who said this was an episode to show new ppl? I hope this doesnt turn anyone away from Doctor Who.

[@derrenlodge6502]

Should have done the Nikola Tesla episode...

[@Justinfication]

More reactions on the way!

[@Blazing_Ninja]

Good episode pick!

[@Justinfication]

Thank you!

[@HuntingViolets]

I was disappointed you explained about the 14th Doctor, though.

[@MessengerTango]

I enjoyed the team's performance in the series, but the overall episodes of the Chibnall Era are so shit cause he doesn't know how to actually write & compose an episode.

[@Will-nn6ux]

Interesting choice of episode to show them. I would have gone with Demons of the Punjab or maybe Rosa. Rosa might lose points from Americans as there is a slight research lapse about US political structures at the end, but it's otherwise a good episode.

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

Interesting to see someone argue that the episode wasn't engaged enough with bigger issues.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

It kinda shows how barren the rest of the era tends to be when this big spotlight of theme doesn’t really feel much engaged at all compared to RTD2.

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

@@UltimateKyuubiFox you're complaining the Jodie era of Doctor Who wasn't political enough?

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

@@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg More that its stories were mostly very underbaked.

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

@@UltimateKyuubiFox except his complaint was that the Diodati episode didn't have the same sociopolitical thrust that the other Doctor Who episodes (like Dot and Bubble) had. That's what prompted my comment - despite what the small loud minority constantly yells, Doctor Who audiences actually LIKE the show being political and relevant.

[@YourBeingParanoid]

Definitely do the Rosa Parks episode, then the fake Trump Vs Spiders episode - there's so much shite in the 13ths run to pick from.

[@UtopiiaProd]

bass boosted version

[@Blazing_Ninja]

So you know how RTD’s all like: “I want to make ALL of doctor who accessible to watch for everyone”? Well thats really only for the UK (and Ireland) because you can’t watch classic who ANYWHERE in Australia at all! Britbox used to have it a few years ago, but not anymore. The only place you could watch it was on Internet Archives (it’s a website thats worldwide) so i was regularly watching it on there, until they REMOVED IT FROM IT!!!!! Well, all except for 4 seasons out of 26 😐 Luckily you posted your video about watching Remembrance of the Daleks when you did, because it took me about a week to find time to watch an episode of it, then watch your reaction to that episode, then watch the next episode and so on. Because literally 2 days after i finished watching it, classic who got removed 😭 So i’m just binge watching those 4 seasons before they get deleted and i have NO WAY OF WATCHING CLASSIC WHO IN AUSTRALIA 😤😤 So i’m a little bit annoyed right now as you can see. :( Love the videos by the way!

[@DylanTT17]

Some other good 13th doctor episodes not counting the brilliant demons of the Punjab are resolution, eve of the daleks (although I don’t think these should be there introduction to the daleks mind you), woman who fell to earth, fugitive of the judoon

[@_GalKestis_]

13 is my favorite Doctor but I will say this is one of the lesser episodes. Season 12 is where she shone through most I feel, or even the Flux when we're down to Yaz and Dan.

[@_GalKestis_]

*the end of season 12 I should say lmao, or her episodes with Sacha Dhawan

[@DopeSauceBenevolence]

Did you not explain to them who the people in this house were? That Shelly wrote Frankenstein? And her mother was one of the greatest feminist writers to have ever lived? And Byron was one of the most important poets we’ve ever seen? I think the episode doesn’t do a good enough job explaining who these people in the house are because it expects the audience to know, but anyone under the age of forty most likely wouldn’t. As opposed to Agatha Christie - which the show bends over backwards to explain is a mystery writer.

[@LouisaWordsIWriteCrazy]

Especially given that this video concept is Sci-Fi Haters Watch Doctor Who, and Mary Shelley is considered the Mother of Science Fiction

[@marcotewlow8533]

Easily my favorite 13-era episode, but this is a rough introduction. It’s a period piece base-under-siege that relies on context to understand plot payoffs and features a lot of slow-paced side character work and flavor text that pulls attention away from 13. Without knowing the era and the context better, this is a bit of a non-sequitur of an episode. It’s honestly aggressively unfriendly to beginners. Perhaps for future 13 outings, try Demons of the Punjab or Eve of the Daleks?

[@kayhope9295]

DO DALEK OR THE LEGEND OF RUBY SUNDAY

[@Justinfication]

Dalek is on the spin wheel!

[@HuntingViolets]

You should do the movies at some point.

[@Justinfication]

What kinda movies you think?

[@R_SENAL]

One of my least favorite episodes of 13's entire run. But then she didn't have much to choose from I guess. Eve of the Daleks and Demons of the Punjab are probably her best outings.

[@chrisvids184]

suck at showing episodes that introduce things, like wheres all the spooky clara oswald episodes where they run through the tardis or others

[@chiki7633]

show them orphan 55

[@robalexander8065]

😂

[@Itisjustasaganow]

From all doctors why u choose Chibbnalls version on 13th doctor?

[@Justinfication]

bro did NOT watch the video

[@damienkakoschke3099]

maybe not the best episode to show them (it's difficult to find a good episode for the 13th Doctor, the writing wasn't as good for her unfortunately, she deserved better). a cyberman episode that is not a cyberman episode for non dr who fans was problematic, due to the history (that might be why the episodes people are suggesting tend to not be dalek/cyberman episodes - with the exception of 9th doctor episode Dalek, which is kind of an intro to the Daleks). Interesting that your friends reaction mirrors the fans reactions of this era - Jodi Whittaker is great, but too many companions & the writing isn't very good.

[@electricburst0986]

Terrible pick for a episode bruh had me fighting to say away for that

[@TheFireMonkey]

I see you are leaving out a LOT of Doctors - all the original ones ... of well, newwho it is.

[@Justinfication]

I've got a different series on this channel that I just started of me reacting to classic who for the first time! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of that!