Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 10“The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos”Posted by Sage I'm trying to remain optimistic about the New Year's special, but as it is right now, this series is ending not on a [Big] bang, but on a whimper. Chris Chibnall … [Read more...]
“No, I want you to follow *this* nutter into the dark.” – Doctor Who Recap – It Takes You Away
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 9 “It Takes You Away” Posted by Sage Alt-universe stories are a dime a dozen these days, but with "It Takes You Away," Doctor Who puts a devastating twist on that idea. Commonly, the other universes we're introduced … [Read more...]
“The most evil witch in Christendom” – Doctor Who Recap – The Witchfinders
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 8 “The Witchfinders” Posted by Sage I came to this week's Doctor Who episode fresh off of a binge of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 1, which - don't tell Jughead - I find more enjoyable than Riverdale, plus … [Read more...]
“Go Organics!” – Doctor Who Recap – Kerblam!
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 7 "Kerblam!" Posted by Kim It feels fitting that an episode like "Kerblam!" airs right as we head into the holiday shopping season, where all the major conglomerates will be fighting for our money with promises of … [Read more...]
“There’s nothing worse than when ordinary people lose their minds.” – Doctor Who Recap – Demons of the Punjab
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 6 “Demons of the Punjab” Posted by Sage What do you owe someone else when their heritage is also the story of the worst day of your life? It's that question that makes Yaz's nani Umbreen the most compelling … [Read more...]
“Hope prevails.” – Doctor Who Recap – The Tsuranga Conundrum
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 5 "The Tsuranga Conundrum" Posted by Kim We are now halfway through Series 11, so I thought it would be a nice time to take stock of Chris Chibnall's Doctor Who versus previous years. (Indulge a nerd, will you?) … [Read more...]
“That sounds like the best novel Edith Wharton never wrote.” – Doctor Who Recap – Arachnids in the UK
Doctor Who, Series 11, Episode 4 “Arachnids in the UK” Posted by Sage Maybe the Doctor finally got enough control of the TARDIS to purposely deliver Graham, Yaz, and Ryan back home. But I'm more inclined to believe that the old girl once again … [Read more...]
“Tomorrow is what you have.” – Doctor Who Recap – Rosa
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 3 "Rosa" Posted by Kim When it was first announced that the Doctor and her companions would be encountering Rosa Parks this series, I have to admit that the first thing I felt was apprehension. After all, Doctor … [Read more...]
“It makes sense to me.” – Doctor Who Recap – The Ghost Monument
Doctor Who, Series 11, Episode 2 "The Ghost Monument" Posted by Sage To quote Amy Pond: We. Are. In. SPACE. It's been so long since our last full season and there was so much buildup to the premiere, that having another new episode this … [Read more...]
“Choose who we want to be next.” – Doctor Who Recap – The Woman Who Fell to Earth
Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 1 "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" Posted by Kim In my six years of watching Doctor Who, I've now witnessed two regenerations in real-time. I've dealt with the grief of having to mourn a Doctor I've been so attached … [Read more...]