I have to confess that, though I was a sceptic at the start of this season, it grew on me the more I watched. I appreciate I'm probably a minority voice in this respect, but my impression was that Ncuti Gatwa is an exceptionally talented actor (shame he's a bit juvenile as far as his political emoting is concerned!). I couldn't quite see "the Doctor" in him but I felt as though I saw little glimpses - this may have had less to do with him and more to do with the Disney emphasis on this being an "all new" reboot, even though it's simultaneously billed as a continuation of the series and the character. I'm willing to give him the chance to come into his own in Season Two/15 by not only bringing his own original twist to the Doctor, but also by showing some maturity (and humility to the history of the show) by unveiling some essence/continuity of the character - and letting it come through more fully in his performance. I think he has the ability, but whether Disney and a more angry, more ideologically determined RTD will encourage this is another matter. Could be a forlorn hope, I know. But I was expecting to be bored and disappointed or annoyed at smuggled-in Woke preachiness and was pleasantly surprised that this, though present, played a relatively minor part overall. Anyway, keep up the excellent work, Phil. Always worth watching.
Excellent comment Peter. Always interesting hearing a different point of view. Its a good point about Ncuti Gatwa, and that he might improve in series 2. Strange he was almost absent in two of these episodes, which is a shame. (Funny enough they are my two favourite episodes). Anyway fingers crossed that the next season will be better.
I am trying not to pollute myself just yet with these new ones. I may watch the ones you liked since you have reliable judgement. The box art seems a bit lacking on this one. Do you have all the box sets at this ponit?
@@MrSuperphil Makes sense. Good to fill out the collection and who knows it might be a good item in the future if the classic fans are turned off and don't buy it and the newer fans just want to stream everything. That's all I'll say since I know it's the wee small hours!
If I do get it - like yourself I'm a collector as well, i'll wait for it to drop in price. Do your kids watch these new episodes Phil? Be interesting to know if they like Ghatwa as The Doctor. I dont like him to be honest, not as a person, just feel he was mis-cast. Only my opinion though. Cheers 👍
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Cool packaging Uncool contents.
Yeah only 2 or 3 good episodes. The rest are awful.
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Yes just watched the trailer for it. Will definitely get it, even though i already have them on dvd.
Great unboxing phil. Poor season though.
I agree with you mate.
I have to confess that, though I was a sceptic at the start of this season, it grew on me the more I watched. I appreciate I'm probably a minority voice in this respect, but my impression was that Ncuti Gatwa is an exceptionally talented actor (shame he's a bit juvenile as far as his political emoting is concerned!). I couldn't quite see "the Doctor" in him but I felt as though I saw little glimpses - this may have had less to do with him and more to do with the Disney emphasis on this being an "all new" reboot, even though it's simultaneously billed as a continuation of the series and the character.
I'm willing to give him the chance to come into his own in Season Two/15 by not only bringing his own original twist to the Doctor, but also by showing some maturity (and humility to the history of the show) by unveiling some essence/continuity of the character - and letting it come through more fully in his performance. I think he has the ability, but whether Disney and a more angry, more ideologically determined RTD will encourage this is another matter.
Could be a forlorn hope, I know. But I was expecting to be bored and disappointed or annoyed at smuggled-in Woke preachiness and was pleasantly surprised that this, though present, played a relatively minor part overall.
Anyway, keep up the excellent work, Phil. Always worth watching.
Excellent comment Peter. Always interesting hearing a different point of view. Its a good point about Ncuti Gatwa, and that he might improve in series 2. Strange he was almost absent in two of these episodes, which is a shame. (Funny enough they are my two favourite episodes). Anyway fingers crossed that the next season will be better.
I am trying not to pollute myself just yet with these new ones. I may watch the ones you liked since you have reliable judgement. The box art seems a bit lacking on this one. Do you have all the box sets at this ponit?
Yeah have them all. Thats the only reason i got this one. Otherwise i would’ve passed on it.
@@MrSuperphil Makes sense. Good to fill out the collection and who knows it might be a good item in the future if the classic fans are turned off and don't buy it and the newer fans just want to stream everything. That's all I'll say since I know it's the wee small hours!
If I do get it - like yourself I'm a collector as well, i'll wait for it to drop in price. Do your kids watch these new episodes Phil? Be interesting to know if they like Ghatwa as The Doctor. I dont like him to be honest, not as a person, just feel he was mis-cast. Only my opinion though. Cheers 👍
Cheers mate. No my kids are not into Doctor Who, not yet anyway. Guess they have better taste than me. 😀
Lol! Just as well with the current show they dont get bombarded with all the woke stuff 👍
They get plenty of that rubbish taught at school 😀
What you actually bought that mate... Wow. What does Bones think. Lol
Bones thought i was crazy to buy it. 💀
Phil did you see…
Unbox the Pox Phil .
Nice one LaL.
no pictures of straight white men behind the discs, that tells you all you need to know
Yes thats a good point.
Looks nice, but the stories suck.
Like 3 of them. The rest were awful.
Dr Who ?....Dr Gay !
And Dr Woke 😀
Won’t lie I’m kind of shocked you bought it.
Me too actually lol. 😀
50 pounds wasted mate.
Only bought it to complete the collection.
50p is too much lol.
Its certainly too expensive at 50 pounds. Only for die hard fans - or daft people like me. 😀
Hi Phil. As somebody has already said. Good packaging but a shame about the content.
Yeah the classic Doctor Who show will always be my favourite. Never really go into the new one.