More people need to be talking abotu the fact that "The sharpness of the tongue defeats the sharpness of the warrior." is inscribed ont he screwdriver in Circular Gallifreyan! The fan-made gallifreyan language made in 2011. I hope the original creator got credited for it
Depends, there's actually two versions of Circular Gallifreyan; one that was officially commissioned by Jenny Bowers who created most of the Timelord writing in the show prior to 12's run. And the other created by Loren Sherman which started appearing during 12's run and disappeared during 13's run with the return to the simpler stylised version. In either case, it's possible they reached out to Sherman for a proper translation as they brought in fan animator JohnSmithVFX to co-create 12's opening titles. Though even if they didn't, crediting isn't required for conlangs as there's some legal ambiguity as to whether it can even be trademarked and therefore sue for using without permission.
I've got a translation app on my mobile "for ages" and it allows reconfiguration of the longer strands, so you can pick the "most stylish version" of your words😅 Problem is: his wording translates into English - how about other languages (like proper Gallifreyan)?😅
It will take me a long time to adjust from the more cylindrical design of past sonics, but like any worthy actor - Ncuti deserves his own version of everything.
thb.. he shouldn't have the new sonic(just yet imo. They should give him the new sonic in his 2nd season much like how Capaldi recieved his own sonic). It's honestly too soon as we were just introduced to 14th's sonic in his first 60th special
It's an anal plug looking thing. The new sexualized Doctor Who. The guy reincarnated not wearing pants and sticking his pee pee onto Tennant's for Doc's sake! RIP Doctor Who.
You can accept the absurdity of the Tardis, but you can't accept this screw driver? I suspect there might be something else at the root of your displeasure.
Admittedly I’m not a big fan of the shape of this new sonic, however I do like that they’re going for something different and I like that this sonic has a kinda USB adaptor thing.
Yeah, it doesn't resemble a screwdriver in any way but I also appreciate that they've gone for something different. Just wish they'd gone with a new name too but it's not a biggie.
@Elwaves2925 yes, calling it a screw driver is just wrong. There have been various sonic devices, even the 12th Doctor used sonic sunglasses. This being a sonic device is fine, but it's not a screw driver.
I like how this one actually looks like it can do all the things the Sonic does already. The Doctor looked at or listened to it as though it had a read out or something when it just didn’t. I don’t have a problem with that, but this is a refreshing take. And I love the inclusion of the Rwandan proverb. They usually include something personal to the actor somewhere, but this feels less throwaway. Very cool.
Capaldi's sonic is shaped like the TARDIS, has blue for Nine and Ten's sonics, and green for Eleven's sonic, Jodie's sonic is made of Sheffield steel cause Jodie is from Sheffield herself and she crash landed on Sheffield, David's new sonic has combinations of all the Doctor's sonics And now Ncuti's sonic has a Rwandan proverb cause he's Rwandan-Scottish 💙💙
You know, I hadn't thought about it before, but one of the bonuses of a character being able to travel through time and space *and* regenerate into just about any human-like form is that any actor can bring their own culture from anywhere in the world to it. With a proverb like that, there's not a shadow of a doubt in my mind that the Doctor could've and would've visited Rwanda, heard it, and wore it on one of his most useful tools EDIT: Misspelled Rwanda, thank you @HShango for catching that.
I mean they could but the Doctor is always best when he plays an alien character that no one can quite work out and his backstory is based around his alien origins. Like why would you want the doctor to be more human
@@charg1nmalaz0r51That kind of quote isn't just human, but defines their entire character. Also, one aspect *of* that character is that even though he knows we can be terrible he also knows our beauty and potential. If there was enough of an Earth-lover in him to have one piece of him live here forever, I'm certain there's enough of him that respects just one beautiful culture here enough to reflect their good ideas on stuff he carries around on him.
Oh, so THAT’S where I left my TV remote! Jokes aside, it’s definitely different. My first reaction is that I prefer the old design. But maybe it’ll grow on me. (I would love it if they someday go back to the vertical design, like the third Doctor’s)
@@CarpeDiem.1Some of the New Who Sonic Screwdrivers (10-11? maybe) had been Marketed/Made as Universal Remotes... I think. Given the form factor this might be a more ideal platform for a "remote" Sonic for even newer Bluetooth, Wifi, IR and RF gear
I know for a fact it will grow on me. I already like it to be honest. I think it's all about context. This sonic device looks like it could be a key fob for a car, a remote control, a cellphone, or maybe it could do something else. Seems like it could go in those directions and I think that's interesting. :)
Really looking forward to Ncuti's take on the character. He knows the core of the character whilst being able to put his own interpretation to the role.
I think he looks modern and is what the show needs. He sounds and looks so much happier than previous incarnations. I'm ready for fun and new adventure rather than seeing more old companions again. Onwards!
@NickStedmon I agree. It's giving me 00s spygear toys, in a good way. Like something I would've used to "fight the millennium bugs" with, kind of thing. 😅
I really really appreciate how overtly intent the current team are to mix things up. I can't see every single thing landing perfectly necessarily, but this show was founded on progression, and I'm glad to see that philosophy being embraced to the fullest. There have definitely been some areas where the show has grow stale recently, so I'm looking forward to seeing it venture into new tones and colors.
absolutely! I didn't really understand why this run was being marketed as separate from the 2005 run until now - but giving the face of the 'new series' an ending, and then watching the trailer for Ncuti's first episode, I get it. This is as different an interpretation of the Doctor as Chris and David were to the original run. I am so ready for a new start
I'm conservative and that hurt to read. Let people use the pronouns they want. Aliens are not human, they probably have different ways of handling what gender they are, including the time lords being able to change genders PHYSICALLY. Get used to fiction and grow up.@@Tibialstone7
Very bizarre design. I LOVE it! Ncuti is going to be an amazing doctor, he has the high energy personality and incredible acting skills, just like Tennant.
i was doubtful of it at first because i thought that circle attachment was permanently there, but now i know its retractable i agree it's a really nice and unique screwdriver
@@Astricozy come on the only thing that made it a screwdriver was it being long and cylindrical, it's never actually resembled a screwdriver in form or function. it's just a catchy name, so why not mix up the design?
The proverb is so fitting and I love its connection to Gatwa! This screwdriver actually looks like it could be alien technology, and there's a charming bit of goofy 2000s/Y2K-y mobile phone design in there too. Silly but earnest and meaningful - that's perfectly Doctor Who! Can't wait for The Church on Ruby Road!!
This definitely feels more like a gadget than a screwdriver-esque device. It’ll definitely take a bit for me to get used to it but I do like the colour scheme and the proverb Easter egg. Definitely a very Doctor like saying
To be fair, powered screwdrivers don’t often look much like manual ones. Impact drivers look basically like drills (to the point I often grab the wrong one) and I have one for working in tight corners that looks not unlike this one. If anything, most sonic screwdrivers look too much like old fashioned manual screwdrivers.
I agree, though the functionality we saw from 14's screwdriver also felt more like a "gadget" than a screwdriver. If they're going to add a holographic screen and weird shield creation then they might as well make the screwdriver a little more gadgety.
"The sharpness of the tongue always defeats the sharpness of the warrior." Which is why Malcolm Tucker can destroy a whole army of cybermen with his insults.
Marching around with your hoity toity metal inferno bstarstarstarstarstarstars, like that's supposed to be impressive?! You aren't fooling anyone. I tell you what's impressive, no you listen to me cyber controller, you arent fooling anybody, cos I know you right, I know who you are, just another tinpot dictator with a tin pot army, suppressed emotions, inhibitor chip. The problem you have with me right, sunshine you mincing metal see ya next Tuesday is I'm the opposite, I'm inhibited me old china until my anger blows and then you wouldn't like me when I'm angry. That's what's impressive is that I'm wasting energy talking to you when I could....Enough! Enoughity nuff. This stops here and it stops now or I'll be making my next set of gadgets out of your innards, your cybernetic entrails, make you actually useful for once.
Honestly, I like that it now looks more practical. Like, the sonic was always just a stick with a glowy bit and somehow the Doctor knew how to read that all? Here it looks a lot more comprehensible.
I would have agreed with this up till the 60th specials, I was always puzzled how the sonic worked with no screen but when 14’s had the holographic interface that just made sense. The shape looks non practical to me but I suppose if I had pockets that were bigger on the inside it wouldn’t matter.
That is pretty much true. A screwdriver is designed so that it's ergonomic for when you're screwing things in. There's no need for it to be shaped like that if doesn't need to be manually rotated. If all you're doing is pointing it at things, this new design is actually better.
@@jordanreed3675 *_the third doctor occasionally used it to take readings_* Which stories? I don't recall him ever "taking a reading" from it. He didn't "scan for landmines" with it, he used it to set them off. The high-frequency vibrations trigger the mines.
Completely new, but friendly looking. Enough surface area to convincingly provide a variety of read-outs etc. I will miss the marker pen, but I am here for the flip phone.
It's a little weird, compared to the other screwdrivers I'm used to, but I'm sure I'll adjust to it. I already like the vibe of Ncuti's Doctor, and it's cool that both David Tennant's 14th regeneration and Ncuti each got their own unique sonic. David Tennant originally inherited the 9th Doctor's sonic, and the 12th used the 11th's till the sunglasses and until he got his own version, which I loved. I just hope we see the 15th's get created, cause I wanted to see the 14th's created and explained, but we never did.
Wow, that’s different! I like it already :D Looks like it has lots more capabilities with previous designs, seeing as it has more controls and surface area.
That played into Gallifreyan culture, where these beings were so advanced, so evolved, that you didn't know where their technology ended and what seemingly looked like mysticism began. (Look at how the Time Lord Sisterhood was able to make literal regeneration potions for any 'role' imaginable (i.e. soldier, general, scientist etc.))
I really wasn't sure about this design when it debuted, but the fact it can fold up really won me over. That, plus the shape of it, let Ncuti hold it in a lot of different ways, so it works well when he's really expressing his movements.
Completly new Doctor, Tardis and even Sonic-Screwdriver which actually now looks more like a Sonic-Multi-Tool. :) It really feels like a new era of Doctor Who is upon us.
I will say that it does remind me of the universal remote control from Click 😅 This sonic screwdriver or sonic remote is very unique though! I do love how it has a purple crystal, kinda like Mace Windu's lightsaber from Star Wars! 🔥
Love it, I love that inscription too, not only does it call back to Ncuti's heritage but it's perfect for the Doctor's MO in how he deals with his enemies :)
@@racheljames7 Would you have the same reaction is David Tennant or Peter Capaldi had something on their sonics that translated to something from Robert burns?
I hate to be the "um actually guy" but a sonic screwdriver isn't "Gallifreyan Technology" as shown by Jack Harkness with his sonic blaster. During that time, the time war was locked.
A radically new design helps separate out this "soft reboot" a little more, and it does look more comfortable to hold. Also, now I know how to pronounce Ncuti, having only seen it written down before, so that's nice.
I like it! An alien screwdriver, i imagine, would look pretty different than an actual screwdriver. And I love the inclusion of the proverb. Very doctor-y and an awesome link to Ncuti. I'm excited to see it in action!
I'm hoping this sonic grows on me as I'm not initially keen on the design, I do love the details about the Rwandan proverb and the "USB port" on it though. I just felt that they made such a fuss of introducing a new sonic for Tennant that only got 3 episodes of screen time before creating a new design for Gatwa.
@@kadegetslaid634yes it does it's called a sonic SCREWDRIVER that does not look like a f****** screwdriver well done Russell T Davies you may not killed the doctor but you did bury him it was a good run but Doctor Who officially ended with Matt Smith or Peter Capaldi for those of you who liked him as the doctor
@dylanbyrne9597 it's a peice of alien technology, it doesn't have to look like a screwdriver, like seriously do you think the other sonics looked even remotely close to a screwdriver?
So, I really didn't like this when I saw the promo photos. But now I've had Gatwa describe it to me, I now think it's great. That proverb is brilliant!
The design is a little weird but it makes more sense for the new functionality we saw in the 60th to be paired with a weird new sonic. Also I love the proverb. That's so perfect for The Doctor. It usually takes me a few episodes to get used to a new Doctor but I'm already so pumped for 15.
I am not sure about Ncuti’s role as the doctor, but he’s a fantastic actor and he’s got a lot of personality, so I have faith that he’s got this in the bag.
I like how it doesn't look like a screwdriver considering the screwdriver rarely drove screws. I didn't even feel upset that it isn't shaped like a magic wand. It just looks surprisingly good.
Well, it definitely doesn't look anything like a screwdriver, but I do like it. Maybe they'll make a joke out of how much it's changed from its initial design but The Doctor still insists on calling it a screwdriver?
I feel like they're slowly turning the sonic screwdriver into a Star Trek tricorder. An all purpose tool that works for everything, except all those times it doesn't work.
I was re-watching over and over the trailer for Xmas just to see it. Now I'm rewarded not with just an quick but data-filled message from the Doctor, but a pretty darned great proverb to say to myself!! Thank you ,Doctor Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always think stories & actions should have consequences… but on this one, nostalgic, anniversary occasion, I think we should all celebrate the decision to end things happy. The twist of ‘biregeneration’ was a result of The Doctor being so exhausted, he split into two to survive; his past self free to finally rest & his new self unburdened by the trauma that came before. For me, this is a genius move to reboot the show with a character no longer carrying the baggage of the last 20 years, very excited for Gatwa… he was stealing those scenes! As long as the writing decisions come from a ‘serving the show’ intention, to hell with the rules, rewrite them all & let’s have another brilliant 60 years 💙
It wasn't actually a split in the usual sense - They heavily implied 15 was the 14th doctor's future self with the whole "I'm only okay because YOU took a vacation, we're timelords. Doing your *rehab out of order* " Toymaker took 15 out of 14's worldline and dragged him into the past. The two TARDIS's are the exact same TARDIS at different points in time. The jukebox being there is meant to show that it isn't just a duplicate and that actual change did occur to get from A (14) to B (15), which is also indicated by 15 being confirmed to be older than 14.
I saw it, was a little weary of the design but, seeing Ncuti show it off eases me. The lil' purple crystal, the message being a Rwandan proverb, written in Gallifreyan is a precious touch. Ah, Ncuti's really starting to get me buzzed for his solo outing as the Doctor!
When the 12th used the sonic sunglasses, it was great.... He even went back to using his sonic screwdriver afterwards, then they show up with this. I don't want to be a hater but "that one" shouldn't even be considered a sonic screwdriver.
A fantastically unique design, and I can't wait to see more of this Doctor in action. The don't forget to click below message is an exciting addition as well. The sharpness of the tongue always defeats the sharpness of the warrior. Beautiful.
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This is definitely the most bizarre looking sonic screwdriver we have to date. Can’t wait to see it in use.
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@@lapajgoo4572 the difference is, they called them sunglasses... what he has doesn't resemble a screwdriver...
@@LaurenceReeves also Capaldi still had a screwdriver. the glasses were an extra that fit his "rockstar" look from series 9 onward
@@AlessandroAltosoleChannel I just don't understand how they can create such a beautiful sonic for Tennant, and then give Ncuti this??
It sort of looks like a sleeker version of the sonic communicator River and the Doctor had at one time.
More people need to be talking abotu the fact that "The sharpness of the tongue defeats the sharpness of the warrior." is inscribed ont he screwdriver in Circular Gallifreyan! The fan-made gallifreyan language made in 2011. I hope the original creator got credited for it
Depends, there's actually two versions of Circular Gallifreyan; one that was officially commissioned by Jenny Bowers who created most of the Timelord writing in the show prior to 12's run.
And the other created by Loren Sherman which started appearing during 12's run and disappeared during 13's run with the return to the simpler stylised version.
In either case, it's possible they reached out to Sherman for a proper translation as they brought in fan animator JohnSmithVFX to co-create 12's opening titles.
Though even if they didn't, crediting isn't required for conlangs as there's some legal ambiguity as to whether it can even be trademarked and therefore sue for using without permission.
I've got a translation app on my mobile "for ages" and it allows reconfiguration of the longer strands, so you can pick the "most stylish version" of your words😅 Problem is: his wording translates into English - how about other languages (like proper Gallifreyan)?😅
We’ll talk more about it when it goes back to looking like a screwdriver instead of a walkie-talkie
"The sharpness of the tongue defeats the sharpness of the warrior."
I like that. A very classic Doctor sentiment.
"The first thing you'll notice about the doctor of war, is he is unarmed."
"For many, it is also the last..."
The pen is mightier than the sword.
That’s literally the Doctors Philosophy in a simplified version. Mwah, I love this man already!
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That’s the Doctor for you.
It will take me a long time to adjust from the more cylindrical design of past sonics, but like any worthy actor - Ncuti deserves his own version of everything.
He deserves it for basically having to share his screen time comforting Fourteen. I'm happy all the Tennant old Doctor designs have gone away.
@@MsTimelady71lol. majority of us want tennant more than this guy.😂
@@Excalis3344You say this like it's a big deal. You want ten more than anyone, not just him.
thb.. he shouldn't have the new sonic(just yet imo. They should give him the new sonic in his 2nd season much like how Capaldi recieved his own sonic). It's honestly too soon as we were just introduced to 14th's sonic in his first 60th special
@@Excalis3344 That's true. Never heard of this guy.
Love when they can find those little links between the actor and The Doctor. That Rwandan proverb is so very suited to the character.
Oh that is very Doctor. I mean even when they became a warrior, they rarely needed a weapon.
@@wheatley9601 i believe they have.
i like the Proverb it's cool but i don't like the sonic
its supposed to be an alien tho.
@-sageaegis-292very fitting to the Doctor’s character since they’ve been among humanity for decades, centuries, perhaps a little over a millennia!
"It's powered by a crystal, a purple one"
*Mace Windu has entered the chat*
This isn’t even a Screwdriver, it's a damn Sonic Remote at this point
It's an anal plug looking thing.
The new sexualized Doctor Who. The guy reincarnated not wearing pants and sticking his pee pee onto Tennant's for Doc's sake! RIP Doctor Who.
@GokulOnFire you clearly haven't been to a toy shop mate. That design is not pleasurable. And for god sakes, stop with your crying and grow up...
You can accept the absurdity of the Tardis, but you can't accept this screw driver? I suspect there might be something else at the root of your displeasure.
@@SirDoogle87 ooh what - ism/phobic are you gonna throw at me. What else can you do but that? You treat dissent as hate crime coz you're bigoted.
IMA BE HONEST IT LOOK LIKE A CAR KEY XD and i love it
That thing is a TV remote
nah tis a fridge magent
I got a 50th anniversary sonic screwdriver I use as a remote. life is cyclical
and i cant wait to order it!
I said that exact thing out loud before even looking at the comments
Its like a mouse or something lol
It looks like the remote from that one Adam Sandler movie💀💀
EXACTLY LMFAO
Click?
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Yepp, I said this too haha
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The Doctors NEW Smart TV Remote! But do the LOVE the Symbols and what it means!
Admittedly I’m not a big fan of the shape of this new sonic, however I do like that they’re going for something different and I like that this sonic has a kinda USB adaptor thing.
Yeah, it doesn't resemble a screwdriver in any way but I also appreciate that they've gone for something different. Just wish they'd gone with a new name too but it's not a biggie.
@@Elwaves2925sonic keyfob
And I like the writing on it as sums up the Doctor’s character pretty well, that he’s less of a fighter and more of a pacifist.
@@BanditLeader That kinda works. I thought of sonic widget but it seems odd to say. Sonic pad, maybe? Sonic gagdet?
@Elwaves2925 yes, calling it a screw driver is just wrong. There have been various sonic devices, even the 12th Doctor used sonic sunglasses. This being a sonic device is fine, but it's not a screw driver.
I like how this one actually looks like it can do all the things the Sonic does already. The Doctor looked at or listened to it as though it had a read out or something when it just didn’t. I don’t have a problem with that, but this is a refreshing take. And I love the inclusion of the Rwandan proverb. They usually include something personal to the actor somewhere, but this feels less throwaway. Very cool.
Capaldi's sonic is shaped like the TARDIS, has blue for Nine and Ten's sonics, and green for Eleven's sonic,
Jodie's sonic is made of Sheffield steel cause Jodie is from Sheffield herself and she crash landed on Sheffield,
David's new sonic has combinations of all the Doctor's sonics
And now Ncuti's sonic has a Rwandan proverb cause he's Rwandan-Scottish
💙💙
You know, I hadn't thought about it before, but one of the bonuses of a character being able to travel through time and space *and* regenerate into just about any human-like form is that any actor can bring their own culture from anywhere in the world to it. With a proverb like that, there's not a shadow of a doubt in my mind that the Doctor could've and would've visited Rwanda, heard it, and wore it on one of his most useful tools
EDIT: Misspelled Rwanda, thank you @HShango for catching that.
Or Rwanda copied it from doctor during a "visit"... 😏
@@shubhounofficial5125 While entirely possible, I honestly think it's more fitting to the story the other way around
I mean they could but the Doctor is always best when he plays an alien character that no one can quite work out and his backstory is based around his alien origins. Like why would you want the doctor to be more human
I'll forgive you on misspelling Rwanda 😅
@@charg1nmalaz0r51That kind of quote isn't just human, but defines their entire character. Also, one aspect *of* that character is that even though he knows we can be terrible he also knows our beauty and potential. If there was enough of an Earth-lover in him to have one piece of him live here forever, I'm certain there's enough of him that respects just one beautiful culture here enough to reflect their good ideas on stuff he carries around on him.
That proverb is so true to the doctor’s character - preferring to use wits and words over weapons
I certainly wasn't the biggest fan of this thing when I first saw it, but it has certainly grown on me
Oh, so THAT’S where I left my TV remote!
Jokes aside, it’s definitely different. My first reaction is that I prefer the old design. But maybe it’ll grow on me. (I would love it if they someday go back to the vertical design, like the third Doctor’s)
Thats what I was thinking!😅A TV remote with a magnifying glass and a flashlight. That or one of the phasers from Star Trek, either/or...but pretty.
Daleks: "Exterminate! Exterminate!"
15th Doctor: "Oh keep it down will ya?"
*15th Doctor uses Sonic Screwdriver/TV remote to mute the Daleks*
Accurate 😅Sounds like something he would say 😆🤣@@Toungecat
@@CarpeDiem.1Some of the New Who Sonic Screwdrivers (10-11? maybe) had been Marketed/Made as Universal Remotes... I think. Given the form factor this might be a more ideal platform for a "remote" Sonic for even newer Bluetooth, Wifi, IR and RF gear
I know for a fact it will grow on me. I already like it to be honest. I think it's all about context. This sonic device looks like it could be a key fob for a car, a remote control, a cellphone, or maybe it could do something else. Seems like it could go in those directions and I think that's interesting. :)
Really looking forward to Ncuti's take on the character. He knows the core of the character whilst being able to put his own interpretation to the role.
Wonder if he'll take more cues from the classic or revival eras
Yeah I saw an interview he had no clue about past doctors. So don't get your hopes up
What makes you think he knows the core of the Doctor?
How do you know what he knows? Stupid thing to write
@@conlooka9356 he said he's inspired by the 3rd
The many jokes that followed from this reveal: “Adam Sandler called. He wants his remote back.”
Together with his outfit, Ncuti has a very retro aesthetic, and I love it
I think he looks modern and is what the show needs. He sounds and looks so much happier than previous incarnations. I'm ready for fun and new adventure rather than seeing more old companions again. Onwards!
Even the sonic is a kind of modern retro. It looks like when mobile phones went briefly batshit in the early 00s
@NickStedmon I agree. It's giving me 00s spygear toys, in a good way. Like something I would've used to "fight the millennium bugs" with, kind of thing. 😅
@@MsTimelady71 Modern? His look is incredibly 80's. A modern take on 80's style, sure. But 80's nonetheless
Like Jack
I really really appreciate how overtly intent the current team are to mix things up. I can't see every single thing landing perfectly necessarily, but this show was founded on progression, and I'm glad to see that philosophy being embraced to the fullest. There have definitely been some areas where the show has grow stale recently, so I'm looking forward to seeing it venture into new tones and colors.
absolutely! I didn't really understand why this run was being marketed as separate from the 2005 run until now - but giving the face of the 'new series' an ending, and then watching the trailer for Ncuti's first episode, I get it. This is as different an interpretation of the Doctor as Chris and David were to the original run. I am so ready for a new start
You mean venturing into woke territory where aliens have to give their pronouns now?
@@Tibialstone7 yeah that's my shit 🔥
I'm conservative and that hurt to read. Let people use the pronouns they want. Aliens are not human, they probably have different ways of handling what gender they are, including the time lords being able to change genders PHYSICALLY. Get used to fiction and grow up.@@Tibialstone7
They should do a 3 hour episode about pronouns
I think a better quote would have been “the sharpness of the tongue always defeats the sharpness of the Blade” fits better with the well sharp theme
We now finally have Ncuti Gatwa's Subscribe Message!
It was already present in the Christmas Trailer.
He also did it during the regeneration video
This videos is probably 8th video with that message!
Maybe, but it bears repeating.
We're still waiting for Christopher Eccleston's "Don't forget to subscribe" 😂
Very bizarre design. I LOVE it! Ncuti is going to be an amazing doctor, he has the high energy personality and incredible acting skills, just like Tennant.
It's a butt plug
"The sharpness of the tongue defeats the sharpness of the warrior."
Yeah, I think the Universe definitely meant for Ncuti to play The Doctor. 💙
Oh thats gorgous. I really like this re-design, plus that phrase is PERFECT for the Doctor. Cannot wait to see more of him!
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i was doubtful of it at first because i thought that circle attachment was permanently there, but now i know its retractable i agree it's a really nice and unique screwdriver
I actually love the idea of palming the sonic instead of holding it out like a wand. Very excited to see it in use!
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You mean palming the sonic screwdriver instead of holding it out like a screwdriver*.
It's a unique design but, it was pretty on point for the name
@@Astricozy come on the only thing that made it a screwdriver was it being long and cylindrical, it's never actually resembled a screwdriver in form or function. it's just a catchy name, so why not mix up the design?
@@Astricozylet's face it. It's a wand
@@honestgoblinproductions5663 Face it, it's not lol.
The new sonic screwdriver looks more like a sonic remote control. “What are you gonna do to those guys, turn them on?”
The proverb is so fitting and I love its connection to Gatwa! This screwdriver actually looks like it could be alien technology, and there's a charming bit of goofy 2000s/Y2K-y mobile phone design in there too. Silly but earnest and meaningful - that's perfectly Doctor Who! Can't wait for The Church on Ruby Road!!
This definitely feels more like a gadget than a screwdriver-esque device. It’ll definitely take a bit for me to get used to it but I do like the colour scheme and the proverb Easter egg. Definitely a very Doctor like saying
To be fair, powered screwdrivers don’t often look much like manual ones. Impact drivers look basically like drills (to the point I often grab the wrong one) and I have one for working in tight corners that looks not unlike this one. If anything, most sonic screwdrivers look too much like old fashioned manual screwdrivers.
I agree, though the functionality we saw from 14's screwdriver also felt more like a "gadget" than a screwdriver. If they're going to add a holographic screen and weird shield creation then they might as well make the screwdriver a little more gadgety.
15th : this is the sonic screwdriver
Me : that's a freaking tamagotshi !!!!!
I think the theme of this era seems to be "I'm ready for something new" and I'm so here for it. Love how alien this new sonic looks.
It’s now finally become a tricorder.
I think I’ll like this design. The other screwdrivers seemed more “human” than this one, which seems more “Gallifreyan.”
"The sharpness of the tongue always defeats the sharpness of the warrior." Which is why Malcolm Tucker can destroy a whole army of cybermen with his insults.
Marching around with your hoity toity metal inferno bstarstarstarstarstarstars, like that's supposed to be impressive?! You aren't fooling anyone. I tell you what's impressive, no you listen to me cyber controller, you arent fooling anybody, cos I know you right, I know who you are, just another tinpot dictator with a tin pot army, suppressed emotions, inhibitor chip. The problem you have with me right, sunshine you mincing metal see ya next Tuesday is I'm the opposite, I'm inhibited me old china until my anger blows and then you wouldn't like me when I'm angry. That's what's impressive is that I'm wasting energy talking to you when I could....Enough! Enoughity nuff. This stops here and it stops now or I'll be making my next set of gadgets out of your innards, your cybernetic entrails, make you actually useful for once.
Ncuti has already won me over as The Doctor. He's full of charisma.
Very full of it
His character is creepy...
@@xLionsxxSmithyxwhat?
@@kadegetslaid634 what?
@@xLionsxxSmithyx how is the doctor creepy???
The sharpness of the tongue defeats the sharpness of the warrior, if the warrior is unarmed and non hostile.
Honestly, I like that it now looks more practical. Like, the sonic was always just a stick with a glowy bit and somehow the Doctor knew how to read that all? Here it looks a lot more comprehensible.
I would have agreed with this up till the 60th specials, I was always puzzled how the sonic worked with no screen but when 14’s had the holographic interface that just made sense. The shape looks non practical to me but I suppose if I had pockets that were bigger on the inside it wouldn’t matter.
That is pretty much true. A screwdriver is designed so that it's ergonomic for when you're screwing things in. There's no need for it to be shaped like that if doesn't need to be manually rotated. If all you're doing is pointing it at things, this new design is actually better.
Well actually, the SS didn't always "take readings" like some Star Trek tricorder. That's a NuWho thing.
@@sixstanger00the third doctor occasionally used it to take readings but not by much mainly by scanning for land mines
@@jordanreed3675 *_the third doctor occasionally used it to take readings_*
Which stories? I don't recall him ever "taking a reading" from it.
He didn't "scan for landmines" with it, he used it to set them off. The high-frequency vibrations trigger the mines.
This new design is gonna take a LOT of getting used to. But i love the Rwandan proverb engraving!
That sounds SO like the Doctor
I like that this one looks more like a scientific instrument than ever before
An definitely not water pistols
No it doesn’t it looks like a toy for babies
Completely new, but friendly looking. Enough surface area to convincingly provide a variety of read-outs etc. I will miss the marker pen, but I am here for the flip phone.
It's so unique, I love how it's got that message on it, as if to remind him always to be a doctor
It's a little weird, compared to the other screwdrivers I'm used to, but I'm sure I'll adjust to it. I already like the vibe of Ncuti's Doctor, and it's cool that both David Tennant's 14th regeneration and Ncuti each got their own unique sonic. David Tennant originally inherited the 9th Doctor's sonic, and the 12th used the 11th's till the sunglasses and until he got his own version, which I loved. I just hope we see the 15th's get created, cause I wanted to see the 14th's created and explained, but we never did.
its a but plug
I wouod have preferred that 14 use 13’s screwdriver because I really like that one and being unceremoniously destroyed in a comic doesnt work for me
Wow, that’s different! I like it already :D
Looks like it has lots more capabilities with previous designs, seeing as it has more controls and surface area.
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I like that tennant got his own and this doctor got his own
Really glad they’re fully fleshing out and giving some more explanation to the sonic screwdrivers function and capabilities
This is the least screwdriver-y sonic ever, I ADORE IT
Aside from the Sunglasses Capaldi was rockin
@@thezuccubusyeah because that was sunglasses not a screwdriver
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@harryvideoz8863 specifically he called them "sonic specs"
No one adores this remote control
I really like this new design. The sonic screwdriver look less like a magic wand and more like a piece of tech.
A literal universal remote.
That played into Gallifreyan culture, where these beings were so advanced, so evolved, that you didn't know where their technology ended and what seemingly looked like mysticism began. (Look at how the Time Lord Sisterhood was able to make literal regeneration potions for any 'role' imaginable (i.e. soldier, general, scientist etc.))
I really wasn't sure about this design when it debuted, but the fact it can fold up really won me over. That, plus the shape of it, let Ncuti hold it in a lot of different ways, so it works well when he's really expressing his movements.
Completly new Doctor, Tardis and even Sonic-Screwdriver which actually now looks more like a Sonic-Multi-Tool. :) It really feels like a new era of Doctor Who is upon us.
It is the Sonic Allen Wrenches😅
Sonic Slate
That thing looks wonderfully 70s and 90s future tech. I love it.
I will say that it does remind me of the universal remote control from Click 😅
This sonic screwdriver or sonic remote is very unique though! I do love how it has a purple crystal, kinda like Mace Windu's lightsaber from Star Wars! 🔥
Insanely cool redesign. Love the integration of Ncuti's heritage in the design too
What a perfect proverb for the Doctor. This sonic is surprisingly different looking, but it does seem like it would be more ergonomic.
So after all these years, we finally got a Sonic screwdriver in the shape of a remote.
It looks like Adam Sandler's remote in Click
Love it, I love that inscription too, not only does it call back to Ncuti's heritage but it's perfect for the Doctor's MO in how he deals with his enemies :)
It shouldn't be about the actor's heritage. It should be about the character the actor is portraying.
@@racheljames7 Would you have the same reaction is David Tennant or Peter Capaldi had something on their sonics that translated to something from Robert burns?
@@enikata7349yes... yes I would, if David tennants Scottishness had a play in the development of the doctor I'd be skeptical of it....
Isn't that sharpness of the tongue thing basically the pen is mightier than the sword? Cause thats what it seems like
Surprise, different cultures found the same universal truths. What's your point?
I hate to be the "um actually guy" but a sonic screwdriver isn't "Gallifreyan Technology" as shown by Jack Harkness with his sonic blaster. During that time, the time war was locked.
My man be running around with a Star Trek phaser bought off of Wish.
It could easily go undercover as a hair brush from the Dollar Tree.
A radically new design helps separate out this "soft reboot" a little more, and it does look more comfortable to hold. Also, now I know how to pronounce Ncuti, having only seen it written down before, so that's nice.
It’s a unique design, I’ll give it that.
It almost looks like the remote from the Adam sandler movie click
Well, for a long time it has been slowly turning into the sonic tricorder.
I like it! An alien screwdriver, i imagine, would look pretty different than an actual screwdriver. And I love the inclusion of the proverb. Very doctor-y and an awesome link to Ncuti. I'm excited to see it in action!
Ahhh. Alons-y... I see what you did there...
Love this. It is a sonic remote screwdriver and the proverb is brilliant.
That proverb is so good. Oh that's so good. Just perfect for the doctor.
The new sonic has a very retro future toyetic vibe. It works.
More of a sonic remote than a screwdriver but it still looks pretty cool.
Definitely one of the most unique looking sonics, I’ll give them that.
I'm hoping this sonic grows on me as I'm not initially keen on the design, I do love the details about the Rwandan proverb and the "USB port" on it though. I just felt that they made such a fuss of introducing a new sonic for Tennant that only got 3 episodes of screen time before creating a new design for Gatwa.
Very interesting and unique design, might take some getting used to but hey, change is a big part of this show!
I love that Fifteen's sonic incorporates Ncuti's heritage. That's wonderful. 🥰
I love it the it disregards the old Doctors. it's a new series and a younger new Doctor. Change is good my dears.
@MsTimelady71 it doesn't disregard the old doctors tho?
@@kadegetslaid634yes it does it's called a sonic SCREWDRIVER that does not look like a f****** screwdriver well done Russell T Davies you may not killed the doctor but you did bury him it was a good run but Doctor Who officially ended with Matt Smith or Peter Capaldi for those of you who liked him as the doctor
@dylanbyrne9597 it's a peice of alien technology, it doesn't have to look like a screwdriver, like seriously do you think the other sonics looked even remotely close to a screwdriver?
@@kadegetslaid634 no but they still looked like a damn screwdriver what's this meant to be because it's not a f****** sonic screwdriver
So the phrase on the sonic is basically "The Pen is mightier than the Sword"
Imagine if they did a callback to Tennant at some point. Like “I wonder how he’s doing now” and it cuts to him for like 10 seconds.
I hope not just leave him behind already
No, let him rest.
So, I really didn't like this when I saw the promo photos. But now I've had Gatwa describe it to me, I now think it's great. That proverb is brilliant!
After seeing it in the show it’s really grown on me x
The design is a little weird but it makes more sense for the new functionality we saw in the 60th to be paired with a weird new sonic. Also I love the proverb. That's so perfect for The Doctor.
It usually takes me a few episodes to get used to a new Doctor but I'm already so pumped for 15.
I love how each new Sonic Screwdriver is bigger than the last one.
Hmmm... Idk 😅 this one seems shorter but at least it's got girth 🤣
You're never gonna get bigger than 11s
And somehow it’s now looking even more like a “personal massage device” than ever before
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It really does look like that 🤣 The grocery/drugstores sell adult massage devices nowadays... So really
Even though it's called a Sonic screwdriver, I still think it looks like a Sonic remote control 😂😂
Foe once it doesn't look like a screwdriver! And what a good proverb to have on there. The Doctor has always had a sharp tongue. Thank you Ncuti!
"Powered by a crystal. A purple one..."
As scientifically accurate as any scifi crystal technology gets.
I like that etching on it. It's fitting for The Doctor, really. He's someone with a sharp tongue who's defeated equally sharp warriors.
I am not sure about Ncuti’s role as the doctor, but he’s a fantastic actor and he’s got a lot of personality, so I have faith that he’s got this in the bag.
He's a giant fruit...bat 🤫😏
Afraid to say you don’t like him because of his race too? Just like many others. Sheep.
Ooooh, The Feather is mightier than the sword kind of quote, love it!
It should be called the sonic tv remote. It made sense to call it a sonic screwdriver cause it was the size and shape of one now its a tv remote size
I was VERY skeptical about this at first, but (as I expected) hearing Ncuti talk about it (and the Rwandan proverb!) really won me over.
For some reason, my car really wants to just run straight into a tree……
I really wish we would start calling it a sonic multi-tool it has evolved beyond just a screwdriver quite a while ago
I like how it doesn't look like a screwdriver considering the screwdriver rarely drove screws. I didn't even feel upset that it isn't shaped like a magic wand. It just looks surprisingly good.
Of course! Now it's like a odd garage remote.
Well, it definitely doesn't look anything like a screwdriver, but I do like it. Maybe they'll make a joke out of how much it's changed from its initial design but The Doctor still insists on calling it a screwdriver?
I love that. I hope that's the direction they take.
The Doctor evidently saw Click and decided he needed a sonic TV remote
Very sci fi. Can't wait to add it and the 14ths to my Sonic collection.
The new sonic will be as reliable as the old versions, it's full of Mickey Mouse Technology
He can summon all the Mousekatools of the episode with it.
I feel like they're slowly turning the sonic screwdriver into a Star Trek tricorder. An all purpose tool that works for everything, except all those times it doesn't work.
I was re-watching over and over the trailer for Xmas just to see it. Now I'm rewarded not with just an quick but data-filled message from the Doctor, but a pretty darned great proverb to say to myself!! Thank you ,Doctor Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always think stories & actions should have consequences… but on this one, nostalgic, anniversary occasion, I think we should all celebrate the decision to end things happy.
The twist of ‘biregeneration’ was a result of The Doctor being so exhausted, he split into two to survive; his past self free to finally rest & his new self unburdened by the trauma that came before.
For me, this is a genius move to reboot the show with a character no longer carrying the baggage of the last 20 years, very excited for Gatwa… he was stealing those scenes!
As long as the writing decisions come from a ‘serving the show’ intention, to hell with the rules, rewrite them all & let’s have another brilliant 60 years 💙
This is a brilliant explanation
It wasn't actually a split in the usual sense - They heavily implied 15 was the 14th doctor's future self with the whole "I'm only okay because YOU took a vacation, we're timelords. Doing your *rehab out of order* "
Toymaker took 15 out of 14's worldline and dragged him into the past. The two TARDIS's are the exact same TARDIS at different points in time. The jukebox being there is meant to show that it isn't just a duplicate and that actual change did occur to get from A (14) to B (15), which is also indicated by 15 being confirmed to be older than 14.
I saw it, was a little weary of the design but, seeing Ncuti show it off eases me. The lil' purple crystal, the message being a Rwandan proverb, written in Gallifreyan is a precious touch.
Ah, Ncuti's really starting to get me buzzed for his solo outing as the Doctor!
When the 12th used the sonic sunglasses, it was great....
He even went back to using his sonic screwdriver afterwards, then they show up with this.
I don't want to be a hater but "that one" shouldn't even be considered a sonic screwdriver.
I am in love with the new musical theme for Ncuti’s Doctor ❤
Jesus christ, he's gonna be my favorite, isn't he?
A fantastically unique design, and I can't wait to see more of this Doctor in action. The don't forget to click below message is an exciting addition as well. The sharpness of the tongue always defeats the sharpness of the warrior. Beautiful.