My favourite thing about this episode is that they had actually published the Melody Malone book which covers the story up until when the episode begins, and then that in turn has now spawned Alex Kingston herself writing more Melody Malone books! So River is actually genuinely IRL writing the Melody Malone books and I love it.
Fans still this many years later are still coming up with "ways" for the Doctor to save Amy and Rory. They don't like endings either. Watch PS, read River's book(s).
As someone who has been a Doctor Who fan since 1980, I have to say that this is my favorite companion departure ever, at least in terms of emotional impact. Sarah’s was stupid, Donna’s was tragic, and a lot of other female companions left because they met some guy in the same ep that they left in so I never cared about their relationships. My second favorite was Tegan’s (one of Five’s companions)-she and the Doctor always had a contentious relationship, and the Daleks had just rained holy hell, making her realize that she could no longer take all the death and destruction that the Doctor leaves in his wake. She left him because she had had enough and took control of her life. That departure, and her always being able to call the Doctor out on his bs, puts Tegan on my top five companions list, beside Sarah, Donna, Ace, and Rory/Amy as a pair.
This is the story of Amelia Pond. And this… is how it ends. Moffat May do things wrong. But that speech is not one of those things he did wrong. It hurts to listen to it, even after all these years.
I managed to completely avoid spoilers for this episode and when I watched it live it caught me so off guard I didn't actually believe it was the end since we had had so many ends before. Not even the only time this happened for this show for me lol
What makes me cry the most about that last scene is that Karen Gillan was just off screen reading the last page to Matt Smith. They were sat in central park with hundreds of fans watching from afar, I'm surprised they were able to keep the ending hidden.
I think my favorite bit of trivia about this episode is that when they filmed the Doctor sitting in Central Park reading Amy's final message to him, Karen actually sat next to Matt, just out of camera, and read him the letter so he could genuinely respond to it. So pure! As much as I have loved every Doctor and companion, I think 11, Amy, and Rory will always be my favorite. I actually named my son Rory. 😊
This is always a fun episode to watch. In that it's very emotional and heartbreaking. Before the episode aired we did know this was their last episode, but at least they got a good sendoff.
I was a sobbing mess, not at the point of their first "deaths" that triggered the paradox, nor with their second "deaths" when transported back, but during the "afterword" coda at the end. The "loop" was closed in a scene that was written for the ending of "The Power of Three" but never shot, called "P.S." It was later released as a filmed storyboard narrated by Arthur Darvill. More recently, there was a Doctor Who Lockdown short film called "Rory's Story."
There is an expression "drawing the short straw", but I have never before heard of the "short end of the stick". (It doesn't make sense, because if you have a short stick it's short at both ends. There isn't a short end and a long end.) I believe the expression, ladies, is "shitty end of the stick". It dates back to before the invention of toilet paper, when the best you could get was a stick with a sponge on the end. You did not want to get given the shitty end of the stick.
I believe they’re mashing together the sayings “drawing the short straw” and “getting the wrong end of the stick” EDIT Never mind, turns out that it’s an actual saying according to Merriam-Webster
Missy getting visibly irritated every time that Eleven is mean/inconsiderate to River.... same babe I love them so much but he really makes me insane sometimes. I think because he spent the beginning of their relationship (from his pov) with him seeing her as this all-knowing mystery woman, it's like he forgets that her feelings can be hurt. He forgets that her pov is the flip of that, him showing up and already knowing everything about her, telling her who she is before she even knows herself. He teaches her that being sentimental is stupid and embarrassing, so she internalizes that. When he yells at her, tells her to figure out how to escape the angel's grip on her own, without his help, without telling her why he's upset, she accepts it, she doesn't tell him he's in the wrong. This episode shows that she really will do anything for the Doctor, and he definitely takes that for granted.
Well... that went better than some reactions I've watched of this episode!!! And - yes, it really IS worth remembering that the viewing public generally don't watch episodes "spoiler-free" at the time - so sometimes retrospective reactors are at a disadvantage.
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My favourite thing about this episode is that they had actually published the Melody Malone book which covers the story up until when the episode begins, and then that in turn has now spawned Alex Kingston herself writing more Melody Malone books! So River is actually genuinely IRL writing the Melody Malone books and I love it.
Amy: ''You think you'll just die and come back to life?''
Rory: ''When don't I?!''
you should watch the doctor who short "p.s" it is Absolutely Devastating and Beautiful
I need tissues for this episode every time...... "p.s" is a must see.
Fans still this many years later are still coming up with "ways" for the Doctor to save Amy and Rory. They don't like endings either. Watch PS, read River's book(s).
As someone who has been a Doctor Who fan since 1980, I have to say that this is my favorite companion departure ever, at least in terms of emotional impact. Sarah’s was stupid, Donna’s was tragic, and a lot of other female companions left because they met some guy in the same ep that they left in so I never cared about their relationships. My second favorite was Tegan’s (one of Five’s companions)-she and the Doctor always had a contentious relationship, and the Daleks had just rained holy hell, making her realize that she could no longer take all the death and destruction that the Doctor leaves in his wake. She left him because she had had enough and took control of her life. That departure, and her always being able to call the Doctor out on his bs, puts Tegan on my top five companions list, beside Sarah, Donna, Ace, and Rory/Amy as a pair.
Your tear holding storage skills are incredible!
watch the short. & keep tissues handy.
This is the story of Amelia Pond.
And this… is how it ends.
Moffat May do things wrong. But that speech is not one of those things he did wrong. It hurts to listen to it, even after all these years.
don't forget P.S. minisode!!! very important to watch after this! :D
I still cannot watch this episode without crying. Just watching your reaction, i'm all tears.
I managed to completely avoid spoilers for this episode and when I watched it live it caught me so off guard I didn't actually believe it was the end since we had had so many ends before. Not even the only time this happened for this show for me lol
What makes me cry the most about that last scene is that Karen Gillan was just off screen reading the last page to Matt Smith. They were sat in central park with hundreds of fans watching from afar, I'm surprised they were able to keep the ending hidden.
I think my favorite bit of trivia about this episode is that when they filmed the Doctor sitting in Central Park reading Amy's final message to him, Karen actually sat next to Matt, just out of camera, and read him the letter so he could genuinely respond to it. So pure! As much as I have loved every Doctor and companion, I think 11, Amy, and Rory will always be my favorite. I actually named my son Rory. 😊
"Rory died, again"
I saw both of you rolling their eyes xD
This is always a fun episode to watch. In that it's very emotional and heartbreaking. Before the episode aired we did know this was their last episode, but at least they got a good sendoff.
I was a sobbing mess, not at the point of their first "deaths" that triggered the paradox, nor with their second "deaths" when transported back, but during the "afterword" coda at the end.
The "loop" was closed in a scene that was written for the ending of "The Power of Three" but never shot, called "P.S." It was later released as a filmed storyboard narrated by Arthur Darvill. More recently, there was a Doctor Who Lockdown short film called "Rory's Story."
It’s hard to believe the Statue of Liberty could walk through the city without at least one person looking at it at all times.
One of my favourite episodes.
In my opinion it’s the saddest.
Series 7 is one of the best and what is to come only increases its value!! Monumental is what I can describe this series!! 😎
I thought I wouldn't cry again this time...
There is an expression "drawing the short straw", but I have never before heard of the "short end of the stick". (It doesn't make sense, because if you have a short stick it's short at both ends. There isn't a short end and a long end.) I believe the expression, ladies, is "shitty end of the stick". It dates back to before the invention of toilet paper, when the best you could get was a stick with a sponge on the end. You did not want to get given the shitty end of the stick.
I believe they’re mashing together the sayings “drawing the short straw” and “getting the wrong end of the stick”
EDIT Never mind, turns out that it’s an actual saying according to Merriam-Webster
a lovely thoughtful heartfelt reaction - you need some comfort food after that - try Yorkshire Pudding ( but only from Yorkshire) !
They are two different adages. As in: "He who draws the shortest straw gets the short end of the stick."
The Doctor loses too much, literally crying
Bwah ha ha ha ha ha... "P.S." ANYONE?
Missy steeling herself for what's to come at 14:05... damn, I can sympathize with that face.
Missy getting visibly irritated every time that Eleven is mean/inconsiderate to River.... same babe
I love them so much but he really makes me insane sometimes. I think because he spent the beginning of their relationship (from his pov) with him seeing her as this all-knowing mystery woman, it's like he forgets that her feelings can be hurt. He forgets that her pov is the flip of that, him showing up and already knowing everything about her, telling her who she is before she even knows herself. He teaches her that being sentimental is stupid and embarrassing, so she internalizes that. When he yells at her, tells her to figure out how to escape the angel's grip on her own, without his help, without telling her why he's upset, she accepts it, she doesn't tell him he's in the wrong.
This episode shows that she really will do anything for the Doctor, and he definitely takes that for granted.
I did not like the 11th Doctor and River relationship, but I did like the way this ended for Rory and Amy.
Well... that went better than some reactions I've watched of this episode!!! And - yes, it really IS worth remembering that the viewing public generally don't watch episodes "spoiler-free" at the time - so sometimes retrospective reactors are at a disadvantage.
Great Reaction!!!
This is abit under researched for my liking the statue of liberty isnt stone its copper so it couodnt be a weeping angel they turn ti stone not metal