Doctor Who Reaction 60th Anniversary Special "The Church on Ruby Road" | First Time Watching
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- The last of the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials, and a great start to The Doctor and Ruby's story, I can't wait to see what happens in Spring 2024 when Doctor Who returns. Check out my Doctor Who Reactions playlist for more videos.
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I adore the new Doctor. He's so charming and funny. He really just stepped into the role.
Yes he's extremely charismatic!
He DANCED into that role~ 😁
Technically this is no longer a "60th anniversary special", but rather a Christmas special. Christmas specials have been a regular staple of the modern Who airing 1 a year from 2005-2017. They took a break from that in recent years and switched to a New Years special, but this is the grand return of the Christmas Special. The important difference is this is actually intended as an episode for new viewers to jump onto.
interesting, looking forward to going back and watching some other specials. Thanks for the info
@@BrainOnBinge Looking forward to seeing your reactions!
Really love seeing someone start off with the new era but I really do hope you go back to watch some of the older episodes
Another thing because 14 cast the salt at the edge of the universe and let the toymaker through it also let the goblins through which allows doctor who to have more fantasy things as well as the sci-fi things so there will be a bit of criticism from hard sci-fi fans but i really enjoy it.
I didn't even think about that, that's going to open so many fun doors.
Doctor Who's never really been *hard* sci-fi. If you replace "Re-spongulate the hydroverters" with "Magic", the show wouldn't noticeably suffer as a result. That's why I don't mind it going fantasy. I realised recently, when my friend who is a scientist was looking for some sci fi to read that the sci fi I'm into is definitely more fantastical.
@@Bagofnowt Agreed; Doctor Who has always filled a vague niche between "soft" science fiction and outright science fantasy, so it's tough to believe that "hard sci-fi fans" hadn't noticed until now.
@@Bagofnowt I'm like you. I always say scifi/fantasy, not just one or the other.
For British people, the interviewer is played in real life by Davina McCall, who really is an interviewer. It's sort of like if she was being interviewed by a host of The Today Show or Katie Couric or something like that. Her accidents are even funnier as a result.
British people know who Davina McCall is as she is regularly on TV, I think you mean for American viewers who won't know who she is
Thanks for the info
I worded that terribly.@@debm3041
She also did a voice of one of the makeover TV show host robots in the Season 1 episode "Bad Wolf"
@@najhoant No, the makeover robots were Trin-E and Zu-Zana (Trinnie and Susanna). Davina played the Davina Droid, who was the voice of Big Brother. As Davina herself was irl at the time.
Really enjoying your reactions. Delighted to know you've started watching Series 1 with Eccleston.
Thank you! and yes, hoping to have my reaction to episode 1 soon.
I'd had started with proper Doctor Who from 1963-1989 starting from William Hartnell then eventually get to the 2005 revival but that's just me.
@@joshuaverran9443from experience classic who is harder and way more polarising to get into - comparatively the stories can be sooooo much slower imo
@@jonnypope97 I disagree not if you have enough patience for it I was first introduced to Dr. Who by the Classic series and I didn't find it a struggle at all I got into it rather quickly. Also all the history of the show is in Classic Who you won't get that with NuWho there's also alot of references and context that NuWho watchers won't get.
@@joshuaverran9443 I got halfway through Hartnell era and got bored, was a real struggle at points whereas the only time I’ve felt that with nuwho is Jodie’s era.
It’s much easier to smash through NuWho with one/two part stories mostly, than the classic 5/6 part serials that are really slow paced a lot of the time.
I just think it’s easier to watch NuWho and develop that love for the show, then go back than vice versa. The love for the show makes you want to persevere through the slow (and tbh dull) parts.
Little fun fact: In the real world the department store Rose works in is the same building used for the falling snowman in Ruby Road.
Loving your reactions by the way! So great to see someone new to Who!
That's a good fun fact, thank you for the info!
Sometimes villains being pretty unimportant in the end just happens in this show. As long as the journeys fun i can forgive it. And Rubie looks perfect for the show! Glad your still on board!
Very much still on board and looking forward to watching the complete revival!
Welcome to the Doctor Who Fandom. And, can I say, watching you “noodling” out the episode, just WOW. You were spot on for being new to Doctor Who. I look forward to your next review. There are many, MANY lists to the episodes you can watch from the "New Who" era to catch up.
Thanks for the warm welcome to the fandom!
Ncuti and Millie's energy as The Doctor and Ruby is already enough to sell me on the new upcoming era. I don't know what the negativity RUclips channels are seeing other than: "it has gay and trans characters, it's woke!" While we got a small glimpse in the 60th, the 15th Doctor gets his proper chance in his actual first adventure, and to me he passes the first impresions, there were multiple times watching this where I went "yep, thats The Doctor alright." I really wanna see where they're gonna take his character. The episode itself is definitely enjoyable, not a groundbreaking one but for a first adventure it's definitely great, the goblins (which should've been called Gremlins considering they do gremlin behavior) definitely pose a threat, love how unsettling it is in the alternate timeline. And Ms. Flood is very... well considering she knows what a TARDIS is, I very much wonder where that'll go. Can't wait for Series 14- oh wait I forgot they're recounting again starting with season 1... Uh, can't wait for (new NEW) season 1
Unfortunately the word has just been weaponized at this point, I'm enjoying the diversity. For me it has felt like it's added actual representation vs being diversity for diversity's sake. The episode was great, I feel like it was a good starting point and really pulled me in to see where The Doctor and Ruby go next.
Thtas plain racism and anti Disney. I have seen American youtube channel whose sole view comes from Disney bashing covering DW out of nowhere.. its truly a great show.. specially after the chibnal era... That was plain garbage.. hope this wont effect DW on longer run..
It's so fun watching your reactions! It takes me back to when I was first getting into Doctor Who many years ago. I'm excited to watch the new season and see you react!!! ❤️
Thank you!
Welcome to becoming part of The Whoniverse and being a recent Whovian. While watching you and your reactions, it made me remember my first exposure to Doctor Who. And that was back in the day when I first saw Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor. I wish you well on your journey as you venture forward. Hopefully you will be curious enough to see some episodes from the original run from 1963 to 1989 (26 seasons: 1st thru 7th Doctor) and from the reboot which started in 2005 (14 Series: 9th thru present Doctor). I look forward to your content and I wish you and yours well during the upcoming new year. Take care and keep up the great work.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Welcome to the Whoniverse. Hold tight, this is gonna be a hell of a ride.
Thanks for the welcome!
I think the first (or the last, for those who want to go straight to the new Doctor) of these specials is a good jumping-on point for the show. You can always go back later if you want.
Enjoyed watching your reaction videos, I like your vibe!
Thanks!
Your channel is growing! I'm so proud of you, even though I don't know you. Stay doing you :) People like it. I look forward to your reactions and insights on the revival and whatever else you decide to watch in the future. Know that what you are doing is bringing joy to lots of people, including me. Thank you for taking the time to create content for us! I hope that you always enjoy making it as much as we enjoy watching it 😎
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that, I've wanted to start this channel for a long time now and finally doing it has been so much fun.
i have been watching Doctor Who for 50 years, i am so pleased you are loving the show, i just adore the new Doctor
I am so excited for you! To hear you have just watched the first episode with Christopher Eccleston, the journey you are about to go on. I wish I could do it again, every episode, every emotion ahhhh you’re in for a treat 😊
The first episode was so good I can't wait to watch the second
Welcome to Doctor Who, great to witness it through new eyes 👀
Thanks for the welcome!
@@BrainOnBinge you've got a LONG journey, enjoy ❤️
So glad to hear you watched rose! Idk what it is but something about you matches this show so well, I can tell you're going to have the best time getting to know the show. Any chance we'll get to see some of your reactions to the 2005-2022?
Thank you! I'm working on editing the first reaction so it. can be up for new years.
A pram is just a stroller, essentially.
Never heard one just called Walk. Walker/stroller.
Pram is short for perambulator (one that walks about), although fittingly matches Premere (action to push something).
I thought pram meant having a walk. I didn't know it was in reference to the stroller. Learn something new everyday, thanks!
@@BrainOnBinge in Latin, "ambulare" means "to walk" (we get words like "amble" and "ambulance" from it) and "per-" means "all over" (also seen in "permeate" - to pass through all over)
So a perambulator (shortned to "a pram") is "to walk all over"
so it being called a walker or stroller is absolutely just the same word translated fully into english lol
Its great seeing someone start with the 60th and loving it so much ❤
Thank you!
You deliver engaging commentaries, and have sharp insights. It’s great news to hear that you are going to take look at new Who from the 2005 series. I’ve had the pleasure of watching Doctor Who pretty much from its inception. I can remember the First Doctor on our black and white TV!
You will be joining at Doctor number 9.... If you forgive the lesser budget on the eps, you are sure to find that the story telling, script, the pacing and performances - are every bit as good. I’m looking forward to your future reactions... time, and time again.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction. This is going to be a great ride
💜💜 Another great reaction! looking forward to series 1!
Thank you! my reaction to "Rose" should be coming soon.
I'm enjoying your reactions and hope to see your reactions to Ecclestone. It starts off a bit cheesy but it gets progressively better. You've a lot of good stuff to come.
This is such a good episode! I am almost jealous that you have the new series to keep you occupied in your wait for Ncuti Gatwa's first season. As always an excellent reaction. Happy New Year!
Thank you and Happy New Year to you as well! & Yes I'm happy it isn't until spring that means I have plenty of time to enjoy the revival and don't have to speed through it
I’m so happy that he’s the lead! Ncuti Gatwa is an actor that I would watch doing anything - he’s brilliant, & the fact that he’s doing my favourite tv show 😍
Great reaction - so happy that you’re enjoying the delightful madness that is the Whoniverse! 💜💜➕🟦
He has a contagious energy to him that's so entertaining to watch
Davina Lucy Pascale McCall MBE .she plays the host of herself in doctor who Long Lost Family (2011-present) in which she tries to find lost siblings , son daughters, parants of people in real life, and was in the show as herself as she very well known here in the uk, they use the show in doctor who to help find rubys parents hense the interview at the start of the ep
So a celebrity guest, interesting, thanks for the info!
@@BrainOnBinge yes, she was kinda in another ep, well she was a voice over, but can't tell you about that as it was back in 2005 s 1 doctor who, all i can say it that Davina McCall was the host for the Big Brother uk many years before,
We found out the Doctor is adopted during the run of the Thirteenth Doctor.
Ruby and Rose should be an interesting juxtaposition with each other, as well as the series having the same showrunner as back in series one of NewWho.
Usually when a character in Doctor Who is able to "break the fourth wall" and speaks directly to the audience (like Mrs Flood did), it's almost an extremely powerful being: the Doctor, Eternals, basically at this point I'm assuming Mrs Flood is a God Tier entity. But not sure which one.
Sorry, wanted to give you some more info. I started watching Doctor Who in 1980 (not a typo, I am older than water) and I've seen every episode that still exists. :)
Now I'm even more intrigued to find out more about her, if we do see her again.
Me too@@BrainOnBinge
The 13th discovered that she wasn’t who she thought they were. The Timeless Child.
That show actually exists on British TV and with that presenter. Just for your information.
Thanks for letting me know
How awesome was Ncuti in this? I wasn't that impressed with the episode on first viewing, but the more I watch it the better it gets. I can't wait to see where the show goes and how you take to it.
I watch them each about 2-3 times, the first time when filming my reaction, then again after filming and lastly when i'm editing. I always notice little things on the 2nd and 3rd watch that make the episode even better.
Ncuti was great he has such a electric energy about him
A pram (short for perambulator) is like a baby buggy.
Thanks for letting me know
I really hope this leads you down a UK television rabbit hole. There are tons of great shows out there. One of my favorites is All Creatures Great and Small, the 2020 remake. All Creatures is based on a book series about a real life animal doctor in the English countryside in the 1930s/40s. It's very cosy. The UK has tons of great shows. They particularly do mystery dramas and comedies very well. The shows Red Dwarf and Downton Abbey are some of my favs.
The UK has a lot of great shows from what I've seen already but there's definitely still a lot more for me to explore. I haven't seen Downton Abbey, it's been on my "to watch" list for such a long time.
There's a great show from the UK called The Repair Shop. Craftsmakers repair peoples family heirlooms. It was on Netflix in the US for ages but they're now uploading all the seasons to youtube. One of my fav comfort shows.@@BrainOnBinge
100%. Don't know if you've ever watched Call The Midwife but that's one of my faves (along with Downton Abbey)
I’m American I watch a ton of UK shows. All creatures great and small one my favorites. PBS Masterpiece and Britbox are must haves to get UK shows.
The goblins seem a weird choice for a regular episode but somehow perfect for a Christmas episode 🤣
Welcome to the Whoniverse !
Thank you!
Good luck on your journey into the many worlds of Doctor Who. Believe me, you're going to laugh and you're going to cry so much!
Thank you! I'm excited for the ups and the downs
I was less impressed with the goblins, too, but you make a good point about the villain being less important to this story than the characters and the backstory.
I was much more entertained by Ruby and her backstory and all the little differences her being adopted by Carla made, but there was a goblin music number, and that was fun.
I've loved the Doctor since the late 70s/early 80s. It used to come on PBS where I lived as a kid on Saturday afternoons after cartoons. Love The New Doctor... can't wait for Spring 2024.
So cool to see people who watched in the 70s and 80s still have a love for the show, I can't wait for spring either
Lucky you. We got it on PBS late Saturday nights, which means I didn't know the show existed until my parents let me stay up that late.
@@mr.flibble3190 Yeah it lined up perfect with my TV watching habit as a child... They would show full stories, back then a story took up multiple 30 min episodes usually 4 or 5 maybe a bit more sometimes. They didn't show many 1st or 2nd Doctor episodes but thru PBS I watched 3rd thru 7th.
@@briangressett902 Funny, it was on after Electric Company where I lived.
this is such a good starting point. ✨♥️
I think so too
Can't wait to see your adventure through Doctor Who 😊
I'm excited!
Yooo.... Merry Christmas and Happy New year.... ❤️❤️❤️
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Season 1 comes out in may.
That's great that gives me 5 months to watch the revival
With this writer/showrunner, the monsters/aliens often take a bit of a backseat to the Doctor and companions' stories. But that is fine, RTD is brilliant at community and world-building. Welcome to the fandom!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Here's the beautiful thing about Doctor Who... you can start pretty much whenever, but ESPECIALLY when a new Doctor shows up. There's no best time, but new Doctor means new everything usually, so it's basically a blank slate. Glad you're having a good time!
Having the best time, so glad I took a chance and watched that first special
Goblins (and their king) in a churchyard at Christmas Eve might possibly be a nod to a chapter of Charles Dickens' 1836/7 work 'The Pickwick Papers', where a story is related about one Gabriel Grub who is carried off by goblins to be made a better man in a sort of early version of the more familiar 'Christmas Carol'. It's not clear whether Russell is deliberately referencing this here, but there are certainly connections. But then 'Doctor Who' is never afraid to beg, borrow or steal from literature, folklore and old films!
I can admit im not familiar with the works of Charles Dickens so I would have never made that connection, thanks for bringing it up to me.
@@BrainOnBinge Well, it could just be a coincidence... But that's goblins for you! 🙂
Iconic 💞🍷
Hope you enjoy watching from at least Eccleston. If for no other reason, this show has had a near 24 and 20 year run respectively so there's a ton of history there. But the writer is very keen on little wink references to old stories. Him being adopted is a wink to Jodie Whittaker's Doctor, as were the villains from Wild Blue Yonder. The Giggle was in relation to the very first; Kate Lethbridge Stuart and Mel from UNIT have history going back to the third...just lots of little things that you can absolutely enjoy on their own, as usually every new doctor serves as a jumping on point, but they're that much sweeter when you actually GET them. Like that feeling when you quote a movie and someone knows precisely what you're talking about. Sweet like a cherry sundae. Badumtis!
I can't wait until I can understand all the references and nods. I have a lot of ground to cover but it's going to be a fun ride
❤️
Davina presents the real Long Lost Families in the UK and she's something of a national treasure here.
Good to know, thanks!
This episode was very "Dr Who!" They can be quite eccentric and sometimes it doesn't work! But when it does it's some of the best of British television! This one was good - and I think the Goblins were included because it was the Christmas episode! If you are watching Eccleston make sure you see The Unquiet Dead, The Empty Child and Dalek! Three of the best!
I love how all four specials were vastly different but also had a familiarity amongst them. Now that you mention it, that makes sense bout the goblins.
@@BrainOnBinge I have to say with these 4 specials, Dr Who seems to have got it's mojo back. The last few years weren't the best! It started well back in 2005! You'll have fun with Eccleston and Tennant!
Tennant #1
The era of #FabulousFifteen has begun!
Ncuti is so far a great doctor. I hope he continues to shine. I think the episode was good. not perfect, but honestly i'd still give it an 8/10 for keeping to what I feel is a typical Doctor Who cheesey/Christmasy story.
Anyways that said, I look forward to your journey through the 2005 revival. It will go by in a flash, but I promise you, the journey is Absolutely Fantastic! :D
#FabulousFifteen I like that! I'm enjoying The Doctor and Ruby so far looking forward to seeing their next adventure. Hopefully I make a dent in the revival by then.
You need to start reacting to new dr who from the 2005 Chris ecclestone episodes onwards.... they are EPIC... trust me... as its 2005 some of the effects look dated but the payoff, the payoff! Enjoy
Great to see the whimsy back in doctor who
I think you're actually right about them really being more like gremlins than goblins. But seems like Warner Bros have been arguing in court since 2021 that they own the word 'gremlin' even though it and the mythical creature existed before the movie! So I don't blame the Who team for steering clear of actually using the word out loud.
That's interesting, I wonder if they'll win in court. & Yes I agree, best to stay to steer clear of the drama, gremlin or goblin I think the point came across fine.
That is quite offensive really; that a corporation feel they can lay claim to a folkloric figure; it's like theft from the people, like when a public right of way is blocked off by a landowner.
Love ncutis accent
Same!
It's an interesting one. Fifteen is the first Doctor to have a kind of "synthetic" accent - a blend of posh eastern Scotland with a bit of Rwandan. So it's sort of autobiographical.
I find the Rwandan bits easier to pick out than the Scottish elements; maybe that's because Fifteen's liquid consonants (l's in particular) are more Rwandan while the more Scottish vowels are more subtle.
6:40 I guess it took an "elfie" ;)
That pun was racist toward elves! 🧝🧝♂🧝♀
Nice pun. I sea what you did there.
A pram is a baby carriage.
Thanks for letting me know
The way the new disney era has written is so people can start here
They did a great job of that
I feel like you can start with any new doctor and be ok
Ruby's mom is super-important. There's no way The Doctor didn't recognize her. He didn't go and talk to her for a reason.
I can't wait to find out more in the spring
I think he did talk to her. In the opening, he said no one knew her name til the Doctor came along...
Oh well spotted@@sallyatticum
Oh, I'm so glad to find your channel! It is always a treasure! Welcome to Whoniverse, dear! It is a big and sometimes complicated place, but you are going to love it!
Thank you very much for letting us keep up with your journey! I see that a lot of people welcomed you already, but I can't just walk by!
I loved your special reactions and truly happy to see a new Whovian on the board! It would be awesome to be with you on your revival reactions - we have a lot of time before May! :)))
Wish you luck xx
Thank you for the warm welcome!
pram=stroller
thanks!
This episode isnt a 60th anniversary special, its a Christmas special. The three david Tennant episodes were the 60th anniversary specials
Thanks for letting me know
You really should go back and watch the other doctors to really understand him
I hope you're doing alright. Been a minute since you posted.
Hey, I took some time to watch and record ahead in the revival so I can minimize spoilers!
Ooh smart move! Spoilers are everywhere.@@BrainOnBinge
@@BrainOnBingeFantastic - Thought that might be the case 😀
Hope you're still enjoying the ride !
What are you going to do, go back and watch the whole revival before continuing on with these two? Or simultaneously watch both???
I may watch both simultaneously, I may pause wherever I am in the revival to watch the new series. I haven't decided for certain.
By the time spring 2024 you will be pro whovian... You will cry, you will laugh, you will be angry.. some of the episodes will be Oscar worthy and some of the episodes will make you question humanity... You will choose who's your doctor soon... For me it's Capaldi and ncuti... Welcome to doctor who.. ❤️❤️
I'm really looking forward to seeing who's my favorite doctor once I finish the revival, thanks for the warm welcome to the fandom
Make sure you down 2005 season 1 episodes
Production Values are High, but Story Telling is Poor, Plot & Development not Good at all. Ncuti is a Strong Actor and Held things together very well but had to be struggling with the lack of Material. Actors did a Solid Job, no complaint there. Disney will want a lot better for its streaming platform. Would have been in real trouble without Ncuti & Millie.
lol
The actress is the same age as the companian she plays which has never been the case with companions before.
That's interesting
I don't know. Tennant is only three years or so younger than Tate.
@@Nine1215 (Read it again)
clearly I need reading comprehension, LOL@@sallyatticum
Total garbage and a waste of time
Then why bother looking up reactions? just so you can leave negative comments?