I agree. When the 15th doctor says “it’s worse than that, merry Christmas,” then just leaves, it really reminded me of the 9th doctors famous “run for your life” line.
Fun fact: The mockup snowman that nearly falls on the taxi, and then falls on the Doctor, is hanging off the same building used for Rose’s clothes store in the very first Nu Who episode Rose.
Fun fact if you're not from the UK: Davina McCall is a real presenter who hosts a show called Lost Long Family. She's not an actor but thought she did amazing here :).
She has been in Dead Set because that was based on the UK version of Big Brother, and she was the host of that version over here. So similar situation:). Never knew she acted in anything else though.
Her voice has also been in Doctor Who before - Big Brother house at end of season 1 Davina-droid: 'you are live in channel 4400, please do not swear' The Doctor: you have got to be kidding She used to present the Big Brother eviction shows...
Ncuti needs to drop the skincare regimen because his skin is GORGEOUS. My mom walked into the room while we were watching the episode and she legit FROZE when she saw him and said “OH MY GOD HE IS BEAUTIFUL!”
I'm laughing at the "coincidence" that Ruby Sunday's flat in Dr Who is the same flat/location my friend lived! (Confirmed by the filming location). Just like Ruby and the Doctor, I got stuck on that roof when we climbed out the window to smoke up there... I knew I recognised that view from the roof!
Idk why but i feel like the Mavity thing is going to be used as an indicator of something fishy going on later. Like someone will use 'gravity' in a sentence casually later on and we're gunna be like HUH WHO ARE U
I just wanna say that Ruby was left in front of the church door only one week before the dying 10th Doctor went to see Rose Tyler one last time on New Years Eve.
That woman who lives next door is Anita Dobson - wife of Brian May from Queen. Based on how well known she is in UK I think she'll appear down the line and someone important.
maybe she is just british enough to know what a TARDIS is, seen how often the doctor appears in UK. People in Cardiff seemed to know pretty well where Torchwood was located, it's a bit normal after a while.
Some people have come up with a theory that her identity will be hinted at through the first season with a reveal in the second. However they do it I think it will be an exciting journey
This episode feels so fresh and quirky and odd and I am here for it! The moment where Ncuti displayed visible emotion and internal rage when he saw that all of the fostered children had been robbed of their lives sold me on him as a great actor to be playing the Doctor! I have high hopes for this upcoming series, the teaser looked great!
Ncuti Gatwa was BORN to play the Doctor (his verve and charisma is absolutely infectious!), and Millie Gibson is simply charming as Ruby. The Church on Ruby Road was a solid introduction to Gatwa's era, and I legit never have felt this excited for a new Doctor's era since Peter Capaldi's.
@@scepteredisle You need to get a life. If you don't like something, then go off and watch something you do enjoy. Why all the hate? Don't you have anything else better to do?
I knew that the fans were calling her Janis Goblin and I thought it was just a fun pint that the fans had come up with so imagine my shock and delight when I heard The Doctor say "Hit it Janis!"
I have never fallen in love for a Doctor so fast since David Tennant. I love the outfits, the dancing, the rings, the sing and everything else. Plus I love Ruby so much too. ❤❤❤😍😍😍
Loved how this opened with the doctor dancing in a club with people. The doctor has always felt apart from humans. Seeing him dancing with people so casually and crying with her mom really made it feel so connected.
I love your gushing over the leather jacket at 3:20! Note: That's #9's jacket. Instead of the straight-forward quick-montage of the Doctor trying on different outfits in the mirror or in front of his companions, they scatter it about throughout the episode. In the dance club, he is wearing #2's / Jamie McCrimmon's kilt. When Ruby is playing keyboard, the Doctor is wearing a #4-esque hat. Throughout most of the special, he's wearing a #6-style shirt while wearing his long, brown leather coat; at the end, when Ruby finally enters the TARDIS, he's wearing a #7-ish sweater under the long-coat.
Hi sorry I know good intentions but the Autism compels me to say that that is /not/ 9's Jacket. It's just a run of the mill ordinary leather jacket. 9's Jacket was a WW2 German U-Boat Captain Leather Jacket. It reaches past the waist while that one stops short, and features 6 buttons, no zips. No metal claspings. Features two vertical pockets on either side alongside some more traditional pockets near the bottom, not a pouch like that on the side. I've been obsessed with it because i've been trying to get my hands on a replica for years now. I don't really agree with the rest of your analysis either about trying to harken to other doctors but I can see why you believe it, no shade intended.
Ncuti is an absolute SENSATION, he sizzles in every scene without ever diminishing the other performers. If you're going to pick up on the Timeless Child, framing it as a loss of identity rather than the Doctor being "the special" is the perfect way to do it.
1:30 I'm really happy that a sound technician picked up on the goblins. I assumed Ruby would notice and question it, but no-one else would be able to hear it, and I was bracing myself for second-hand embarrassment.
Okay, that song about Goblins eating babies didn't need to be that catchy. Really liking Ncuti so far and am looking forward to on where he ends up on my personal rankings of Doctors by the end of his tenure. Ruby seems nice so far as well, it's kind of nice to have an RTD style mystery again about who her parents are.
I actually thought we closed the door on the parent mystery. Ruby came to terms with it midway through the episode, and the Doctor let her mother walk away. If we go back on that, I think it would negate the message of this episode. RTD's mystery remains who the Boss/the one who waits is.
My main three takeaways from this episode: 1) Ncuti Gatwa is gorgeous 2) Millie Gibson is outrageously pretty 3) We need to have a musical episode with these two
Fun fact: the lady playing mrs flood is Anita Dobson she is best known for playing angie watts in British soap Eastenders, the 1986 Eastenders Christmas special - where her husbands Christmas present is divorce papers - is still the highest rated British tv episode of all time.
Still a little early but I'd say in the top 3 debuts along with Matt Smith and Tom Baker. I have to say in one and a bit episodes he feels more like the doctor than Jodie ever did. Some actors just seem to suit playing the doctor.
The Goblin Song with Janis Goblin released two weeks ago & for a period of time (want to say a week & a half) was number 1 on the UK Itunes chart within 3 hours. It was genuinely possible that said song about eating babies could have been in the running for a Christmas number one Though the Escape Song with Gatwa Doctor & Ruby was a suprise to all.
@@peterratter6603 'Master No Six' was an anagram of the fully written out 'Mister Saxon' so perhaps we should be looking for anagrams of 'Mistress Flood'. 'SISTER OF OLD MS', perhaps? As in, sister of former female companion River, aka second daughter of Amy? An 80 year old could have been adopted as a baby in 1940s New York City.
@@rtozier2011 Another thought that came to mind (and it's tenuous...). Notice how Mrs Flood goes from 'angry, confused old lady' to 'indulgent acceptance and knowledge of the impossible' in a very short space of time? Series 9 has an episode called 'Before the Flood'. This is set in and beneath a Scottish loch. Series 13 of Classic Who sees the introduction of the Zygons, based in and around Loch Ness. Given the personality shift, and the (admittedly) tenuous link between classic and modern Who, there's a possibility that Mrs Flood is replaced offscreen by a Zygon halfway through the show.
You didn't hang about with these new reactions ;) This is definitely an episode which could only have worked as a Christmas special, especially with that song. It was a good full debut for Gatwa, who just has so much style and charisma and I had a good feeling about him from the start. Speculation abounds about the identity and importance of the old woman. I have heard theories that she is either Ruby's mother or even an old version of Ruby, and neither would be out of place in this show. Watching your reaction she definitely seemed to know more then she was letting on. Oh and as others have pointed out, RIP Richard Franklin, our former Captain Yates.
Yet we see her utterly shocked upon witnessing the TARDIS dematerialize a bit earlier and when we first see her, she displays open distain for her neighbor Abdul, accusing him of "always watching". It's like something "happened either "to her or "with her" between the bag dropping sequence and her relaxed, friendly and "knowing" stance at the conclusion.
@@Redfern42 lots of theories for her. One of my favourites is that she knows what a TARDIS is because she is a time meddler like from classic who, she knows the sound and such but she didn’t know it was a Tardis until it did dematerialise in front of her because only the Doctors looks like a police box, any other would change and blend in to the environment.
My theory is the lady is a regeneration of The Rani, a former enemy of The Doctor, i think Ruby is her baby and she left her there for The Doctor to find.
Look, I like David Tennant, but I've been waiting to see this new Doctor and he did not disappoint. I'm glad to see you were as excited by it as I felt.
What an episode. We may need to keep a close eye on Mrs Flood. I have a hunch that she's actually an iteraion of an old Doctor Who enemy, The Rani and I think that is the character Jinkx Monsoon is playing as for Doctor Who this season.
loved gatwa dr who performance, i already love how he acts , and his doctor seems to really care and hes funny too , and i I already know ruby sunday actress so i love her already too
Mrs. Flood could be What Toymaker meant by "My Legions are coming." as one last word game and warning. Her name may well be this because in ancient times, a legion of soldiers would sometimes be described as a flood descending on their enemies.
First of all, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on 100K Subscribers! I'm truly invested in 15th Doctor and Ruby after this - such a fun story, and I feel more empathy with these characters (someone please get Cherry a cup of tea), than I ever did with anyone in the TARDIS throughout the 13th Doctor era. The feel good scene with the Doctor and the Policeman, felt like a deliberate harking back to the 8th Doctor and capturing that zest of life he had. Roll on May and eight weeks of madness! Can't wait!
When I first started watching Sesskasays, she was easing in to my favorite show, Doctor Who, and, post COVID, post everything, it is so great to have this channel as a constant in my life, including now when Jessica is all caught up and we get to watch all of this together.
It's also the first time we've had a companion join on a Christmas special and stay (obviously we had Donna, but she said no) so it's nice to see we're still doing new things
Ncuti just owns the part straight out of the gate. It was wonderful and weird and everything that Doctor Who should be on Christmas Day. I have my own theories about Mrs Flood but I'll keep schtum!
This really was such a fun episode and I can’t help but to think that they’re setting up something bigger with Ruby’s birth mother and the neighbor lady. Can’t wait for more
I love it when Doctor Who takes on a more fantastical approach, and goblin pirates especially is an aesthetic I am here for. With or without the singing, but preferably with.
I'm not quite decided on Ncuti's Doctor yet. It may be a case of "what you are used to", but in my view he's a bit too "settled" in his personality. Usually, each "new" Doctor is introduced with a bit of struggle accepting his new personality, or getting through the problems with regeneration. Even 9, who needed to be introduced without a direct reference to his prior incarnations, displayed some of these quirks. Ncuti just dives in, declares that he IS the Doctor and is enjoying ever second of it. Don't get me wrong... I like what I have seen by now. I like Ruby's vibes, and the whole setup and design of the new series. I don't even dislike Ncuti's Doctor... it's just so different from the Doctors I have gotten used to. It will definitly be an interesting voyage, and I'm looking forward to see where it goes.
I think thats part of the character development to come though. This is a Doctor who is really proud to be the Doctor, he loves it, his level of guilt or complicated emotion is deep deep beneath the surface buried under joy to be alive. There's no way Russell is going to let that stand lol and certainly not Moffatt if he is indeed on board as a writer. I think it's just setting up an arc in the way Peter Capaldi was a grumpy old man who was softened over time. 15 will be tested.
Gatwa makes a strong first impression here! As you say, this episode is less about the plot and more about introducing the characters - but it does that admirably! The whole cast - the Doctor, Ruby, and Ruby's mum and gran - are all really entertaining characters, and I look forward to seeing their dynamics throughout the series! I quite like the goblins. Goofy, cheesy-looking monsters are one of Doctor Who's strong suits, and I'm glad to see they're leaning into the cheesy aesthetic despite the higher budget. These goblins feel like they could've been a Troughton-era monster, almost.
Funnily enough, I've seen a few theories that Jenny might be the mum, which would mean the new companion would be the doctor's granddaughter, just like the original series.
@@cooluncle4242 Millie Gibson does look quite a bit like Georgia Moffatt and brings similar energy to the character. Plus it would be nice to have an in-universe link between 5, 10 and 15 to go with the irl one between 5 and 10.
It might just be a coincidence, but the cab card that was on the fridge in place of the photos of the foster children says Crossgates cabs. Ncuti spent some of his life in Dunfermline (actually attending the same high school that my daughter now goes to). There is an area in Dunfermline called Crossgates.
Love the episode, Ncuti is brilliant. And I wonder who Mrs Flood really is as she seems to know the TARDIS. And the song in the nightclub scene is Touch by Hybrid Minds, if anyone wants to listen to it
I loved the episode & your reaction. I was waiting for the Doctor to fix the broken window using the same 3D printing function in his sonic screwdriver that 14 used in the first special for the bulletproof screens during the shootout in Donna’s house.
The Doctor noting that he's adopted is already a WAY more interesting thing to do with the Timeless Child reveal that anything Chibnall managed. It's actually kind of weird he didn't come up with it, since he's adopted himself.
He's said before that his own experience with adoption was the inspiration for the Timeless Child. He just slightly missed solidifying that as a fully realised theme. It's a shame that didn't really land in Series 12 or Flux, but I'm glad Russell is doing something with it.
Everybody is saying that with the same unconvincing tone of enthusiastic reassurance that one would use if forced to take the kids to the beach because the queues to enter Disneyland were too long - _’Awwww how lucky are we, this actually turned out to be better than Disneyland ay!’,_ meanwhile the kids are inconsolable with disappointment 😭
This was a great into episode for both the 15th Doctor, and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday. I like their chemistry, takes on their roles, etc. Where things will be going, as they involve Mrs. Flood, will be of interest for the coming season (a May window if read correctly from BBC One). Lastly...but not least: Richard Franklin, RIP.
The goblins didn't have much personality, but that's fine for a Christmas special. It's also funny that, in folklore it's gremlins who cause all that type of mayhem, but talk about copyright issues, LOL!! I think this story sets a strong tone, and it won't be the last time we see The Doctor singing and dancing! If there's ever going to be a musical theater Doctor, he's here!! I have ideas about Ruby and Mrs. Flood, but they can come another time. Cheers to 2024!!
You can tell Ncuti is putting a lot of himself into the Doctor. He plays it BRILLIANTLY and I have nothing but high regards for his performance. If he doesn't go on to be one of the best Doctors, I will be stunned.
It was apparently Disney who pushed for The Goblin Song to go full pop and this proved a wise decision for its main market in the UK, as it's recently seen a respectable chart placing - reversing the trend of the show using previous hit singles from other artists. I see there is even a Janice Goblin T-shirt now. I wonder how big you can get it?
I think you made that up about Disney. RTD has talked openly how he wants more music in who, also made his desire for goblins on Christmas in the behind the scenes
I enjoyed watching the Christmas special. Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, is a breath of fresh air. So I am looking forward to seeing the next season in 2024.
Great reaction and don't worry about reacting to the song. That song flew to the top of the youtube charts before the Christmas Special had even come out. So you are not only who liked the song. Yes the lyrics are bad because they talking about eating a baby but the Rhythm is so good you just can't help dancing and bobbing to it. I have listened to the youTube version over and over again because it's such a great song just shouldn't be about eating babies though.
The internet is already exploding with the BIG question..... WHO THE FUNNELCAKE IS MRS. FLOOD?!?!? People are suggesting: "The Boss" mentioned by The Meep "The One Who Waits" mentioned by The Celestial Toymaker The Rani regenerated The Fugitive Doctor regenerated Susan, perhaps? {Who claimed to coin the abbreviation "TARDIS"} The first two could, and most likely DO refer to same approaching opponent. Who could also by The Rani, if she is returning. Apparently Russell T. Davies has teased the possible return of Susan in Tweets.....
I was shocked the first time I watched this episode on tv I was like “wait what! The doctor can now sing???” - was shocked for a while after I finished watching it I think this new series will be amazing going off this first episode I love the 15th doctors energy and style
Hi Sesska, I’m a huge fan of your channel! I have been watching your videos for a few years now. I recently went through a hard time and rediscovering your videos really helped me through it! You have great positivity and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your videos and keep up the great work! I was wondering if you have ever seen or heard of VAN HELSING. Its premise is like if you mixed THE WALKING DEAD & SUPERNATURAL. I thought since you are a fan of both of those that you might enjoy this one as well!
Russell T Davies has said Mrs Flood character will be a slow burner, but we will find out who she is during the next season in spring 2024, starts May 2024.
Loved this special and Ncuti is awesome as the new Doctor! I can't wait for spring! ( Is it only my imagination, but the scene of the strange woman in the cloak who left baby Ruby at the Church reminds me of that scene where Jodie's Doctor was revealed....her walking along concealed in a cloak!)
FYI Mrs Flood she is an Actress/Singer Anita Dobson, she was in a soap in uk called Eastenders one of the plots she was in was watched by 30m people and still holds the record as far as im aware, she is also married to Brian May of Queen. The question is who is Mrs Flood really, at beginning she called it a police box from 60s but at end she called it a T.A.R.D.I.S. i think she's The Rani - Mrs Flood what is a flood = Water/Rain anagram of Rain is Rani. The Rani hasn't been in any the new Dr Who I was thinking River was her but i got it wrong. I think she's the new Riversong/Missy we'll find out at end of season or Ncuti's run
I do say Seska as well as viewing Dr Who classic and modern, if you might view and react to Blake,s Seven an awesome science fiction series from 1978 to 1981.
My leading theory is that one of the two women who raised her was the person who dorpped her off. OR it was herself realizing it doesnt matter who her real mom is and somehow was back in time and decided to drop herself off as a baby.
Been loving your content so far after bingeing your entire run (aside from the missing episodes), but if you haven't seen it yet, check out Gallifrey Stands by The Confession Dial. It's an expanded version of the saving Gallifrey scene from Day of The Doctor with actual footage.
This wasn't my favorite of the recent specials (that prize goes to 'The Giggle') but I did like the chemistry between Ncuti and Millie. I think that bodes well for the future. Also I like the fact that the Doctor keeps changing his outfit this incarnation. Or maybe he hasn't made his mind up yet? But the best mystery of this episode is Mrs Flood. I'm looking forward to the answer but not too soon please.
I loved this one. I wasn’t even going to watch it. Though WBY was fun overall I didn’t like the anniversary specials with Tennant. But I watched and was quite taken with Ncuti’s Doctor! And that goblin song is a menace. It’s been in my head for days. I was surprised that people are asking who Ruby’s mother is. It seemed to me Davina was. And the whole reason she did those adoption tv shows was she was looking for her child, but all the bad luck meant she wasn’t going to rekindle the bond (it would explain why the goblins were bringing her bad luck too). EDIT- I just saw the other comments that Davina is a real person who actually does that show so there goes my theory! 😄. She did an amazing job…I really thought she was an actor playing a character we’d see again.
@@bobblebardsley I had no idea davina was a real person! I found out later. She was good in the “part”. Being American and not familiar with British tv has “gotten” me before. I had no idea who Catherine Tate was or who Billie Piper was before watching Who
Why do i get the idea that Mrs. Flood is either the Master/ Missy and or is the mother of Ruby at the end. Wasn't the best Christmas special but a good background for doing the washing up.
“I am learning the vocabulary of rope” has for me the same energy as “Rose, I’m trying to resonate concrete” and I’m here for it.
He has some very 9 moments in this episode 😅
That's what I thought, it's great!
I got a lot of nine and eleven vibes from Ncuti and I’m loving it
I agree. When the 15th doctor says “it’s worse than that, merry Christmas,” then just leaves, it really reminded me of the 9th doctors famous “run for your life” line.
@@gwinnellheald8592 Both like leather.
Fun fact: The mockup snowman that nearly falls on the taxi, and then falls on the Doctor, is hanging off the same building used for Rose’s clothes store in the very first Nu Who episode Rose.
I thought it was. It looked very familiar.
another coincidence :o
It’s also the street that Donna ends up on with the doctor trying to catch a taxi in the runaway bride!
Apparently there's a Henrik's sign somewhere (I didn't catch it but at least one review of the episode that I read mentions it).
I THOUGHT that looked familiar!
RIP Richard Franklin (Captain Mike Yates) 1936-2023. I remember Jess being a big fan of his character.
How sad. RIP to the legend, to the icon, that was Captain Mike Yates of UNIT. End of watch.
Richard Franklin also had a small role in Rogue One.
@@stevenmcmullan409And now his watch has ended 😢
Awwww, such a crush of my youth - seemed so sweet 😢
Oh shit :/
Katy Manning only visited him a few days ago. He really didn't look well. RIP Richard Franklin. 🙏🏻
I love that the new Doctor spent his first full episode learning the ropes.😄
Ouch. True though! Good one!
Nice pick up!
Fun fact if you're not from the UK: Davina McCall is a real presenter who hosts a show called Lost Long Family. She's not an actor but thought she did amazing here :).
and which is why we all knew she wasn't going to die!
I'm from Brasil and reconized her from that tv show: "dead set"
She is an actor as well. She was in that zombie thing Dead Set amongst other stuff.
She has been in Dead Set because that was based on the UK version of Big Brother, and she was the host of that version over here. So similar situation:). Never knew she acted in anything else though.
Her voice has also been in Doctor Who before - Big Brother house at end of season 1
Davina-droid: 'you are live in channel 4400, please do not swear'
The Doctor: you have got to be kidding
She used to present the Big Brother eviction shows...
Ncuti needs to drop the skincare regimen because his skin is GORGEOUS. My mom walked into the room while we were watching the episode and she legit FROZE when she saw him and said “OH MY GOD HE IS BEAUTIFUL!”
*David Tennant pops in* Still beautiful?
*Catherine Tate appears from behind him* Do you come in a range of colours?@@ImShep117
@@ImShep117 yes
I'm laughing at the "coincidence" that Ruby Sunday's flat in Dr Who is the same flat/location my friend lived! (Confirmed by the filming location). Just like Ruby and the Doctor, I got stuck on that roof when we climbed out the window to smoke up there... I knew I recognised that view from the roof!
your friend lived there cool
Idk why but i feel like the Mavity thing is going to be used as an indicator of something fishy going on later. Like someone will use 'gravity' in a sentence casually later on and we're gunna be like HUH WHO ARE U
Interesting theory can’t wait to see if ur right
I just wanna say that Ruby was left in front of the church door only one week before the dying 10th Doctor went to see Rose Tyler one last time on New Years Eve.
Wow makes me feel old
Christmas Eve 2004! You're right. It makes me feel old as well. There are many times that I have wished I could regenerate!!
@@josefschiltz2192same
Recall, this is Davina McCall's second go as a guest star, since she was the voice of Big Brother way back in series 1.
I think another reaction channel mentioned she actually hosts a show that helps foundlings locate family using DNA?
@@scotthewitt258Long Lost Family on ITV
Specifically Davinadroid. Actually. In a universe where Trinny and Sussanah still exist.
That woman who lives next door is Anita Dobson - wife of Brian May from Queen. Based on how well known she is in UK I think she'll appear down the line and someone important.
maybe she is just british enough to know what a TARDIS is, seen how often the doctor appears in UK. People in Cardiff seemed to know pretty well where Torchwood was located, it's a bit normal after a while.
Some people have come up with a theory that her identity will be hinted at through the first season with a reveal in the second. However they do it I think it will be an exciting journey
Could she be a regenerated Melody Pond/River Song??@@davidabercrombie5427
I kept looking at her nails to see if they were red… maybe The Master….
I already have a theory that she's Ruby's birth mom.
This episode feels so fresh and quirky and odd and I am here for it! The moment where Ncuti displayed visible emotion and internal rage when he saw that all of the fostered children had been robbed of their lives sold me on him as a great actor to be playing the Doctor! I have high hopes for this upcoming series, the teaser looked great!
As someone who learned to sail, I love the phrase, "the vocabulary of rope."
Ncuti Gatwa was BORN to play the Doctor (his verve and charisma is absolutely infectious!), and Millie Gibson is simply charming as Ruby. The Church on Ruby Road was a solid introduction to Gatwa's era, and I legit never have felt this excited for a new Doctor's era since Peter Capaldi's.
@@scepteredisle You need to get a life. If you don't like something, then go off and watch something you do enjoy. Why all the hate? Don't you have anything else better to do?
Another reaction channel called Ncuti "intoxicatingly charming" and I couldn't agree more!
@@Kleineganz - we are, hence the low ratings 👍
@@edwardcatt2399 It was the third most popular show of the day, behind Strictly and the King's Speech. What 'low ratings'?
@@DaveF. - 4.7. That’s objectively not good.
This entire special gave me such Eleventh Doctor Christmas special vibes. I'm so happy to have Christmas specials back.
This gave me a vibe of The Eleventh Hour
Fun fact: the singing goblin is named Janis Goblin, after singer-songwriter Janis Joplin.
Do you know her real name, not her 'stage' name, I just love her voice
@@lilyshambles5644 Christina Rotondo sang as the goblin, if that's what you mean.
Amazing, thank you so much@@PerovNigma
Janice off the Muppets band (with Animal on drums) is also based on her.
I knew that the fans were calling her Janis Goblin and I thought it was just a fun pint that the fans had come up with so imagine my shock and delight when I heard The Doctor say "Hit it Janis!"
I have never fallen in love for a Doctor so fast since David Tennant. I love the outfits, the dancing, the rings, the sing and everything else. Plus I love Ruby so much too. ❤❤❤😍😍😍
Loved how this opened with the doctor dancing in a club with people. The doctor has always felt apart from humans. Seeing him dancing with people so casually and crying with her mom really made it feel so connected.
It's almost like this Doctor is trying to experience many of the things he keeps shutting away.
Props to the actress who plays the mother in both timelines, she nailed it, the scene where she is bitter was so heartbreaking and well done.
I love your gushing over the leather jacket at 3:20! Note: That's #9's jacket. Instead of the straight-forward quick-montage of the Doctor trying on different outfits in the mirror or in front of his companions, they scatter it about throughout the episode.
In the dance club, he is wearing #2's / Jamie McCrimmon's kilt. When Ruby is playing keyboard, the Doctor is wearing a #4-esque hat. Throughout most of the special, he's wearing a #6-style shirt while wearing his long, brown leather coat; at the end, when Ruby finally enters the TARDIS, he's wearing a #7-ish sweater under the long-coat.
Hi sorry I know good intentions but the Autism compels me to say that that is /not/ 9's Jacket. It's just a run of the mill ordinary leather jacket.
9's Jacket was a WW2 German U-Boat Captain Leather Jacket. It reaches past the waist while that one stops short, and features 6 buttons, no zips. No metal claspings. Features two vertical pockets on either side alongside some more traditional pockets near the bottom, not a pouch like that on the side.
I've been obsessed with it because i've been trying to get my hands on a replica for years now.
I don't really agree with the rest of your analysis either about trying to harken to other doctors but I can see why you believe it, no shade intended.
Ncuti is an absolute SENSATION, he sizzles in every scene without ever diminishing the other performers. If you're going to pick up on the Timeless Child, framing it as a loss of identity rather than the Doctor being "the special" is the perfect way to do it.
@@scepteredisle not everything is a conspiracy. go touch grass bro
@@scepteredisle Lol Disney are just distributing, everything is RTD and Bad Wolf
@@scepteredisle How much are you getting paid to vomit all over the comments sections?
@@scepteredisleyou're actually a joke ahaha
I am not fan of the whole timeless child idea but I find it Ironic that RDT is doing a better job of handling it that its creator.
1:30 I'm really happy that a sound technician picked up on the goblins. I assumed Ruby would notice and question it, but no-one else would be able to hear it, and I was bracing myself for second-hand embarrassment.
Okay, that song about Goblins eating babies didn't need to be that catchy.
Really liking Ncuti so far and am looking forward to on where he ends up on my personal rankings of Doctors by the end of his tenure. Ruby seems nice so far as well, it's kind of nice to have an RTD style mystery again about who her parents are.
A baby eating song should NEVER be that BANGING!!!!!
I actually thought we closed the door on the parent mystery. Ruby came to terms with it midway through the episode, and the Doctor let her mother walk away. If we go back on that, I think it would negate the message of this episode. RTD's mystery remains who the Boss/the one who waits is.
To be honest, if you've committed to writing a song about goblins eating babies, you pretty much have to nail it.
The way he jumps over the roofs has me enthralled! It's just so cool. Normally it takes me a bit to get into a new Doctor but I adore him.
My main three takeaways from this episode:
1) Ncuti Gatwa is gorgeous
2) Millie Gibson is outrageously pretty
3) We need to have a musical episode with these two
I hope every other episode has a song.
Maybe it'll be in the episode with the Beatles
I loved the musical number out of nowhere!
Musical episodes are the single most overrated thing in all of television!
I so want something "Rocky Horror" related.
Fun fact: the lady playing mrs flood is Anita Dobson she is best known for playing angie watts in British soap Eastenders, the 1986 Eastenders Christmas special - where her husbands Christmas present is divorce papers - is still the highest rated British tv episode of all time.
I KNEW I recognized her but I couldn't place her thank you!!
One and a half-episodes in and Ncuti is already one of the best Doctors to me. He steals every scene.
Still a little early but I'd say in the top 3 debuts along with Matt Smith and Tom Baker.
I have to say in one and a bit episodes he feels more like the doctor than Jodie ever did. Some actors just seem to suit playing the doctor.
He's also a bit pretty.
Deeply saddened to have learnt about Richard Franklin passing away on Christmas morning.
The Goblin Song with Janis Goblin released two weeks ago & for a period of time (want to say a week & a half) was number 1 on the UK Itunes chart within 3 hours. It was genuinely possible that said song about eating babies could have been in the running for a Christmas number one
Though the Escape Song with Gatwa Doctor & Ruby was a suprise to all.
he's not crazy, HE'S A MAD MAN WITH A BOX!!
We’ve had the Pond’s, a River, and now a Flood. How important will she turn out to be?
What about a lake or ocean
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We know how RTD loves his anagrams. Best I can manage: MRS FLOOD = M FOOLS DR
My guess is she's a new incarnation of Missy.
@@peterratter6603 'Master No Six' was an anagram of the fully written out 'Mister Saxon' so perhaps we should be looking for anagrams of 'Mistress Flood'.
'SISTER OF OLD MS', perhaps? As in, sister of former female companion River, aka second daughter of Amy? An 80 year old could have been adopted as a baby in 1940s New York City.
@@rtozier2011 Another thought that came to mind (and it's tenuous...). Notice how Mrs Flood goes from 'angry, confused old lady' to 'indulgent acceptance and knowledge of the impossible' in a very short space of time?
Series 9 has an episode called 'Before the Flood'. This is set in and beneath a Scottish loch.
Series 13 of Classic Who sees the introduction of the Zygons, based in and around Loch Ness.
Given the personality shift, and the (admittedly) tenuous link between classic and modern Who, there's a possibility that Mrs Flood is replaced offscreen by a Zygon halfway through the show.
Rest in peace richard franklyn aka Yates amazing character and actor! This episode was amazing.
You didn't hang about with these new reactions ;) This is definitely an episode which could only have worked as a Christmas special, especially with that song. It was a good full debut for Gatwa, who just has so much style and charisma and I had a good feeling about him from the start.
Speculation abounds about the identity and importance of the old woman. I have heard theories that she is either Ruby's mother or even an old version of Ruby, and neither would be out of place in this show. Watching your reaction she definitely seemed to know more then she was letting on.
Oh and as others have pointed out, RIP Richard Franklin, our former Captain Yates.
Yet we see her utterly shocked upon witnessing the TARDIS dematerialize a bit earlier and when we first see her, she displays open distain for her neighbor Abdul, accusing him of "always watching". It's like something "happened either "to her or "with her" between the bag dropping sequence and her relaxed, friendly and "knowing" stance at the conclusion.
@@Redfern42 lots of theories for her. One of my favourites is that she knows what a TARDIS is because she is a time meddler like from classic who, she knows the sound and such but she didn’t know it was a Tardis until it did dematerialise in front of her because only the Doctors looks like a police box, any other would change and blend in to the environment.
My theory is the lady is a regeneration of The Rani, a former enemy of The Doctor, i think Ruby is her baby and she left her there for The Doctor to find.
Look, I like David Tennant, but I've been waiting to see this new Doctor and he did not disappoint. I'm glad to see you were as excited by it as I felt.
I love the connection between Ruby as adopted and the Doctor being 'adopted' as the Timeless Child, really uses the concept well.
What an episode. We may need to keep a close eye on Mrs Flood. I have a hunch that she's actually an iteraion of an old Doctor Who enemy, The Rani and I think that is the character Jinkx Monsoon is playing as for Doctor Who this season.
loved gatwa dr who performance, i already love how he acts , and his doctor seems to really care and hes funny too , and i I already know ruby sunday actress so i love her already too
Yeah I agree, he reminds me a bit of Christopher ecclestons portrayal of the doctor looking forward to seeing his upcoming episodes
Mrs. Flood could be What Toymaker meant by "My Legions are coming." as one last word game and warning. Her name may well be this because in ancient times, a legion of soldiers would sometimes be described as a flood descending on their enemies.
RIP Richard Franklin AKA Captain Mike Yates.😢
First of all, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on 100K Subscribers!
I'm truly invested in 15th Doctor and Ruby after this - such a fun story, and I feel more empathy with these characters (someone please get Cherry a cup of tea), than I ever did with anyone in the TARDIS throughout the 13th Doctor era.
The feel good scene with the Doctor and the Policeman, felt like a deliberate harking back to the 8th Doctor and capturing that zest of life he had.
Roll on May and eight weeks of madness! Can't wait!
Ncuti in the nightclub will be forever iconic.
The same year that ruby is left is the year that ten went back to see rose and Jackie in the end of time
When I first started watching Sesskasays, she was easing in to my favorite show, Doctor Who, and, post COVID, post everything, it is so great to have this channel as a constant in my life, including now when Jessica is all caught up and we get to watch all of this together.
Well done on 100k subs well deserved always enjoy your reactions to Doctor who old and new keep em coming Jess
Just stumbled across your channel today. Your reaction to this episode of Doctor Who is funny, joyful & you made me laugh. Thanks!
It's also the first time we've had a companion join on a Christmas special and stay (obviously we had Donna, but she said no) so it's nice to see we're still doing new things
Ncuti just owns the part straight out of the gate. It was wonderful and weird and everything that Doctor Who should be on Christmas Day. I have my own theories about Mrs Flood but I'll keep schtum!
Congratulations on 100,00 subs! 🎉😊
This really was such a fun episode and I can’t help but to think that they’re setting up something bigger with Ruby’s birth mother and the neighbor lady. Can’t wait for more
I love it when Doctor Who takes on a more fantastical approach, and goblin pirates especially is an aesthetic I am here for. With or without the singing, but preferably with.
I'm not quite decided on Ncuti's Doctor yet. It may be a case of "what you are used to", but in my view he's a bit too "settled" in his personality.
Usually, each "new" Doctor is introduced with a bit of struggle accepting his new personality, or getting through the problems with regeneration. Even 9, who needed to be introduced without a direct reference to his prior incarnations, displayed some of these quirks.
Ncuti just dives in, declares that he IS the Doctor and is enjoying ever second of it.
Don't get me wrong... I like what I have seen by now. I like Ruby's vibes, and the whole setup and design of the new series. I don't even dislike Ncuti's Doctor... it's just so different from the Doctors I have gotten used to.
It will definitly be an interesting voyage, and I'm looking forward to see where it goes.
I think thats part of the character development to come though. This is a Doctor who is really proud to be the Doctor, he loves it, his level of guilt or complicated emotion is deep deep beneath the surface buried under joy to be alive. There's no way Russell is going to let that stand lol and certainly not Moffatt if he is indeed on board as a writer. I think it's just setting up an arc in the way Peter Capaldi was a grumpy old man who was softened over time. 15 will be tested.
Talking about coincidence i find out The actor of Mike Yates passed away and 5 minutes later this pops up
I love this episode so much, and I''m excited to watch your reaction to it! Hope you're having a great holiday season!
This episode was so much fun & Gatwa's enthusiasm is off the chart! It's going to be a long wait until spring 😁
The only disappointing thing in this episode was when he switched from kilt back to trousers, I loved that look! Great reaction and episode.
the look on your face,, when the doctor was dancing . Made my Christmas .
Gatwa makes a strong first impression here! As you say, this episode is less about the plot and more about introducing the characters - but it does that admirably! The whole cast - the Doctor, Ruby, and Ruby's mum and gran - are all really entertaining characters, and I look forward to seeing their dynamics throughout the series!
I quite like the goblins. Goofy, cheesy-looking monsters are one of Doctor Who's strong suits, and I'm glad to see they're leaning into the cheesy aesthetic despite the higher budget. These goblins feel like they could've been a Troughton-era monster, almost.
R.I.P Richard Franklin aka Captain Mike Yates😢
Great reaction video. Thanks for getting it out so soon after it aired. Oh and your hair looks lovely in this vid, by the way!
Ruby reminds me of a combination of 80% Jenny (the 10th doctor's 'daughter') and 20% Me (Maisie Williams)
Funnily enough, I've seen a few theories that Jenny might be the mum, which would mean the new companion would be the doctor's granddaughter, just like the original series.
@@cooluncle4242 Millie Gibson does look quite a bit like Georgia Moffatt and brings similar energy to the character. Plus it would be nice to have an in-universe link between 5, 10 and 15 to go with the irl one between 5 and 10.
I see a mix between Rose and Clara (more of Clara) in her!
It might just be a coincidence, but the cab card that was on the fridge in place of the photos of the foster children says Crossgates cabs. Ncuti spent some of his life in Dunfermline (actually attending the same high school that my daughter now goes to). There is an area in Dunfermline called Crossgates.
i love the new characters and just adore the new Dr Who, excellent reactions, thanks
Love the episode, Ncuti is brilliant. And I wonder who Mrs Flood really is as she seems to know the TARDIS. And the song in the nightclub scene is Touch by Hybrid Minds, if anyone wants to listen to it
I love this Doctor and this special! 😊👍
I loved the episode & your reaction. I was waiting for the Doctor to fix the broken window using the same 3D printing function in his sonic screwdriver that 14 used in the first special for the bulletproof screens during the shootout in Donna’s house.
The Doctor noting that he's adopted is already a WAY more interesting thing to do with the Timeless Child reveal that anything Chibnall managed. It's actually kind of weird he didn't come up with it, since he's adopted himself.
He's said before that his own experience with adoption was the inspiration for the Timeless Child. He just slightly missed solidifying that as a fully realised theme. It's a shame that didn't really land in Series 12 or Flux, but I'm glad Russell is doing something with it.
12:45 Jess was SHOOK
Am I the only one who felt a bit of homage to 1984's Gremlins? Mischievous creatures tampering with things and causing chaos on Christmas?
Ncuti is amazing as the 15th doctor, the energy and tone he’s bringing is so relaxing and inviting.
Everybody is saying that with the same unconvincing tone of enthusiastic reassurance that one would use if forced to take the kids to the beach because the queues to enter Disneyland were too long - _’Awwww how lucky are we, this actually turned out to be better than Disneyland ay!’,_ meanwhile the kids are inconsolable with disappointment 😭
I had such fun with this episode! Can’t wait to see the rest of the season
I hope you had the loveliest Christmas!
This was a great into episode for both the 15th Doctor, and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday.
I like their chemistry, takes on their roles, etc. Where things will be going, as they involve Mrs. Flood, will be of interest for the coming season (a May window if read correctly from BBC One).
Lastly...but not least: Richard Franklin, RIP.
The goblins didn't have much personality, but that's fine for a Christmas special. It's also funny that, in folklore it's gremlins who cause all that type of mayhem, but talk about copyright issues, LOL!! I think this story sets a strong tone, and it won't be the last time we see The Doctor singing and dancing! If there's ever going to be a musical theater Doctor, he's here!! I have ideas about Ruby and Mrs. Flood, but they can come another time. Cheers to 2024!!
You can tell Ncuti is putting a lot of himself into the Doctor. He plays it BRILLIANTLY and I have nothing but high regards for his performance. If he doesn't go on to be one of the best Doctors, I will be stunned.
It was apparently Disney who pushed for The Goblin Song to go full pop and this proved a wise decision for its main market in the UK, as it's recently seen a respectable chart placing - reversing the trend of the show using previous hit singles from other artists. I see there is even a Janice Goblin T-shirt now. I wonder how big you can get it?
I think you made that up about Disney. RTD has talked openly how he wants more music in who, also made his desire for goblins on Christmas in the behind the scenes
Fab Doctor who Christmas Episode Really Love the New Doctor who just so Iconic
I enjoyed watching the Christmas special. Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, is a breath of fresh air. So I am looking forward to seeing the next season in 2024.
As ive said on other reactions:
Pond-River-Flood?
Lots of mystery being woven in this episode, setting up future storylines.
Great reaction and don't worry about reacting to the song. That song flew to the top of the youtube charts before the Christmas Special had even come out. So you are not only who liked the song. Yes the lyrics are bad because they talking about eating a baby but the Rhythm is so good you just can't help dancing and bobbing to it. I have listened to the youTube version over and over again because it's such a great song just shouldn't be about eating babies though.
The internet is already exploding with the BIG question.....
WHO THE FUNNELCAKE IS MRS. FLOOD?!?!?
People are suggesting:
"The Boss" mentioned by The Meep
"The One Who Waits" mentioned by The Celestial Toymaker
The Rani regenerated
The Fugitive Doctor regenerated
Susan, perhaps? {Who claimed to coin the abbreviation "TARDIS"}
The first two could, and most likely DO refer to same approaching opponent. Who could also by The Rani, if she is returning.
Apparently Russell T. Davies has teased the possible return of Susan in Tweets.....
Here we go again. Looking to be a great run. Can't wait to see your reactions.
Ange from Eastenders meets Kelly from Corrie.
So fitting that you wore red on Ruby’s debut episode ♦️
I was shocked the first time I watched this episode on tv I was like “wait what! The doctor can now sing???” - was shocked for a while after I finished watching it I think this new series will be amazing going off this first episode I love the 15th doctors energy and style
Hi Sesska,
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I was wondering if you have ever seen or heard of VAN HELSING. Its premise is like if you mixed THE WALKING DEAD & SUPERNATURAL. I thought since you are a fan of both of those that you might enjoy this one as well!
Davina was in Dead Set, the spiritual to Black Mirror and was the voice of the Big Brother house in Bad Wolf.
Russell T Davies has said Mrs Flood character will be a slow burner, but we will find out who she is during the next season in spring 2024, starts May 2024.
Loved this special and Ncuti is awesome as the new Doctor! I can't wait for spring! ( Is it only my imagination, but the scene of the strange woman in the cloak who left baby Ruby at the Church reminds me of that scene where Jodie's Doctor was revealed....her walking along concealed in a cloak!)
12:45 pretty much the whole world reaction to 15 singing lol
So far the new Doctor is doing well and pulling off the tortured soul who is willing sacrifice themselves to save those they love.
I really wish that Ms Flood was Susan. Good lord we need to see that reunion.
Carole Ann Ford is still alive though so it would be nice if she reprised the role with the idea that Susan had chosen to age in the human way
FYI Mrs Flood she is an Actress/Singer Anita Dobson, she was in a soap in uk called Eastenders one of the plots she was in was watched by 30m people and still holds the record as far as im aware, she is also married to Brian May of Queen.
The question is who is Mrs Flood really, at beginning she called it a police box from 60s but at end she called it a T.A.R.D.I.S. i think she's The Rani - Mrs Flood what is a flood = Water/Rain anagram of Rain is Rani. The Rani hasn't been in any the new Dr Who I was thinking River was her but i got it wrong. I think she's the new Riversong/Missy we'll find out at end of season or Ncuti's run
I do say Seska as well as viewing Dr Who classic and modern, if you might view and react to Blake,s Seven an awesome science fiction series from 1978 to 1981.
My leading theory is that one of the two women who raised her was the person who dorpped her off. OR it was herself realizing it doesnt matter who her real mom is and somehow was back in time and decided to drop herself off as a baby.
Been loving your content so far after bingeing your entire run (aside from the missing episodes), but if you haven't seen it yet, check out Gallifrey Stands by The Confession Dial. It's an expanded version of the saving Gallifrey scene from Day of The Doctor with actual footage.
This wasn't my favorite of the recent specials (that prize goes to 'The Giggle') but I did like the chemistry between Ncuti and Millie. I think that bodes well for the future. Also I like the fact that the Doctor keeps changing his outfit this incarnation. Or maybe he hasn't made his mind up yet? But the best mystery of this episode is Mrs Flood. I'm looking forward to the answer but not too soon please.
I loved this one. I wasn’t even going to watch it. Though WBY was fun overall I didn’t like the anniversary specials with Tennant. But I watched and was quite taken with Ncuti’s Doctor! And that goblin song is a menace. It’s been in my head for days. I was surprised that people are asking who Ruby’s mother is. It seemed to me Davina was. And the whole reason she did those adoption tv shows was she was looking for her child, but all the bad luck meant she wasn’t going to rekindle the bond (it would explain why the goblins were bringing her bad luck too). EDIT- I just saw the other comments that Davina is a real person who actually does that show so there goes my theory! 😄. She did an amazing job…I really thought she was an actor playing a character we’d see again.
It would be pretty great if they went with your idea anyway, even though Davina is a real person. That would be a sweet bluff.
@@bobblebardsley I had no idea davina was a real person! I found out later. She was good in the “part”. Being American and not familiar with British tv has “gotten” me before. I had no idea who Catherine Tate was or who Billie Piper was before watching Who
Actor who plays Mike Yates in the classic series passed away Xmas Day, 😞
Why do i get the idea that Mrs. Flood is either the Master/ Missy and or is the mother of Ruby at the end. Wasn't the best Christmas special but a good background for doing the washing up.
Great reaction as always. Wishing you a great New Year with your family!!