[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIvhoj6r7K8] Mummy on the Orient Express (8×08) Synopsis: For what is planned to be their last grand adventure together, the Doctor takes Clara aboard the Orient Express—in space. Little do they know the train is plagued by a mythological mummy who is claiming more victims by the (literal) minute, and […]
Doctor Who: Kill the Moon Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leGP3JXSSxQ] Doctor Who: Kill the Moon (8×07) Synopsis: The year is 2049, and there’s something very, very wrong with the moon. The Doctor and Clara, accompanied by student Courtney, find themselves thrown into a situation teeming with man-eating spiders, unlikely aliens, and nuclear weapons. Clara is faced with a decision […]
Doctor Who: The Caretaker Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgJog2TxaMY] Doctor Who: The Caretaker (8×06) Synopsis: The Doctor tries to blend in with the general population as he goes under cover at Coal Hill as the school’s new caretaker in order to address an extraterrestrial threat. Danny Pink is introduced to the Doctor as Clara reveals the truth about […]
Doctor Who: Time Heist Recap
“I still don’t understand why you’re in charge.” “Basically it’s the eyebrows.” An intergalactic bank robbery, erased memories, and a brain-melting alien: Doctor Who held no bars on the excitement level this week as the Doctor and Clara found themselves criminals in a life-threatening situation—with no recollection of how they […]
Doctor Who: Listen Recap
“Why do we talk out loud when we’re alone? Because we know we’re not.” In the same vein as 2007’s “Blink” and season 7’s “Hide,” “Listen” capitalizes on one of every child’s greatest fears: what’s hiding under the bed. It’s in suspense plots like this week’s that Moffat excels, and […]
Doctor Who: Robot of Sherwood Recap
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNU4gP-nGVk] The Doctor and Clara dove into 12th century England this week to battle aliens alongside none other than Sherwood Forest’s most famous thief. “Robot of Sherwood” makes a brief departure from the “darker” Doctor we’ve been introduced to and shows a whimsy (even if more campy) side of […]
Doctor Who: Into the Dalek Recap
A human space colony fighting for survival, a new romantic interest, and—a good Dalek? This week’s Doctor Who episode threw a lot of information at viewers, but managed to do it in an exciting way while fleshing out the character of the Twelfth Doctor, who faced off against his age-old […]
Doctor Who: Deep Breath Recap
Eight is the magic number today as Doctor Who ended its eight-month hiatus and began its eighth season with its eight hundred and first episode, “Deep Breath.” A fitting title, as it was precisely what fans were doing as they witnessed the debut of the Doctor’s latest regeneration, played by […]
Doctor Who Trailer Steals Spotlight from World Cup
Yesterday across the pond, it seems that more Brits tuned in to BBC One to catch the newest Doctor Who trailer than to watch the World Cup final. But whatever the case, I am happy to say that we finally have a full-length Doctor Who series 8 trailer, and a […]
"The Time of The Doctor", Say Goodbye to the Raggedy Man
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlN-SPx1zAg] Everything has been building up to this moment: The Doctor’s last hurrah. He’s out of regenerations and he’s destined to end up in Trenzalore – the planet that will play host to the Doctor’s final resting place. I’m going to preface this by saying that I am one of […]
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