To those who might be interested, I am going to be doing a 4x08/4x09 re-reaction probably in my Doctor Who month upcoming a little later this year. (For any who don't know, after I am all caught up with the current series, I will be taking a break and then later this year I will be reacting to any Doctor Who content I have not seen/avoided, like fan videos, behind the scenes, minisodes, bloopers, and past episodes). Alrighty, let's get back on the ride. Enjoy the reaction, everyone!
Oh yeah. Season 11 isn't terrible. It is mediocre... painfully normal and uninspired. There never was a moment she felt like The Doctor. It's not a gender thing. Michelle Gomez could of nailed it, if she already wasn't Missy. It had some good episodes. I appreciated the more historical episodes. I liked what they tried to do and it was ok, but Doctor Who deserves so much more then mediocre. They obviously lost the best writers and were left with the calibre of writers for a show like Class--good enough for a second tier show set in the same universe. That is just my opinion. My girls lost interest and never finished, and I regret buying it on Amazon.
Mr337M yeah, i gave up about half way through. instead of the tardis team feeling like actual characters, they're just sort of there. it was pretty disappointing, i was looking forward to jodie as a doctor. it's not even her fault, really, mostly bad writing and shoehorned in messages. maybe season 12 will be better, but im not counting on it
"The last time I saw you - the real you, the future you, I mean - you turned up on my doorstep with a new haircut and a suit. You took me to Darillium to see the Singing Towers. What a night that was. The towers sang and you cried. You wouldn't tell me why, but I suppose you knew it was time. My time. Time to come to the Library. You even gave me your screwdriver. That should have been a clue." - River Song, Season 4
Micah Adamson literally just watched that episode, after watching all of River’s other episodes, particularly this one, it possibly even elevates the meaning behind the Silence in the Library 2 parter!
The only thing that doesn't make sense is that the river that gets uploaded knows about the other people who she was with at the library and she didn't when she got scanned in this episode
It's possible he just needed to start the syncing process after she was awake. Or, he wasn't doing anything special here at all. In any case, the point of the screwdriver was that it needed to be something she'd value so much that she'd keep it on her at all times, so it would keep a current copy of all her memories.
@jeck jeck Me too! I cried so much through that entire scene. When he said hello sweetie, I cried even more! I don't even think I had any tears left by the end of it.
I don't necessarily believe that she was telling the truth in that whole speech. This is set after Angels Take Manhattan where she got on to the Doctor for being sentimental after he healed her wrist. In this one she said he wasn't sentimental enough to care what happens.
@@AmyWarriorPrincess Alex and Peter put so much heart into the characters, honoring the journey and the fans. I have cried what seems like a lifetime of tears throughout the series with as many episodes that there are (haven't we all)! But that scene...? I'm STILL crying over the emotional impact of it. Bittersweet tears.
@@frozenpiper2She may not have been completely honest about certain things, true. But from her perspective, those are minute details that come and go in the blink of an eye for a being like The Doctor. Those are timelines that can be changed or even erased from existence altogether. She knows this, and a part of her (if not all of her) felt small enough to believe that. How many times did he NOT show up when she could've used him because he was keeping the universe together? She even said it herself: "When you love the Doctor, it's like loving the stars themselves" The entire first half of the episode we saw the Doctor feel unimportant and insignificant in her eyes. The speech and reveal had more of an impact because of their shared insecurities, IMO
Two of the finest actors Doctor Who has ever had. When you rewatch Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead you can feel the depth of their relationship and how much she's loved him for so long - and when that was filmed is was just a one-off guest spot. She played that depth the first time she ever played the character. What a phenomenal actress.
My favorite exchange in this episode is DOCTOR: You look, er, amazing. RIVER: Doctor, you have no idea whether I look amazing or not. DOCTOR: Well, you've moved your hair about, haven't you? RIVER: Well done. It's very sweet of you to try.
In 4x09 River sarcastically says "I hate you" to Ten and he responds "I know." If you watch all of River's episodes from her perspective, that's a sad moment because the Doctor doesn't know this call-and-response that they've had in several 'previous' episodes.
"How long is a night on Darillium? -24 years" That moment put the biggest smile on my face. It's so sweet to see how the Doctor found a loophole to stay with River for a long time. I love it.
Those two have such chemistry! Actually, Capaldi is so good with everyone. I'm excited for you to watch season 10. I was wary of a season without Clara, but it's pretty consistent and has my favourite Who two-part finale.
*past, not passed. And as TheMoonRover said, that was true for part of their timelines but not all of it: 4x8/9 → 5x4/5 → 5x12/13 → 6x1/2 → 6x12/13 are in reverse order for adult River (Mels and Melody complicate that a bit), but 7x5, 7x13, and Husbands are inserted in between those episodes.
Now you know how River made it to The Library. I laughed so hard in the 1st half of the special my stomach hurt. I cried so hard in the last half my head hurt. My poor body didn't know what to think.
When he scanned her with the new sonic in the 10:55 scene. That was him linking her to the psychic link so she could then be saved in the library. the circle is complete.
On reflection this was the set-up for what was probably my favourite ever series of Dr Who - I think I'm going to enjoy the next bunch of reactions a lot!
The Library two-parter is where River dies, but its not technically her last appearance in her personal timeline- that came in Name of the Doctor with 11, as the River there that helps 11 and Clara against the GI is the data ghost version from the library. So you may want to watch the River scenes from that too after library and you will have the full picture of her ending going in order from this episode till she fades forever.
This was such a beautiful moment for them. It was the only time they met where they both knew their combined histories (other than River's trip to the library). It's the closest they ever had to being in sync and they got to enjoy it for 24 years.
An aptly fun and emotional story to complete Rivers diary. Wonderful chemistry between Alex Kingston and Peter Capaldi and a shame we didn't get to see more of their last (24 year) night together. Really looking forward to your season 10 reactions!
This is one of my favorite episodes and this reaction, like your others, is just amazing. Brings me back to the first time I saw it. I love your videos and am looking forward to watching more. :)
HELLO RIVER! Edit: Love this episode! The tardis scene is so great and it's even better when you know that peter capaldi is a huge fan of doctor who, so to me that is peter doing the bigger on the inside and not the doctor! 2nd Edit: When 12 shows the sonic to river that's him scanning river so he can save river as ten! 3rd Edit: when river is talking about the doctor not loving her it kind of just breaks your hearts but then 12 gives the best hello sweetie and it heals them back! For series 11 I found it ok didn't real dislike it but it has some decent episodes so we'll see!
I love this end to Rivers story. It ties everything up like when she got the sonic. The perfect way to end her story, first meeting she knows him and he doesn't know her. The "last" time they meet he knows her and she doesn't know him. It gives Silence in the library and forest of the dead more weight and relevance now. Also this does have a bootstrap paradox because 10 saves her and finds out what his future self did to save her. Then all he had to do was remember what he did. So 12 could then put his saving her plan into action. But when did the Doctor think of the idea to save her? The answer is no one knows. He only knows what to do after his past self sees the result. It's Beethoven all over again. Can't wait till Thursday.
That was the best "hello sweetie" moment in River's timeline. I loved this special although it was bittersweet. Really enjoyed your reaction too. So glad you lied😉
That side-eye when you heard Manhattan mentioned. :D Yeah, we all did that. This is one of the episodes I always look forward to reactors watching. The final scene with the Doctor and River is so touching. I don't want to give my opinion on it yet but I'm disappointed that people have already told you that season 11 isn't worth watching. I like reactors to go into it blind. Who knows, you may love it. There are people who are fans of the Russell T Davies era (Eccleston and Tennant) who said the same thing about the Moffat era. Sesskasays mentioned it in one of her videos and she ended up loving the Moffat era of the show. So yeah, I think people should keep those opinions to themselves because what's the point in watching reaction videos if you just want to influence the reactor? By the way, it's fine if you didn't react to it but did you know there was another Christmas special after this one? We had a year without Doctor Who, so we got two consecutive Christmas specials. It's easy to miss, so I was worried you may not know it exists.
"what's the point in watching reaction videos if you just want to influence the reactor" Because people want the reactors to have the same opinions and emotional reaction as they had. They don't want a surprise or a fresh look, just confirmation. For the most part it's fine (the happy bits and the sad bits), but then the reactors have a differing opinion from the audience, and they immediately get stormed by comments saying that they're wrong. I still remember Sesska having to address multiple times why she didn't love "The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances" and "The Girl in the Fireplace". Not saying everyone does this, but it's a noticeable pattern.
I can never got over their relationship, it's so majestic. The way they intertwine over time is insanely beautiful. Then knowing this was their last night so tragically haunting
I cried so hard at the end of this. River was one of my favorite on/off again companions. Also, thanks for noticing the fez. I’ve seen this episode countless times, it’s a comfort episode for me like heaven sent, and I never noticed the fez
The End of River Songs story(or is it ?)! One of my all time favourite characters of Doctor who! It's been amazing watching u react to her and fall in love with her just as I did. "All anyone will ever tell you is that when the wind stands fair and the night is perfect, when you least expect it but always when you need it the most there is a song." I remember when u first met river and ur reaction to a good man goes to war and seeing you so shocked and excited at her reveal to be Melody Pond. It's been one hell of a ride. I didn't want this day to come but "Not everything can be avoided" Goodbye River Song, Goodbye Melody Pond😢
A wonderful way to watch Doctor Who is through River’s perspective. I suggest googling the River order and watching it that way. It’s so good and gives her story arc so much more sense since it’s all over the place normally in the show.
I re-watched River: "Please tell me you know who I am" Doctor 10: "Who are you?" and then the look on her face, on a video compilation of Dr Who "moments". Lost it. Utterly.
The way they look at one another at the very end is such good acting from both Alex and Peter. They just absolutely look like two people who really are in love with one another, and finally realizing it.
2:42 Matt Lucas. Appeared as Tweedledee/dum in the 'Alice in Wonderland' movie with Johnny Depp. Also in 'Little Britain' (Brit TV comedy show). And others. 6:50 Capaldi turns his comedy dial to notch 10. 8:50 Alex Kingston! You go, girl! 12:25 And that's why this is my favorite Christmas special.
I was on the fence regarding Twelve until this episode and the soft "Hello sweetie". I was amazed how much more I liked his episodes upon re-watching them.
I feel like River's chemistry with 12 is better than with any other Doctor, and I think that is definitely thanks to Peter's performance. This is definitely my favorite of her appearances.
I'm having this horrible feeling Shayla isn't aware of it..Its a lot of fun gets serious at the end "Be Happy" but just a fun ep & Peter is in top form & seems to really enjoy the comedy of it imo
One of the best "Hello Sweetie"s ever. And I still cry at the end. If you watch 4-8/9 now you'll notice details that will trigger more tears right away. Same if you come back to this again after that pair. So good. Thanks for the video and feels!!
Hah, 12 doing the TARDIS entrance "properly" is such a fun scene, great reaction to his... reaction ;). And i'd say it's not worth bothering about what "everyone" or "the majority" thinks of series/episodes/etc. because the truth is, none of us really know that anyway - forums and comments sections aren't necessarily a representative sample of the fandom, neither are polls and even viewing figures are a bad indicator IMO (plenty of my favourite shows have been cancelled or lived on the bubble for years due to low ratings - looking at you 'Agents of Shield'). And even if we could get accurate numbers, lots of people thinking something doesn't make it true. So to me you're better just making up your own mind and trying not to let other people's opinions create preconceptions that affect your enjoyment of the show.
OMG - PLEASE tell me you watched 10x0 - The Return Of Doctor Mysterio. It was the only Doctor Who Episode Of 2016 and it was a Christmas Special. It came before 10x1
The general flow of the doctor and rivers timeline is opposite to each other, but it's not set in stone. Events happen out of order so sometimes they are at similar ends of their respective timelines such as now. There are audio plays where she interacts with earlier doctors as well. They are surprisingly good.
I really enjoy this Christmas special. It’s nice to have a more “fun” one after the emotional rollercoaster of the three part finale . The highlight by far is the chemistry between River and 12, Alex Kingston’s chemistry with Peter is as good as hers with Matt!!. Also ..keep an eye out for Nardole in the future ..;)
River gets more time also after their 'night' together, when walks into the library she has a whole life and talks about 'the last time I saw you' like it was a while ago. Alex Kingston is so much fun to watch, I loved her on ER.
Yesssss, lets goooo Edit: great reaction to a great episode, thought I’d watch some of your earlier reactions today and seeing how far you come sure makes me smile. I’m sure you’ve had a couple requests already but if this could be a choice for a full reaction on Patreon at some point then I’ll really appreciate that😁👍👍 Also about s11, whilst the loudest constantly say it’s bad, I personally feel that it was almost good, I’ll save the details of how it could be improved for when you catch up to avoid spoilers, peace out ✌️
"...and you've just been to Manhattan." I just realized after having seen your reaction before this episode that we got Amy and Rory references in two episodes. I wonder now if the first one was just foreshadowing that we'd be seeing the last of the Ponds in the next episode.
There is speculation that when he gives her the screwdriver and he shows it off by lighting up her face that he’s scanning her and putting it in the permanent files for when she needs to be saved in the library
I like season 11 - it's just different and everytime something different happens in the show, a lot of people say they don't like it. These people haven't understood …
Always great to see you smiling again, and especially after the end of Series 9 nearly destroyed you emotionally, yes? One thing, though - does what you were saying about your Series 10 plans mean that you won't be reacting to the 'Return of Doctor Mysterio' Christmas special that's coming up before then? (Yes, back then there was a year gap without any new Doctor Who episodes, just like there is now...but considering how long we'd all had to wait for the re-vamped Show to return to the airwaves in the first place back in 2005, that's not so bad, right?). Personally, it might be my favourite episode in Twelve's run, if only because I'm a HUGE fan of the main subject matter of that particular story, so I hope you do react to it, but of course, it's entirely up to you, yes...? In the meantime, hope that that other, presumably real-life stuff you allude to that's going to be taking up your time soon goes well - of course, if you find yourself getting Whovian withdrawal symptoms even after your special Doctor Who Extras Month is done, well, there's always Classic Who to get your teeth into, yes...? (Hint, hint...but absolutely no pressure whatsoever, OK? And I mean it...!!!). PS: Oh boy, Season 11 seems to have opened up a huge Marmite-style can of worms on one side or the other for various reasons which I won't get into here (sue me, I'm a coward!); so I'll just say that for my money, while it's nowhere near as bad as it gets painted by some people - but then again, what could be?! - it was still slightly underwhelming watching it at the time for me, especially coming off the more intense emotional relationships and/or timey-wimey storytelling that you'd gotten used to during the RTD and Moffat Eras; plus I don't think Jodie Whitaker's quite clicked as the Doctor yet for me - but then again, I thought much the same about Capaldi's Doctor before re-watching his episodes via your reactions, so I could easily be just as wrong again here, yes? PPS: On a happier note, if you want to hear some more River Song stories, there's always Big Finish's audio drama range 'The Diary of River Song' at www.bigfinish.com/ranges/v/doctor-who---the-diary-of-river-song, including some stories where she teams up with various Classic Who Doctors to boot! Enjoy, yes?
The loophole for River was finite... the uploaded version of her finally faded away in "The Name of the Doctor." When she said goodbye to 11 it was the end (her timeline has more twists than a roller coaster).
To those who might be interested, I am going to be doing a 4x08/4x09 re-reaction probably in my Doctor Who month upcoming a little later this year. (For any who don't know, after I am all caught up with the current series, I will be taking a break and then later this year I will be reacting to any Doctor Who content I have not seen/avoided, like fan videos, behind the scenes, minisodes, bloopers, and past episodes). Alrighty, let's get back on the ride. Enjoy the reaction, everyone!
Is your Doctor Who month inspired by Sesskasays?
It's a bit sad that you're not reacting to return of doctor mysterio but I'd love your thoughts on that in the comment section/ in 10x1
This episode is a much needed pallet cleanser that resets you before another great season with the best conclusion for The Doctor.
Oh yeah. Season 11 isn't terrible. It is mediocre... painfully normal and uninspired. There never was a moment she felt like The Doctor. It's not a gender thing. Michelle Gomez could of nailed it, if she already wasn't Missy.
It had some good episodes. I appreciated the more historical episodes. I liked what they tried to do and it was ok, but Doctor Who deserves so much more then mediocre.
They obviously lost the best writers and were left with the calibre of writers for a show like Class--good enough for a second tier show set in the same universe.
That is just my opinion. My girls lost interest and never finished, and I regret buying it on Amazon.
Mr337M yeah, i gave up about half way through. instead of the tardis team feeling like actual characters, they're just sort of there. it was pretty disappointing, i was looking forward to jodie as a doctor. it's not even her fault, really, mostly bad writing and shoehorned in messages. maybe season 12 will be better, but im not counting on it
River carries a trowel... just like her grandfather😭😭😭
Whoa I didn't notice that
Thanks for breaking my heart
Glad someone else noticed that .. started feeling like I was the only one.
Oh thanks for ripping out my heart👍👍
Oh wow, I didn't realise that...
"The last time I saw you - the real you, the future you, I mean - you turned up on my doorstep with a new haircut and a suit. You took me to Darillium to see the Singing Towers. What a night that was. The towers sang and you cried. You wouldn't tell me why, but I suppose you knew it was time. My time. Time to come to the Library. You even gave me your screwdriver. That should have been a clue." - River Song, Season 4
Micah Adamson literally just watched that episode, after watching all of River’s other episodes, particularly this one, it possibly even elevates the meaning behind the Silence in the Library 2 parter!
Watch how he scans her with the screwdriver when he gives it to her. That will be important later. Earlier.
and yet he pretty much confirms "we got 24 years, then you die"
That moment when the Doctor says, "I haven't laughed in a long time," and you realize it's been 4.5 billion years since he laughed.
Obligatory "When you realize The Doctor was scanning her with the new screwdriver" comment
JMSR_Enforcer_98_1993 dang, I never noticed that!
Never noticed that. Good catch!
12 is indeed *very good*
The only thing that doesn't make sense is that the river that gets uploaded knows about the other people who she was with at the library and she didn't when she got scanned in this episode
It's possible he just needed to start the syncing process after she was awake. Or, he wasn't doing anything special here at all. In any case, the point of the screwdriver was that it needed to be something she'd value so much that she'd keep it on her at all times, so it would keep a current copy of all her memories.
River thinking that Doctor doesn't love her broke my heart.
@jeck jeck Me too! I cried so much through that entire scene. When he said hello sweetie, I cried even more! I don't even think I had any tears left by the end of it.
I don't necessarily believe that she was telling the truth in that whole speech. This is set after Angels Take Manhattan where she got on to the Doctor for being sentimental after he healed her wrist. In this one she said he wasn't sentimental enough to care what happens.
@@AmyWarriorPrincess Alex and Peter put so much heart into the characters, honoring the journey and the fans. I have cried what seems like a lifetime of tears throughout the series with as many episodes that there are (haven't we all)! But that scene...? I'm STILL crying over the emotional impact of it. Bittersweet tears.
@@frozenpiper2She may not have been completely honest about certain things, true. But from her perspective, those are minute details that come and go in the blink of an eye for a being like The Doctor. Those are timelines that can be changed or even erased from existence altogether. She knows this, and a part of her (if not all of her) felt small enough to believe that. How many times did he NOT show up when she could've used him because he was keeping the universe together? She even said it herself: "When you love the Doctor, it's like loving the stars themselves"
The entire first half of the episode we saw the Doctor feel unimportant and insignificant in her eyes. The speech and reveal had more of an impact because of their shared insecurities, IMO
jeck jeck “Not one person on this ship, not one living thing is worth you!” kinda redeemed that as well as the rest of the episode.
The BEST "Hello, Sweetie" in the universe!
The way the Doctor looks at River was just perfection. Alex and Peter did a phenomenon job.
Their chemistry was like a star going supernova. Cosmic.
Velora Velvet Sometimes I forget that Alex can be a girl's name too.😅
Two of the finest actors Doctor Who has ever had. When you rewatch Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead you can feel the depth of their relationship and how much she's loved him for so long - and when that was filmed is was just a one-off guest spot. She played that depth the first time she ever played the character. What a phenomenal actress.
Like all this episode was a "Finally, my go..." moment for the Doctor...
My favorite exchange in this episode is
DOCTOR: You look, er, amazing.
RIVER: Doctor, you have no idea whether I look amazing or not.
DOCTOR: Well, you've moved your hair about, haven't you?
RIVER: Well done. It's very sweet of you to try.
River: "I hate you".
The Doctor: "No you don't".
In 4x09 River sarcastically says "I hate you" to Ten and he responds "I know." If you watch all of River's episodes from her perspective, that's a sad moment because the Doctor doesn't know this call-and-response that they've had in several 'previous' episodes.
"How long is a night on Darillium?
-24 years"
That moment put the biggest smile on my face. It's so sweet to see how the Doctor found a loophole to stay with River for a long time. I love it.
Those two have such chemistry! Actually, Capaldi is so good with everyone.
I'm excited for you to watch season 10. I was wary of a season without Clara, but it's pretty consistent and has my favourite Who two-part finale.
hilzabub same
Capaldi was the best thing about series 8-10
To quote fav RiverSong line: "Your future is my past. Your first is my last."
That only applied up to the middle of series 6. It got a bit more complicated after that.
@@TheMoonRover doesn't it always?
*past, not passed. And as TheMoonRover said, that was true for part of their timelines but not all of it: 4x8/9 → 5x4/5 → 5x12/13 → 6x1/2 → 6x12/13 are in reverse order for adult River (Mels and Melody complicate that a bit), but 7x5, 7x13, and Husbands are inserted in between those episodes.
@@theadamabrams split hairs. But thank you for the correction. ;)
And was just saying she had a good run. Chill pill hun.
"What sort of man doesn't carry a trowel? Put it on your Christmas list."
Now you know how River made it to The Library. I laughed so hard in the 1st half of the special my stomach hurt. I cried so hard in the last half my head hurt. My poor body didn't know what to think.
It's so funny watching the doc and river yell at each other for having so many prior marriages. Both of them married cleopatra xD
When he scanned her with the new sonic in the 10:55 scene. That was him linking her to the psychic link so she could then be saved in the library. the circle is complete.
On reflection this was the set-up for what was probably my favourite ever series of Dr Who - I think I'm going to enjoy the next bunch of reactions a lot!
Series 10 is a personal favourite of mine as well. Up there along with Series 4 and 5 in my opinion.
@@Ted_Curtis Series 5 definitely WAS my favourite before Series 10... let's hope i don't have to wait until 15 for my next favourite!
The Library two-parter is where River dies, but its not technically her last appearance in her personal timeline- that came in Name of the Doctor with 11, as the River there that helps 11 and Clara against the GI is the data ghost version from the library. So you may want to watch the River scenes from that too after library and you will have the full picture of her ending going in order from this episode till she fades forever.
When the doctor and river are talking on darillium about it being the last night, 11’s theme starts playing and it hurts my heart
The 24 years drop was such a plot twist lol, loved these two together.
I liked when River opened the gift it played the music from "Silence In The Library" pretty nice nod to her 1st appearance.
This was such a beautiful moment for them. It was the only time they met where they both knew their combined histories (other than River's trip to the library). It's the closest they ever had to being in sync and they got to enjoy it for 24 years.
An aptly fun and emotional story to complete Rivers diary. Wonderful chemistry between Alex Kingston and Peter Capaldi and a shame we didn't get to see more of their last (24 year) night together. Really looking forward to your season 10 reactions!
This is one of my favorite episodes and this reaction, like your others, is just amazing. Brings me back to the first time I saw it. I love your videos and am looking forward to watching more. :)
HELLO RIVER!
Edit: Love this episode! The tardis scene is so great and it's even better when you know that peter capaldi is a huge fan of doctor who, so to me that is peter doing the bigger on the inside and not the doctor!
2nd Edit: When 12 shows the sonic to river that's him scanning river so he can save river as ten!
3rd Edit: when river is talking about the doctor not loving her it kind of just breaks your hearts but then 12 gives the best hello sweetie and it heals them back!
For series 11 I found it ok didn't real dislike it but it has some decent episodes so we'll see!
I love this end to Rivers story. It ties everything up like when she got the sonic. The perfect way to end her story, first meeting she knows him and he doesn't know her. The "last" time they meet he knows her and she doesn't know him. It gives Silence in the library and forest of the dead more weight and relevance now. Also this does have a bootstrap paradox because 10 saves her and finds out what his future self did to save her. Then all he had to do was remember what he did. So 12 could then put his saving her plan into action. But when did the Doctor think of the idea to save her? The answer is no one knows. He only knows what to do after his past self sees the result. It's Beethoven all over again. Can't wait till Thursday.
And they both lived happily ever after
And they both lived happily
Happily
unfortunately, no they didnt, at the end of 24 years the library happened!
That was the best "hello sweetie" moment in River's timeline. I loved this special although it was bittersweet. Really enjoyed your reaction too. So glad you lied😉
That side-eye when you heard Manhattan mentioned. :D Yeah, we all did that. This is one of the episodes I always look forward to reactors watching. The final scene with the Doctor and River is so touching.
I don't want to give my opinion on it yet but I'm disappointed that people have already told you that season 11 isn't worth watching. I like reactors to go into it blind. Who knows, you may love it. There are people who are fans of the Russell T Davies era (Eccleston and Tennant) who said the same thing about the Moffat era. Sesskasays mentioned it in one of her videos and she ended up loving the Moffat era of the show. So yeah, I think people should keep those opinions to themselves because what's the point in watching reaction videos if you just want to influence the reactor?
By the way, it's fine if you didn't react to it but did you know there was another Christmas special after this one? We had a year without Doctor Who, so we got two consecutive Christmas specials. It's easy to miss, so I was worried you may not know it exists.
"what's the point in watching reaction videos if you just want to influence the reactor"
Because people want the reactors to have the same opinions and emotional reaction as they had. They don't want a surprise or a fresh look, just confirmation. For the most part it's fine (the happy bits and the sad bits), but then the reactors have a differing opinion from the audience, and they immediately get stormed by comments saying that they're wrong. I still remember Sesska having to address multiple times why she didn't love "The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances" and "The Girl in the Fireplace". Not saying everyone does this, but it's a noticeable pattern.
@@eirei0789 You're right, unfortunately. :(
I can never got over their relationship, it's so majestic. The way they intertwine over time is insanely beautiful. Then knowing this was their last night so tragically haunting
Just want to say this the first time watching your reactions and I love it.
I cried so hard at the end of this. River was one of my favorite on/off again companions. Also, thanks for noticing the fez. I’ve seen this episode countless times, it’s a comfort episode for me like heaven sent, and I never noticed the fez
The best Christmas special by far
The End of River Songs story(or is it ?)! One of my all time favourite characters of Doctor who! It's been amazing watching u react to her and fall in love with her just as I did.
"All anyone will ever tell you is that when the wind stands fair and the night is perfect, when you least expect it but always when you need it the most there is a song."
I remember when u first met river and ur reaction to a good man goes to war and seeing you so shocked and excited at her reveal to be Melody Pond. It's been one hell of a ride. I didn't want this day to come but "Not everything can be avoided" Goodbye River Song, Goodbye Melody Pond😢
This was my fav for River. Great reaction.
One of my favorite Christmas specials! Episodes with River are always the best
Lovely to see you smiling so much through a whole episide! And not everyone hated S.11 x
The husbands of River Song... Here we are at last...
And finally a happy Shayla. Thanks Lords!
This is amazing! Your reactions were priceless😂💙
If you follow this episode with Silence in the Library, it is earth shatteringly sad and happy at the same time
All those years of pain and death. And then 24 years with River to make him happy again.
Best 'hello sweetie' of them all.
You skipped the "There's a Song" line. That line broke me, when I first saw this episode.
Shayla, as always, it's a pleasure to see your reactions about doctor who. I wish you the best 😉😘 greetings from Perú 🇵🇪
A wonderful way to watch Doctor Who is through River’s perspective. I suggest googling the River order and watching it that way. It’s so good and gives her story arc so much more sense since it’s all over the place normally in the show.
I re-watched River: "Please tell me you know who I am" Doctor 10: "Who are you?" and then the look on her face, on a video compilation of Dr Who "moments". Lost it. Utterly.
The way they look at one another at the very end is such good acting from both Alex and Peter. They just absolutely look like two people who really are in love with one another, and finally realizing it.
It was a month wait in your time, you just stepped into your Tardis and went back a bit.
Malcolm Wolf or maybe she was aiming for a month and she just missed a bit, like our favorite time traveling Gallifreyan
I'll have to check with the stars themselves.🤣🤣
I love how they did the whole he turned up with a new haircut and his best suit thing
This is the episode I've been waiting to see you react to
"Penny in the air"... "And the penny drops" :D
Wow.....this goes up just as I'm sitting down for my morning coffee! AWESOME! :)
I really liked Capaldi and Kingston together. I wish he'd gotten the chance to play out more of the Doctor / River story.
Such a beautiful episode. I miss River. Great reaction too.
"How long is the night?" River asks, thinking to herself less han 24 hours.
24 years, the doctor responds.
2:42 Matt Lucas. Appeared as Tweedledee/dum in the 'Alice in Wonderland' movie with Johnny Depp. Also in 'Little Britain' (Brit TV comedy show). And others.
6:50 Capaldi turns his comedy dial to notch 10.
8:50 Alex Kingston! You go, girl!
12:25 And that's why this is my favorite Christmas special.
If u want more of Capaldi, watch "the return of Doctor Mysterio" it's not essential to watch it, but the episode is soooo "Capaldi" 😁😁😁
It kind of is though, because it explains why Nardole is back.
"You're entitled to like what you like!" - so true! ...and so I liked this video!
I love River Song, she is my favorite character.
One great thing about this episode -- Alex Kingston finally gets a co-starring credit. About time!
This is such an amazing Christmas special. So funny 😂
Been waiting for this reaction for a long time :)
I was on the fence regarding Twelve until this episode and the soft "Hello sweetie". I was amazed how much more I liked his episodes upon re-watching them.
I feel like River's chemistry with 12 is better than with any other Doctor, and I think that is definitely thanks to Peter's performance. This is definitely my favorite of her appearances.
I was looking forward to the reaction to this episode haha!!
I assume you know that there are two Christmas specials between series 9 and 10. This was a great episode. It started fun and ended emotional.
I'm having this horrible feeling Shayla isn't aware of it..Its a lot of fun gets serious at the end "Be Happy" but just a fun ep & Peter is in top form & seems to really enjoy the comedy of it imo
For the Doctor it's been at least 800 years between Manhattan and this adventure. Most of it was spent defending Trenzalore.
This is how you cure a sad case of the Clara blues. River's story has come full circle and now you truly know.
Fantastic - don't forget Doctor Mysterio - the other Christmas special that came between seasons 9 and 10.
One of the best "Hello Sweetie"s ever. And I still cry at the end. If you watch 4-8/9 now you'll notice details that will trigger more tears right away. Same if you come back to this again after that pair. So good. Thanks for the video and feels!!
"Just a thought... Probably shouldn't do that in a restaurant..."
Hah, 12 doing the TARDIS entrance "properly" is such a fun scene, great reaction to his... reaction ;).
And i'd say it's not worth bothering about what "everyone" or "the majority" thinks of series/episodes/etc. because the truth is, none of us really know that anyway - forums and comments sections aren't necessarily a representative sample of the fandom, neither are polls and even viewing figures are a bad indicator IMO (plenty of my favourite shows have been cancelled or lived on the bubble for years due to low ratings - looking at you 'Agents of Shield'). And even if we could get accurate numbers, lots of people thinking something doesn't make it true. So to me you're better just making up your own mind and trying not to let other people's opinions create preconceptions that affect your enjoyment of the show.
My all-time favorite Christmas Special
I love Peter and Alex's dynamic in this. They're delightful. :)
OMG - PLEASE tell me you watched 10x0 - The Return Of Doctor Mysterio. It was the only Doctor Who Episode Of 2016 and it was a Christmas Special. It came before 10x1
They reference a mini sode where there's two doctors which was pretty nice since not everyone would've watched it
The general flow of the doctor and rivers timeline is opposite to each other, but it's not set in stone. Events happen out of order so sometimes they are at similar ends of their respective timelines such as now. There are audio plays where she interacts with earlier doctors as well. They are surprisingly good.
I really enjoy this Christmas special. It’s nice to have a more “fun” one after the emotional rollercoaster of the three part finale .
The highlight by far is the chemistry between River and 12, Alex Kingston’s chemistry with Peter is as good as hers with Matt!!.
Also ..keep an eye out for Nardole in the future ..;)
I saw this in my recommended, and instantly, out loud, said "OH NO!" This is before I see the reaction. Good luck
Are you skipping the return of doctor mysterio special from before series 10?
Is there anything react-worthy in that episode?
@@Adam-nb6im not really
When I first watched this episode I spent most of it crying...it's one of the episodes that made me cry the most 😂😭
Don’t forget to watch the doctor mysterio episode
Personally I think that episode shouldn't of been written let alone filmed
No please just forget that even exists.
@@QuayNemSorr Why? It's a good episode.
Wannabe_Baby well... it's not _awful_
I thought it was good
River gets more time also after their 'night' together, when walks into the library she has a whole life and talks about 'the last time I saw you' like it was a while ago. Alex Kingston is so much fun to watch, I loved her on ER.
Best "Hello, Sweetie" ever!!
Yesssss, lets goooo
Edit: great reaction to a great episode, thought I’d watch some of your earlier reactions today and seeing how far you come sure makes me smile. I’m sure you’ve had a couple requests already but if this could be a choice for a full reaction on Patreon at some point then I’ll really appreciate that😁👍👍
Also about s11, whilst the loudest constantly say it’s bad, I personally feel that it was almost good, I’ll save the details of how it could be improved for when you catch up to avoid spoilers, peace out ✌️
Maybe he looks familiar because he has birds in the North which whisper him the most unbelievable tales. #GOT
Omg finally!!!!! Been waiting for this for soooo long!!!!
24 years.......!
"...and you've just been to Manhattan."
I just realized after having seen your reaction before this episode that we got Amy and Rory references in two episodes. I wonder now if the first one was just foreshadowing that we'd be seeing the last of the Ponds in the next episode.
There is speculation that when he gives her the screwdriver and he shows it off by lighting up her face that he’s scanning her and putting it in the permanent files for when she needs to be saved in the library
I like season 11 - it's just different and everytime something different happens in the show, a lot of people say they don't like it. These people haven't understood …
You all right 100%
Always great to see you smiling again, and especially after the end of Series 9 nearly destroyed you emotionally, yes? One thing, though - does what you were saying about your Series 10 plans mean that you won't be reacting to the 'Return of Doctor Mysterio' Christmas special that's coming up before then? (Yes, back then there was a year gap without any new Doctor Who episodes, just like there is now...but considering how long we'd all had to wait for the re-vamped Show to return to the airwaves in the first place back in 2005, that's not so bad, right?). Personally, it might be my favourite episode in Twelve's run, if only because I'm a HUGE fan of the main subject matter of that particular story, so I hope you do react to it, but of course, it's entirely up to you, yes...? In the meantime, hope that that other, presumably real-life stuff you allude to that's going to be taking up your time soon goes well - of course, if you find yourself getting Whovian withdrawal symptoms even after your special Doctor Who Extras Month is done, well, there's always Classic Who to get your teeth into, yes...? (Hint, hint...but absolutely no pressure whatsoever, OK? And I mean it...!!!).
PS: Oh boy, Season 11 seems to have opened up a huge Marmite-style can of worms on one side or the other for various reasons which I won't get into here (sue me, I'm a coward!); so I'll just say that for my money, while it's nowhere near as bad as it gets painted by some people - but then again, what could be?! - it was still slightly underwhelming watching it at the time for me, especially coming off the more intense emotional relationships and/or timey-wimey storytelling that you'd gotten used to during the RTD and Moffat Eras; plus I don't think Jodie Whitaker's quite clicked as the Doctor yet for me - but then again, I thought much the same about Capaldi's Doctor before re-watching his episodes via your reactions, so I could easily be just as wrong again here, yes?
PPS: On a happier note, if you want to hear some more River Song stories, there's always Big Finish's audio drama range 'The Diary of River Song' at www.bigfinish.com/ranges/v/doctor-who---the-diary-of-river-song, including some stories where she teams up with various Classic Who Doctors to boot! Enjoy, yes?
Rule 1: Shayla lies ;)
Every night is the last night for something, Every Christmas is Last Christmas
-Doctor can't remember Clara. Double ouch
LOVE *Nardole* , my all-time _Fave Doctor Who Companion_ :)
No doubt you recognized Nardol as the guy who played Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee in Tim Burton's 'Alice' movies.
Your season 10 choices are spot on
The loophole for River was finite... the uploaded version of her finally faded away in "The Name of the Doctor." When she said goodbye to 11 it was the end (her timeline has more twists than a roller coaster).
River saying that the 12th Doctor remembers her of her second wife has a hooooole new meaning after the 13th Doctor. ( 5:21 )
But it can`t, since she didn`t know about the new regeneration cycle...