"The planet's end. Come gather, come gather! Let us mourn her with a traditional ballad!" *plays 'Toxic' by Britney Spears Thanks so much for watching this video! Don't forget to appease the UA-cam algorithm by "liking" the video and leaving any comment down below! And you can also support my channel via Patreon!
That ending scene may be one of the best endings to an episode of Doctor Who. I love that after all the chaos and danger and adventure, the two of them are just like "everything's going to die in the end. Let's get chips." It perfectly sums up the half-tragic half-optimistic tone that Russell brought to his era, which has arguably been the one thing that has consistently been carried throughout the entire revival
The joke of Cassandra once being a boy...THAT is a “What Can I Say But Yikes” moment... If you don’t understand why, just watch CynicalWho’s video on Transgender representation in Doctor Who
I feel like the wobbly ser trope is untrue to some extent. Not saying it didn’t happen, but it’s widely exaggerated. I’d say the costumes were more unconvincing than the sets most of the time.
It's always been the highlight of this episode that 9 proactively took Rose to the end of the Earth as her first adventure. What was going through 9's mind that this would be something he enjoyed as Rose is thrust into a very self-refelctive moment. If not for the contrivance of the plot, this episode would probably have a lot more outspokenness about it.
6:19 he was only ever gonna take her to the year 5 Billion. Even if she asked to go back in time, he would have manipulated the situation. This is his first post-War companion. He's lost and vulnerable, and he's not even sure what he's supposed to do now. He needs more than an assistant, he needs someone who understands. Someone to connect with; to be separated, together. So he takes her to see her planet burn. We see the Metaltron Dalek going through the same loneliness complex in Dalek, emphasized in the recent novelisation. _"I AM ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE. SO ARE YOU. WE ARE THE SAME."_ / _"ARE YOU FRIGHTENED, ROSE? SO AM I."_ The greatest war in the cosmos, whittled down to two survivors. And all they want is connection. People never talk about how selfish this Doctor is. We laugh at the dropped script which had the relevation that 9 had groomed Rose from infancy to become "the perfect companion", but is it _so_ out of character? Easily the most manipulative Doctor.
I think I saw it as less selfishness and more just vulnerability driving him to extremes. It's probably cause we saw 7 who didn't have any kind of trauma, or thing causing him to act the way he did. So because of 9's circumstances we tend to give him more rope (it would have snapped with the rose grooming thing) I think it also interesting that 9 grants Rose something he can't have, the chance to go back in time and see her world before it was blown up. And to his credit it's the first thing he does after she sees the earth burn. He immediately tries to put right the hurt he's caused.
Well I've done this joke before in his other videos, So I might as well do it again.. 20:48 Well I'm sure will NNEEVVEERR see Cassandra again. 'Cough New Earth Cough.'
I like that you're doing a new review every week! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Unquiet Dead - that was the one that officially made me a Doctor Who fan.
What I don't like of the trees of Cheem is that they have two eyes. Plants don't have central organs or each of their senses. That's why they survive when cut. Nothing about them is central and is easily replacable. They should've had many eyes.
Don’t. Diss. The Pakoos. Edit: so after finishing you’ve given me a new outlook upon the story. I’ve always seen it as a bit like the Twin Dilemma. A bad story after a good one. But it’s the little details about the time war that work.
It never occurred to me until this watch-through, but I wonder if the use of the songs "Toxic" and "Tainted Love" was supposed to underpin Rose's uncertainty about her newfound relationship with the Doctor? Maybe I'm stretching with that, since there doesn't seem to be any "romantic" layers to their dynamic yet, except for the, "Some date you are!" joke in the last scene, but it popped into my head.
Well he did reviewed Dalek twice as well as Bad Wolf/The Parting of the Ways, So I believe it's possible for Mr Tardis will rere-review 'LOL' Dalek once again.
Yeah I think you're right, that this is the first time we've seen tears from the Doctor. Speaking of tears... I think that's one of the things I've missed in the Chibnall era. The first 10 seasons are littered with moments of intense emotion from the Doc and companions, but reactions from 13, Ryan, Yaz and Graham have mostly been muted, suppressed, flat. It appears to be a creative choice but it's not one I'm liking.
I loved "Rose", but wasn't too keen on "End of the World". But when I then saw "The Unquiet Dead", I realized what the show was about. I didn't know much about Doctor Who, so when it it me that The Doctor can go anywhere in time and space, I knew this was the show for me.
One thing I would have done in this episode with the creatures is throw in some classic monsters, like maybe have one or two sensorites or draconians or something , you know. Just a thought.
Why are there so many people who think this episode is weak? I find it one of the best ever in the whole DW history. Honest question. I would like to understand where people are coming from.
What a wonderful character piece for Rose and The Doctor. Their argument scene and the ending scene are amazingly handled, all the emotions they go through and the dialogue so believable!!! What a journey for this relationship 😍
"The planet's end. Come gather, come gather! Let us mourn her with a traditional ballad!"
*plays 'Toxic' by Britney Spears
Thanks so much for watching this video! Don't forget to appease the UA-cam algorithm by "liking" the video and leaving any comment down below! And you can also support my channel via Patreon!
That ending scene may be one of the best endings to an episode of Doctor Who. I love that after all the chaos and danger and adventure, the two of them are just like "everything's going to die in the end. Let's get chips." It perfectly sums up the half-tragic half-optimistic tone that Russell brought to his era, which has arguably been the one thing that has consistently been carried throughout the entire revival
The joke of Cassandra once being a boy...THAT is a “What Can I Say But Yikes” moment...
If you don’t understand why, just watch CynicalWho’s video on Transgender representation in Doctor Who
I feel like the wobbly ser trope is untrue to some extent. Not saying it didn’t happen, but it’s widely exaggerated. I’d say the costumes were more unconvincing than the sets most of the time.
It's always been the highlight of this episode that 9 proactively took Rose to the end of the Earth as her first adventure. What was going through 9's mind that this would be something he enjoyed as Rose is thrust into a very self-refelctive moment. If not for the contrivance of the plot, this episode would probably have a lot more outspokenness about it.
I still think the Phone bill joke is pretty funny, And I adore it.
It's like if they made the Cantina scene from Star Wars but like 45 minutes long. The music even slaps!
6:19 he was only ever gonna take her to the year 5 Billion. Even if she asked to go back in time, he would have manipulated the situation.
This is his first post-War companion. He's lost and vulnerable, and he's not even sure what he's supposed to do now. He needs more than an assistant, he needs someone who understands. Someone to connect with; to be separated, together. So he takes her to see her planet burn.
We see the Metaltron Dalek going through the same loneliness complex in Dalek, emphasized in the recent novelisation. _"I AM ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE. SO ARE YOU. WE ARE THE SAME."_ / _"ARE YOU FRIGHTENED, ROSE? SO AM I."_ The greatest war in the cosmos, whittled down to two survivors. And all they want is connection.
People never talk about how selfish this Doctor is. We laugh at the dropped script which had the relevation that 9 had groomed Rose from infancy to become "the perfect companion", but is it _so_ out of character? Easily the most manipulative Doctor.
I think I saw it as less selfishness and more just vulnerability driving him to extremes. It's probably cause we saw 7 who didn't have any kind of trauma, or thing causing him to act the way he did. So because of 9's circumstances we tend to give him more rope (it would have snapped with the rose grooming thing)
I think it also interesting that 9 grants Rose something he can't have, the chance to go back in time and see her world before it was blown up. And to his credit it's the first thing he does after she sees the earth burn. He immediately tries to put right the hurt he's caused.
A really unique look into this story!
This episode is one that has grown on me over the years. The scene of Cassandra getting ripped apart terrified me as a child
I will never forget buying a pack of cards with the moxx of balhoon on them and the shop casher saying it looked like his mother
Well I've done this joke before in his other videos, So I might as well do it again..
20:48 Well I'm sure will NNEEVVEERR see Cassandra again. 'Cough New Earth Cough.'
I've seen this story at least 15 times and I still tear up with that phone call to Jackie.
The End of The World was the very first episode of Doctor Who I ever watched. It will always hold a special place in my heart
I like that you're doing a new review every week! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Unquiet Dead - that was the one that officially made me a Doctor Who fan.
Mate, you're gonna lose so many subs for calling Mr & Mrs Pakoo duds!
What I don't like of the trees of Cheem is that they have two eyes. Plants don't have central organs or each of their senses. That's why they survive when cut. Nothing about them is central and is easily replacable. They should've had many eyes.
Don’t. Diss. The Pakoos. Edit: so after finishing you’ve given me a new outlook upon the story. I’ve always seen it as a bit like the Twin Dilemma. A bad story after a good one. But it’s the little details about the time war that work.
It never occurred to me until this watch-through, but I wonder if the use of the songs "Toxic" and "Tainted Love" was supposed to underpin Rose's uncertainty about her newfound relationship with the Doctor? Maybe I'm stretching with that, since there doesn't seem to be any "romantic" layers to their dynamic yet, except for the, "Some date you are!" joke in the last scene, but it popped into my head.
Will u be rereviewing dalek and the partying of the ways
Also will u do 2 parters in 1 vid
Well he did reviewed Dalek twice as well as Bad Wolf/The Parting of the Ways, So I believe it's possible for Mr Tardis will rere-review 'LOL' Dalek once again.
LOVING these! Excellent work dude
this series is awesome,
its such a joy and a really nice way to rewatch eccles cakes adventures
lots of love, thankyou!
Yeah I think you're right, that this is the first time we've seen tears from the Doctor.
Speaking of tears... I think that's one of the things I've missed in the Chibnall era. The first 10 seasons are littered with moments of intense emotion from the Doc and companions, but reactions from 13, Ryan, Yaz and Graham have mostly been muted, suppressed, flat. It appears to be a creative choice but it's not one I'm liking.
I thought rose getting slapped and being unconscious was a good bit because it reenforced the stakes of the doctor saving rose.
Personally my least favourite of series 1 but still a solid 6/10 from me
Funny enough, That's the exact same score MrTardis gave in his original review back in 2010.
I loved "Rose", but wasn't too keen on "End of the World". But when I then saw "The Unquiet Dead", I realized what the show was about. I didn't know much about Doctor Who, so when it it me that The Doctor can go anywhere in time and space, I knew this was the show for me.
One of my favourite endings to a Doctor Who story. Wish I could go get chips with Rose. 🥰
I didn't care for this episode as a kid, but I like it more and more every time I rewatch it as an adult.
1:15 Was I the only one who thought that “No.” sounded Consuela from Family Guy?
“No, no, I… I no fly.”
One thing I would have done in this episode with the creatures is throw in some classic monsters, like maybe have one or two sensorites or draconians or something , you know. Just a thought.
Original score in his original review '6/10.. Good I guess.' LOL but seriously that is kinda funny back then.
It's a shame that you didn't make a Galaxy Quest joke when the Doctor has to get past the fans.
Imagine sitting down to watch the second episode of Doctor Who and realizing you are an extra.
Always thought Russell t Davies inherited John Nathan turner stunt casting. And that definitely restarts here with Zoe Wanamaker
Great video for an underrated episode
Why are there so many people who think this episode is weak? I find it one of the best ever in the whole DW history. Honest question. I would like to understand where people are coming from.
Yay
I like The End of the World
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What a wonderful character piece for Rose and The Doctor. Their argument scene and the ending scene are amazingly handled, all the emotions they go through and the dialogue so believable!!! What a journey for this relationship 😍