Why isn't Heaven Sent on here???? Best. Capaldi. Episode. Period.

Peter Capaldi was born to be the Doctor and that's not an exaggeration in the slightest. His doctor went from being cold, abrasive and Machiavellian to the point it would make his 7th incarnation blush to a genuinely warm, oddly human and profoundly honest character. See you around Capaldi and good luck Jodie, you have some big shoes to fill.

heaven sent and the doctor falls would definitely be in my top 5

For me the best 5, in no particular order are 5. World enough and time/The doctor falls 4. Mummy on the orient express 3. Under the lake/before the flood 2. Pyramid at the end of the world 1. Heaven sent

I've found someone who loves Twice Upon A Time!

I sort of have to object to the idea that Peter "Malcolm Tucker" Capaldi isn't well suited to throwing a "rager" :)

5:The Pilot 4: Oxygen 3:Mummy on The Orient Express 2:World enough and time 1: Heaven sent

It's good to hear someone so optimistic about moffats era of the show. He is most certainly my favourite showrunner as well and my god the capaldi era is wonderful. Great video as always my man

I thought you were going to be so anti-Clara and it's refreshing to hear someone actually get her. She didn't love the doctor, she didn't want to get in his pants, she wanted to BE him. And that's awesome. No more making the Doctor into some kind of messiah guy, she and him were bad for each other and that was so refreshing to watch after years of the friends just falling in love with him. Still, I like Hell Bent and I think allowing Clara to finally have her goal was a good idea, but it shouldn't have been on Gallifrey.

Interestingly enough, my thoughts on series 8 and 10 are completely reversed from yours. I find Series 8 to be a mixed bag with no idea what they want the Doctor to be from episode to episode, whereas series 10 is a nicely self contained collection of fun adventures with a criminally underrated companion, and finally, finally, finally, a definitive characterization for the twelfth Doctor, exemplified by his simple yet effective motto, "Do it because it's kind." Also, it has what is easily my favorite season finale since the Tennant Era. It's just brilliant in my eyes and is my favorite season of Capaldi's run.

So with you on this! Incredible run for an incredible Doctor. Asked some deep questions about who the Doctor is. His speech on kindness basically summed up why people in public service do what they do....teachers, nurses, firemen...very grateful to Moffat for putting those notions back into the public blood stream.

I find it interesting how you’re so fond of Moffat’s stuff when some hate it, but whether that’s a popular opinion or not it’s great that you’re so honest about it. That’s something I have a lot of respect for.

Capaldi is by far & away the greatest Doctor by a country mile. Thank you for speaking out against the cringe inducing sheep like mentality hate against him!!! He’s a perfect blend of Pertwee & Baker. He’s the essence of how the character was originally written. Your channel is incredible!! A very happy new subscriber here!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"You'll start to miss Moffat" considering how Moffat apologist videos there are now you couldn't be more right

My favourite Capaldi Episodes: 5: Paddington 2 4: Mummy On The Orient Express 3: Heaven Sent 2: The Thick Of It 1: *_FUCKITY BYE!!_*

I loved Peter as the Doctor, I loved the season arcs, and even in the weakest stories, he gave a storming performance/speech. He elevated the material. That being said, I also loved Eccleston and Tennant for their acting chops too.

Ah Twelve. My favorite Doctor of them all, and that's no small feat, because I each and every one of them to death. Personally I love all three of his series and they're among my favorites. I love his character arc, from harsh, confused and not caring enough, to goofy, self aware and caring too much, then finally to a happy medium. My five favorite stories! 5 - Under The Lake and Before The Flood 4 - The Magician's Apprentice and The Witches Familiar 3 - Mummy On The Orient Express 2 - World Enough And Time and The Doctor Falls 1 - Heaven Sent Also, by the way, he's SEXY AS F#CK. And I'm a straight man.

Thank you thank you thank you for defending SM and Peters era!! I really hope Peter does Big Finish!! I agree 100% with you that people going to end up really missing Steven and Peter ! 12/Peter Capaldi is magnificent!! I adore Deep Time!! 12 forever!!

Have you read the script for Oxygen, Sam? My God, that man can write. I'll die happy if I too can write *"foreshadowing ahoy!"* in an official BBC screenplay.

I almost teared up when you said "the subscribe to official Doctor Who" thingy.. Also in defense of "Smile"- the doctor couldn't know if reset button would fix the problem and the killing spree will not resurface again in the future. He saw the effect of one robot death on another, they showed their anger and confusion just like any other species when "one of them" died. Only then he was sure he could just erase all the memory of "keep humans happy" regime and let them be like a new species, in other words "a reset button". I know this is my excuse and the episode could've explained it better.

I honestly cant thank you enough for standing up for this era of the show when so much of the fandom hate it, im not the only one who loves it and thinks 12s era is the best the show has ever been woo

I grew up watching 11 as a kid and saw him as my favourite doctor, but then papa Capaldi came along and swept me off my feet. It was so sad to see him go and I really wish him and Moffat had stayed just a little longer. For me it's: 1: Under the lake/Before the flood 2: World enough and time/The Doctor falls 3: Face the raven 4: Heaven sent 5: The husbands of River Song

I was soo pleased with this list for most of the video, amazed with how much i related to your decisions, and then you put sleep no more at the bottom. Grrr

It was such an emotional kick in the balls to go from the brilliance of twice upon a time to chibnal and jodies doctor

How is it that two years after you say that people would miss Moffat, that you were so right.

Hearing you talk about the before the flood storyline made me realize it's one of my favorite DW episodes ever. It's very underrated, and Capaldi just shines the entire time.

Peter was one of the best actors ever in Dr who. There was so many bad episode but so many good episodes. He feels like an actual dr.

I think season 10 is extremely underrated. The only bad episodes I can think of are Lie of the Land and MAYBE Smile. That's it! By far Capaldi's best season and maybe Moffat's. Though season 5 is really good too. Also Bill is SO much better than Clara, even though she's good in season 8. Bill is the most underrated companion I think ever.

I thought I knew all the spoilers from twice upon a time going in, but him getting Clara's face back made me so happy, and I couldnt help but shed a tear at the reveal of the soldier being the brigadier's father. Never thought it would be that amazing

12 fits into Clown Hobo, Grumpy Space Grandpa, Time Travelling Romantic and Dandy Scientist in one way or another. He's not just a one trick pony

I have watched this video far too many times. But God, I miss Capaldi. Just watched Twice Upon A Time for the fourth or so time, and I cried even more than I had the previous three times. The moment Clara's voice and theme are heard, boom. Blubbering. I miss Capaldi. I miss Clara. I miss Nardole. And even Bill. This was for sure my favorite run of the show, and I'll be rewatching it for years to come.

Thank you! I love Capaldi and I miss him too

No heaven scent? That's one of the most cleverly done and genuis episodes of new who I can remember

Dude, I've watched this video multiple times at this point. God bless you Sam, well done.

Capaldi is my favourite Doctor of the modern era, sure some of the stories had issues but Capaldi somehow manages to make even the weakest episodes of his era watchable. And when Capaldi's era was at its best it gave me some of my absolute favourite moments of the show. The quality of the episodes from his era may have been a mixed bag (though I really liked most of Series 9, despite Hell Bent), but Capaldi himself was consistently brilliant and I'd have loved to have seen him stay for another season or two.

Finally, you updated it. I like the first iteration, but the second fits perfectly. I agree with Sleep no More, Hell Bent and The Lie of the Land aka The Monks Cop Out ( seriously wrecked the end of the Trilogy ), and In the Forest of the Night ( blows raspberries ) as my least favorites. I'm sure Jodie Whittaker will do fine as the 13th Doctor later this year, but believe me, Capaldi will be a tough act to follow, he is that dang excellent, and I love it. Great video update, you made my evening, thank you!!!

Capaldi is my favourite of the modern era. Great actor. Completely embodies the character. Brilliant.

Thank you for this video… Capaldi is my number one Dr and for too long I felt no one else got him...

Honestly i have to thank you for all this content... I spend hours watching your videos on youtube in quarantine

Switch Kill the Moon to the hated and Hell Bent to the loved, and it would be nearer my top and bottom 5 :-)

“I think you’ll start missing Steven Moffat and his influence” Man that couldn’t age better, I miss Capaldi so much

Thank you for agreeing that Moff and capaldi are behind the best era

I found your view of 12's tenure interesting, as I felt each of his series was better than the last!

Peter Capaldi was escellent as the Doctor. I think that when 'youngsters' go back in times to come to revisit his stories, having gained their own sense of time passing and experiences that come with it, they'll see he really developed the character of our so-loved champion. Flatline was a personal favourite, alond with his final three in which the Master/Missy also expresses how life can change you and for the better. Jon Pertwee was my Doctor, but Matt Smith and Capaldi under Moffat gave us a real depth that a kids show often can only dream about.

Capaldi was the Doctor who got me through High School. I miss him very much. But seeing Jodie in action, I know she's perfect for the role. And as for Twice Upon a Time, I think Capaldi was good, but it was a bit of a severe missed opportunity.

I honestly love 12, he's my favourite doctor and it's so annoying that everyone is constantly having a go at me over it lmfao.

Words can’t express how much I love 12, He is MY doctor

Listen and Heaven Sent have got to be my favourite episodes of all time.

I love your positivity as I found the last series of capaldi to be unwatchable. You make me want to look back and see if I was wrong now

Been Rewatching Capaldi recently - the guy was absolutely stellar. Ive maintained the run from Eccleston to Capaldi (9,10,11 and 12) is possibly the strongest back to back run of actors the show ever had and Capaldi still shines. He was alien, ancient, wise, eccentric, intelligent and commanding. He was something super special to the show and Series 9 and 10 are among my favourites of all time. I still miss 12 to this dau

There's that good stereo. Nice vid.

Capaldi is my favorite doctor also! He is everything I expect of the doctor. I'm so glad they got away from the romance stuff. Everytime I rewatch any episode of the 12th doctor, I know why he's my favorite. It's nice to see I'm not alone!

I think Capaldi was possibly the best actor to portray the character. As much as my favourite is Eleven, I think Capaldi was the best at his job... acting. Now, there’s never been a bad performance put to the Doctor, even Colin Baker has some stand-out moments where the script actually allowed him to act.

Sometimes I wish Doctor who was a late night show so we could see Capaldi say fuckity bye to a Dalek

Heaven sent is my favourite episode he did.

Does anyone have a link to that girl reacting to Capaldi's doctor? I've never seen it before, I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find it.

Capaldi was how I was introduced to Doctor Who and he is my favorite Doctor! Top 5 Episodes in no particular order: 1. Heaven Sent 2. Listen 3. Twice Upon A Christmas 4. The Zygon Inversion (that speech) 5. The Doctor Falls

i have lots of problems with moffat's writing during the capaldi era, but what you say at the start of this episode is so true and i think something to take note of for all future incarnations of the doctor. even when the writing's at its worst, capaldi STILL shines as this terrific, entertaining, and enigmatic figure. he almost single-handedly carried me through his time on the show with his engaging and impactful performance & personality; he needs to be utterly commended for being magnificent enough to transcend everything else that was wrong with the show at the time.

Agreed. I could've had 6 more seasons of Capaldi

Agree capaldi is going to be missed

I have to disagree with the Series 7 and "Hell Bent" hate. I get the disappointment of Gallifrey not being as big a deal in that episode as it could've been, but it gave Clara an infinitely superior ending. I'm glad we can agree she's the best companion and that Capaldi's two series with her are better than the "meh" Series 10, though :)

0:33 Where did you find this reaction? Can I have a link?

In my opinion, the seasons of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor got better each time, with 8 being not very good and 10 being really great and 9 somewhere in the middle. I think this is probably because I really enjoyed the storylines in 10, and I didn’t care so much about the (admittedly lacking) character development. I guess that’s just how the series connected with me personally

imagine not including Mummy on the Orient Express or Heaven Sent

Brilliant and fantastic video twelve his song is ending but the story never ends bye twelve and hello 13th doctor

1:32 Thank-You, for the chart! :)

Is that Doctor Who category picture available for download?

12 is my favourite doctor too and yet I have essentially the opposite opinion to you on the overall quality of each of his seasons, I find that interesting

But i liked him :C He was so sturdy and firm and i really liked how his accent came out when he was angri lol

I really like Capaldi, his character is great! He gets so overlooked but he’s actually a fantastic Doctor :D

Oh god...i already miss capaldi and moffat

I feel like I agree with u about every single thing in doctor who. U actually give constructive criticism instead of going “diversity is killing doctor who” whenever a new character is added. Also can’t remember sleep no more either. I like series 10 more than u though and like series 9 less.

Interesting that Capaldi is my favourite Doctor to, but I feel like we're total opposites. For me, season 8 is passable, 9 is pretty good and 10 is top tier. Our fave/worst episode list could almost be swapped. XD

I can never move on either! Give me 12 back, too!

I LOVE 12TH DOCTOR!!!!!!!

Which category would the 13th doctor be under Dandy scientist,time traveling romantic,grumpy space grandpa or clown hobo?

Talking about giant spiders, that was literally the episode that aired yesterday. It was good but not great, the ending was a bit rushed, but I loved the science behind the mothers death because that's not even made up it's real.

This was very helpful for someone like myself who is a complete Doctor Who virgin but plans to start trying to watch the show. I know it's epic in the UK, and I keep hearing more and more about it here in the US, so I figured I should give it a go. Just from all the promos I've seen and the bits and pieces I have briefly come across on the BBC, while flipping the channels, I've detected a good vibe with the twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, and have often predicted he would be one of my favorite doctors. There is just something about him that draws me in compared to some of the others. Do you or anyone else who may be reading this comment have any suggestions as to which season I should start with? Should I start with the earliest one and work my way to the present or jump right into the more recent seasons?

Will you be doing a Best and Worst of the 13th Doctor?

I love Peter and as much as I like the ratings Jodie got (and well deserved), it makes me sad more people didn't watch. There were some epic moments, including what I consider the best episode ever.

I’m with you. 12 NEEDS to come back at some point.

Funny actually as series 10 was the only capaldi series I really enjoyed. Series 8 was were I nearly dropped the show

In my reality, there was another season in between 9 and 10. After Heaven Sent and Hell Bent. A whole season is dedicated to the return of Gallifrey. A Time Travelling Bonnie & Clyde Season where River Song was Capaldi companion for a few early episodes with Nardole and where The Time Lords have issued a wanted bounty on The Doctor who is accused of being the infamous Valeyard after his actions of saving Clara. A season where Missy is hunting the two time travelling lovebirds and ends with an alternate death of River Song in the Tardis and where The Doctor was sent to the courts of the Time Lords as how the 6th Doctor have done. It dedicates the second half of the season on the Time War and The Day of The Doctor, with special cameos from previous Doctors and companions to testify The Doctor's innocence and prove that his reincarnation isnt The Valeyard with The Face of Boa being the ultimate callback. It ends with revealing that the real Valeyard was a clone of him that Missy has used and alter to unleashed chaos in the universe and dedicates a whole episode where Capaldi (Doctor) fights Capaldi (Valeyard). At the end of the season, Missy was sentenced to death as seen in season 10 and locked away for the now cleared of charges and celebrated hero, Capaldi who also helped restored River Song's death as well with a little help of an impossible girl. The Doctor then took up the position of professor at Bill's university and the rest of it was pretty much the same with more focus on Bill, Nardole and The Doc trying to stop The Valeyard with some help from a rehabilitated Missy that also ends with the death of Bill. Missy of course double cross them with the help of the Master and helps The Valeyard in his evil plans. Ends with an epic self sacrifice from The Doctor to end the Valeyard. Final christmas and regeneration episode is pretty much the same.

I remember not liking the 12th originally until after deep breath he was my absolute FAVORITE!

How do you like Clara? Please help me understand how you can like her.

The show died in Twice Upon A Time, what called itself Doctor Who was a poorly written show about a terribly awkward so-called incarnation of the Doctor who would not even comfort a companion about their cancer-based worries.

World enough and time/ the doctor falls is my favourite Dr who episode ever!!!!!! (Human nature/the family of blood is a close second) I can't stress how much I love this episode!!!!!

As much as I disliked many of the stories in Capaldi's era, no Doctor has ever inspired me or made me feel genuinely warm inside than Peter Capaldi's Doctor. Even if 12 had my least favorite episodes, 12 is my favorite Doctor.

The Sleep no more episode can be summed up with the first line of it

Clara Oswald. That's why people don't like series 8 and 9. Series 10? Haven't the foggiest.

How you feel about 12 is how I feel about 10. End of Time and even just the RTD era as a whole is something else to me. It's interesting to hear another, albeit different take on Who. I like hearing other points even if I don't neccissarily agree with them. It also may be a slightly colored opinion, as I do have a friend who I chat with about Who quite regularly with who hates everything Moffat wrote since 2011, but hey. What do I know? Though I will say when I write stories, I do write them more like RTD would even though they are certainly in my own style.

I have to disagree about Bill not blossoming into a good developed character. I think we got basically as good a feel for Bill as a character as we did any of the companions in their first season. She was familiar with scifi and tended to refer to their adventures through that lens. She was a companion with a very practical perspective. She asked things like why are the TARDIS seats so far away from the console. And rather than the usual "It's bigger on the inside!" reaction she had the much more natural initial response of assuming the doors led to a knock-through. She was also the first person to say that the TARDIS looks like a really posh kitchen - which it really kinda does. xD The Doctor was attracted to Bill because when she didn't know something she smiled rather than frowned. She adored the Doctor but was kind of embarrassed by him socially. She tended to just blurt things out rather than thinking it through. Even when they were travelling through time and space together, she continued to view the Doctor as her university professor and refer to him in that context. And she was a young gay woman who was perfectly comfortable with that - though that was really a much smaller part of her character than many people focused on. I've seen people complain about Bill's final words to the Doctor: _"You know how I'm usually all about women and, and kind of people my own age?", "Yeah?", "Glad you knew that"._ I thought they were perfect and very in character. The subtext to that comment was "You are neither of those things and you are the most amazing person I have ever met". The Doctor took a young, working class university student who had been mostly about university and socialising with other young people and opened up the entire universe to her. He was responsible for making her more than what she had "usually been all about". Bill was never going to be able to say all that eloquently and burying it in a jocular remark instead was very her style. Moffat can be very bombastic in his writing, and often that works brilliantly - but this was a wonderfully understated and natural bit of dialogue and it's a shame that some people just see it as "Bill constantly shoving it down our throats that she's gay".

Beside sleep no more and the book. I loved these stories. Especially hell bent

Ya know what, I even like the episodes you put as the worst. This era was exactly what I want from Doctor Who and I loved every minute.

Heaven sent and the zygon invasion are my favorite of my favorite doctor. 12 will always be the best ever!!!!

I really started to love Capaldi in season 10... I was actually sad to see him go in the end..... :(

Heaven Sent. Also easy to forget that Gallifrey's return hype was always going to be subverted, better it's not the focus of the episode. Now, the focus of the season... Yes.

It's funny, my Doctor is actually Capaldi. Like I watched some episodes of the show before he came along but my first series of Doctor Who was Series 8 and Capaldi's era of the show is special to me but... it can be a bit bland in parts. It has been a while so I should revisit his time on the show. Plus when I get around to that I should read through his books since I got them a while ago during a sale.

series 10 to me feels like extra time, an epilogue rather than a full series. I feel like we should have got a season of him alone, kinda like tenants specials, I dunno I kinda felt like him and clara had a great chemistry and friendship, for him to suddenly get a new companion and throw her into danger again felt weird for his doctor

how did kill the moon make it to the top 5 instead of heaven sent, an episode that is quite literally the best episode since blink