I recall on the DVD commentary, the producers regretted missing the opportunity to show Jack hanging onto the TARDIS during the opening credits.

Dating site: So, what are you looking for in a partner? Jack: Yes.

"I am...the Master." Even for people who have no idea who the Master is, this introduction is so wonderfully sinister you understand precisely what a threat he is immediately and recognise his significance in spite of the fact they won't have seen him before this. It showcases everything we need to know about him while simultaneously revealing nothing of import about him.

"YOU KNEW!" Paula's anguish is fantastic! This is the roller-coaster that is Doctor Who.

The Professor's transition from congenial old man to menancing Master demonstrates the brilliance of Sir Derek Jacobi. You feel the dread at the evil he has become all from the change of expression in his eyes. I get a chill every time I see that! I so wish he could have stayed on a bit as the Master, he would have been outstanding - such a great actor.

- _The drums, the drums, the drums, the never ending drumbeat. Open me, you human fool. Open the light and summon me and receive my majesty._ - _Destroy him! And you will give your power to me!_ Such a great episode

One thing about Paula's reactions, there is hardly ever a slow burn of realization with her. She takes no time to connect the dots even seeing things before as they are developing. Remember when she was like 'Does this mean all Time Lords have titles' or something like that? Sharp as a tack she is! Chan incredible tho.

"You see them out there surviving. And that's fantastic!" Jack paying tribute to Nine. Awesome .....

Loved this reaction! Paula's was priceless. Katrina's reaction to Paula's torment was fun to watch too. Great job Gallifrey Girls!👍👍

I remember watching this when it first came out. Imagine having to wait a whole week to watch the next episode! This still gives me the shivers now.

There was no better way to bring back the Master than by using Derek Jacobi. Shame he wasn't around for longer, but Big Finish have done several audio dramas in which Jacobi plays the character fighting in the Time War.

Paula is like the dream binge-partner for anyone :) For those of us that love reaction videos, she's like the template for reactions for anything lol

OMG, That reaction! That’s why I love you gals. One doesn’t know, the other is giving sly looks to camera, I’m on the other side of the lens practically screaming as I’m in on the story too. It’s so gooood!

I... I think this episode broke Paula.

She takes the time to know the voices of Roger Delgado and Anthony Ainley. Katrina is such a beautiful, geeky, nerd. She makes my pulse go all wibbley-wobbley, timey-whimey.

Yes, a Time Lord's true name is secret. Titles like The Doctor and The Master are chosen by the individual in question, but quite a few Time Lords also have a second name they sometimes used. During his time at the Academy, the Doctor was nicknamed Theta Sigma (shortened to Theta), but that name was only ever used at the Academy. You also have to keep in mind that Time Lords are all telepathic. Speaking to each other also likely had mental components during conversation that added more depth.

Even though 'Blink' has the better story, I feel this is the better episode for reactions. Only this episode's revelations have Paula go on a 98-word rant in 37.61s, and ends with a 😱face at 13:43.

Paula's reactions at the end of the episode were like an excited child on Christmas Day - the most energetic she's ever been. :)

Bit of trivia: Sir Derek Jacobi (Yana/The Master) played Hamlet in a BBC production in 1980, and his Ophelia was Lalla Ward (Romana II in Classic Who, and then-wife of the great Tom Baker).

Paula is so adorable! Love the rant! :)

Such a brilliant episode. The Master's reveal is... well... masterful!

This makes me smile so much. Over a decade since this aired & Paula is as captivated as we were then! A testament to RTD's body of work & an incredible legacy 😍

I love the dynamic you 2 have, both empathetic, caring about the characters, involved in the stories so you have great reactions. Katrina manages to avoid spoilers (such self control) and every emotion Paula feels shows on her face. You Gallifrey gals are the best.

Great reaction! I really wish that I could have experienced Utopia in the same way when I fist watched, but I was already told ahead of time "Oh, by the way, The Master shows up in Series 3!" :-( Still y'all make my favorite show even more fun to watch. Can't wait for Series 4 aka an even bigger roller coaster!

BEST REACTION EVER! That Freakout was brilliant. The wait for your next reaction is gonna be torture. Hint: Easiest way to describe the master is he is the Moriarty to the Doctor's Sherlock Holmes.

Katrina tapping along with the 1234 1234 1234 1234...

I don't know, but I have this gut feeling that Paula is going to _love_ Matt Smith.

And I loved how you both said "AND THE MASTER" at the exact same time

OMG I think that was my favorite reaction out of every reaction I've seen on KZfaq.

Now THAT is how you do a Reaction!!! 🤣

At the beginning Paula said I like this at the moment but we’ll see... we smile Later on Paula says I love this show.... we think you just wait Even later when Paula says she’s a whovian..... we laugh.. bless you When Paula buys T-shirt, .....oh so adorable This episode.....WELCOME TO THE LIFE

Hear come the drums!

So many people who watch DW reaction videos wait patiently for Blink, personally I''m always more excited for reactions to Utopia, and you ladies didn't disappoint. That's your best reaction yet. The last fifteen minutes of this episode are riveting.

"I'm brilliant!" That's the moment Tenant took over as my unquestioned favorite. I don't know exactly why, but that line always tickles me and, to me, sums up, in a lot of ways, who the doctor is.

Oh Paula you poor thing...you have no idea...you'll never see it coming

Best questions rant ever!!!! All will be revealed in time Paula ^_^

That meltdown at the end was wonderful. Think of how hard it's been for US to keep silent this entire time! Best way to explain The Master is think of The Doctor as Sherlock Holmes and The Master as Professor Moriarty. An equal in every way to The Doctor but batshit crazy and evil.

I've seen a lot of reactions to this episode, and this might be the best one. That was truly spectacular. Oh, and just be glad the Time Lords you're seeing _do_ have titles like that. Time Lords' actual names tend to be needlessly long and a bit silly (looking at you, Inquisitor Darkelastaquistahastrad).

While he was dying and regeneration is usually reserved for renewing a Time Lords life but if the Time Lord is skilled enough they can regenerate at will and even choose their new form. In classic Who the Doctor traveled with a Time Lord named Romana for a while and she regenerated simply because she was bored with her last body and chose to take the form of someone they met before.

I saw that little light bulb coming on. Ha! Ha! It just gets better.

This is a great episode and that was a high energy reaction.

Gallifriday with the Gallifrey Girls! The weekend begins!

Katrina once again explains,so that we don't have to :) I need to listen again...I recognised the Delgado voice;but I didn't get the Ainley

Paula's face at 13:44 is mine when I realized I'll have to wait for the next reaction... This is genuinely a series I have all the time in the world for. There's something about watching someone new to it react, someone familiar reminisces/re-enjoys and then just discussion of character. Thank You :) :D

That was a blast! This is instantly my favorite of all the reactions you've ever done. Paula bubbling over with questions, excitement and apprehension and Katrina's glee at getting such a big reaction and finally being able to talk about some of the things that have been revealed in this episode. Just terrific!

The look of Outrage , Betrayal and Confusion was the Best and the Glee coming from her friend...Priceless!

Can someone make Paula a nice soothing cup of camomile tea? It's ages since I've seen Utopia get someone so hyped, and it's fantastic!

Love Paula's reaction.

I can't wait to see Paula's reaction to Sound of Drums and Last of the Time Lords.

Oh Paula😂😂😂 ❤ you girls. That was probably my favourite reaction so far !!!

The absolute best reaction I've ever seen to this episode! x

You should make paula wait another week to watch part 2 like the rest of us had to!!! lmao Paula....break out your "chips". It's a good time to eat em. I can already tell by the view count that this is one of those reactions worth a 2nd/3rd/4th rewatch. You two are adorable.

I love it when newbies have a meltdown! So many questions, so few answers! BWAH HAH HAH HAH!! Now think about how WE (who watched it when it came out) had to WAIT a WEEK to find out the answers!! followed by more questions!

The thing that gets me about the Master’s return was hearing Anthony Ainley’s laugh in the background

Chan, something is weird about the Thunderdome people, dtho.

If this is how Paula reacts this time, I can't wait to see when she finds out it's a three-parter!!

Paula's reaction is priceless 😂😭

I missed this episode when it was broadcast. But it's honestly in my top 5 episodes. Such a fun, awesome episode of DW with an amazing ending and cliffhanger.

I was contemplating re-watching all of Dr who and this just makes it so much better to watch along with you chicas 🤗🖤 also love the hat 😎

I love that this episode shows also what kind of a person the Master would be without... well... can we call it nurture? Brilliant, kind and willing to sacrifice himself to help others. I don't think that the Master will ever turn "good" on the show (he is too much fun as a villain), but this makes him a more interesting one, at least in my eyes.

get ready for a rollercoster of emotions in the rest of the sesons moving forward..... good luck!

WOW your history of the actors who played The MASTER is super super AMAZING.... I only know because I have seen every episode since Dr Who started... however when I saw the 1st episode I was 4 yrs... so I might have forgotten one or two of the first episodes

Katrina's knowing looks to the camera are killing me!! :D

Great reactions. You need to watch some classic Doctor Who to find out more about the Master. You'll have to watch the 3rd Doctor (Jon Pertwee) series, as that is when the Master was first introduced. Subscribed 😀

Loving your nerdy flip-out! This was terrific. 💙💙

“Katrina what is happening?!?” Haha! Love it 👍🏼

Oh wow, this reaction was so perfect. Paula, your head exploding with questions was exactly how i felt the first time i saw this. Been loving it from the first episode and will keep following you two for the rest of the show. So much more to come. I just have one question; Do you want to go out some day? :P

You two are so funny whatching Doctor Who love whatching.

Everyone needs friends like these two!

The DW episode where Katrina broke Paula lol, and there's so much more to come.

Paula's rant at the end was one of the best moments of this entire series. :-D

The Master is like the Moriarty to the Doctor's Holmes. Just as brilliant but twisted.

Derek Jacobi, best New Who Master.

best reaction yet 😍

I have come to realise how clever Katrina is, such a brilliant guide for Paula, playing along with her without any revealing emotions on her face, but when she’s not looking those little smiles for us, thanks I’m loving this series, keep it up, when you do catch up, what will you do in between, classic, s.j.a, torchwood or class?

The Master......REBOOORRRNNNNNNNNN

That indignant rage...

This reaction is incredible! 😂😂😂

I so LOVE Paula's reaction at the end!

Love this reaction. You two are fun to watch. If only I had a Tardis so I didn't have to wait til next week for the next episode.

The meltdown at the end is totally every knew whovians response to this reveal lol

I just want to say that I really love watching y'all's reactions. I know I've said it before but it's still true. When I'm having a crappy day (like today), y'all really help lighten my spirits. Thank you so much. Can't wait for the next ones! :-)

This is one of many things I have been waiting for you to react to.

Have fun Paula. He is one of Classic Who Big Bads and my favorite villain from the old series. His special powers? None. He's just Time Lord. When you realize just how smart, resourceful and technologically advanced The Doctor is, It is all The Master needs.😈😱

Paula’s reaction at the end, had me wheezing 🤣🤣🤣

This episode is so well done in how it's structured. Captain Jack serves as the perfect red herring, the audience believes his return to the show is the highlight of the episode. Then we get a story that seems very predictable. He's clearly going to save the last humans, we've seen him do this many times before. But Jack's back, and that enhances the experience. Also he can't die, which adds a bit of mystery. It's only when we are almost through the episode when the tone suddenly changes. There is something very wrong with Professor Yana. And then he shows Martha his FOB watch. New Whovians are jumping up in their seats, and Classic Whovians have the old dusty gears in their heads suddenly start to turn. No. Freaking. Way. He's back.

Utopia always has the best reactions. From the moment they show the watch, the episode just goes into such an explosive energy. Jack, Rose, the Futurekind, it's all a smokescreen keeping you from thinking too much about the Professor and the drums in his mind...

I hope you put both upcoming episodes up this weekend.

"Think of what the face of bo said... his dying words". It was at that moment that Jack knew he would one day eventually die. The beauty of it being he knew the exact moment cause it was Martha and the Doctor at his side when it would happen

That kid gave a great performance and he wasn't even an actor. He won a contest.

Paula, I'm in love. ; ) Also, if this episode has blown your mind, just wait for the next two. And then the finale episode of Season 4; yes, they manage to top themselves with Season 4. Love the show, and you ladies. Look forward to this show ever week. Once you've finished the New Who era, think about going back to the Classics. Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work! Love ya! : )

Upvoted before I even watched it. Been waiting for this reaction for so long!

Love the War Master!

Paula is so great can’t wait for next one

The Master. The Doctor's oldest friend and greatest enemy. Their relationship is like the silent feud between Xboxers and Playstationists. They both despise everything about each other, but in that same regard hold each other in deep respect.

13:00 Now Paula, I know you're cross with Katrina but no bad words! Well, perhaps one or two....

Just so you get an idea of those two Masters whose voices were heard by the dying (Derek Jacobi) one, here are some links: - This is Roger Delgado's first ever scene as the Master from a 1971 Third Doctor story "Terror of the Autons" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZdgqLqCnODXiIE.html - This is a tribute video did showing a lot of Anthony Ainley's scenes from his time as the Master from the Fourth Doctor to the Seventh Doctor on TV, and some clips of him playing the Master in a "Doctor Who" video game from the '90s kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdObhqx-uNC3j2g.html Interesting Fact: The character of the Master was supposed to be killed off in the last series (1973-1974) of the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) with an epic face-off between him and the Doctor; but Delgado was killed in a car crash in Turkey before shooting began. That, in part, was a factor for Pertwee deciding to leave "Doctor Who", since he and Delgado were really close friends.

Chantho is probably my favorite all time Doctor Who character - not only is her costume absolutely amazing (and so different), but she's just such a genuinely nice person; when humans arrived at her homeworld, she allowed them in, helped them build their rocket to reach Utopia, supported Professor Yana in his work and life - and then, when she realized Yana was dangerous, she was willing to kill him, even at the cost of her life, to protect the dream of Utopia for the humans. I would've loved for her to be a companion of the Doctor, even just for a couple of episodes. Though I am not dissatisfied with the emotional end to her story as it is.

Katrina sitting there tapping out the drum beat on her knee

The Master Doctor Who's greatest nemesis and Timelord