I find the Doctors “from one dad to another” comment and him mentioning he had children/granddaughter in the first episode to be part of a bigger plot that RTD is planning to do?

I felt that the final speech was also a nod to Capaldi's 12th Doctor: "Remember - hate is always foolish…and love, is always wise." "What survives of us is love" feels like a reminder/continuation of that philosophy. Add a "because" between the two clauses and it works.

Loved Moffat's return, this felt like Doctor Who, the story was tight and the pacing was good, terrific performances, quite a few hints at older episodes and encounters dropped by The Doctor. First episode of this new era that I will happily rewatch.

I’m full convinced ruby is the tricksters child and that it was her carrying herself to the church in the snow,

Haven't you noticed there's references to Daddy or Daddies in each of the episode so far.

Interesting references to the president's wife and the stolen moon- call back to Magician's Apprentice and Hellbent.

Loved this ep! You could feel Moffat's anger in the writing, about unchecked capitalism & war profiteering.

I didn’t even question the “power of love” thing, it flowed so well it didn’t feel like the end of closing time where they just needed some resolution.

The snow frozen in time happened once before when Capaldi met the first Doctor in his final episode, coincidence?

The fact that we saw the Dr's raw emotions in this episode is crazy, because you often don't see this, well with Rose etc... but its weird to see him the way that he was presented with so much emotion.

So Ruby has travelled with the Doctor for 6 Months but this is her first alien planet? Is the Skye Boat Song some sort of nod to Jamie and Lost episodes The Highlanders. Deactivating a world destroying bomb by talking to it very Victory of the Daleks, Prof.Kettlewell.

Loved it! I actually squealed " DOCTOR WHO is back! Best episode in years ... since, well, Moffatt!

About the Moffat referencies, we've got "the moon and the president's wife"

I loved it, can we have a shout-out for Ncuti's eyes, he has the BEST eyes.

It's a cool idea that as the Doctor becomes the bomb when stepping on the landmine that he would create a much bigger explosion than anyone else detonating on it, just think of all that regeneration energy.

This was one for hardcore fans, whilethe first two were to draw in the randomn newbies via Disney. I was intrigued that music both saved the earth from going nuclear last week, and now music was used by the doctor to keep the mine from going boom ...You might hate on the father's love theme, but it's standard for Who for love and friendship to be the key. After the 1st one I decided not to watch at midnight, just won't enjoy it when tired and grumpy

Another strange thing is that this is Ruby’s first alien planet…after 6 months! I mean, Rose had to wait a bit but that was due to budget constraints!

the best episode since the Capaldi era with a hint of genesis of the daleks

Loved the episode. Small moment that was good was James hologram saying he loved Mundy and it was ok if she didn’t love him back. The change in posture nd tone from when he first came online til the reveal moment. The subtleties were brilliant. What is going on with the snow? And how did the AI know Ruby!?

This incarnation of the doctor lacks gravitas - I can imagine any of the first 12 doctors adding to the tension of this episode.

Its a Clara type idea with her and even was hinted at with RTD. I agree it was true Doctor Who

Steven moffat. The one known for creating some of the best monsters write a new episode without any monsters 😔

So despite Susan Twist characters appearing in most episodes so far, this is the first time the Doctor has seen her face, is that correct? Ruby has seen her face before but maybe there's enough time past for her to not see a resemblance. I find it odd they've skipped 6 months of the Doctor and Ruby travelling together. It seems too soon and quite specific. We know that most companions spend more time in the Tardis than we see on screen, but this time jump just seems off.

It was great, the acting was excellent.

I like the new doctor and like the stories but even as a gay female woman I’m getting bit sick of things like “I saved a lesbian wedding” couldn’t he just say I saved a wedding etc But they are just repeating past storylines with ruby and borrowing a lot from bigfinish audios.

This episode made me think Dr Who is back!

Finally the house of mouse has its Doctor Who video game 🙄🔷

The explanation by the Doctor at the end of the episode gave me major Nine vibes!

This was definitely the episode I was excited to review myself, It was nice to finally have the anti ramped up, I am so excited for the next episode also as this one just intrigues me.

If you're going to have a couple of kid-friendly, campy episodes, where else would be the best place for them in the season than at the beginning, when we're just getting to know the new Doctor and his companion? Since the Disney deal was meant to gain more viewers, I think we really needed the levity of the Christmas special and the two first episodes to really lure them in. Moffat then brought the hammer down with a masterclass in tension-building and showed off both Gatwa and Gibson's acting skills. I think the rest of the season is going to be utterly fantastic.

"""RUBY"""is """RIVER SONG"""" 🤗🤗🤗

Did the refer to a bishop as “the bishop” in this episode and we have just be told recently a Timelord was called the bishop

A very classic Doctor Who sorry episode, really enjoyed all the suspense and visuals! Weird how Ruby has been travelling with the Doctor for 6 months yet this was her first visit on an alien planet? I do agree as good as it is, it doesn’t have the most rewatchability factor.

The doctor did say that he would come back and check on her, so I'm assuming that's how he'll end up with a new companion.

RTD is doing a Clara type thing with Twist

I saw an idea that Devils Chord was pushed up the running order possibly to transition into Eurovision, it might make a lot more sense to put it later in the series. I liked the Snowflake at the end, very Giggle triggering.

So far I’m mostly satisfied with the individual episodes (really liked Space Babies, thought The Devil’s Chord was alright, and loved Boom) but the season feels like it’s in the wrong order. The six month time jump is really bothering me

The fact Moffat came in and killed more people in one episode than Russel has in his RTD2 run so far kinda says a lot about how Russel is softening the show. Don’t get me wrong Im still enjoying RTD2 but it feels soft 👌

Maybe in another episode the doctor will see Verada (playing another character) and remember her from this episode and realise he’s seen her before. Maybe then he’ll think about it and realise that he’s been seeing people like Susan Triad again and again.

This was a brilliant episode and the pacing was fantastic!

I like the term bottle episode instead of filler

It was off the fuckin’ chain! If you know, you know

the ambulance says ruby was 3082 yrs old has anyone else noticed that

Steven Moffat is back! I think this was a beautiful episode! No one does it like him.

I REALLY enjoyed this and as fan have found last few years tough going where I'll watch an episode but feel no need to watch it again. I watched this, loved it and promptly watched it again. It felt like The Doctor was finally acting like the Doctor in that I could imagine one of the other Doctors in this story but but 15 was great in this and shows he can be a great Doctor if given good material.

Best episode this season! Loved it!

this episode was actually brilliant and something fresh from what we've had for the past few years

The doctor was singing the skye boat song, which the forced regenerated Master/Doctor played on the recorder in the power of the Doctor. This is reinforcing my theory that the bi regenerated ncuti gatwa having being influenced by the master may become the Valyard and the 14th doctor is the true doctor What are your thoughts?

After a couple of awful episodes, I really liked this one. An 8/10

The time jump between ep 1 and 2 is because of the books releasing in the summer

Imagine if Varada Sethu is another Karen Gillan, playing a guest spot as a different character and then she'll return playing a different character as the companion.

This was such an excellent jump in quality compared to both openers. I never believed the "danger" in those episodes but Boom kept me engrossed. Excellent stuff.

The Doctor finally saw the face of a Susan Twist character which interacted with him.h

I think the time jump of 6M etc is intentional and wee will get flashbacks to these adventures in the legend of ruby sunday

Hey, I'll be in UK next week and id love to watch the new episode with whovians. Does anybody knows if there is a place in london to watch doctor who in group? It would be fun.

Hi The Doctor Stepping on a Land Mine, is it a throw back to Genesis of the Daleks , where Tom Baker's Doctor Stepped on a Land mine ???

Excellent anti war episode, in the style of the classic story that inspired it! Here's a thought, having just watched "Unleashed", is this the first episode since the 2005 revival to be entirely studio bound?

Was so much better than the DREK of the first two eps to be sure.

Personally, I didn’t feel at all the tension and was quite bored

I wonder why the characters aren’t noticing the Twist of the repeating meme? I wonder if we would have had the interwebs not been pointing it out every episode…

Im just hoping the disney+ numbers are good... only way this is surviving now

I really enjoyed the episode (I didn't watch at midnight was way too tired) was it Moffat's best one ever no but it was good. I agree the oh your first planet part was a bit jarring considering Devils Chord and it does make me think this episode should have been before Devils Chord as it also has the concept of music helping to save the Doctor and of Ruby helping the Doctor if Devils Chord had followed this things may have made more sense. I have seen criticism of Ruby regarding disregarding the Doctor on chucking the umm 'Dead Soldier/cleric' too him BUT I think she was right not too. If she had there were too many variables for it going wrong her aim being the top one. If her aim was even slightly off he would have had to move to catch it and Boom and she would have been dead anyway. I liked the Parents love will win the day in it but in fairness I am a parent and I know I would do ANYTHING to help my child. The Doctor again mentioning him being a parent is interesting and does make you wonder if Susan is going to make a return or even Jenny. Susan Twist appearing again but this time the Doctor seeing her ruined one of my thoughts on her. Previously he either had his back to her or she had her back to him and my thought had been that if he actually saw her he would sense something about her and be more clued in to her. I was wring ge showed no recognition at all 🤦 I would give it an 8-8.5/10 and I will be rewatching 😊

Each episode is in a different multiverse. This explains the same people, in each episode but acting differently.... Only the Doctor and Ruby seem the same.... But maybe not.. The Doctor not knowing this was Ruby's first other planet , suggests the Doctor is traveling up and down Ruby's timeline....not quite remembering where he his

Didn't it say ruby was 3182 years old?

I think this episode suffers massively from its placement in the season, and also the fact they are already filming season 2. Theres no tension, we know the doctor and ruby survive at least the next FIVE episodes of this season, and into season 2. If we knew a regeneration was coming, and it was closer to the end of a season, you'd be on edge thinking "is this how its going to happen?!" but how it was now, there was nothing to really feel attached to

This episode disappointed me to be honest. It definitely had its moments and im glad to have a serious episode, but I feel the potential of the premise was wasted. I thought being stuck meant the doctor would have to be extra resourceful and clever but he barely did anything like that except when making Ruby check the weight of the urn. Anyone else could've been stuck on that landmine and nothing wouldve changed. And the resolution was completely random and unsatisfying. As much as people complain about RTDs deus ex endings, this was just as much of one, and it ruined the tension the episode was trying to build up. The romance sub plot was weak and I knew that guy would die seconds before he did lol. And the girl and her dads relationship was way too underbaked for how exaggerated the ending with him was. I also thought all the random bits of dialogue hinting at the audience about Moffats era were so jarring. The thematic elements of faith and capitalism were also so thinly written. Like The Doctor complained about faith so much that it shouldve been explored more in how he either changes his mind or is proven right, but we just got a throwaway line at the end. What I did like were the performances from Ncuti, Millie, and Verada (the little girl wasnt very good at all though) and I also really liked the shock of when Ruby got shot. Other than those things I can't really think of anything else. 6/10? Idk...

oh please replace RTD with moffat

The Disney money will disappear in 2 years time are settled and remain as they are No money for no viewers

Boom bombed. The overnight ratings have dropped by about 600 thousand between episodes 1-3 of this new season. We of course have yet to see the consolidated ratings, there is a chance they will paint a different picture but I suspect it wont be anything near what the BBC had been hoping for. This is what happens when a Showrunner pushes his Queer agenda beyond a point the public are willing to tolerate it. RTD has gone far beyond anything he attempted on his first run on the show, at times it seems like the show is lecturing the audience so its no wonder that audience is disappearing. Its not 2005 anymore the culture wars have ensured that a large section of the population has become less accepting of social messaging and far more illiberal than ever before so I am not sure even as tame as it was compared to this would be accepted now.

I agree, very underwhelmed. It all felt clunky. Lots of past Moffat themes reused but not as well. Shame I was hoping for more

You're definitely my favourite DW KZfaqr but for god's sake, stop pronouncing it MofFAT. It's just Moffaf, like profit. You're the only person who says his name like this

Don't forget to mention that it got the lowest audience figure of ANY episode of Doctor Who. Ever.

I want to know two things: why did the ambulance think Ruby was over 3,000 years old and who exactly was paying for the war and why?

There were so many things wrong with the episode, the characters acted illogically, the tardis is right there with insane amount of equipment, unable to deactivate a landmine considering their capabilities shown previously is just silly. It is fine to rave about the episode, but your review is just meaningless without any criticality.

Let me get my negative hot take out of the way. I liked this one, but I’m not sure it was Moffat at his best. Some parts of it were very clearly him yelling about things he didn’t like (capitalism, religion, etc.) The line the Doctor had about faith being that magic word that keeps you from thinking for yourself when they revealed the Anglican soldiers were just stupid and fighting themselves rubbed me the wrong way. It came across a bit ignorant, like Moffat was writing about something he didn’t understand because faith means a lot to a lot of people of all religions. That said, the concept of the Doctor getting stuck on a landmine was excellent. Ncuti really sold the high stakes pressure of the situation and while I didn’t buy that Ruby was dead, they sold it hard when she fell into the crater. I genuinely didn’t know how it was going to get resolved. But I did know one thing and it was that the kid was so dumb. Even if she couldn’t figure out her dad was dead, you would think she’d have some common sense about being in a battlefield and not spending time looking at pictures of antelopes lol. I still think Ruby is Susan’s daughter… especially with that “next of kin” stuff.

He lied about the Rotten Tomatoes ratings in the thumbnail. At the time of writing this, the audience score is at 31%, not 71%. You can't gaslight people into thinking it's a success.

Am I the only one who disliked this Ep?

Anti-christian/faith nonsense

So this is 3 episodes so far, and none of them that great. This was worse than the the first 2 and that's saying something. This is like a replay of a bunch of other episodes, even the (snore) vicar army people, how often has that been done recently, jeez. Millie deserves better

Let's not call Steven Moffet a 'genius' his record on the show is Spotty at best. He's not good at writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy. He's much more a comedy writer. Coupling was Brilliant.

GARBAAAAAAGE NUFF SAID.....

Like the previous two episodes, it's very preachy, which is very off putting,

The sooner this gets cancelled the better.