Some light housekeeping: One scene that wasn’t in the reaction but I wanted to acknowledge here is the scene where the real Doctor and Donna are trying to figure out the imposters and the Doctor said something along the lines that “people from her planet can believe two completely different things at the same time.” And I LOVED that (I am walking that). This was a really hard reaction to edit, tried my best

This gave me Midnight/Flatline/The Almost People vibes. Wonderfully weird and creepy. Doctor Who back at its best.

The first properly scary episode of Doctor Who in a long time. That scene where we're first clued into the Not-Doctor and Not-Donna is just brilliant tension, how they simply walk into the room and... observe. They don't do anything directly frightening but their mere presence is uncanny. And of course, "My arms are too long." That's just not something anyone should say but it's not a direct threat either. It leaves you in this unknown for so long and then commits to the grotesque in a way you weren't expecting.

Fun fact, those long arms weren't CGI. They were real prosthetics that David and Catherine wore.

CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW THEY INCORPORATED THIRTEEN'S TRAUMA INTO THE STORY????

A genuinely scary, creepy and properly old school horror episode. One of the best episodes in years.

Easily one of my favorite reaction videos I’ve recently watched. “My arms are too long” is the new “Are you my mummy?” apparently.

I love how they reference alot of the 13th Doctor in both episodes. If anything, the specials are continuing Jodies story aftermath of The Flux

i loved the HARSHNESS in their voices whenever they got caught out and it was mask off. I’ve had nightmares about being chased by slightly-off doppelgängers of myself and friends, and they’ve always had that tone to their voices. I guess RTD has as well 😂

Your little "wtf" look directly to camera when 14 said "My arms are too long" is peak comedy 😂

"Was Russell on crack cocaine?" genuinely made me LOL Great reaction! I missed you 😉

I don't know If you've noticed but at 11:52 - 12:07 (when The Doctor and Donna are talking about what happened for the past 15 years), they actually made a reprise version of Clara's theme / "Last Christmas" episode soundtrack from Capaldi's Era! When I've heard it the first time I literally got chills, I wonder If that forshadows something we're about to see 👀👀 BTW, I love your reactions on Doctor Who, I've been watching them since the very start :)))

At @6:28 - YES, thank you, I had that EXACT same reaction. This is very very well made body horror for a wide age range audience, and I say that as an unironic horror fan. The whole setup gave me massive Event Horizon vibes and I was SERIOUSLY creeped out by Event Horizon. It feels like if Midnight and The Almost People had offspring, and it was very very unsettling. And DAYM, I love Fourteen!

I love the idea of celebrating the anniversary by bringing Tennant and Tate back as the monsters of the week. That would have been cool all by itself. But since they're also back as the Doctor and Donna, and we get to see this ridiculously funny and scary face-off between all of their faces, it is pure fun! Evil David is soooo tasty!

I feel like I'm very much on your wavelength. Glad that the Flux and things aren't just being swept under the rug. And I was also reminded of Midnight with the unsettled feeling and with these creatures. A lifeform that logically shouldn't be able to exist in the environment it's in, and yet it does exist. And it's trying to take over someone else's identity. The thing in Midnight even went for the most frightened passenger, perhaps because her adrenaline was pumping and she was easier to copy, and then for the Doctor, who was surely doing the next most thinking in the group. I have to wonder if these creatures are intentionally similar or just coincidentally similar.

RIP Bernard ❤️

Im liking that both specials have an "Oh God nope nope nope" moment in them (The Meep Goes Nuts, My Arms are too long") I wonder what the final will be!

A real classic style episode with a cliff hanger ending.

Yes the acting is *so* good in this episode! There's an interview with RTD where he says that he considered making the bad guys something other than these Not Things, but then basically decided that given that he's employing two of the best actors of their generation, let them act!

When I saw the body-horror and the faces going wonky, I immediately thought "Can't wait for Shayla's reaction to this". I was not disappointed :)

David Tennant is perfect as the Doctor. He's one of the best actors I've ever seen

What i really liked (aside from the amazingly special soul at the end) is that the doctor is going through the five stages of grief- Thirteen was denial, fourteen is anger.

I loved this episode. It reminded me of a classic story called _The Ark in Space_ where the Doctor and Sarah have invited Unit's Harry into the TARDIS to take him to the moon and back (as he didn't believe the TARDIS could travel). But he fiddles with the console and sends them catapulting into the future. The TARDIS lands on a seemingly abandoned space station with endless white corridors. It's a very creepy story. This must have been an influence. And then we get hints of Midnight, Silence in the Library, and The Impossible Planet. Brilliant story.

If you haven't seen the accompanying Doctor Who Unleashed episode, behind the scenes spoilers follow. I was *so* surprised to see that the long arms were practical effects rather than CGI.

I hear the Beebs is being a PAIN with this episode. I'm so glad you were able to post it!

Really enjoy this one, really gave me the chills and was interested in what was going on with the space ship. Lovely to see Wilfred again, RIP Bernard Cribbins. ❤

This was “Event Horizon” meets “The Thing” & I loved it!!!!!

This was quite the adorable reaction. I can't really think of an episode of Doctor Who that frightened me as much as this one seemed to frighten you. I suppose "Blink" came closest, but mostly because I grew up near a Catholic cemetery with lots of statues so it was easy for that one to haunt my dreams for a while afterwards.

It's so good see your reactions again! ❤

Totally agree with you, an instant classic episode. I think I've watched it about five times since last Saturday and I just keep seeing more. Still loving your reactions, and the bit with Bernard at the end just made the tears flow.... Thanks for another brilliant reaction, Shayla.

Just finished binge watching all of your Doctor Who stuff from the very first episode up until this point and: 1. Going back to watching shows like a normal person and not hearing someone talk about what's happening on the screen feels wrong. 😆 2. For someone that doesn't have any friends into Doctor Who this somewhat felt like I finally got to feel what it's like to share the love I have for Doctor Who with another human being. Thanks for that.

I loved this episode! It felt like peak Davies channeling a bit of Moffat and Classic Who. Just what I want! Small counterpoint to your point on 13 being the most emotionally closed-off Doctor that we've seen. I'd argue for 11 - after Amy and Rory, before meeting Victorian Clara. He spent *years* alone and even changed his Tardis console room to reflect the distancing from his former self. The Snowmen episode is itself a metaphor for Clara melting his frozen hearts and beginning the healing process. There were lots of Dickensian references and analogs in that episode, too (Scrooge, Miss Havisham, etc), and Dickens remains top-class in exploring 'the warming/closing of human emotion' as a theme. A Christmas Carol and Great Expectations are still studied in British schools to this day.

Getting midnight vibes in this ep

When The evil Donna was inside the Tardis, that reminded me of how Amy Pond was actually a Ganger in series 6

Fantastic reaction - one of your best yet or dare I say, your BEST yet! Can't wait to see how you cope with what's to come (hypothetically of course, as I don't know what's coming either!)

I’ve watched a lot of reactions to this episode and yours is definitely the best. You reacted to the creepiness and horror the perfect way.

I LOVE your reactions and thoughts on every single episode I've seen you watch!

Loved this episode, loved your reaction. So glad you're back!

Sadly they only managed to record a single scene with Bernard. He had a lot of stuff in the final episode however was too unwell to do anything past the first scene (that we saw at the end of this episode). Obviously he passed away before they could do anything extra so shooting was completed just before he passed away.

I always get so excited seeing the notifications for your reactions. 🤘💕❤️

I felt like crying at the end of the first special when they talked about Wilf, just to do the same when he actually appeared at the end!!

16:26 Sadly not, Bernard tragically passed during the filming of this very episode, he was supposed to have more scenes too so, unless they've filmed the next episode out of order, he won't and we'll likely find out when Donna returns that Wilf has passed. Hence why they had the tribute to him at the very end credits, personally I thought it would've been better at the start. 20:52 I DO know cos there was a teaser trailer for next week so DO NOT WATCH IT You mentioned Midnight, there's been some speculation that those elastic people are the same race but they've evolved to mimic people physically now. Midnight is definitely my favourite Who episode, it was so well done, probably very light budget but creepy as all hell and a very clever plot device. I'm surprised you never once mentioned the whole Mavity of the situation but you did handle it with great Mavitas.

Very off topic but I love your jumper! So cute! Galaxy vibes with the colours

I wasn't too sure how I felt about it at first, but the more I think about it the more I've decided I really like this episode. I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up in conversations alongside "Parting of the Ways", "Midnight", "Turn Left" and "The Waters of Mars" as one of Russell's Who masterpieces. It's such a well-crafted episode, with a great atmosphere, excellent performances, and some legitimately unsettling monsters - the Not-Things have stuck with me in a way that no Who monster has since the Boneless from "Flatline", and that was almost 10 years ago! With the exception of some dodgy greenscreen when it comes to the spaceship's corridors, I really can't think of anything to fault this episode on. And seeing Wilf at the end was such a delight, it's sad that this is the last we'll see of him, but I'm so glad we got to see Bernard Cribbins one last time. RIP you absolute legend.

Allons- as idiots say- Zyy 💜

Not sure if you noticed, only halfway through but 'Face the Raven' is the background music for when the Doctor says they've been through a lot.

i fcking RAN to this video

This episode was soo good a combination of midnight blink from monster clones form series 6

Unfortunately that is the only scene they got finished with Bernard Cribbins before he died, they had plans of more scenes with Wilf but were unable to shoot them before his death

Well, it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who found this episode genuinely unnerving! I loved this episode, but damn, this was legit nightmare fuel for me! I admit, I didn't really like the execution of the Timeless Child and Flux story arcs, but the underlying ideas are interesting, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they're expanded upon. To answer the Question of the Day: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead gave me actual nightmares when I first saw it. There were a few others had me good and spooked, too - the 2nd Doctor story The Underwater Menace is high on the list (I still haven't seen the animated reconstruction, though); only Doctor Who could make sea foam, of all things, terrifying!

Yes, this one stuck in my head for a few days also. For some reason especially the robot was a thing that I had in my mind as a picture. Don't know what that means. Maybe it's a symbol for everyday work, that seems to move super slowly, I don't know. Anyway, very good episode again and the reaction aswell - thanks 😀

another excellent reaction, Shayla. Loved your reactions to the unsettling stuff that happened lmao. couple of things. 1. are you expecting to cry again at David's regeneration and 2. would you consider reacting to the Doctor vs Rick Sanchez death battle? also since you're a horror fan (and I'm a fan of horror too) whats your favourite horror movie?

Welcome back Shayla! You have been missed, love the jumper too by the way isn’t it great to have Tennant back? This episode got me, hooked me, reel me in and skin me alive can’t wait for the last one

You said it, you kind of cut it off right at the end but you said it! In principle I still think it's a terrible sign off but it's YOUR terrible sign off, I've accepted it. ;) A very weird but very enjoyable story, you'tr right, I think RTD might have been on drugs for this one. I must admit, watching you be so freaked out is kind of funny (sorry!) And what can you say about Wilf? Bernard coming back in the last thing he did before he passed. RIP to a legend.

I've been watching your videos for 6 years and I swear you literally never age. Are you a vampire or something? xD

Lotta fun to watch, as per ush :). And re: flux etc., i'm not a big fan of how it was _implemented_ but the idea itself _can_ work IMO and not only that, even _if_ RTD intends to retcon it away they _still_ have to do the work, they can't just pretend it didn't happen. So yep, i'm also glad it came up. (preferred this one personally, had more of a sci-fi feel which is more my bag. Plus, Wilf !! :)

The song is the U. S. Air Force song. You need to watch the credits to the end. There is a dedication.

YES THE RETURN OF THAT SNEAKY PEACEOUTGIRLSCOUTS Us OG girl scouts must always be peaced out

The giggle is out 😄😄😄😄😄

I don’t know if you’ll read this, Shayla, but having seen how you reacted to David’s Regeneration in The End of Time, I would keep a box of tissues nearby because you’re going to relive it again. Because this really is the final time.

Ok my favourite moments: 1. Wilf Returning, that just made my day and I teared up when he reunited with The Doctor after 15 years, it really is sad this is his last moment in Doctor Who 2. The Doctor’s anger when he’s stuck and his guilt from The Flux and that it wasn’t his fault. David is just a phenomenal actor and imo he’s probably the best actor to portray the character, that’s my opinion. I’m not saying that the other actors/actress didn’t do a good job they each brought their own take to the character and made their performances fantastic in their own right. But I just think David can bring out the humanity in The Doctor so well I love that these things are an amalgamation of The Bonless, The Midnight entity and The Gangers

I will probably watch this episode several times.

I heard this week will be the last time we see Donna's grandfather. He passed before the next episode and is only going to be referenced in the future 😢

I knew Catherine Tate was in all three specials, but like you said, i thought, for a moment, that she was a gonner with Fake Donna replacing her for the last one.

I imagine Bernard was shown in trailers or at least the BBC made a huge deal about him showing up in this. Which is why avoiding that stuff is great. I honestly had no idea we would get Wilf in this so it was a genuine surprise to see him here. Trailers suck. I could be wrong. I will find out after when I actually watch them I guess. But BBC is all about fanfair so and making headlines to try and increase viewership when the episodes air. I very much think this episode is related to midnight since the "monster" there was getting in peoples heads to mimic here we actual see 2 physical entities doing the same thing.

This episode is actual nightmare fuel.

Haha poor Shayla, hey Russel if you wanna go harder on horror for next series i'm sure it will be appreciated hehe

David's still playing The One Who Regrets but now itsvthe the choices made during The Flux

I wanted to see your Reaction right at the end when it showed the RIP for Bernard Cribbins, Wilfred. Unfortunately we didn't see it. Good Reactions to a weird Episode.

2:50 Shayla predicts 73 yards lol

I was really glad they kept this episode out of the advertising for the three specials. They heavily promoted NPH, and gave some promo on The Star Beast, but there was absolutely nothing shown about this one... and I think if they had promoted it in any way, it would've spoiled the story a lot... and I'm so glad they didn't, as it was one of the best episodes of Doctor Who in years.

I love this one this was proper scary Doctor Who.

Reacted to Doctor Who Giggles IT'S HERE

9:19 Yup, pretty much!

Shayla have you watched Good Omens? I think you'd like it!

nice to see someone enjoy it seen loads of people complaining i thought it was a really good episode i was at work i watched it on my phone even my supervisor got in on it and started watching with me

I mean, I didn't really enjoy the direction of flux or the timeless child, but I don't really believe in retconning it. It happened and we shouldn't really stay away from it just because some people didn't like it. I have faith in Russel to turn it into something great, for me at least!

Absolutely nothing better than seeing wilf. Wish he was still here bernard would’ve offered some light in the darkness

“ I said so “

Hey Im sorry, I've seen some of your old reactions and now recently this one. I'm only asking because I'm a caring human being and just want to make sure you're okay. Is everything aright? Are you healthy? are you happy? Just making sure. Cause i know you just came back to reacting. You seem happy but also im wondering if your healthy cause you look different than two years ago. And I realize time changes people, but I want to remind you to take care of yourself and that you're worthy of love and care. Anyways, wishing you well and good health. I was afraid to bring it up because i certainly dont want to be rude. But I wanted you to know that people care for your well-being. People should always look out for their fellow human beings, whether we're friends in RL or simply acquainted through the interwebs :) Sending you blessings and happy holidays 🎄

I tnink RTD basically invented ketamine sci-fi with this one, and I am one hundred per cent here for it.

I think next episode giggle

Haha I love your reaction to all the body horror!

POSSIBLE SPOILER POSSIBLE SPOILER Someone said an interesting theory, what if The Toymaker arrived exactly at the same times Jodie's regenerate, and created the illusion of David Tennant, what if it never was him, what if it was N'cuti since the regeneration, but he made this Illusion, which would explain why he is so "different" (not in a bad way don't worry) from his previous era

Unfortunately this episode is the last ever we see of Wilfred so he won't be appearing next week sadly.

I seriously need 14 to talk to Donna about River!!!

Geez, Donna asking The Doctor what he's been through since she left. I mean, where to begin? That's the entirety of the Moffat and Chibnall runs. That's Time Lord Victorious and the impossible girl and marrying River and getting caught in a transporter loop for billions of years in his confession dial. That's Trenzalore and being a woman and the 50th anniversary special and the Pandorica and the Flux and discovering a hidden past and The Silence and the Zygon Inversion speech. That's trying to reform Missy and losing Bill Potts and accidentally creating a full blown super hero and rebooting the universe and fish fingers & custard and Robin Hood and Demon's Run and a flesh double and Tesla and relocating warring aliens to a human high school and vulture people faking his death. That's Yaz falling in love with The Doctor and Captain Jack returning and Me and The Hybrid and regenerating as The Master and a term in a Jadoon prison and learning he didn't destroy Gallifrey and The Master destroying Gallifrey and meeting The Curator and speaking to The TARDIS in human form and befriending a sapient universe in the form of a frog. That's the centuries between his two different meetings with Amy/Rory/River in The Impossible Astronaut and reuniting with Jo/Ace/Tegan and meeting Kate and The Brigadier dying then returning as a Cyberman and Madame Vastra/Jenny/Strax and all the comics/novels/video games/Big Finish audio adventures during that time and meeting the first Doctor during his regeneration...

It's really just a guess, but I'm still half convinced that regenerating into Ten was from outside influence. And that would be something cleared up next special. But I guess we'll see.

'Spilling salt' makes me think of 'what's under your bed', can the Doctor manifest his thoughts and fears into the future?

Still not sure why Donna threw the coffee onto the console the last episode.

Peace out, girl scout.

I LOVE your sweater Shayla! Where'd you get it?

Yeah so I think the salt thing the doctor did let the villain for the 3rd special come back and cause all this chaos, though I could be wrong

Big Facts! 1:30 I was very disappointed with the lack of emotion and showing of empathy from 13. Then to see 14 on the screen able to convey so much feeling just made me sad because I think 13's character could have been written more comfortable expressing her emotions. I often felt like she was emotionally stunted, and I didn't really understand why. Maybe if they had tied her emotional response into some of the trauma 12 endured it would make slightly more sense. I wonder if writers were worried about leaning into The Doctors emotional intelligence because she was a woman but, I think that would be the perfect time since Doctor Who has a really strong emotional impact at times.

where do you get all your good knitwear from?

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Anyone see the R2-D2 shapes in the set design in the corridor.

I think people were fighting each other rather than something invisible.

Can’t wait for the next episode because of Wilf In “The end of time” when wilf first enters the Tardis he says “I thought it would be cleaner” Now with this episode, they brace behind / are entering the Tardis together and it is a VERY clean Tardis, I hope that either wilf or the doctor makes a comment about it saying something like “it’s cleaner”, I/you tidied up a bit” etc

You ever going to do classic?😊😊